Transfer roundup |November 18| 2021 – Stay up to date with the latest transfer news and rumors
Manchester United Transfer News
The Red Devils want RB Leipzig’s Spanish forward Dani Olmo. Barcelona are currently leading the race to sign Olmo, but United are reportedly ready to approach Leipzig in January.
Zinedine Zidane will be available at the end of the season. The former Real Madrid boss has been linked with Manchester United.
Manchester United are ready to let Paul Pogba leave the club in January. Also, the Frenchman could move to Juventus, Real Madrid or PSG.
Erling Haaland
Real Madrid want to add Haaland and Kylian Mbappe to a team that also has Vinicius Junior. Los Blancos want to build a new attack that will dominate for years.
However, the Spanish giants are aware of the competition for Erling Haaland’s signature. Chelsea, Manchester United and City all want the Norwegian. Haaland has a £64M release clause that can also be activated next summer.
Chelsea Transfer News
There are reports that Chelsea have submitted another contract offer to Antonio Rüdiger’s representatives. The offer will reportedly be rejected as it is £60,000 short of what Rüdiger is asking for.
The Blues will also enquire about Wesley Fofana’s availability next summer. Chelsea are ready to move for the 20-year-old French defender.
Barcelona
Barça have reportedly begun talks with Chelsea over Hakim Ziyech. The Moroccan has been in and out of the Chelsea set-up since last season. Ziyech could end his Chelsea stint in January or next summer.
Xavi will do everything to keep Ousmane Dembele at the club. Dembele’s contract with Barcelona ends at the end of the current campaign.
Also, Laporta will not rule out the possibility of Andres Iniesta and Lionel Messi returning to the club after Dani Alves re-signed for Barcelona this month.
Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer wants to extend his stay at the club to 2025. Neuer is currently 35 years old.