Football transfer rumours: Liverpool identify Robertson replacements; Man Utd hijack Davies deal
A rounds up the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip circulating around the world…
Liverpool are planning to open contract talks with left-back Andy Robertson, whose current deal expires in fewer than two years. (Football Insider)
However, the Reds have also identified three potential replacements for the long-serving Scotland international, with Fulham’s Antonee Robinson, RB Leipzig’s David Raum and Ipswich Town’s Leif Davis all being monitored. (The Sun)
Manchester United want to hijack Real Madrid‘s move for Canada left-back Alphonso Davies and are willing to pay his lucrative wage demands to sign him. (Fichajes – Spain)
United are also plotting a new offer for Everton centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite, who was the subject of two failed bids from the Red Devils during the summer transfer window. (talkSPORT)
Ferran Torres has no future at Barcelona and could be used by the Catalan giants in a possible swap deal with Borussia Dortmund for fellow forward Karim Adeyemi. (El Nacional – Spain)
Tottenham Hotspur are keen on signing another winger and are interested in Nottingham Forest star Callum Hudson-Odoi, who they were tracking over the summer. (Football Insider)
Aston Villa will face fresh interest in prodigious striker Jhon Duran from French giants Paris Saint-Germain, with manager Luis Enrique ‘falling in love’ with the Colombian. (Fichajes – Spain)
Bayern Munich have started their search for a long-term successor to England captain Harry Kane, who only joined the Bundesliga giants last year. (BILD – Germany)
Manchester City have saved funds to bolster Pep Guardiola’s struggling squad during the January window, with a number of first-team players currently sidelined by injury. (Football Insider)
Arsenal are among a number of European clubs showing strong interest in Eintracht Frankfurt ace Hugo Larsson. (CaughtOffside)
Chelsea are still keen to add Samu Omorodion to their squad despite missing out on the striker to Porto a few months ago. (Fichajes – Spain)