Football transfer rumours: Liverpool join Raphinha race; Arsenal pushing for Neves

  • Luka Modric has made a decision on his Real Madrid future
  • Man Utd's top priority for the January transfer window
  • Plus updates on David de Gea, Martin Zubimendi, Benoit Badiashile, Kalvin Phillips & more
Raphinha & Neves headline the gossip
Raphinha & Neves headline the gossip / David S.Bustamante/Soccrates | Francois Nel/Getty Images
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90min rounds up the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip circulating around the world...


Liverpool have joined the race to sign Barcelona winger Raphinha, who has not convinced those in charge at Camp Nou that he should be kept around beyond the current season. (Fichajes)

Also on Liverpool's radar is Boca Juniors left-back Valentin Barco, who is seen as a long-term successor to Andy Robertson. (Calciomercato.it)

Manchester United will prioritise signing a new centre-back in the January transfer window, with Nice's Jean-Clair Todibo seen as a top target. (Mirror)

David de Gea has rejected the chance to reunite with Cristiano Ronaldo at Al Nassr, turning down a £500,000-a-week contract. (Sun)

Inter Miami are in pursuit of De Gea, who remains without a club after his departure from Man Utd during the summer. (Star)

Despite several failed bids last summer, Barcelona remain keen to land Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi, who is Xavi's dream signing, and will make another attempt to get a deal done next summer. (Sport)

Monaco midfielder Youssouf Fofana is being closely monitored by both Man Utd and Paris Saint-Germain. Juventus are also known admirers of the 24-year-old. (Fabrice Hawkins)

Chelsea are not interested in parting ways with centre-back Benoit Badiashile despite rumours linking AC Milan with a move in January. (Fabrizio Romano)


Benoit Badiashile
Chelsea are not looking to sell Badiashile / Chloe Knott - Danehouse/GettyImages

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has made Al Hilal midfielder Ruben Neves his top midfield target for the January transfer window and will urge club officials to pursue a move and beat Newcastle United to his signature. (Sport)

Manchester City have routinely sent scouts to watch Bayern Munich left-back Alphonso Davies in the past few years. (Fabrizio Romano)

Both West Ham and Newcastle will rival Liverpool for the signing of Man City midfielder Kalvin Phillips in January. (Football Insider)

Real Madrid are reluctant to pay more than €35m (£30m) for Bayer Leverkusen right-back Jeremie Frimpong, opening the door for Chelsea or Liverpool to get a deal done. (Depor)

Luka Modric has decided to leave Real Madrid at the end of the season and will accept a move to the Saudi Pro League. (Sport)

Jobe Bellingham, brother of Real Madrid sensation Jude, has been regularly watched by Tottenham this season. The 18-year-old has impressed in the Championship with Sunderland. (Football Insider)


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