Latest Rumors: Salah, Mbappe, Martinez, Dendoncker, McAteer and More

The Latest Gossip on Football Transfers

Reports suggest that Liverpool could be eying a potential transfer move for French forward Kylian Mbappe, 24, if Egypt’s Mohamed Salah is sold next summer. However, it should be noted that there is no concrete indication of any interest from Liverpool at this point. The situation remains uncertain. 

In other news, Argentina striker Lautaro Martinez seems likely to extend his contract with Inter Milan despite being linked with Chelsea and Manchester United in recent times. It appears that Martinez will stay put for now. 

Everton continues to keep an eye on Aston Villa midfielder Leander Dendoncker as the January transfer window approaches. The Toffees are prepared to make offers for the talented 28-year-old Belgium international if an opportunity arises. 

Aston Villa themselves have identified Lens and Ghana midfielder Salis Abdul Samed, 23, as a potential replacement for Douglas Luiz should they need to sell the Brazilian star in the future. This indicates their proactive approach towards securing quality midfield options.

Tottenham’s Dilemma in Midfield

Tottenham Hotspur may face some tough decisions regarding their midfielders Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg and Oliver Skipp due to Uruguay international Rodrigo Bentancur’s ankle injury ruling him out until February.

This unexpected development might force Tottenham to reject any offers they receive for Hojbjerg and Skipp as losing two key players during this crucial period would weaken their squad significantly.

AC Milan’s Defensive Woes

AC Milan are actively searching for solutions to their central defensive problems and have reportedly shown interest in signing Arsenal and Poland defender Jakub Kiwior, 23, on loan in the upcoming January transfer window. Whether this move materializes remains to be seen.

A Potential Return for Chelsea Youngster

Chelsea is considering recalling their talented young midfielder Andrey Santos from his loan at Nottingham Forest due to concerns about his current situation. The club aims to reassess his development and potentially provide him with new opportunities within the squad.

Newcastle United’s Attack Boost?

Newcastle United has expressed interest in signing Stuttgart and Guinea striker Serhou Guirassy, 27, as they look to strengthen their attacking options. It remains uncertain whether a deal can be reached between the two clubs but Newcastle seems determined to enhance their offensive firepower.

Nottingham Forest Seeking Improvement

The owner of Nottingham Forest Football Club, Evangelos Marinakis, continues to support manager Steve Cooper despite an underwhelming run of results lately. However, Marinakis expects significant improvement from the team going forward.