November 23rd 

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The transfer market remains closed until January but clubs are still extremely busy behind the scenes as they plan for future arrivals. Players all around the world will return to their clubs after the international break ahead of a pivotal period of the season, both domestically and in European competition. 

Managers will be constantly assessing their squads with sporting directors and recruitment staff scanning the market for potential deals in the upcoming market. A plethora of players will be unhappy with their lack of minutes with their agents aiming to secure them a move to ensure first-team football for the second half of the season. The rumour mill is beginning to pick up pace and we’ve collated some of the biggest current transfer stories.

Manchester United are reportedly weighing up a move for Atalanta midfielder Ederson in the January window. Ruben Amorim wants to add more athletic players to his squad and the Brazilian midfielder fits the bill. United have also been strongly linked to Chris Rigg but Sunderland are determined to keep him until the end of the season. 

Liam Delap has enjoyed a brilliant start to the season since joining Ipswich from Manchester City and Chelsea are monitoring the striker. City have a buy-back option on the England youth international but Chelsea have reportedly made Delap their top striker priority.

Bayern Munich aim to rival Manchester City and Real Madrid for the Florian Wirtz’s signature. It’s widely accepted that Wirtz will leave Bayer Leverkusen at the end of the season. Meanwhile, Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson is reportedly a target for Galatasaray with Giorgi Mamardashvili joining the Anfield giants next summer.