Hello and welcome along to this Thursday’s transfer market blog.
Arsenal are set to bring in a player that has caught the eye of the Premier League’s biggest clubs in Brighton centre-back Ben White, say the Athletic.
Manchester City had been linked with Sergio Ramos a few weeks ago, but now the Athletic claim that Pep Guardiola’s side are keen on signing Real Madrid centre-back Raphael Varane.
Crystal Palace are set to appoint former Borussia Dortmund boss Lucien Favre as their new manager, according to Fabrizio Romano.
Liverpool are keen to find a replacement for Georginio Wijnaldum and one name that has come to the table is Aston Villa midfielder John McGinn, say the Mirror.
Martin Odegaard will return to Real Madrid after the conclusion of his six-month loan spell at Arsenal, but the Gunners may return to LaLiga Santander in search of his replacement by trying to secure Phillipe Coutinho from Barcelona, the Mirror claim.
AC Milan are in advanced talks to sign Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud on a free, but he might not be the only player switching Stamford Bridge for the Stadio San Siro, as the Rossoneri are also keen on bringing Hakim Ziyech and Tiemoue Bakayoko to the club.
Leon Goretzka has been in talks with Bayern Munich about a new contract, with his current deal set to expire in 2022.