Manchester United and Manchester City are preparing to compete for the signature of 23-year-old Chelsea and France defender Malo Gusto. As reported by BBC Sport, the two Manchester clubs have both set their sights on the full-back.
Premier League Transfer Targets
Liverpool have included 19-year-old Brighton defender Luka Vuskovic on their shortlist for next summer, though the Seagulls value the Croatian youngster at approximately £80m. Meanwhile, Fulham have emerged as the frontrunners to secure 26-year-old Real Betis Spanish winger Rodrigo Riquelme. Everton are considering a January move for Tottenham midfielder Conor Gallagher if the north London club decides to make the 26-year-old Englishman available for transfer.
Leeds United are monitoring Middlesbrough and England Under-21 forward Will Lankshear. The 21-year-old has performed impressively in the Championship following his summer transfer from Tottenham. In the Championship as well, Newcastle United and Sunderland are both tracking Sheffield United and England Under-21 midfielder Sydie Peck, 22. Tottenham winger Mikey Moore, 19, could return to Rangers as Spurs weigh up cutting short the English player’s loan spell at Cologne in January.
European and International Updates
Dutch club PSV have initiated discussions with Napoli and Belgium midfielder Kevin de Bruyne, 35, regarding a potential January transfer. AC Milan midfielder Youssouf Fofana, 27, currently on loan at Sevilla, is drawing interest from both Tottenham and Juventus. Former Aston Villa manager Dean Smith, now in charge of MLS side Charlotte FC, wants to reunite with Jack Grealish, though the 31-year-old England attacker’s wages—currently on loan at Everton from Manchester City—could present a significant financial obstacle.
United States international Folarin Balogun, a 25-year-old Monaco striker who came close to joining Everton on transfer deadline day last summer, is reportedly being targeted as Mauricio Pochettino’s first signing at Manchester United. Finally, Barcelona have no intention of parting ways with 22-year-old Spain midfielder Gavi, despite attracting interest from Bayern Munich and Napoli.
