What the papers say
Liverpool have reportedly joined Manchester United in the race for Fulham left-back Antonee Robinson. According to the Sun, the Red Devils have added the 27-year-old United States international to their wishlist and could try to sign him as early as January. Liverpool, meanwhile, are searching for a long-term replacement for Andy Robertson and are also looking at Robinson, who joined the Cottagers in 2020 from Wigan for £2million.
Barcelona will hold emergency talks to decide whether they need to bring in a free agent goalkeeper to replace the injured Marc-Andre ter Stegen, according to ESPN. The 32-year-old Germany international is facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines after undergoing knee surgery on Monday.
LaLiga regulations would allow Barca to sign a free agent outside the transfer window due to the long-term nature of Ter Stegen’s injury.
Sunderland are hoping to sign Republic of Ireland striker Aaron Connolly, the Sun reports. The 24-year-old former Brighton hitman has been without a club since being released by Hull over the summer. He scored eight goals for the Tigers last season, but was not offered a contract extension.
Talks are progressing between Sunderland and Connolly’s representatives, with both parties hopeful the striker could be signed within the week.
Social media round-up
🚨 Breaking! Luis Diaz news from our senior correspondent.✅ Liverpool given green light. pic.twitter.com/8tt8rhBoIm
— Football Insider (@footyinsider247) September 23, 2024
🚨🔴🔵 PSG are working on new deal for Achraf Hakimi, one of the players considered key for long term project.
Talks already started and PSG are on it. pic.twitter.com/1qKXNxyfiE
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) September 23, 2024
Players to watch
Murillo: The Nottingham Forest defender has piqued the interest of Real Madrid. HITC reports the Spanish club could face competition from Barcelona and Bayern Munich for the 22-year-old Brazilian’s signature.
Angel Gomes: The Lille and England midfielder has attracted interest from Newcastle, Manchester United and Tottenham, according to GiveMeSport. The 24-year-old moved to France in 2020 after coming through the youth ranks at Old Trafford.
