United Step Up Interest in Belgian Defender
Manchester United have reportedly made contact with Club Brugge over left-back Joaquin Seys, according to TEAMtalk. The 21-year-old is said to be a serious option as the Red Devils look to solve a problem position at Old Trafford.
Why United Need a Left-Back
Sheringham Backs Kostoulas Move
Manchester United legend Teddy Sheringham has urged his old club to sign Brighton forward Charalampos Kostoulas, believing the 19-year-old is heading for a £100million price tag.
Kostoulas joined from Olympiacos last year and was a rotation option in his first season, with three goal contributions. Danny Welbeck’s summer departure has changed that, and the Greece international has started regularly, registering four goal involvements in six games.
United Keep Talking Over Matanovic Deal
Manchester United are continuing internal discussions about a possible move for SC Freiburg forward Igor Matanovic, according to TEAMtalk. The Premier League club reportedly view the Croatian as a back-up striker option and have held previous talks over a deal.
Arsenal are showing serious interest in Real Madrid forward Endrick, according to TEAMtalk, and could challenge Manchester United and Liverpool for his signature in the January transfer window.
Endrick’s Struggle for Minutes at Real Madrid
Real Madrid signed the Brazilian from Palmeiras after he impressed in his homeland, but the 20-year-old has found opportunities limited in the Spanish capital. He spent the second half of last season on loan at Olympique Lyonnais, where he registered 16 goal contributions in 21 appearances in all competitions. Jose Mourinho chose to retain him this summer, yet Endrick has again been kept out of the starting XI, despite remaining a regular for Brazil.
Chelsea and Manchester United are reportedly locked in a contest for Benfica defender Tomas Araujo, according to TEAMtalk, with the Portuguese centre-back’s recent form attracting attention across the Premier League.
Araujo’s Rise Through Benfica’s Academy
The 24-year-old is the latest defender off Benfica’s production line, a conveyor belt that has delivered the likes of Ruben Dias, Victor Lindelof and Joao Cancelo. Araujo helped the club to Youth League glory in 2021-22 and made his senior debut that December.