Headline: Arsenal’s Zubimendi Targeted by Atletico Madrid; Leeds United Looks to Extend Calvert-Lewin’s Contract
Arsenal midfielder Martin Zubimendi, 27, has emerged as a potential transfer target for Atletico Madrid in the January transfer window. Reports from Sport indicate that the Spanish club is keen on acquiring the Gunners’ player.
Meanwhile, the futures of Sweden striker Viktor Gyokeres and Spain midfielder Mikel Merino at Arsenal could be uncertain as the club aims to balance its finances, according to AS.
In contrast, Arsenal has made progress in securing new contracts for several key players. Norway midfielder Martin Odegaard, 27, Netherlands defender Jurrien Timber, 25, and England midfielder Declan Rice, 27, are all on track to finalize their agreements before January, as reported by Teamtalk.
Over at Leeds United, the club plans to enhance discussions regarding a contract extension for Dominic Calvert-Lewin, a 29-year-old England striker, aiming to keep him at the club until 2030, as highlighted by Teamtalk.
In a move geared towards strengthening their lineup, Aston Villa’s Dutch defender Ian Maatsen, 24, is close to signing a contract extension, according to Football Insider.
Additionally, Everton expresses interest in Flamengo’s 26-year-old Brazil winger Samuel Lino, as reported by 4-4-2.
Manchester United and Liverpool are both eyeing 26-year-old Italian defender Andrea Cambiaso from Juventus, with reports from TuttoJuve detailing their interest.
Barcelona has shown interest in Bayern Munich defender Jonathan Tah, yet the German champions do not intend to let the 30-year-old leave, nor is the player seeking a transfer, as stated by Sky Sports Germany.
Bayern Munich’s 40-year-old goalkeeper Manuel Neuer might consider retirement at the end of the season. The club is exploring potential backups, including Schalke 04’s Lorius Karius, 33, and Fulham’s Bernd Leno, 34, as part of their plans for the future.
Finally, Napoli is reportedly planning to pursue a signing for promising 21-year-old Portuguese striker Gustavo Varela from Monza, who is gaining attention from several clubs, according to Gazzetta dello Sport.
