Football transfer rumours: Ten Hag makes De Jong request; Liverpool eye shock Branthwaite move | OneFootball

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Erik ten Hag wants Manchester United to prioritise signing Frenkie de Jong from Barcelona in the January transfer window. The Dutch coach is wary of relying on Casemiro, while Manuel Ugarte is not yet up to speed. (El Nacional - Spain)

Man Utd and Arsenal were offered the chance to sign Marco Asensio from Paris Saint-Germain during the final days of the summer window, but both decided against a pursuit. (GIVEMESPORT)

Real Madrid and Bayern Munich will battle it out to sign Bayer Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz in 2025, with the Germany international available for €120m. (Sky Sports)

In addition to Wirtz, Real Madrid are also targeting PSG midfielder Vitinha as a long-term heir to Toni Kroos, who retired at the end of the 2023/24 season. (Defensa Central - Spain)

Though he stayed put this summer, doubts remain over how long Nico Williams will stay at Athletic Club. The winger was heavily courted by Barcelona during the transfer window. (MARCA - Spain)

Barcelona believe Williams remains open to the idea of heading to Camp Nou in 2025 if they trigger his €58m release clause. (El Nacional - Spain)

Williams could still be on the move / Ion Alcoba Beitia/GettyImages

Liverpool have a 'concrete and active interest' in centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite, who plays for bitter rivals Everton. (Football Insider)

Chelsea have been impressed by the development and performances of Lille winger Edon Zhegrova in recent months. (Fichajes - Spain)

Viktor Gyokeres is ready to sign a new contract at Sporting CP despite notable interest from Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Man Utd and Tottenham Hotspur. (HITC)

Newcastle United are prepared to open contract talks with Anthony Gordon, who was targeted by Liverpool over the summer. (i News)

Manchester City will make a move for Athletic Club attacking midfielder Oihan Sancet, who is valued at €60m, in 2025. (Fichajes - Spain)

West Ham United could make a fresh attempt to sign Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran during the January window. (CaughtOffside)