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Juventus' Dušan Vlahović has been deemed a more feasible signing for Arsenal than RB Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko, while Manchester United are considering a €45m move to sign Parma goalkeeper Zion Suzuki. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors and gossip from around the globe.

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TRENDING RUMORS

- Manchester United are considering a €45m move to sign Parma goalkeeper Zion Suzuki, says TalkSPORT. Suzuki, 22, was reportedly set to move to United from Japanese club Urawa Red Diamonds in the summer of 2023, but the deal fell apart as he did not want to play as a backup to André Onana. The Japan international chose to move on loan to Belgian minnows Sint-Truidense before joining Parma permanently for €10m shortly after and is now reported to be back on United's radar.

- Arsenal are more likely to sign Juventus' Dušan Vlahović than RB Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko as they look to sign a striker in January, reports Calciomercato. Sesko was the Gunners' priority but a winter deal for the 21-year-old would be difficult to complete, while negotiations for Vlahović to renew his contract with the Bianconeri are at a standstill. The 24-year-old Serbia international is keen on a Premier League move and a deal will likely cost around €60 million, which could allow Juventus to move for Manchester United's Joshua Zirkzee.

- Arsenal, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur are all monitoring Brentford striker Bryan Mbeumo, RMC Sport reports. While the trio of Premier League clubs are yet to follow up on their interest, the 25-year-old's current situation is "one to monitor" until the end of the transfer window. Mbeumo has also been linked with Liverpool in recent months, amid speculation that he could replace Mohamed Salah - should the winger leave next summer. Brentford would want at least €50 million for their star forward this month.

- Mohamed Salah wants to remain in Europe next season despite having a "great relationship" with Saudi Arabia, reports TeamTalk. The Liverpool forward's contract is set to expire next summer, meaning he is now free to negotiate with other clubs. While re-signing with the Reds remains Salah's priority, Al Ittihad are still seriously interested in signing him on a free transfer - as indeed are Paris Saint-Germain.

- Charlotte FC are in talks to sign Galatasaray winger Wilfried Zaha, Sky Sports reports. The 32-year-old is currently on loan at Lyon but has struggled to make an impact this season having made just four Ligue 1 appearances to date. A move to Charlotte would likely take the form of another loan deal, with the MLS club looking to recruit players ahead of the 2025 season.

CONFIRMED TRANSFERS

- Bayern Munich have signed 18-year-old American attacking midfielder Bajung Darboe from LAFC. Darboe has signed a "long-term contract" and will join Bayern's reserve team. Read

- NWSL side San Diego Wave FC have signed Nigeria international Chiamaka Okwuchukwu from Nigerian Women's Premier League club Rivers Angels FC on a one-year contract. Read

- Tottenham's women have announced the signing of Netherlands international goalkeeper Lize Kop from Leicester City on a deal until 2028.

- Hull City have signed forward Joe Gelhardt on loan from Leeds United until the end of the season. The 22-year-old has made just three appearances for Leeds this season.

- Striker M'Baye Niang has joined Sampdoria on a free transfer from Moroccan side Wydad AC. The 30-year-old's contract runs until the end of the season.

- Chelsea have recalled centre-back Trevoh Chalobah from his loan at Crystal Palace. Read

- Argentine international Thiago Almada has joined Lyon on loan from Botafogo until the end of the season.

- Juventus have signed defender Alberto Costa from Portuguese club Vitória SC for an initial €12.5m.

- AS Monaco have sealed a deal to bring in left-back Valy Konaté from Racing Club Abidjan.

EXPERT TAKE

ESPN Senior Writer Gab Marcotti looks at what the future holds for Juventus' Dusan Vlahovic.

Vlahovic has entered the final 18 months of his contract with Juventus and is unlikely to extend his deal. Partly because he is by far the club's highest-paid player, partly because Juventus -- who registered losses of €322.9m (£272.4m) over the past two season - have been actively working to balance the books. It's a very different situation to when they signed him for €70m (rising to €80m with bonuses) in June 2022 and he was seen as the last piece of the puzzle. Complicating matters for the Bianconeri -- and giving them urgency to move him on -- is his contract structure, which saw his salary balloon from €7m net (around €250,000 in weekly gross terms) to €12m (approximately €400,000 in weekly gross terms) this season. Shifting him would bring substantial savings, in addition to a transfer fee.

Vlahovic, 24, is a rare player: a tall, strong, athletic and technically gifted target man who is just entering the prime of his career. In four seasons at Juventus he has scored 53 goals in 124 games, despite playing under four different managers during a difficult period for the club.

You imagine he would need to take a pay cut to join Arsenal (or any other club) but that's doable, in exchange for bonuses and a long-term deal. Juventus would presumably be looking for a fee in the €60m range, considering his value on their books is around €20m. They would also need to find a replacement as the long-term injury to their other striker, Arek Milik, means there are no other recognised centre-forwards on their books.

OTHER RUMORS

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- Chelsea have told Bayern Munich that they want a transfer fee of £65m if Christopher Nkunku is to leave the club. Meanwhile, Chelsea want Bayern's 19-year-old forward, Mathys Tel. (The Athletic)

- Manchester United's rivals could try to capitalise on their profit and sustainability concerns with offers for academy graduates Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo. (Daily Telegraph)

- AC Milan have the most pronounced interest in signing Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford, on loan until the end of the season, but Barcelona are his priority. Borussia Dortmund and Juventus have distanced themselves from the 27-year-old and the Red Devils are now awaiting a formal offer. (Sky Sports)

- Brazilian defender Vitor Reis has said farewell to his Palmeiras teammates as he prepares to join Manchester City for €40m. (Globoesporte)

- Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is expected to travel to Paris on Wednesday to complete his €60m move to Paris Saint-Germain. (Ansa)

- Aston Villa, Brighton, Chelsea and Liverpool are looking at 19-year-old Nurnberg striker Stefanos Tzimas, who could be available for about €20m. (Sky Sports Deutschland)

- Newcastle scouts have been watching former Chelsea central defender Fikayo Tomori at a number of AC Milan games and could make a move to sign him. (Football Insider)

- West Ham are looking at Nurnberg centre-back Finn Jeltsch. Other teams in the Premier League and the Bundesliga are also interested in the 18-year-old, but a summer transfer is more likely. (Florian Plettenberg)

- Guimaraes right-back Alberto Costa has arrived in Turin to complete his €12m transfer to Juventus. Costa, 21, is expected to undergo a medical before signing a contract with the Bianconeri until June 2029. (Tuttosport)

- Borussia Dortmund will have to increase their €35m offer if they are to land Sporting CP defender Goncalo Inacio in this transfer window. Inacio, 23, is under contract until June 2027 and has a €60m release clause. (A Bola)

- A decision on the future of Bayern Munich left-back Alphonso Davies is expected by the end of the week. (AS)

- Juventus will go all out for Barcelona centre-back Ronald Araújo after being unable to bring in António Silva from Benfica. (Diario Sport)

- Napoli are showing an interest in signing Internazionale midfielder Davide Frattesi. (Calciomercato)

- Bayern Munich continue to monitor Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi amid his recent links to Arsenal. (Florian Plettenberg)

- Discussions between Lazio and Hellas Verona are advancing well over the proposed transfer of Reda Belahyane. Marseille are yet to bid for the Moroccan midfielder. (Fabrizio Romano)

- West Ham United are willing to let Luis Guilherme leave the club this January amid strong interest from Saudi Arabia. The 18-year-old joined the Hammers last summer in a $23.7m deal from Palmeiras. (The Times)

- Atlanta United are in talks with Newcastle United over a potential deal for midfielder Miguel Almirón. (Tom Bogert)

- Rangers, Aberdeen, Hearts and Hibernian are all interested in signing Luton Town midfielder Allan Campbell this month. (Football Insider)

- Napoli have "concrete interest" in Lille winger Edon Zhegrova, who is very open to the move. However, the Ligue 1 club are currently blocking his exit. (Florian Plettenberg)

- West Ham United could turn to Fulham forward Rodrigo Muniz in their search for a new striker this month. (Sky Sports)