31/12/2024
Football Titbits across the papers.
Manchester United and Manchester City could sign Dani Olmo for free, Real Madrid want Trent Alexander-Arnold in January, and Alexander Isak will stay at Newcastle if they finish in the top four this season.
Barcelona's failed attempt to register Spain forward Dani Olmo for the second half of the season has opened the door for Manchester United and Manchester City to sign the 26-year-old for free. (Mundo Deportivo - in Spanish), external
Real Madrid would prefer to sign England right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold in January, but are willing to wait until the summer when his contract expires if Liverpool do not want to sell the 26-year-old next month. (Marca - in Spanish), external
Newcastle's Sweden striker Alexander Isak is prepared to stay at the club if they finish in the top four of the Premier League this season, dealing a blow to Arsenal who are interested in signing the 25-year-old. (Sun), external
Chelsea are eying Ipswich's English striker Liam Delap, 21, and Brighton's Republic of Ireland forward Evan Ferguson, 20, as they look to provide competition for first-choice striker Nicolas Jackson. (Talksport), external
Cristiano Ronaldo has refused to rule out leaving Al-Nassr this summer, with the 39-year-old Portugal forward free to negotiate with other clubs from 1 January. (Marca - in Spanish), external
West Ham manager Julen Lopetegui will be given more time despite the Hammers' poor form this season. (Telegraph - subscription required), external
Wolves have made Lens' 26-year-old Austria defender Kevin Danso their top centre-back transfer target in January. (Sky Sports)
Bayer Leverkusen are among a number of clubs eyeing Manchester City's 22-year-old English midfielder, James McAtee. (Mail), external
Newcastle are lining up a £20m move for Burnley's 22-year-old English goalkeeper, James Trafford. (Sun), external
Athletic Bilbao have identified Norwich's 23-year-old Spanish midfielder Borja Sainz as the ideal rep