Friday’s Football Gossip: Salah’s Future, Galatasaray Interest & Real Madrid Target Greek Starlet

Speculation around Mohamed Salah’s future continues to swirl, with reports suggesting the Saudi Pro League could still make a major push to sign the Liverpool star. Meanwhile, clubs across Europe are preparing for a busy January transfer window, with several Premier League sides targeting young talent.

Saudi Pro League Still Ready to Move for Salah

According to the Telegraph, the Saudi Pro League would still be able to finance a move should Mohamed Salah, 33, decide the time is right to leave Liverpool. The forward has long been admired by Saudi clubs and remains one of their top ambitions.

Galatasaray Preparing Massive Offer

Turkish champions Galatasaray are reportedly ready to test Salah’s interest with a huge contract offer worth £15m–£16.5m per season, according to Fichajes. The Super Lig club hope their financial package could attract the Egyptian international if he opts for a new challenge.

Real Madrid and Man Utd Battle for Greek Wonderkid

Real Madrid are set to compete with Manchester United for Christos Mouzakitis, the highly rated 18-year-old Olympiacos and Greece midfielder, reports The Sun. Mouzakitis is quickly emerging as one of Europe’s top young prospects.

Tottenham Interested in Van Hecke

Tottenham Hotspur are considering a £40m bid for Brighton centre-back Jan Paul van Hecke, 25, according to Teamtalk. The Dutch defender has been a standout performer in the Premier League and Spurs are keen to strengthen their back line.

Mateta Open to Leaving Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta, 28, has informed the club he is open to exploring a move away in January, Teamtalk reports.

Leeds Target Santiago Gimenez

Leeds United are showing interest in AC Milan and Mexico forward Santiago Gimenez, 24, as they look to add firepower in the winter window, according to Fichajes.

Wolves to Loan Out Young Midfielder

Wolves are prepared to let Fer Lopez, 21, leave on loan in January after a lack of regular minutes this season, reports Fabrizio Romano.

Brighton Tracking Villa Midfielder

Brighton are keeping an eye on Lamare Bogarde, the 21-year-old Dutch midfielder currently at Aston Villa, per the Telegraph.

Newcastle Target Brazilian Prospect

Newcastle United are monitoring Allan Elias, a 21-year-old Brazilian midfielder from Palmeiras, according to Goal.

Arsenal Scout Spanish Midfield Talent

Arsenal have taken an interest in Rodrigo Mendoza, the 20-year-old Elche and Spain Under-21 midfielder, as reported by Sky Sports.

Chelsea Working on Deal for 16-Year-Old Mohamed Zongo

Chelsea are pushing to sign Mohamed Zongo, a 16-year-old midfielder from SF Cascades and a Burkina Faso youth international. The Mail reports that the Blues face competition from Manchester United and Manchester City for the teenager.

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