Football rumours: Race hotting up in pursuit of Joao Palhinha

Dec 6, 2023 2 min read
Fulham’s Joao Palhinha (left) and Manchester United’s Mason Mount battle for the ball (PA)
Fulham’s Joao Palhinha (left) and Manchester United’s Mason Mount battle for the ball (PA)

What the papers say

Bayern Munich will face stiff competition in their pursuit off Fulham midfielder Joao Palhinha, 28. The Daily Telegraph reports at least two Premier League sides are watching the Portuguese player ahead of the January transfer window.

Arsenal are eyeing a move for Juventus youngster Kenan Yildiz, according to The Sun via Turkish-Football. The 18-year-old moved from Bayern Munich in the summer and earned his first Turkish call-up in October.

Tottenham Hotspur v Manchester United – Premier League – Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Manchester United’s Jadon Sancho (PA)

Jadon Sancho remains on course for a January exit from Manchester United. The Daily Mirror reports the England winger, 23, is “training like a beast” to prepare for the transfer window.

Social media round-up

Players to watch

Aston Villa v West Ham United – Premier League – Villa Park
Aston Villa’s Douglas Luiz is attracting a lot of interest from other clubs (Nick Potts/PA).

Douglas Luiz: Aston Villa have put a £110million price tag on the midfielder to fend off interest, according to Football Transfers with Arsenal leading the pursuers.

Samuel Iling-Junior: Tottenham and Newcastle are interested in the English winger, 20, with Juventus making him available, according to Italian publication Tuttomercatoweb.

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