Real Madrid have reportedly withdrawn from the race to sign Crystal Palace and England defender Marc Guehi, leaving Liverpool and Bayern Munich as the frontrunners to land the 25-year-old when his contract expires next summer.

According to reports from Spain, Los Blancos have baulked at Guehi’s high wage and signing-on demands. Now, Premier League giants Liverpool and Bundesliga champions Bayern are preparing their bids for the highly-rated centre-back.
Source: AS (Spanish)

Premier League Clubs Eye Dutch Starlet

A host of Premier League clubs are monitoring Feyenoord‘s rising talent Givairo Read. The 19-year-old Dutch right-back is also attracting interest from Bayern Munich, making him one of Europe’s most sought-after young defenders.
Source: Teamtalk

Tottenham & Liverpool Track Bundesliga Defender

Both Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool are keeping tabs on Wolfsburg’s Greek centre-back Konstantinos Koulierakis, aged 21, as they look to bolster their defensive ranks in 2026.
Source: TBR Football

Flick Staying at Barcelona, But Rashford Deal Stalls

Despite Spanish reports suggesting a rift, Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has no plans to resign at the end of the season, according to Sky Germany.

However, Barcelona are facing a financial roadblock in their bid to sign Marcus Rashford permanently. The club cannot afford the £25.5m purchase option for the Manchester United and England forward, currently on loan at Camp Nou.
Source: Fichajes (Spanish)

Leeds Struggle to Keep Hold of Rising Star

Leeds United face a battle to retain 18-year-old English goalkeeper Alex Baird beyond January, with several top clubs showing strong interest.
Source: Caught Offside

Juventus Confident of Keeping Yildiz

Juventus are set to begin contract negotiations with rising star Kenan Yildiz in a bid to beat competition from Liverpool, Chelsea, and Arsenal. The Serie A side expect the 20-year-old Turkey international to commit his future to Turin.
Source: Teamtalk

Roma Prepare Bid for Man Utd Forward

AS Roma are preparing a loan offer with a purchase option for Manchester United and Netherlands forward Joshua Zirkzee, aged 24, ahead of the January transfer window.
Source: Fichajes (Spanish)

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