TRANSFER RUMOURS: Man Utd and Chelsea make Vini Jr bids as Liverpool make Isak decision

Big-money moves are being lined up as Manchester United and Chelsea test Real Madrid’s resolve over Vinicius Junior while Liverpool make a key call on their January plans.

Man Utd and Chelsea table €100m-plus bids for Vinicius Junior

Manchester United and Chelsea have both tabled bids of more than €100 million for Real Madrid attacker Vinicius Junior.

Reports in Spain suggest a mega-money proposal has been submitted by the Red Devils for the 25-year-old Brazil international, who remains locked in a contract dispute with Los Blancos.

However, those claims contradict reports from Marca, which state that the Bernabeu club are close to making an official announcement over a new contract for the winger.

Liverpool rule out January move to replace Alexander Isak

Liverpool will not sign a replacement in January for long-term injured striker Alexander Isak.

According to The Athletic, the Reds are satisfied with the form of the France international forward who arrived in the summer from Eintracht Frankfurt.

While Arne Slot’s side have not completely ruled out strengthening their attack, doubts have emerged over the form of Florian Wirtz and Mohamed Salah.

Antoine Semenyo set for January exit as Big Six circle

Antoine Semenyo is very likely to leave Bournemouth in the January transfer window, The Athletic reports.

A number of major Premier League clubs have been tracking the Ghana international winger, whose desire for a big-money move is expected to accelerate talks.

While Semenyo is said to favour a move to Arsenal, Manchester City are currently viewed as the likeliest destination, with all of the league’s Big Six monitoring his situation.

Transfer rumour round-up

Liverpool boss Arne Slot is set to face increased pressure after Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner refused to extend his contract at Selhurst Park.

Manchester United will recall Toby Collyer from his loan spell at West Bromwich Albion and could integrate him into Ruben Amorim’s first-team squad.

Manchester City winger Oscar Bobb will reassess his future in January if the club completes a deal for Antoine Semenyo. (Fabrizio Romano)

Manchester United pair Harry Maguire and Casemiro face uncertain futures, with Amorim undecided on whether to retain them beyond the season. (Manchester Evening News)

Newcastle could allow Joelinton to move to the Saudi Pro League in January if a major offer arrives. (TeamTalk)

Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski is tempted by a two-year offer from Saudi Arabia. (AS)

Napoli have shortlisted Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka as a potential January signing. (Tuttomercatoweb)