Three Premier League clubs are looking at RB Leipzig attacking midfielder Xavi Simons, while Paris Saint-Germain winger Marco Asensio is attracting interest from Aston Villa. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors and gossip from around the globe.
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TRENDING RUMORS
– Manchester City, Liverpool, and Manchester United are interested in RB Leipzig attacking midfielder Xavi Simons, reports Bild’s Christian Falk. The three Premier League clubs are said to be watching his situation closely, and it is reported that the 21-year-old could be acquired with an offer in the region of €70 million to €80m. Simons, a standout performer for the Netherlands at the last European Championship, is contracted at the Bundesliga side until the summer of 2027.
– Talks are ongoing between Aston Villa and Paris Saint-Germain for winger Marco Asensio, reports L’Equipe. The 29-year-old is believed to be interested in switching to Villa Park, with the Premier League club hopeful of landing him before the January transfer window closes. Asensio, who arrived at the Parc des Princes in 2023, has made 16 appearances across all competitions in the current campaign.
– Barcelona are planning a move for Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimarães, reports Teamtalk. The Blaugrana are reported to have “reignited” their interest in the 27-year-old, and they are keen to sign him in the summer. It is said that they could look to move on midfielder Frenkie De Jong to help make room for Guimarães, who has contributed to eight goals in 23 Premier League matches so far this season.
– Several clubs are interested in Lyon attacking midfielder Rayan Cherki, reports Sky Germany’s Patrick Berger. Borussia Dortmund are believed to be one of the clubs at the front of the queue for his signature, and the 21-year-old could reportedly be signed for a fee of €22.5m. Cherki has been in bright form of late, having registered four assists and two goals in his last nine games across all competitions.
– AC Milan left-back Theo Hernández isn’t interested in a switch to Como, reports Gazzetta dello Sport. It is reported that the Biancoblu made an offer worth over €40m to sign the 27-year-old France international, but he doesn’t feel that their club ambitions match his own. Hernandez remains contracted at the San Siro until the summer of 2026, with recent reports indicating that the Rossoneri are hopeful of signing him to an extension.
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