Man Utd & Arsenal eye Croatia striker – Sunday’s gossip
Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea are among several clubs monitoring Freiburg striker Igor Matanovic, according to reports. The interest in the 23-year-old Croatian is one of several potential moves being discussed ahead of the January transfer window and next year.
Juventus are reported to want Liverpool defender Giovanni Leoni, while Newcastle may let midfielder Joe Willock leave in January as his contract approaches its summer end and talks over a new deal have not begun. Other claims include Tottenham having no plans to sell Micky van de Ven, AC Milan considering Brighton’s Yasin Ayari, and Roma pursuing a loan for Real Madrid forward Endrick.
- Three Premier League clubs are tracking Igor Matanovic.
- Juventus are linked with Liverpool defender Giovanni Leoni.
- Newcastle may allow Joe Willock to leave in January.
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Freiburg are a German football club, and Igor Matanovic is a Croatian striker who plays for them. Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea are among the English clubs reportedly keeping an eye on him; monitoring a player does not mean a transfer has been agreed.
Clubs often assess possible signings well before a transfer window opens, weighing a player’s role, cost and contract situation. January is the next opportunity for many clubs to make mid-season changes, while summer moves are planned further ahead.
The other names in the reports show how transfer speculation can involve players from several leagues and clubs at once. These claims concern possible interest or plans, and can change before any deal is made.