Football transfer rumours: Man Utd’s De Ligt concerns; Why Arsenal turned down Benzema
Manchester United have reservations over the potential signing of Matthijs de Ligt from Bayern Munich due to his poor fitness record and lack of pace. (fussball.news)
Two players who could be leaving Manchester United are Jadon Sancho and Antony, with both wingers offered to clubs in the Saudi Pro League. The Red Devils are hoping to sell the duo for £50m each. (Evening Standard)
Liverpool hold a concrete interest in Leroy Sane as a potential long-term successor to Mohamed Salah. Bayern Munich are reluctant to lose the winger for free when his contract expires in 2025. (Fichajes)
However, Liverpool‘s hopes of signing Levi Colwill are fading with Chelsea reluctant to sell the centre-back. (TEAMTalk)
Tottenham are still in talks with Club Brugge over a summer deal for winger Antonio Nusa, while Everton centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite is still of interest to Spurs despite the recent signing of Radu Dragusin. (Daily Mail)
PSG are hoping to beat Real Madrid to the €50m signing of Lille centre-back Leny Yoro this month as opposed to waiting until the summer. (Foot Mercato)
Arsenal were offered the chance to sign Karim Benzema from Saudi champions Al Ittihad earlier this month, but they have instead prioritised a search for a versatile defender. (Daily Mail)
Lyon are attempting to bring hometown hero Benzema back to the club before the end of the transfer window, though completing a deal will not be easy. (Guardian)
Atletico Madrid are ready to rival Barcelona for Royal Antwerp midfielder Arthur Vermeeren, who impressed against La Blaugrana in the Champions League this season. (Fabrizio Romano)
West Ham are nearing an agreement with Manchester City to take Kalvin Phillips on loan for the rest of the season, though Juventus are not out of the running just yet. (Daily Mail)
Someone unlikely to join West Ham this window is Chelsea striker Armando Broja, with the Blues sticking to their £50m asking price. (Football Insider)
Source: 90mins
