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December 18th
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It’s under a month until the January transfer window opens and the rumours continue to circulate as clubs plan out future moves. Teams are working tirelessly behind the scenes on identifying targets and figuring out their budgets.
Managers will be constantly assessing their squads with sporting directors and recruitment staff scanning the market for potential deals. The rumour mill is still gathering pace and we’ve collated some of the biggest current transfer stories.
Today’s biggest transfer stories
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Aston Villa’s impressive start to the season may be about to come under some serious pressure. According to new reports star central defender Pau Torres has become a serious transfer target for Hansi Flick’s Barcelona side in the January transfer window.
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Arsenal have struggled with injuries this season – particularly in defence – and the North London club are reportedly making preparations to expand their defensive ranks next season. According to reports in Italy, the Premier League league leaders have taken a keen interest in AC Milan left-back Davide Bartesaghi and could look to sign him in 2026.
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Leeds United could be on the look out for more attacking fire power in January and that may lead them to the Eredivisie. According to new reports, the English side have been linked with a move for Feyenoord talisman Ayase Ueda and could become a major transfer target next month.
