Headline: Manchester United, Barcelona, and Crystal Palace Explore Player Transfers Ahead of January Window
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In a series of transfer market developments, several high-profile clubs are looking to make moves this January.
Manchester United has expressed interest in Al-Ahli’s 30-year-old England striker Ivan Toney, while they have halted their pursuit of Leeds’ 29-year-old England forward Dominic Calvert-Lewin. (Caught Offside)
Meanwhile, Barcelona is reportedly monitoring Chelsea’s 19-year-old Brazilian winger Estevao Willian, considering a potential transfer. (Sport – in Spanish)
In another development, Spain midfielder Fermin Lopez has expressed a desire to remain with Barcelona, despite interest from both Manchester United and Chelsea. (Fabrizio Romano)
Over at Liverpool, Japan midfielder Wataru Endo, 33, and Italy winger Federico Chiesa, 29, are on track to depart the club next year. (Echo)
Additionally, Crystal Palace’s France striker Jean-Philippe Mateta, 29, is looking likely to exit Selhurst Park in January. (Teamtalk) The club is unsure whether to sell Mateta in the winter transfer window or retain him until his contract expires in the summer, making him a free agent. (Football Insider)
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In further news, Arsenal continues discussions with Real Madrid regarding 20-year-old Brazilian forward Endrick, despite Madrid’s reluctance to part with him this season. (Teamtalk)
Moreover, Arsenal is interested in Bournemouth’s 20-year-old French forward Eli Junior Kroupi, as well as Eintracht Frankfurt’s 20-year-old Turkey attacking midfielder Can Uzun. (Caught Offside)
European champions Paris St-Germain are also among clubs keeping tabs on France Under-21 international Kroupi. (Goal)
Lastly, Manchester United forward JJ Gabriel is on the brink of a transfer to Real Madrid as the 16-year-old Englishman prepares to leave the club. (Sport – in Spanish)
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Everton has confirmed they will not pursue a move for United States striker Folarin Balogun from Monaco in January after previously missing out on signing the 25-year-old last summer. (Football Insider)
