Transfer Talk: Tottenham eye January move for Raphinha،
The summer transfer window is closed across Europe, but there are still moves afoot and plenty of gossip swirling. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumors, comings and goings and, of course, done deals!
TOP STORY: Spurs consider deal for Barca’s Raphinha
Tottenham Hotspur boss Ange Postecoglou is looking for attacking alternatives in January and, with a priority target That of Ivan Toney Brentford’s future unclear, Mundo Deportivo reports Raphinha could be on his way to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Raphinha, 26, left Leeds United for Barcelona in July 2022 in a €60m move but has been in and out of the team due to injuries, suspensions and form Lamine Yamal and Ferran Torres. The Brazil international has scored two goals and added two assists in 11 games so far this season, but the Catalans are looking to seal permanent transfers from João Felix And João Cancelo and are therefore open to offers for the winger.
Meanwhile, Football Insider believes Spurs are considering Samuel Iling-Junior as one of three potential targets. The 20-year-old Juventus striker, who has made four appearances this season and added one assist, is seen by Tottenham as a player with “enormous potential”.
Iling Junior is under contract until 2025, but the former England Under-21 international has been linked with a move away from Italy in January.
Tottenham’s campaign has faltered over the past two weeks, with injuries to key players and back-to-back defeats slowing their record-breaking start to the Premier League season. Catching January arrivals could be crucial to their continued form under Postecoglou.
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Paper gossip
– Former Manchester United goalkeeper David of Gea is considering turning down a move to Saudi Arabia in favor of a move to MLS side Inter Miami CF, according to the Sun. The 33-year-old goalkeeper is currently without a club after being released by United, and has been offered £500,000-a-week to team up with Cristiano Ronaldo at Al Nassr. However, it appears De Gea’s family is not keen on moving to the Middle East and so he may opt to team up with compatriots Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba alongside Lionel Messi in Miami. Manchester United, meanwhile, are reportedly considering a short-term deal for their former goalkeeper, while Valencia are also said to be interested.
– AS Roma boss José Mourinho plans to raid his former club Chelsea for recruitment Trevoh Chalobah And Malang Sarr, according to Sport. Neither player appears to be part of new Blues manager Maurico Pochettino’s long-term plans, with 24-year-old Chalobah’s progress at Stamford Bridge still hampered by injuries. Chalobah is also reportedly being monitored by Manchester United, Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund. Sarr, meanwhile, could leave on loan having not played all season. Following his unsuccessful loan spell at AS Monaco last season, the 24-year-old is eager to play first-team football elsewhere.
– Liverpool have joined Newcastle United and West Ham United in the race for Manchester City midfield Kalvin Phillips, according to Football Insider. Juventus are also interested in signing the 27-year-old, although the Three Lions star has stated his preference to stay in England. City are unlikely to stand in the way of Phillips in January, as he has only played 215 minutes for them in the Premier League this season, although the Citizens are understandably reluctant to let him move to Liverpool, who they view as their closest rival for the title. race.
