On Wednesday night we learnt the 16 names that will contest the Champions League knockout stages, and while the Europa League sides prepare to do battle, rumours rumble on ahead of the January Transfer Window.
Liverpool are on the verge of sealing a real bargain as they close in on a move for Red Bull Salzburg forward Takumi Minamino, who has a release clause worth just £7.25million.
After Frank Lampard admitted that he needed to add ‘goals and creation’ to his Chelsea roster, the Blues are said to be stepping up their interest in RB Leipzig’s star striker Timo Werner, but they will have to fork out £80m to sign Wilfried Zaha from Crystal Palace.
Manchester United, meanwhile, may be forced to rethink their plans after developments concerning two of their reported top targets.
Scouts from no fewer than 14 clubs were said to be at Salzburg’s match with Liverpool to watch Erling Braut Haaland, and the Norwegian scoring sensation could be bound for the German Bundesliga.
Meanwhile, Man Utd will be told they will have to pay in excess of £128million to sign Saul Niguez from Atletico Madrid.
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