Arsenal APPROACH Leao, Viktor Gyokeres LATEST, Nkunku BIDDING WAR: FootballTransfers recap

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Cameron Smith
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Rafael Leao, AC Milan, 2023/24
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Tuesday 3 November saw Ruud van Nistelrooy pick up his first victory as Leicester City boss and Lamine Yamal mark his return to full fitness with another assist for Barcelona.

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Below, FootballTransfers runs through the biggest transfer news stories from the day.

EXCLUSIVE Transfer News

FootballTransfers understands that Arsenal have approached the representatives of Rafael Leao regarding a potential transfer.

Newcastle are locked in negotiations for Sporting CP star Viktor Gyokeres, with talks ongoing with the player's agents over a potential move, FootballTransfers can reveal.

Man Utd News

Man Utd are looking to sign RB Leipzig defender David Raum as a replacement for Luke Shaw.

Raum is one of 10 players that Man Utd are looking to sign in 2025.

Meanwhile, the Red Devils have been told that it will cost €60 million to sign Atalanta midfielder Ederson.

In other news, Ruben Amorim has admitted that he believes Noussair Mazraoui is “the future” of Man Utd.

Furthermore, Amorim has taken Joshua Zirkzee off the transfer list after his impressive performance for Man Utd against Everton on Sunday.

Mikel Arteta has also warned Amorim of the unpredictability of the Premier League.

Meanwhile, Leny Yoro could be set to finally make his Man Utd debut against Arsenal on Wednesday.

Lastly, Erik ten Hag could be in line to return to management following his sacking by the Red Devils.

Erik ten Hag was sacked by Man Utd in October
© IMAGO - Erik ten Hag was sacked by Man Utd in October

Chelsea News

A bidding war has reportedly erupted in Saudi Arabia for unhappy Chelsea star Christopher Nkunku.

Meanwhile, Chelsea have been urged to “cut their losses” on Reece James following his latest injury setback.

Napoli are willing to offer €30m for Patrick Dorgu in January to beat Chelsea to his signature.

In other news, the Blues have decided to pursue a move for AC Milan midfielder Tijjani Reijnders, despite the fact he is on the verge of signing a new contract with the Serie A giants.

Chelsea are among the clubs interested in Lens centre-back Abdukodir Khusanov.

Other Football News

Arsenal and Liverpool appear to have the best chances of snapping up Xavi Simons next year, according to a report.

Mikel Arteta has admitted that Bukayo Saka’s impact at Arsenal this season has been “incredible,” while he has given his verdict on comparisons with Cristiano Ronaldo.

Liverpool have deleted footage of summer signing Rio Ngumoha in first-team training due to his immense performances against the club’s biggest stars.

Carlo Ancelotti has dismissed suggestions that Kylian Mbappe was a “coward” against Getafe and he has praised the France international for his selflessness.

Barcelona will not sign anyone in January in order to be able to register summer signing Dani Olmo for the second half of the season, according to Spanish media.

Paris Saint-Germain are not in talks to sign Liverpool superstar Mohamed Salah, according to a report.

Mohamed Salah, Liverpool
© IMAGO - Mohamed Salah, Liverpool

Real Madrid have made it clear that they will only sell Vinicius Jr if a club pays his €1 billion release clause, a figure that means it would cost Saudi clubs €2bn in total to sign the superstar.

Barcelona are no longer in the market for Nico Williams, who is now angling for a Premier League move, according to a report.

Liverpool's negotiations to sign Jeremie Frimpong from Bayer Leverkusen all but confirms that Trent Alexander-Arnold will join Real Madrid.

Read more about: Premier League Arsenal Chelsea Man Utd Newcastle Utd. Bukayo Saka Christopher Nkunku Dani Olmo David Raum  Ederson Jose Jeremie Frimpong Joshua Zirkzee Kylian Mbappé Leny Yoro Mohamed Salah Noussair Mazraoui P. Dorgu Rafael Leao Reece James  Tijjani Reijnders Trent Alexander-Arnold Viktor Gyökeres Xavi Simons

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