Real Madrid's Mbappe offer, Arteta issues Havertz dig at Chelsea - FootballTransfers Recap

Cameron Smith

• 1 Dec 2023 16:58 CST
• 6 min read

The January window is now just one month away and things are beginning to ramp in the transfer market.

Kylian Mbappe to Real Madrid promises to be the biggest story of the window once again and Los Blancos are preparing a new offer for the Frenchman, but he must prove that he wants the move.

Plus, Mikel Arteta has criticised Chelsea for their handling of Kai Havertz and West Ham United are targeting Odsonne Edouard, as exclusively revealed by FootballTransfers.

Let's get into the biggest news headlines from December 1.

EXCLUSIVE Transfer News

West Ham are exploring the possibility of a January transfer move for Crystal Palace forward Odsonne Edouard while Pablo Fornals could leave David Moyes’ side, FootballTransfers can exclusively reveal.

Man Utd Transfer News

Timo Werner is not ready to return to England despite rumoured interest from Manchester United, according to reports in Germany.

Juventus boss Max Allegri has emerged as a shock contender for Erik ten Hag's job.

AC Milan and Italy legend Paolo Maldini has spoken about his future after the emergence of surprising links to Man Utd.

Spanish wonderkid Nico Williams has signed a contract extension with Athletic Club, despite previous interest from Man Utd.

Inter Milan are considering a move for Leeds United goalkeeper Illan Meslier as they look to sign a long-term replacement for Yann Sommer. Meslier was previously on Man Utd's radar before Andre Onana joined this summer.

Onana's move hasn't gone to plan, however, and Jamie Carragher has slammed the new Man Utd number one.

Chelsea Transfer News

Chelsea’s pursuit of Corinthians midfielder Gabriel Moscardo has hit a major stumbling block, with news that Paris Saint-Germain are now in “well advanced” talks with the Brazilian’s representatives.

Mikel Arteta has issued a subtle dig at Chelsea, regarding their treatment of new Arsenal signing Kai Havertz.

Nottingham Forest boss Steve Cooper has admitted that Andrey Santos has not been given a chance at the club because “he isn’t our player, he’s Chelsea’s.”

Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic has spoken out over rumours linking him with a transfer to Chelsea.

Hakim Ziyech has claimed Chelsea are “asking for trouble” with their transfer policy.

Chelsea are ready to spend €3 million to bring Diego Moreira back to the club from Ligue 1 side Lyon, where he is on loan.

Other Transfer News

Real Madrid are preparing an offer to present to Kylian Mbappe in 2024 as they look to sign the Paris Saint-Germain forward on a free transfer, according to new reports from Spain.

Barcelona loanee Joao Felix has hit back at criticism from Atletico Madrid stars Antoine Griezmann, Jan Oblak and Saul Niguez ahead of his return to the Wanda Metropolitano on Sunday.

Liverpool have joined Arsenal in the race to sign Arthur Vermeeren, according to a report.

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