Saturday News (includes West Ham)

[Alan]

BBC

Ipswich's English striker Liam Delap, 21, is wanted by Chelsea after they cooled their interest in Newcastle and Sweden striker Alexander Isak, 25. (The I - subscription required)

Arsenal, though, could tempt Isak to Emirates Stadium in January with the offer of Champions League football. (GiveMeSport)

France forward Christopher Nkunku is unhappy with life at Chelsea because of a lack of game time but the 27-year-old is not hankering to leave Stamford Bridge just yet. (Athletic - subscription required)

Liverpool are set to launch a second attempt to sign Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi, 25, in January but face competition from Arsenal for the Spain international. (Teamtalk)

Newcastle have watched Lyon's French forward Rayan Cherki, 21, and Lille's 24-year-old Canada international Jonathan David as they eye a potential move for a striker in January. (The I - subscription required)

Florian Wirtz is Bayern Munich's top transfer target and they are prepared to spend more than 100m euros (£83.2m) on Bayer Leverkusen's Germany winger, with Real Madrid and Manchester City set to be their main competitors for the 21-year-old. (Sky Sport Germany)

Senior figures at Manchester United are having serious doubts about Netherlands striker Joshua Zirkzee, 23, after a poor return since his £36.5m summer move from Bologna. (Manchester Evening News)

Manchester United are discussing a potential move for Atalanta's Brazil midfielder Ederson, 25, possibly as early as the winter transfer window. (Florian Plettenberg - Sky Sport Germany)

Republic of Ireland striker Evan Ferguson, 20, wants to leave Brighton in January because of a lack of game time. (Football Insider)

Tottenham are hoping to beat Manchester United and Newcastle to the signature of 24-year-old Lille and England midfielder Angel Gomes. (GiveMeSport)

Spain winger Lamine Yamal, 17, has verbally agreed to sign a new six-year contract at Barcelona when he turns 18 next July. (El Chiringuito TV, via Football Espana)

Sunderland head coach Regis Le Bris wants promising English midfielders Jobe Bellingham, 19, and Chris Rigg, 17, to remain at the Stadium Of Light to continue their development amid interest from Premier League clubs. (Sunderland Echo)

Galatasaray are keeping tabs on Liverpool and Brazil goalkeeper Alisson Becker, 32, as they look to bring in a replacement for Uruguayan Fernando Muslera, 38, at the end of the season. (Sabah - in Turkish)

Manchester City have turned their attention to 24-year-old Sporting and Uruguay winger Maximiliano Araujo. (Football Insider)

Newcastle are in pole position to sign Algeria forward Ibrahim Maza, 18, after Hertha Berlin dropped his asking price to 20m euros (£16.65m). (Caught Offside)

Newcastle and Bayern Munich are keeping a close watch on Borussia Dortmund's Belgium forward Julien Duranville, 18. (FootballTransfers)

Tottenham are set to face competition from Atletico Madrid for Real Betis and USA midfielder Johnny Cardoso, 23. (Estadio Deportivo - in Spanish)

Slovakia defender Milan Skriniar, 29, wants to leave Paris St-Germain in January because of a lack of first-team action, with several Premier League clubs monitoring his situation along with Juventus and Napoli. (Le Parisien - in French)




Sky Paper Talk

THE I

Chelsea are keen on Ipswich striker Liam Delap, who has emerged as a forward target after rating exceptionally highly on their advanced transfer metrics, after missing out on Victor Osimhen and cooling their interest in Alexander Isak.

DAILY MAIL

Manchester City midfielder Rodri has admitted that he would be open to a move to Real Madrid in the future.

Gary O'Neil remains vulnerable as Wolves manager with the club actively weighing up possible replacements in recent weeks.

Former Manchester United coach Rene Meulensteen has claimed that a transfer to Wrexham could be a good career move for Cristiano Ronaldo.

Rafa Benitez has coached some of the greatest players of all time and he has now revealed which one he rates the most highly - Steven Gerrard.

Javier Mascherano is reportedly set to be named the new manager of Inter Miami.

Neymar has aimed a dig at Rodri after the Manchester City midfielder urged Vinicius Jnr to 'pay attention on the field'.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

Chelsea's Reece James will have a scan next week to determine how long he is likely to be ruled out for with his latest hamstring injury.

England's decision to start Tom Curry against Japan on Sunday just two weeks after he was knocked out against Australia has been questioned by concussion campaigners.

Martin Slumbers, the outgoing R&A chief executive, has told the male professional game that the continuing split is damaging the sport and has warned that dwindling viewing figures will only improve when the emphasis is not on money.

SUN

West Ham are understood to have already sounded out Edin Terzic, who guided Borussia Dortmund to last season's Champions League final before leaving the Bundesliga giants.

Gianfranco Zola has revealed how Cole Palmer has promised to take him for dinner when he scores his next free-kick.

Former Barcelona boss Quique Setien is keen to join the Premier League's Spanish invasion and made a whistle-stop tour of the top flight and Championship earlier this month.

THE GUARDIAN

Tottenham have not fined Rodrigo Bentancur for using a racial slur against team-mate Heung-Min Son despite their midfielder being found guilty of "aggravated misconduct" by the Football Association.

DAILY MIRROR

Marco Materazzi is ready to talk to Zinedine Zidane nearly 20 years after the Frenchman infamously headbutted him in the World Cup final.

Bayern Munich chief Uli Hoeness has claimed life at the club under Vincent Kompany is "like night and day" compared to Thomas Tuchel's reign.

DAILY RECORD

Brendan Rodgers has hinted he could remain at Celtic beyond his three-year Parkhead promise.

David Gray insists he's been given no short-term ultimatum by the Hibs board but he still knows last week's vote of confidence carried a warning that results must turn quickly.

Neil Critchley will talk to Kenneth Vargas following his comments during the international break about wanting to play at a higher level - just as soon as he's back in the country.




C&H

Agents Offer West Ham Striker to Turkish Giants

West Ham striker Michail Antonio has emerged as a transfer target for Turkish giants Galatasaray.

Adding a further twist to the story, Turkish media sources suggest Antonio’s agents have approached the club with the idea of a move to Galatasaray, where manager Okan Buruk is reportedly keen on bolstering his attacking options ahead of the January transfer window.

However, it is highly unlikely that West Ham would sanction a move during this campaign, particularly given the uncertainty surrounding Niclas Füllkrug.

With the 34-year-old’s contract set to expire next summer, Antonio could sign a pre-contract agreement with the Turkish giants, who can offer the long-time Hammers servant Champions League football.

West Ham received an approach from a Saudi Pro League club for Antonio during the summer 2023 transfer window, but the Jamaica striker decided not to move. However, with the potential to leave on a free transfer in June 2025, it seems unlikely this will be Antonio’s final season at The London Stadium.

Speculation linking Brazilian striker Yuri Alberto with a Hammers move has been intensifying in recent days with West Ham fully aware that a new forward is needed. Julen Lopetegui’s side have lacked goals this season with Antonio and Danny Ings scoring one goal each and Fullkrug unsurprisingly failing to find the net during his limited game time.

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