Rumour Mill

Rumour Mill

Arsenal midfielder Martin Zubimendi has emerged as a transfer target for Atletico Madrid, Leeds United are preparing to intensify contract talks with Dominic Calvert-Lewin, and Barcelona are monitoring Bayern Munich defender Jonathan Tah.

Arsenal midfielder Martin Zubimendi, 27, has attracted interest from Atletico Madrid, with the Spanish club considering a January move for the Spain international.

The futures of Sweden striker Viktor Gyokeres and Spain midfielder Mikel Merino at Arsenal are also uncertain as the Gunners assess their financial position and look to balance their spending.

However, Arsenal have made significant progress in contract negotiations with Norway midfielder Martin Odegaard, 27, Netherlands defender Jurrien Timber, 25, and England midfielder Declan Rice, 27. All three agreements are expected to be finalised before January.

Leeds United are preparing to accelerate contract discussions with England striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin, 29, as they look to secure his future at the club until 2030.

Aston Villa are close to agreeing a contract extension with Netherlands defender Ian Maatsen, 24, who is expected to commit his future to the club.

Everton are among several European clubs monitoring Flamengo winger Samuel Lino, 26, with the Brazilian attracting interest ahead of the upcoming transfer window.

Manchester United and Liverpool are both interested in Juventus defender Andrea Cambiaso, 26, with the Italy international emerging as a potential transfer target for the Premier League rivals.

Barcelona have expressed interest in Bayern Munich defender Jonathan Tah, 30. However, the German champions have no intention of selling the Germany international, who is also understood to be uninterested in leaving the club.

Bayern Munich are considering their goalkeeping options amid uncertainty surrounding Manuel Neuer's future. The 40-year-old could retire at the end of the season, prompting the Bundesliga champions to assess Schalke 04 goalkeeper Loris Karius, 33, and Fulham's Bernd Leno, 34, as potential back-up options for Germany goalkeeper Jonas Urbig, 23.

Napoli are planning a move for Monza's promising Portuguese striker Gustavo Varela, 21, who has attracted interest from several clubs following his performances in Italy.

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