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Now we’re into the dying embers of December, the proverbial transfer rumour mill is hotting up.

Manchester United manager Ralf Rangnick has admitted Anthony Martial has asked to leave the club while Barcelona are expected to complete the signing of Manchester City forward Ferran Torres imminently.

Elsewhere, the futures of both Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe might not be sorted out until the summer, though it seems reasonable to expect updates on both given how likely they are to change clubs in the coming months. Man United, meanwhile, are thought to have targeted Ruben Neves.

For his part, Haaland isn’t believed to fancy a move to the Premier League at this stage of his career.

Ousmane Dembele, meanwhile, posted a late-night message of the Barcelona crest on Instagram, which could perhaps indicate where his future lies amid his links with a sensational January move to money-bags Newcastle United.

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There has also been an update as to the future of Chelsea star, Antonio Rudiger. Indeed, Real Madrid are believed to be leading the race for the German international as he approaches the final few months of his deal at Stamford Bridge.

Over at Arsenal, there is a distinct possibility Alexandre Lacazette could leave the club this summer in pursuit of a longer contract.

Follow all of the latest news, rumours and gossip below.

Latest transfer news and gossip
Anthony Martial wants to leave Man United
Real Madrid players convinced Chelsea star Rudiger will join them
Fabrizio Romano with the latest on Ferran Torres
Ousmane Dembele posts Barcelona hint
Real Madrid increasingly confident on Kylian Mbappe
Erling Haaland does not want to move to the Premier League

Ruben Neves speaks out on United rumours...
19:39 , Matt VerriThe Wolves midfielder has been heavily linked with a move to Man United, but Ruben Neves has insisted he is happy where he is.“It’s normal in football,” Neves told Record. “Whenever there’s a transfer market there’s a lot of talk, but my goal and focus are on Wolverhampton and I’m not going to change that, things have been going really well for me.“I still have a lot to learn, I have a lot to give here. The future will be seen soon, I like to live in the present and I’m happy, I feel great at Wolverhampton and I’ll focus here, because if I do things right I’m sure the future will be bright. “My goal will always be to give my best and give even more for the club.”

Liverpool unlikely to win race for Adeyemi
18:08 , Matt VerriLiverpool have reportedly been interested in signing Karim Adeyemi, the 19-year-old RB Salzburg striker.With Sadio Mane and Mo Salah both leaving in January for the Africa Cup of Nations, Jurgen Klopp’s will be short in attacking areas.But Fabrizio Romano has suggested that Borussia Dortmund will see off other clubs and secure an agreement with Adeyemi, either in January or for the summer.

Leeds may have to sell key players
16:52 , Matt VerriIt remains to be seen whether Raphinha will leave Leeds for Bayern Munich as rumoured, though recent reports suggest it is increasingly unlikely.However, Leeds United chairman Andrea Radrizzani told Forbes magazine that the club may have to sell some star players to fund future activity in the transfer window.“[We] will have to sell maybe one or two key players and buy other talents coming up like Leicester did in the past so we need to be humble and realistic of our means [so that] we grow gradually step by step.”

Barcelona planning busy January window
15:42 , Matt VerriBarcelona have pretty much completed a deal for Ferran Torres, but it looks like they’re far from finished in the transfer window.Marca report that Xavi is eyeing up a move for Edinson Cavani in January, as he looks to boost his options in attack.But after already splashing out on Torres, the Catalans will need to sell some players first to finance a deal for Cavani. Samuel Umtiti, Philippe Coutinho, Yusuf Demir, Sergino Dest and Luuk de Jong are all believed to be surplus to requirements at Barcelona.

Erling Haaland update
14:45 , Jonathan GorrieErling Haaland is linked pretty much anywhere and everywhere as he seemingly comes towards the end of his Borussia Dortmund, although it might not be the Premier League he lights up next. Indeed, Gianluca Di Marzio has claimed the forward would much prefer a move to Spain next, rather than to England.

Real Madrid looking for a clear out
13:42 , Jonathan GorrieBoth Isco and Gareth Bale are reportedly set for the transfer list at Real Madrid, as they attempt to make space for Kylian Mbappe. Still, it’ll be a hard task to find buyers willing to take such huge contracts halfway through the season, you feel.

Alexandre Lacazette could leave Arsenal
11:38 , Jonathan GorrieAs Simon Collings states in Standard Sport’s look at the biggest soon-to-be free agents in the game, Alexandre Lacazette could leave Arsenal this summer in pursuit of a longer contract elsewhere. Both Lyon and Atletico Madrid are keen.

Man United want Ruben Neves
09:54 , Jonathan GorrieThe Daily Mirror, meanwhile, suggest Manchester United are eyeing Ruben Neves of Wolves as a replacement for Paul Pogba. Known to both Cristiano Ronaldo and Bruno Fernandes at international level, Ralf Rangnick is understood to have targeted him.

Real Madrid are increasingly confident of signing Kylian Mbappe
09:48 , Jonathan GorrieAccording to Spanish outlet AS, Real Madrid are growing in confidence they will sign Kylian Mbappe over the course of the summer. The Frenchman is out of contract at PSG at the end of the season and looks set for a move to the Spanish capital, although a move won’t be agreed before the two clubs meet in the Champions League in February.

Dembele’s Barcelona hint
08:40 , Jonathan GorrieElsewhere on social media, Ousmane Dembele uploaded a photo overnight of the Barcelona crest amid his contract talks with the club. Clearly, that is far from proof the Frenchman will be staying at the Camp Nou but would appear to hint at where his priorities lie.

Antonio Rudiger latest
07:34 , Jonathan GorrieAccording to The Daily Telegraph, Real Madrid players are certain Antonio Rudiger will join them in the Spanish capital from the summer onwards. Heading towards the final few months of his Chelsea contract, the La Liga champions-in-waiting are reportedly set to swoop by offering the German international a lucrative contract.

Ralf Rangick confirms Anthony Marital has asked to leave Man United
07:02 , Jonathan GorrieSpeaking ahead of Man United’s return to Premier League action on Monday night, Ralf Rangnick has confirmed Anthony Martial has asked to leave the club. “We spoke on Wednesday, we spoke at length,” Rangnick told British media. “He explained to me he’s been at United for seven years and he feels it’s the right time for a change, to go somewhere else.“In a way this is understandable, I could follow his thoughts but on the other hand, it’s also important to see the situation of the club. We have COVID times, we have three competitions in which we still have high ambitions.“I told him as long as there’s no club showing interest in him, and it shouldn’t only be in the interest of the player it should also be in the interest of the club. So far... there’s been no offer ... and as long as this is the case he’ll stay.”

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