The BBC gossip digest churned out a fresh batch of transfer chatter on Thursday, and the buzz ranges from teenage prodigies to seasoned internationals.
Arsenal’s scouting net is reportedly stretching to Italy as the Gunners keep an eye on Como’s Argentina forward Nico Paz, 22, according to ElDesmarque, while Real Madrid still retain a buy‑back clause worth €80 million. At the same time, the same Spanish outlet notes that Arsenal and Chelsea are both circling Valerenga’s 15‑year‑old Norwegian winger Gabriel Rajkovic, a claim also echoed by TeamTalk.
In England, Liverpool and Aston Villa are said to be tracking Fiorentina’s Italy midfielder Cher Ndour, 22, as reported by Caught Offside, while Celtic have entered the mix for Liverpool’s English left‑back Luke Chambers, 22, according to Football Insider. Monaco, meanwhile, believe they could fetch €70 million for Senegal midfielder Lamine Camara, 22 – a player whose Chelsea move fell through on deadline day – as TeamTalk reports.
Further north, Sunderland are reportedly refusing to abandon their pursuit of Sporting’s Mozambique winger Geny Catamo, 25, after a summer miss, per Record via Sport Witness. Leeds United could see Germany forward Lukas Nmecha, 25, on the move once his contract expires at season’s end if game time remains limited, according to Football Insider.
On the continent, the Spanish press is busy with Barcelona’s contract maneuvers. AS says Brazil winger Raphinha, 29, is under a deal until 2028 but the club is already weighing an extension to 2030. Sport adds that Barcelona have also sealed a new deal for 18‑year‑old Egypt forward Hamza Abdelkarim, pushing his contract out to 2030 with a €150 million release clause.
Across the Mediterranean, Mundo Deportivo reports that Ivory Coast winger Wilfried Zaha, 33, has been offered a free‑agent deal at Malaga after his stint at Galatasaray and two loan spells with MLS side Charlotte FC.
All told, the market is humming with interest in young talent and seasoned stars alike, and the next few weeks should tell which of these links turn into concrete moves.
- Arsenal are monitoring the progress of Como's Argentina forward Nico Paz, 22, but Real Madrid hold a buy-back option of 80m euros (£68.7m). — ElDesmarque - in Spanish
- Liverpool and Aston Villa are among the clubs tracking Fiorentina's Italy midfielder Cher Ndour, 22. — Caught Offside
- Sunderland are refusing to give up on signing Geny Catamo from Sporting after failing to sign the Mozambique winger, 25, in the summer. — Record, via Sport Witness
- Monaco believe they can get 70m euros (£60.1m) for Chelsea and Liverpool target Lamine Camara, the 22-year-old Senegal midfielder who saw a move to Stamford Bridge collapse on deadline day. — TeamTalk
- Germany forward Lukas Nmecha, 25, will look to leave Leeds United when his contract expires at the end of this season if he is not given more game time. — Football Insider
- Celtic are keeping tabs on Liverpool's English left-back Luke Chambers, 22, as they weigh up a potential move in the January transfer window. — Football Insider
- Ivory Coast winger Wilfried Zaha, 33, has been offered to Malaga having left Galatasaray as a free agent after two spells on loan with MLS team Charlotte FC. — Mundo Deportivo - in Spanish
- Raphinha is under contract at Barcelona until 2028 but the Spanish champions are already considering offering the Brazil winger, 29, an extension until 2030. — AS - in Spanish
- Barca have also finalised an extension for 18-year-old Egypt forward Hamza Abdelkarim to 2030, with a release clause of 150m euros (£128.7m). — Sport - in Spanish
- Arsenal and Chelsea are leading the charge for Valerenga's 15-year-old Norwegian winger Gabriel Rajkovic. — TeamTalk