The winter transfer window won't reopen in Europe for a while, but there are plenty of moves in the works and rumors circulating. Transfer Talk brings you the latest news on rumors, comings and goings and of course completed deals!
TOP STORY: Man United in race to sign Napoli duo Kvaratskhelia and Buongiorno
Manchester United are interested in the Napoli winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and central defender Alexander Good morningreports All Market.
The Red Devils reportedly sent a scout to watch both players in Sunday's 1-0 league game win against Empoli, in which the 23-year-old Georgia international scored the winning goal.
Talks between the Serie A club and Kvaratskhelia's representatives over a new contract are still ongoing, but with his wage demands expected to be around €8 million per season, Gli Azzurri is currently struggling to get the deal through. Whether or not he signs new terms at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium appears to be crucial to whether an opportunity arises for the Premier League club to sign him.
A move for Buongiorno could also be difficult, with Napoli expected to demand more than €70 million to part ways with the centre-back. The 25-year-old arrived from Turin in the summer for a transfer fee of 40 million euros and has quickly established himself as a regular player in coach Antonio Conte's squad – he started in seven of eight Serie A games this season.
Napoli's Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is one of the players linked with a move to Manchester United. (Photo by Antonio Balasco/KONTROLAB/LightRocket via Getty Images)
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– The release clause in the RB Leipzig defender Lukeba CastleThe new contract is worth 90 million euros, reports Relevo. Real Madrid, Liverpool and Manchester United have all been linked with the 21-year-old, who the Bundesliga club announced on Wednesday he had signed a new contract ahead of Lukeba's 1-0 UEFA Champions League defeat to Liverpool Played 90 minutes.
– Two clubs in Europe are competing for the attacking midfielder from Red Star Belgrade Andrija Maksimovicreports Bild boss Christian Falk. Eintracht Frankfurt is believed to be at the front of the queue for his signing, but Premier League side Brighton & Hove Albion are also reportedly in the running. It is believed that a €12 million offer plus add-ons would be enough to secure his signature.
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– AS Roma are keen on the Celta Vigo defender Oscar Minguezaaccording to Calciomercato. The Giallorossi reportedly see the 25-year-old as a strong reinforcement at right-back and it is believed a deal could be struck with an offer worth €15 million. Mingueza is expected to enter the final 18 months of his contract in January.
– Wrexham full-back Ryan Barnett is being sought by clubs in the EFL Championship, the Telegraph reports. Both Stoke City and Preston North End are said to be interested in the 25-year-old, who has been in excellent form this season with five assists in 11 league appearances. Barnett will remain under contract at the racetrack until the summer of 2026.
