Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton is the subject of interest from Real Madrid, while Tottenham Hotspur are on the hunt for a new striker. Join us for the latest transfer news and rumors from around the globe.
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TRENDING RUMORS
- Real Madrid have joined the race for Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton, according to AS. The Spanish outlet reports that Madrid have been offered the player, but the transfer fee would need to be worth more than 70 million to land the 21-year-old. Madrid are interested and see the England international as the perfect alternative to Aurlien Tchouamni in midfield, or to enable Arda Gler to play further forward. However, they aren't the only ones: Manchester City, Liverpool, Manchester United and Chelsea are all keen on the Palace midfielder.
- Juventus are keen to inject some goals to their forward line in January, and the club have identified Liverpool's Federico Chiesa and Atletico Madrid's Alexander Srloth as two players that could help lift them from their malaise, according to Gazzetta dello Sport. Don't expect anything imminent, though: Any Chiesa deal will have to wait until Mohamed Salah returns to Liverpool from the Africa Cup of Nations, which could be in mid-January. As such, Al Hilal's Darwin Nez could also be considered.
- After a tricky weekend in which their squad depth was tested to the limit away at Cagliari, AC Milan have identified Manchester City defender Nathan Ak as a key January target. Corriere Dello Sport says the Rossoneri consider the Netherlands international as a plug-and-play option, who could be attainable due to his desire to play more first-team football. Other alternatives include Juventus' defender Federico Gatti and Tottenham Hotspur's Radu Dragusin.
- Tottenham Hotspur are on the hunt for new arrivals to kickstart a season that saw them booed off (again) on Sunday. TEAMtalk says the club are interested in AS Monaco striker Maghnes Akliouche, who has three goals and five assists in all competitions this season. Meanwhile, the Athletic says they have had an �8 million offer turned down by Santos for left back Souza, although it's quite a lot lower than the 19-year-old's �87 million release clause for overseas clubs.
- Barcelona, Inter Milan and Borussia Dortmund are considering a move for Croatian defender Branimir Mlacic from Hadjuk Split, per Mundo Deportivo. The two-footed center back is contracted until 2029 but would help give Bara boss Hansi Flick the "one more defender" he has asked for. Mlacic is tall and boasts a big presence in the back line, and is reportedly available for around 4 million.
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- Tottenham have confirmed the signing of Norway international midfielder Julie Blakstad, 24, from Hammarby IF.
EXPERT TAKE
ESPN's resident scout Tor-Kristian Karlsen looks at Adam Wharton's skillset.
OTHER RUMORS
- Barcelona are favorites to sign Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic. The Serbia international's contract ends in the summer, and so far there are no plans for him to renew. (Sun)
- West Ham United are on the verge of announcing forward Taty Castellanos from Lazio. Nuno Espirito Santo cut a dispirited figure after Saturday's 3-0 defeat to Wolves, but maybe the arrival of Castellanos could help liven the club's relegation fight. The Argentine is expected to pass a medical, with the fee believed to be in the region of �26 million. (TalkSPORT)
- West Ham are also contemplating a move for Toulouse center back Charlie Cresswell, though there has been no formal contact as yet. The 23-year-old former Leeds defender is contracted until 2028. (Florian Plettenberg)
- Defender Jo�o Cancelo is still hoping for a move to Barcelona from Al Hilal, with the Catalan club hoping to bring the Portugal international back to Camp Nou for six months. However, they face FFP restrictions, and have other -- arguably more pressing -- positions they need to address. Inter remain in the box seat for the 31-year-old. (Gazzetta dello Sport)
- Real Madrid defender and captain Dani Carvajal has received a number of offers from other clubs, both in Spain and beyond, but the 33-year-old is keen to stay in the Spanish capital. He is close to returning from injury and is out of contract in June this year, but Madrid hope to keep him to prevent him from leaving on a free transfer. (AS)
- Fulham have had a bid of �17 million rejected by Udinese for defensive midfielder Arthur Atta. The 22-year-old only joined the Italians last summer, and it would take a bid in excess of �26 million for them to consider letting him go so soon. (TalkSPORT)
- Bournemouth and Fiorentina are interested in signing Atalanta's 25-year-old midfielder Marco Brescianini. However, they face competition from Cagliari and Genoa who are also keen. (Calciomercato)
- Manchester City center back Jahmai Simpson-Pusey -- on loan at Celtic -- has agreed to join German side FC Koln on loan. The 20-year-old will head to the Bundesliga initially on a short-term basis, with a permanent option. (TalkSPORT)
- Tottenham boss Thomas Frank is keen to add attacking options to his front line, and on his wish list is Club Brugge winger Christos Tzolis. The Belgian club are looking to recoup �35 million for a player who scored 21 goals last season. (Sun)
- Eintracht Frankfurt are hoping to sign a new striker, and have identified Newcastle United's 22-year-old William Osula as the perfect antidote to combat their list of attacking injuries. Negotiations are ongoing. (Florian Plettenberg)
- Fenerbahce are also keen on signing striker Christopher Nkunku despite the 28-year-old France international only joining AC Milan for 35 million in the summer from Chelsea. Nkunku would prefer to stay in the Italian capital. (Gazzetta dello Sport)
- Girona know that signing goalkeeper Marc-Andr ter Stegen from Barcelona could be challenging, but they're prepared to wait until the end of January for the 33-year-old. The goalkeeper is keen to explore all of his options at Barca first before loan options elsewhere, but he could be available late in the window. (Sport)
- Brahim Daz is on the verge of signing a contract extension at Real Madrid until 2030. The Morocco international winger's deal runs out in 2027. (Nico Schira)
