Football transfer rumours: Real Madrid speed up Alexander-Arnold plan; Man Utd consider Xavi as Ten Hag replacement | OneFootball

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Real Madrid could speed up their move for Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold in order to replace Dani Carvajal, who is expected to undergo surgery after picking up a serious injury. (SPORT - Spain)

Meanwhile, Liverpool have also registered their interest in Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze, who is also wanted by Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur. (Football Insider)

The Reds are set to offer new long-term contracts to Jarell Quansah and Ibrahima Konate to tie the defenders down after their impressive contributions to Arne Slot's side. (The Mirror)

Barcelona have entered the race for Lille striker Jonathan David, who is also on the radar of Newcastle. (The Shields Gazette)

The Catalan giants are also keen on a move for Bayern Munich's Leroy Sane, whose contract expires at the end of the season. (SPORT - Spain)

Manchester City have identified Lille goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier as a potential long-term replacement for Ederson. (TBR Football)

Former Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson could make a shock Premier League return after failing to earn regular game time at Ajax. (The Sun)

Henderson could return to the Premier League / Rene Nijhuis/MB Media/GettyImages

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag remains under pressure at Old Trafford and former Barcelona manager Xavi is among the potential candidates set to replace him. (El Nacional - Spain)

Chelsea remain keen on signing Bayer Leverkusen's Victor Boniface as Enzo Maresca searches for a new striker to bring to Stamford Bridge. (Caught Offside)

Arsenal and Chelsea could rival each other in the pursuit of Santos teenager Joao Pedro Chermont, who has a £58m release clause in his contract. (Caught Offside)

Mikel Arteta is also said to be keen on Barcelona wonderkid Arnau Pradas, who developed through La Masia and is yet to make a senior appearance for the La Liga side. (Mundo Deportivo - Spain)

Tottenham have entered the race for Valencia striker Hugo Duro, who has so far scored two goals in seven La Liga appearances this season. (Fichajes - Spain)

Paul Pogba hopes to end his Juventus contract and join a new club after his doping ban was reduced by the Court of Arbitration for Sport. He will be able to return to playing in March 2025. (The Mail)

Gary O'Neil is not expected to lose his job at Wolverhampton Wanderers despite their poor start to the 2024/25 campaign. The club believe he is still the man to turn it around. (The Telegraph)