Manchester United are reportedly targeting Napoli’s highly-rated Georgian forward, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, with the 23-year-old’s contract set to expire soon. Napoli are reportedly ready to sell Kvaratskhelia in the upcoming transfer window if he fails to agree to a new-deal. United’s interest in the player comes as new manager Ruben Amorim looks to strengthen his squad ahead of the new-season. (Sportmediaset – in Italian)
In addition to Kvaratskhelia, Amorim has also been keeping a close eye on several potential signings. The club sent scouts to watch a trio of Sporting Lisbon players during their recent match against Arsenal. Among them were 17-year-old Portugal U21s winger Geovany Quenda, 26-year-old Sweden striker Viktor Gyokeres, and 26-year-old Portugal winger Pedro Goncalves. (Mail – subscription required)
Meanwhile, Real Madrid are reportedly looking to add a new right-back to their ranks, with Tottenham’s 25-year-old Spanish defender Pedro Porro emerging as a potential target. (Sport – in Spanish)
Brighton’s 20-year-old Republic of Ireland striker, Evan Ferguson, could be available for loan in January, attracting interest from various clubs. (Telegraph – subscription required)
Manchester United are also eyeing a new left-back this summer, with Bayern Munich’s Alphonso Davies and AC Milan’s Theo Hernandez both under consideration. Recent reports have linked the two players, 24 and 27 years old respectively, with a move to Old Trafford. (Florian Plettenberg)
Elsewhere, Leicester City are in talks with Dutch coach Ruud van Nistelrooy, who is the front-runner to take over at the club after discussions with the club’s hierarchy. (Football Insider)
Arsenal are reportedly keeping tabs on Atalanta’s Mateo Retegui, a 25-year-old Argentina-born Italy striker valued at £38 million, as they look to bolster their attacking options. (Calciomercato – in Italian)
On transfer front for Manchester United, club is also considering sale of striker Joshua Zirkzee just six-months after his arrival. Juventus are reportedly interested in the 23-year-old Netherlands international. (Corriere Dello Sport – in Italian)
In youth development news, Arsenal are in discussions with 17-year-old England Under-19s midfielder Ethan Nwaneri over a new long-term contract. While Manchester United are preparing a professional contract for Denmark Under-18s forward Chido Obi-Martin when he turns 17 at the end of the month. (Fabrizio Romano; Tipsbladet – in Danish)
Lastly, Chelsea are poised to sign 15-year-old Watford midfielder Mathis Eboue, son of former Arsenal full-back Emmanuel Eboue, further adding to their young talent pipeline. (Mail)
As the transfer window approaches, Manchester United and other top clubs continue to evaluate their squads and make moves to strengthen their teams for the future.
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