Football transfer rumours: Liverpool continue Mbappe chase; Man Utd's Vinicius Junior offer
Liverpool have not given up hope of signing Kylian Mbappe on a free transfer from Paris Saint-Germain at the end of the season but are aware of the threat posed by fellow suitors Real Madrid.
A contract extension at PSG is not yet ruled out for Mbappe, whose agreement with the club last summer ensures he cannot leave without compensation next summer anyway.
Manchester United could bid for Porto goalkeeper Diogo Costa amid concerns over losing Andre Onana to the Africa Cup of Nations in January.
Barcelona are still chasing the signature of Germany midfielder Joshua Kimmich, who is unlikely to sign a new contract with Bayern Munich.
Jurgen Klopp wants Liverpool to sign Borussia Dortmund forward Donyell Malen as a potential replacement for Mohamed Salah, with the Dutch international likely to cost around £50m.
Arsenal are considering a £13m move for Royal Antwerp midfielder Arthur Vermeeren in January but face competition from Barcelona.
Leaving Arsenal could be goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale. Chelsea are prepared to wait until next summer to make a bid for the £50m-rated England international.
Manchester United were among the clubs prepared to offer Vinicius Junior in excess of £17m annually to leave Real Madrid before his recent contract extension at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Having watched the mixed fortunes of Rasmus Hojlund, Man Utd are ready to target a senior striker in January to help the Dane settle. Brentford's Ivan Toney, Porto's Mehdi Taremi and Napoli's Victor Osimhen are all under consideration.
Taremi would prefer a move to Real Madrid in January and is waiting to hear whether the Spanish side will make a move for him before entertaining other offers.
Barcelona have not been convinced by Marcos Alonso's performances and
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