Liverpool eye in-demand right-back Read – Tuesday’s gossip
This week's transfer gossip reveals significant activity across the Premier League as multiple clubs pursue targets in the January window and beyond. Key developments include Liverpool's continued interest in young talent, Barcelona negotiating new deals, and several clubs addressing defensive and attacking needs.
– Liverpool are monitoring Feyenoord right-back Givairo Read, 20, with Manchester City and Arsenal also competing for the Netherlands Under-21 international.
– Barcelona forward Raphinha, 29, wants to extend his stay and has begun contract talks, with his current deal running until 2028.
– Tottenham have decided against signing free-agent Argentine striker Mauro Icardi, 33.
– Brighton and Aston Villa are both pursuing Nacional's Paraguayan midfielder Mauro Coronel, 18, regarded as a promising prospect.
– Newcastle plan to target a young centre-half and a right-sided forward in the January transfer window and beyond.
– Barcelona are set to insert a £428 million (€500 million) buyout clause in a new contract offer for Spanish midfielder Marc Bernal, 19.
- Liverpool among three clubs chasing 20-year-old Feyenoord right-back Givairo Read.
- Barcelona preparing major contract with €500m buyout clause for teenager Marc Bernal.
- Newcastle, Brighton and Aston Villa all pursuing young talent in January window.