Tottenham and Arsenal are in the mix to sign the exciting La Liga winger with a prodigious left foot, Real Madrid have launched plans to avoid having to pay huge sums for Erling Haaland and Marseille are ready to make a second bid. there is. West Ham striker.
Tottenham compete with Arsenal to sign La Liga winger
Highly-rated Real Sociedad winger Ander Barrenetxea has emerged as a target for north London rivals Tottenham and Arsenal.
The Spaij Under-21s, who has just turned 22, was scouted by both teams in November and December, but suffered an ankle injury during that period that kept him out for three weeks.
Reports on Thursday claimed Mikel Arteta wants Barrenetsea to join to give him more competition from the likes of Gabriel Martinelli and Bukayo Saka at the Emirates.
arsenal Manager Mikel Arteta spent one season at Sociedad between 2004 and 2005 and still maintains a good relationship with the club.
As for tottenhamAnge Postecoglou has reportedly likened Barrenetxea to Portuguese wideman Jota, who was better than him at Celtic.
Despite signing Timo Werner on loan this month, Postekoglo are reportedly still looking for another striker. Especially when Bryan Gil is linked to the loan exit..
According to reports, Postekoglou has been given the green light to move to Varenechea due to his ability to play on either wing.
He has been compared to former Manchester City and Spanish star Jesús Navas as he can play centrally as a second striker by demonstrating his technical ability even in small spaces.
Varenechea has scored four goals and added two assists in 22 La Liga games this season.
He actually made his Sociedad debut at the age of 16 in 2018, becoming the first player born in the 21st century to play in La Liga.
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Postekoglou, Arteta still looking for attacking talent
His potential arrival would be a clear signal for the current Arsenal and Tottenham wingers.
But where he is more likely to get more playing time is more likely to be in the red half of north London.
The Gunners may not be blessed with a May wideman, but Postecoglou has a plethora of players he can call upon when they are all fully fit.
Although skipper Son Heung-min is currently out of the Asia Cup, Australia still have Werner, Gill, Brennan Johnson and Dejan Kulusevski, while Ryan Sessegnon has just returned from injury and Manor Salomon is expected to return at some point this season.
Add to this the fact that both Son Heung-min and Richarlison can play wide and centrally, and it would make little sense for Postecoglou to bring in another wide player.
Marseille’s second BENRAHMA bid planned
Marseille are planning to make another bid for West Ham winger Said Benrahma after their first bid was rejected. (Foot Mercato)
Everton are close to losing Arnaut Danjuma on loan this winter, while Lyon are ready to sign the winger from Villarreal. (Foot Mercato)
Dutch giants Feyenoord have included the name of Nottingham Forest full-back Neco Williams on their list of targets for the winter market. (Algemin Dagblad)
Napoli are closely watching Sheffield United centre-back Anel Ahmedhodzic as they look to strengthen their defence. (TMW)
Portuguese striker Goncalo Ramos’ future at Paris Saint-Germain is uncertain and the French club could sell the 22-year-old in January if the right offer is made. (Requipe)
Milan-owned Divock Origi could leave Nottingham Forest in the January transfer window, with three MLS sides interested in his services – Los Angeles FC, FC Dallas and FC Cincinnati. (Sky Sports Italia)
Villa inquiries after Dortmund midfielder
Aston Villa have inquired about the possibility of signing American midfielder Giovanni Reyna from Borussia Dortmund. (various)
Bayern Munich are hoping to beat Manchester United in their pursuit of hugely popular Nice defender Jean-Clair Todibo. (various)
Leicester City have agreed a €2 million deal with Inter Milan to loan midfielder Stefano Sensi for the remainder of the season. (Sky Italy)
Sevilla Sporting director Victor Orta has told media he has not received any contact from Valencia about striker Rafa Mir. (various)
Celtic striker target Sidney van Hooydonk (Pierre’s son) is ‘ready to say goodbye’ to Bologna in January. (Coriedello Sports)
Turin president Urbano Cairo insists Milan target Alessandro Buongiorno will not leave in January. (Tuto Sports)
REAL MADRID HATCH sly HAALAND plan
Real Madrid have opened talks with Erling Haaland’s entourage with the aim of creating links for a future move without paying Manchester City’s €200m release clause. (Cadena West)
Real Madrid remain linked with Erling Haaland
Barcelona are interested in signing attacking midfielder Jesse Lingard. The 31-year-old has been a free agent since his Nottingham Forest contract expired last summer. (Mundo Deportivo)
La Liga leaders Girona are looking to strengthen their team by signing Mallorca midfielder Sergio Dader. (Mundo Deportivo)
Girona are also chasing the signature of Getafe midfielder Carles Alena, who is also interested in a transfer. (Soccer Spain)
Former Chelsea and Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas has declared his candidacy for FC Porto’s presidency. (ESPN)
