The summer transfer window is closed for the major leagues in Europe. However, with an eye on January, there’s plenty of gossip swirling about who’s moving where. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals!
TOP STORY: Real Madrid look to Dalot
Real Madrid are monitoring the situation of Manchester United defender Diogo Dalot, with the 23-year-old out of contract at end of the season, according to the Sunday Mirror.
Los Blancos boss Carlo Ancelotti is looking to sign an experienced full-back next summer and his first choice is reportedly Manchester City’s Joao Cancelo. However, with the 28-year-old unlikely to depart the Premier League champions, Madrid are now plotting a move for his Portugal teammate instead.
Dalot has impressed under Erik ten Hag this season but he won’t become available on a free transfer with the Red Devils having the option to extend his current deal by a year. However, Dalot’s agent has suggested that he will not sign a further extension beyond 2024 at this moment in time.
With Barcelona also interested, it’s reported that Man United will look for £35 million to allow Dalot a move away from Old Trafford, which will place Real Madrid in a better position than their cash-strapped LaLiga rivals to acquire the full-back next summer.
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