WOLVES have reached a verbal agreement with Atletico Madrid for Matheus Cunha according to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano.
The midfielder is set to join on loan with a obligation to buy clause of around £34/44million.
Meanwhile, Liverpool are reportedly confident that they can get a deal done for England wonderkid Jude Bellingham in the summer.
Bellingham, 19, could be on the market for £100million+ and it's believed that the Reds are ahead in the pecking order.
And keep up to date with our blog for the latest information on where jobless Cristiano Ronaldo will end up.
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Prem trio battle for Duran
Manchester United are embroiled in a transfer war with Chelsea and Liverpool to sign Chicago Fire wonderkid Jhon Duran.
Duran, 19, has turned a lot of faces in Chicago with eight goals and six assists in 30 games.
Benfica are also hoping to sign the centre-forward in a deal worth up to £9million.
The Colombia international has also amassed three caps with the national team
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United eye Ronaldo replacement
Manchester United have joined Arsenal and Tottenham in the transfer war for Borussia Monchengladbach star Marcus Thuram.
According to Bild, Gladbach are braced to lose Thuram, 25, and are already looking for potential replacements in the January transfer window.
United consider the centre-forward as a potential replacement for Cristiano Ronaldo.
It’s thought the Red Devils are unsure whether to spend big on Ronaldo’s successor in January – with a loan signing regarded as a likely possibility
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Anthony Gordon contract
Everton are close to finalising a new contract for Anthony Gordon, who was targeted by Chelsea in the summer.
But the Toffees are now on the verge of keeping Gordon, 21, at the club long-term, according to the Telegraph.
In doing so, the Merseysiders will stave off any renewed interest in the winger when the January transfer window opens.
The Blues had several bids turned down for the England Under-21 international with Everton unwilling to sell their prized asset, who they valued at £60million.
Tottenham were another club keen on Gordon, whose current deal is due to expire in 2025
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Ronaldo next team
Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to sign with Al Nassr by the end of the year.
Ronaldo has been without a club since his contract at Manchester United was terminated following an explosive interview in which he slammed the club from top to bottom.
According to MARCA, the five-time Ballon d'Or winner is set to put pen to paper on a deal that will run until 2025.
The Saudi giants are awaiting the star forward's arrival "before the end of 2022", just a month after he left United.
The Portugal captain is set to earn around £175million-a-year, therefore becoming the highest paid athlete in the world
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Liverpool confident about Bellingham
Liverpool are becoming increasingly confident they will sign Borussia Dortmund star Jude Bellingham
According to the Daily Mirror, owners Fenway Sports Group are looking to deliver their promise to manager Jurgen Klopp of landing Bellingham.
Klopp has told FSG that the midfielder is his main target and needs their financial backing ahead of the summer transfer window.
It's believed the Reds are ahead of Manchester City, Manchester United and Real Madrid in the pursuit of the England international.
It is said the 19-year-old's father Mark favours a move to Merseyside and the player's bromance with Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson has helped.
Dortmund, though, won't let Bellingham go for less than £100million
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Felix and Cunha offered
Chelsea have been offered the chance to sign Atletico Madrid duo Joao Felix and Matheus Cunha in the January transfer window.
According to the Evening Standard, the Blues had the chance to sign Felix for £86million before they lost Armando Broja for the rest of the season due to injury.
The forward has reportedly fallen out with Atletico manager Diego Simeone and looks to be on his way out of the Wanda Metropolitano with several clubs interested.
Wolves and Leeds are also worried the West Londoners Chelsea may hijack their bid for talented forward Cunha
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Bayern line up Martinez move
Bayern Munich are looking to sign Argentina World Cup hero Emi Martinez from Aston Villa as a replacement for Manuel Neuer.
And the ex-Arsenal star's agent admits a deal abroad could be close, saying: "Today there are few teams that can afford a goalkeeper like him.
"But Serie A, well, why not?
"Clearly aiming high, for the Champions League."
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Soares set to join Fulham
Cedric Soares is on the brink of joining Fulham.
Mikel Arteta is happy for fringe players to leave Arsenal next month.
And the Portuguese right-back will be the first to go as he joins London rivals Fulham.
It's reckoned Soares will move for just a nominal fee.
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‘Waste’ Sancho tipped for Bayern
Jadon Sancho has been labelled a “waste of money” by Paul Parker, who has advised the winger to return to Germany with Bayern Munich.
Parker told BeMyBet: "I can say that he has been a complete waste of money.
"He is slowing down the tempo, he is dribbling too much, and is not beating people as he should be doing.”
“He needs to figure out why things are not working for him and maybe he will find out that Man United is too big of a club for him."
"Maybe he needs to go back to Germany and even Bayern Munich could be an option.”
- Anthony Chapman
Spurs offer Conte pay rise
Tottenham have offered Antonio Conte a new contract.
And they are ready to pay the Italian an extra £1million a year to stay in London.
Conte's current £15m annual deal expires this summer and he is yet to commit his future.
But Spurs hope a pay rise will convince the tactician to stay put a while longer.
- Anthony Chapman
Barcelona prepare Celtic ace bid
Barcelona are readying a £20million bid for Celtic right-back Josip Juranovic.
The Hoops defender starred for Croatia at the World Cup, helping them finish third.
And Celtic are now braced for a winter bid from Barca, who are in desperate need of a new right-sider.
The Scots have already secured a replacement in Montreal's Alistair Johnston, who has joined for £3m after impressing for Canada in Qatar.
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Prem trio battle for Duran
Man Utd, Chelsea and Liverpool are locked in a battle to sign Jhon Duran.
The 19-year-old winger is currently starring for MLS side Chicago Fire.
But he could now be set for a move to the Premier League.
Benfica are also hoping to sign Duran in a deal worth up to £9million.
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Arsenal back in Saka talks
Arsenal have reopened talks with Bukayo Saka over a new contract.
Fabrizio Romano claims negotiations are back on after being paused over the World Cup period.
Saka is out of contract in 2024 and has been linked with Man City.
Arsenal accept talks will take time but are confident Saka will commit his future to the Emirates.
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Chelsea closing in on Moukoko
Chelsea are edging nearer a free transfer for Borussia Dortmund striker Youssoufa Moukoko.
His agent said: “I can confirm that we are currently not closing in on agreement with Borussia Dortmund to sign a new contract.”
Florian Plettenburg added: “Contract extension at BVB is NOT close as his agent confirms at Sky. Offer to less & NOT as reported between €5-6m. Much less!
“#CFC seriously pushing for him. There were concrete talks about numbers. Player wants a decision soon.”
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Gunners urged to avoid Ronnie
Nigel Winterburn has told former side Arsenal they must avoid signing ex-Man Utd man Cristiano Ronaldo at all costs.
He said: "It’s a no from me and there’s only one simple reason; it would be a short-term gap to fill.
"A lot of people might say that’s great, let’s do it.
"I wouldn’t be able to argue with that, but I think the way Arsenal start games, they press high, they’re full of energy, and Ronaldo is an unbelievable player, but I don’t think he has the legs to be able to do that any more.
"I’m certain he doesn’t. I think Arsenal would have to change their style of play to bring him in, and I think that move would be a complete disaster."
- Anthony Chapman
Hammers line up United misfit
West Ham are hoping to land Aaron Wan-Bissaka in the January transfer window.
The MEN claims David Moyes is a fan of United's misfit right-back.
And he hopes to secure a loan deal for the £50million man this winter.
United have no use for Wan-Bissaka but prefer to let him leave permanently.
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Toon ready to raid Napoli
Newcastle are ready to shake up the transfer market next summer.
That's by making a move for highly-rated Napoli star Kvarat Kvaratskhelia.
The Georgian forward has fired his side to the top of Serie A with 10 goals and eight assists in 17 games.
And Newcastle could test the waters with a £50million bid, says The Times.
- Anthony Chapman
World Cup transfers – Best XI
The World Cup has thrown up some exciting new stars.
And some could be heading to the Premier League in big-money moves this winter.
The likes of Man Utd, Arsenal and Chelsea have been linked with some of these big names…
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Latest gossip
World Cup strikers dominate speculation ahead of the January transfer window.
Manchester United are reportedly rivalling Arsenal and Tottenham for France's Marcus Thuram.
AC Milan’s Portugal star Rafael Leao is said to have had his "head turned" by talk of interest from Chelsea.
And it's claimed Arsenal have opened talks over Atletico Madrid's Joao Felix.
Manchester United and Chelsea are also thought to be on the Portugal superstar's trail.
Meanwhile, Stamford Bridge midfielder N'Golo Kante is understood to be negotiating with Barcelona.
The Frenchman, 31, who missed the World Cup through injury, can sign a pre-contract agreement in January ahead of a free transfer in the summer.
But Barca are also considering his Chelsea team-mate Jorginho, Leicester's Youri Tielemans and Real Sociedad star Martín Zubimendi.
Finally, PSG are preparing to discuss a new deal with Argentina's World cup-winning hero Lionel Messi, 35.
- Ian Tuckey
Arsenal linked with Matheus
Matheus Cunha has reportedly emerged as a target for Arsenal to replace crocked striker Gabriel Jesus.
Eight-cap Brazilian Cunha, 23, is on the for-sale list at Atletico Madrid.
And Arsenal are seeking to take advantage of this as they look to cover for for the long-term absence of his fellow countryman Jesus, who underwent knee surgery earlier this month.
The Gunners have been considering their options in the January market, including keeping faith in Eddie Nketiah or recalling Folarin Balogun from his loan move at Reims.
However, reports of Arsenal seeking a solution in the transfer market are gaining pace, with Cunha the latest player revealed to be on their radar.
Goal reports Arsenal are one of four Premier League clubs interested in the ex-Hertha Berlin striker.
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He'll Costa the full release clause
Manchester United might have to pay Diogo Costa’s £65million release clause to land the Porto keeper.
The Red Devils are reportedly unlikely to trigger a one-year extension to current No1 David de Gea’s contract.
And Costa, 23, is rated even more highly after emerging as Portugal’s first-choice stopper during the World Cup.
But Correio da Manha say his Portuguese club would hold out out for a massive fee.
- Ian Tuckey
Leao 'head turned' by Chelsea
AC Milan's Portugal striker Rafael Leao has been swayed by attention from Chelsea.
That's the view ofjournalist Simon Phillips, who also told GiveMeSport the 23-year-old has many other admirers.
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Gunners 'open Felix talks'
Arsenal have opened talks over Atletico Madrid striker Joao Felix, reports tonight claim.
Manchester United and Chelsea are also said to be keen on the Portugal star.
But the Gunners' need seems greater as main attacker Gabriel Jesus faces being out until late February following knee surgery.
And Corriere dello Sport suggest Arsenal have made the first major move ahead of the January transfer window.
- Ian Tuckey
Utd to target loan signing
Erik ten Hag is tipped to ‘prioritise a loan arrival’ in January – rather than splashing out to replace Cristiano Ronaldo
TEAMtalk suggest the Manchester United boss is prepared to stick with just Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial as his main attacking options.
It’s also thought the Dutchman is keen on a new central midfielder.
But any major permanent deals might wait until the summer.
- Ian Tuckey
Zanio-no progress
Nicolo Zaniolo is still on Arsenal's radar – but there's no progress towards a deal with Roma.
That appears to be the case after transfer guru Fabrizio Romano claimed there had been no negotiations between the two clubs.
Gunners' boss Mikel Arteta already has Martin Odegaard and Fabio Vieira as attacking midfielders.
But 11-cap Italian Zaniolo, 23, can play out wide and has been linked with a string of clubs this season, including Tottenham.
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