What the papers say
David Beckham and Inter Miami are eyeing Manchester City star Kevin De Bruyne as their top transfer target in 2025, according to the Daily Mirror. The American club are growing increasingly confident of signing the Belgian midfielder when he becomes a free agent next summer. He is free to talk to foreign clubs in the final six months of his contract.
Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim could be forced to wait to sign Swedish striker Viktor Gyokeres. The Mirror reports United are one of the clubs “most interested” in the 26-year-old, but Sporting are standing firm on the £83m fee it will take to sign him in January. But all may not be lost, with the Portuguese giants willing to accept a lower fee during the summer transfer window.
Former West Ham boss David Moyes could be among the top contenders to take the Wolves job should Gary O’Neil be axed, according to the Telegraph. Luton boss Rob Edwards could also be considered a dark horse in the race.
Social media round-up
Neymar to come up against Real Madrid. Al-Hilal also want Mo Salah in time for the tournament, although #LFC are still in what is described by club sources as positive talks about an extension.🍿 https://t.co/rSnpfNbit9
— Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) December 5, 2024
🚨⚒️ Edin #Terzic will NOT become the new manager of West Ham if Julen #Lopetegui would be sacked.
Kasper Hjulmand, a serious option as reported. Alongside other candidates. @SkySportDE 🇩🇪 pic.twitter.com/sZwMPxo7lT
— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) December 5, 2024
Players to watch
Tomas Araujo: Chelsea have initiated talks with Benfica over the Portugal centre-back, TeamTalk reports.
Jeremie Frimpong: Liverpool are negotiating with Bayer Leverkusen over a deal for the 23-year-old Dutch defender, according to Caught Offside. The Netherlands international has made a name for himself in the Bundesliga, reaching double digits in goals and assists last season.
