Football Transfer Gossip: Alisson, Kelleher, Isak, Calvert-Lewin, Thuram & More!

Football Transfer Gossip: Alisson, Kelleher, Isak, Calvert-Lewin, Thuram & More!

November 20, 2024 Catherine Williams - Chief Editor Sports

Liverpool Transfer News: Goalkeepers for Sale

Liverpool manager Arne Slot is open to selling goalkeepers Alisson Becker, 31, and Caoimhin Kelleher, 25, next summer. This decision comes as Liverpool plans to sign Valencia’s Giorgi Mamardashvili, 24. Chelsea will not pursue Kelleher, as coach Enzo Maresca prefers his current goalkeeping choices.

Arsenal’s Transfer Focus

Arsenal has made Alexander Isak, 25, a top target. They are looking to strengthen their attack. Newcastle may consider selling Isak and are eyeing replacements, including Dominic Calvert-Lewin, 27, from Everton, and Jonathan David, 24, from Lille. Arsenal is also interested in a deal for Real Madrid’s Arda Guler, a 19-year-old winger.

Liverpool’s Player Interests

Liverpool is revisiting interest in Marcus Thuram, 27, from Inter Milan. Thuram has a £70m release clause, available until the end of the 2027-28 season. Additionally, Liverpool plans to recruit Omar Marmoush, 25, from Eintracht Frankfurt, potentially to replace Mohamed Salah.

Other Team Developments

Bayer Leverkusen’s Xabi Alonso, 42, will decide on his future in March amid interest from Real Madrid. Tottenham’s Radu Dragusin, 22, is set to remain at the club until summer, as his agent ruled out a loan move in January. Galatasaray is interested in signing Son Heung-min, 32, from Tottenham, whose contract expires soon.

Aston Villa aims to recruit a new center-back in January, with Diego Llorente, 31, from Real Betis on their shortlist. Crystal Palace is also looking for a new attacker following key player departures.

Manchester City is exploring a move for Castello Lukeba, 21, from RB Leipzig, to enhance their defense. Meanwhile, Newcastle is competing with Manchester United and Chelsea for 17-year-old Geovany Quenda from Sporting.

Additional Transfer Notes

Arsenal is considering a move for Shea Charles, 21, from Southampton, who is impressing on loan. Southampton is interested in signing Real Madrid’s 18-year-old striker Endrick, alongside Roma and Real Valladolid.

Lyon seeks £25m for midfielder Rayan Cherki, 21. Both Liverpool and Bayer Leverkusen show interest. Barcelona rejected a €250m offer from PSG for 17-year-old winger Lamine Yamal, and PSG has denied making that bid.

Lastly, Nottingham Forest’s owner, Evangelos Marinakis, is in talks to acquire Brazilian club Vasco da Gama, with potential plans for Edu, a former Arsenal director, to play a significant role.