TRANSFER GOSSIP: Liverpool in the race for Mbappe, Varane replacement identified
The gears of the January transfer window are clicking into place and no doubt the next month will see a flurry of deals.
January is always a tricky time for clubs to operate but the transfer departments at every club will be working overtime to strengthen.
Reports in France have audaciously claimed that Liverpool is a possible destination for Kylian Mbappe, while Chelsea have reportedly held talks for a teenager star dubbed 'the next Antonio Rudiger' .
And with Man United deciding not to extend Raphael Varane's deal, the Italian press believe they have lined up his replacement.
Below, Mail Sport takes a look at the transfer rumours on Tuesday morning.
Liverpool 'have a chance' of signing Kylian Mbappe from PSG given Jurgen Klopp's positive relationship with the player (L'Equipe, Le Parisien).
Manchester United and Liverpool are both interested in Bayern Munich star Joshua Kimmich when his contract expires this summer (AS)
Lille want a whopping £78million for their teenage star Leny Yoro, with Manchester City among clubs interested in youngster (Manchester Evening News, Le Sport 10)
Chelsea have held talks for Germany U17 starlet dubbed 'the next Antonio Rudiger' (Sun)
Manchester United have identified a replacement for Raphael Varane in Atalanta's Giorgio Scalvini (Tuttosport)
Napoli are weighing up a move for Borussia Dortmund stalwart Emre Can to bolster their midfield (Corriere dello Sport)
Juventus are set to duel with Inter Milan for the signature of highly-rated Lille centre-back Tiago Djalo (Gazzetta dello Sport)
Liverpool and Tottenham are among the sides interested in Japan and Borussia Monchengladbach defender Ko Itakura (Fabrizio Romano)
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