Transfer Rumours: Malo Gusto confirmation as Man Utd January plan revealed
FootballTransfers runs through the biggest rumours and gossip from 12 November, including the latest updates on Malo Gusto, Jarrad Branthwaite and Nicolo Tresoldi.
Gusto exploring his options
Chelsea full-back Malo Gusto is "assessing his options" ahead of January, the BBC has confirmed.
The France international is open to leaving Chelsea after struggling for minutes so far this season. Gusto has only started three times in the Premier League and has primarily been a substitute over the past two months.
Reports that the 23-year-old is ready to jump ship already surfaced earlier this week. Chelsea's stance on a transfer is unclear. In the summer, they wanted close to €90 million for the right-back amid interest from Man City, Liverpool and PSG.
Branthwaite a January Man Utd target
Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite is one of Man Utd's primary targets for January, the Daily Mail reports.
The Red Devils are expected to revamp their backline in 2027 and are once again focusing on Premier League-proven talent. With Lisandro Martinez determined to leave in the summer, centre-back reinforcements are necessary.
In addition to long-term target Branthwaite, Man Utd have shortlisted Brentford ace Nathan Collins and Fulham star Calvin Bassey ahead of the winter transfer window.
Tresoldi's price explodes
Club Brugge could demand as much as €70m for Nicolo Tresoldi, Nicolo Schira states.
The 22-year-old is being courted by various European heavyweights, including Arsenal, Chelsea, Atletico Madrid and particularly AC Milan. The Rossoneri are planning to make a strong January move for Tresoldi, who is a boyhood fan of the club.
However, due to the level of interest and a reluctance to lose a star player mid-season, Brugge could demand significantly more than the €50m touted in the media in recent weeks.
Endrick push
Arsenal are "pushing hard" to complete a deal for Real Madrid striker Endrick, TEAMtalk claims.
The Brazil international is a January target for the Gunners, who believe that he could be available amid his ongoing struggles for regular minutes. Endrick confirmed this week that he "wants to play" more than just five or 10 minutes at a time in LaLiga.
Convincing Real Madrid to do a deal could prove challenging because Arsenal want to have the option to sign the 20-year-old permanently. Martin Zubimendi could help unlock this transfer as he is a target for Los Blancos and primarily a benchwarmer in North London.
Camara to Liverpool
Chelsea believe that AS Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara will end up at Liverpool, Lewis Steele has been told.
The Blues came close to signing the 22-year-old on Deadline Day, but Monaco pulled the plug at the last minute, leaving the relationship between the two clubs in tatters. Chelsea remain admirers but are unlikely to rekindle discussions with their Ligue 1 counterparts.
Instead, Liverpool are now the frontrunners to sign the €70m-rated Senegal international. People at Chelsea believe that the Reds have already done significant "legwork" on a potential deal.
More transfer rumours
Tottenham, Juventus and Inter have joined Arsenal, Barcelona and Napoli in the race to sign Monza hitman Gustavo Varela. (A Bola)
Brentford will fight tooth and nail to keep El Hadji Malick Diouf until at least 2028 amid interest from Liverpool. (Football Insider)
Juventus are optimistic about beating Man Utd to the signing of Man City left-back Rayan Ait-Nouri. (Gazzetta dello Sport)
PSG are interested in Borussia Dortmund goalkeeper Gregor Kobel. (BILD)
Tottenham are exploring a move for Bournemouth forward Eli Kroupi and could offer the Cherries players in return. (TEAMtalk)
Aston Villa and Liverpool are monitoring Le Havre teenager Djibril Ouziad. (Get French Football News)
Middlesbrough value Will Lankshear at more than €35m amid interest from Newcastle and others. (Football Insider)
