Man City want Kimmich, Donny leaves Man Utd, Ronaldo's hefty lawsuit: FootballTransfers recap

Stuart Telford
Stuart Telford
  • 15 Dec 2023 22:26 GMT
  • 6 min read
Donny van de Beek, Manchester United
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Friday delivered some big news in football world, with FootballTransfers able to confirm that Manchester City will move for Joshua Kimmich in the January window.

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Donny van de Beek has agreed to join Eintracht Frankfurt on loan from Manchester United, while Cristiano Ronaldo also faces a hefty lawsuit. There's plenty to cover, so let's jump in…

EXCLUSIVE: Man City eye Bayern midfielder Kimmich after Tuchel fallout

FootballTransfers was able to reveal that Pep Guardiola has put Joshua Kimmich at the top of his January shopping list after the player fell out with his Bayern Munich manager Thomas Tuchel.

City are also reportedly close to sealing the €10 million signing of Valentin Barco from Boca Juniors - another FootballTransfers exclusive courtesy of Steve Kay.

Cristiano Ronaldo faces $1 BILLION lawsuit

Elsewhere, Cristiano Ronaldo faces a class action lawsuit following his involvement with Binance, the cryptocurrency giant who were selling his NFTS, which have plummeted in value.

Ronaldo is the game's best-paid player, but a US lawsuit could ruin him.
© ProShots - Ronaldo is the game's best-paid player, but a US lawsuit could ruin him.

EXCLUSIVE: Arsenal intensify Marcos Leonardo transfer talks

Arsenal have stepped up their pursuit of Brazilian wonderkid Marcos Leonardo, with the Gunners bidding to win the race which is heating up for the Santos starlet.

Van de Beek transfer done: Romano announces HERE WE GO!

Donny van de Beek has sealed his exit from Manchester United during the January transfer window, with Fabrizio Romano announcing that the Netherlands international will sign for Eintracht Frankfurt.

Antony simply 'hasn't been good enough' and 'needs to man up' at Manchester United according to Red Devils legend Dwight Yorke, meanwhile.

And Lille have named the price they expect for talented teenage defender Leny Yoro, who has attracted Man Utd's interest in recent weeks.

Transfers news

Finally, a whistlestop tour of transfer news from around the world. Barcelona are set to come under pressure to sell Ronald Araujo, with Man Utd ready to make what has been described as a "crazy" offer for the centre-back.

Barcelona are ready to pay €25 million for Argentine sensation Claudio Echeverri, who has been dubbed the 'new Lionel Messi.'

USMNT star Gio Reyna reportedly wants to leave Borussia Dortmund in pursuit of more first-team opportunities.

Liverpool legend Mohamed Salah continues to be linked with a sensational move Saudi Arabia, and now the Pro League's transfer chief Michael Emenalo has had his say.

Salah continues to be linked with a move to Saudi Arabia.
© ProShots - Salah continues to be linked with a move to Saudi Arabia.

Arsenal and Chelsea are at the front of the queue to sign Ivan Toney from Brentford in January, but a winter sale now looks increasingly unlikely.

Johan Bakayoko has told Liverpool, Dortmund and PSG that they will do well to prise him away from PSV during the January transfer window.

Chelsea's €20 million move for Kendry Paez will only be made official on his 18th birthday, but the Ecuadorean prodigy is due in West London sooner than advertised.

Arsenal are in the race to sign Belgian wonderkid Arthur Vermeeren, a player who has drawn comparisons with Emirates favourite Declan Rice in his short career so far.

Read more about: Premier League Arsenal Man City Man Utd Cristiano Ronaldo Donny van de Beek Joshua Kimmich

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