Football rumours: Ralf Rangnick targeting RB Leipzig’s Amadou Haidara
What the papers say
Ralf Rangnick, who is set to be confirmed as Manchester United interim manager, wants to snatch Amadou Haidara away from RB Leipzig, the Manchester Evening News reports. The paper says the Mali international is already an admirer of the Red Devils and previously played under Rangnick at the Bundesliga side.
Newcastle are reportedly aiming to bring Florian Grillitsch to St James’ Park but face stiff competition from Jose Mourinho‘s Roma. The 26-year-old Austria international has attracted attention for his versatility. The Toon are hoping they can sign him from Hoffenheim on a pre-contract in January, according to the Sun.
The Express says Joe Gomez is on the radar of new Aston Villa boss Steven Gerrard after the centre-back, 24, dropped down the pecking order at Liverpool following a significant injury last campaign.
Fiorentina’s £55million asking price for Dusan Vlahovic is reportedly too high for Manchester United. But the Mail adds Arsenal, Newcastle, Tottenham and Juventus are all still interested in the forward.
Social media round-up
Alexandre Lacazette makes January transfer claim as Mohamed Elneny's Arsenal exit talk rubbishedhttps://t.co/ZHYm3V620Hpic.twitter.com/BQ5h5zDiMm— Mirror Football (@MirrorFootball) November 29, 2021
Newcastle are pulling out all the stops to secure Ousmane Dembele 🤑 #NUFC— talkSPORT (@talkSPORT) November 28, 2021
Players to watch
James Tarkowski: The Sun reports West Ham will make a final bid for the 29-year-old Burnley centre-back before he becomes a free agent in the summer.
Ferran Torres: The Spain forward, 21, has submitted a transfer request to leave Manchester City and Barcelona are interested, according to the Express which cites Mundo Deportivo.
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