Mohamed Salah is drawing interest from clubs in the Saudi Pro League and MLS off the back of his explosive interview at the weekend.
Monday’s Transfer Rumours Roundup
Mohamed Salah Drawing Saudi and MLS Interest
Liverpool star Mohamed Salah is drawing interest from clubs in Saudi Arabia and the USA.
The Egyptian is being heavily linked with a January transfer off the back of his explosive comments on Saturday, having claimed that he’s been ‘thrown under the bus’ by the club.
Salah has sat on the bench for three consecutive matches, and having failed to come on in the 3-3 draw against Leeds at the weekend, he believes his relationship with Arne Slot is broken.
“I had a good relationship with the manager, and all of a sudden we don’t have any relationship.
“I don’t know why but it seems to me, how I see it, that someone doesn’t want me in the club.”
The 33-year-old will link up with the Egypt national team for AFCON after next Saturday’s clash against Brighton, with reports suggesting that it could be his final game for the Reds.
Al Hilal, who signed Darwin Nunez from the Anfield club in the summer, are interested in landing him, while MLS duo San Diego and Chicago Fire are also reported as potential suitors.
Saudi side Al Hilal are among the favourites in the Mohamed Salah next club odds market.
Tottenham Monitoring Jean-Philippe Mateta Situation
Tottenham are monitoring Jean-Philippe Mateta’s contract situation at Crystal Palace.
The Eagles are ‘desperate’ to tie the Frenchman down to a new deal, with his current contract expiring in the summer of 2027, however little progress has been made between both parties.
Selhurst Park chiefs are keen to avoid a similar situation to that of Marc Guehi’s playing out with the forward, as the central defender is set to depart on a free transfer at the end of the season.
Crystal Palace could sell Mateta in January as a result of the 28-year-old’s ongoing situation.
They are said to be ‘open to offers’ for the striker, who looks set to represent France at the upcoming FIFA World Cup in Mexico, Canada and the United States of America next summer.
Amid talks of a potential exit, Football Insider report that Spurs are keen to take advantage.
Serie A duo AC Milan and Atalanta have also been linked, while Premier League sides Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester United and Newcastle have all previously been credited with interest.
Rasmus Hojlund Set To Stay At Napoli Next Season
Manchester United striker Rasmus Hojlund looks set to stay at Napoli next season.
The Dane is currently on loan at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona and has registered six goals and two assists in 15 apperances for the club since his temporary arrival last summer.
It now appears the forward believes his move is set to become a permanent one, however.
After netting a brace in his side’s 2-1 win over Juventus in Serie A on Sunday, Hojlund told a member of the media: “Next season, I’ll give my interviews in Italian.”
Napoli have an obligation to buy Hojlund for £38.4m should they qualify for the Champions League.
Galatasaray Eye Manchester United’s Manuel Ugarte
Turkish Super Lig giants Galatasaray are monitoring Manuel Ugarte’s situation at Old Trafford.
The central midfielder has fallen out-of-favour under Ruben Amorim at Manchester United this season, having started just two Premier League games for the club thus far this term.
It has previously been reported that the Red Devils will ‘listen to offers’ for the Uruguayan, with Turkish journalist Erol Evcen claiming that Gala are set to ‘knock on United’s door’ this winter.
A deal may potentially hinge on whether United can find a suitable replacement, however.
Arsenal To Battle Real Madrid For Juventus’ Kenan Yildiz
Premier League leaders Arsenal are set to battle Real Madrid for Juventus star Kenan Yildiz.
The Turkish winger is demanding a significant pay rise from the Bianconeri, but with contract talks now reportedly at a standstill, Yildiz may depart the Serie A club this winter.
Amid the standoff, several top European clubs have been alerted to his situation.
Arsenal and Real Madrid are among his most likely suitors, while Chelsea are also interested.
The Blues saw a bid in the region of £61m rejected for the 20-year-old last summer.
Should Juve opt to sell, they are reportedly looking to secure a fee in excess of £88m for Yildiz.
