TRANSFER RUMOURS: Record Bellingham bid launched as Man Utd eye statement signing

The rumour mill continues to churn ahead of the January transfer window as clubs across world football begin to finalise their plans in the market.

FootballTransfers runs through the biggest rumours from 15 November, including the latest updates on Jude Bellingham and Carlos Baleba.

Man City launch Bellingham bid

Man City are ready to launch a Premier League-record bid for Real Madrid superstar Jude Bellingham, according to Fichajes.

The Spanish outlet asserts that the England star is one of several Los Blancos stars who have a strained relationship with new head coach Xabi Alonso.

As a result, Man City are ready to test Real Madrid’s resolve with a bid as they seek to transform their midfield.

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Man Utd want statement signing

Man Utd are stepping up their pursuit of Lille wonderkid Ayyoub Bouaddi, TEAMtalk reports.

The 18-year-old has become the Red Devils’ January priority and would be a statement signing by the Old Trafford club, particularly as the youngster is also fielding interest from several European giants.

Bouaddi’s arrival could pave the way for Kobbie Mainoo to get the January loan he so desires.

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Arsenal enter Adeyemi race

TEAMtalk also reports that Arsenal have barged into the race to sign Borussia Dortmund winger Karim Adeyemi.

The 23-year-old has been heavily linked with Man Utd, who are said to have enquired about him. However, Arsenal are now firmly in the mix as well and can even be considered the favourites for his signature.

Contract talks with Borussia Dortmund have been a slog, with the club unwilling to grant Adeyemi’s superagent Jorge Mendes his wish of including an €80 million release clause in his deal.

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Man Utd closer to Baleba signing?

Man Utd are one step closer to signing Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba after Cameroon’s failure to qualify for the World Cup, claims influencer Mark Goldbridge.

He argues that the lack of a World Cup distraction will enable Man Utd to receive Baleba’s undivided attention next year. The Red Devils already laid the groundwork for a move and agreed terms with the midfielder this summer.

Goldbridge believes that it could be a similar story to Matheus Cunha, who agreed a deal to join Man Utd well before the summer transfer window even opened this year.

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Other transfer rumours

Robert Lewandowski is not considering a January departure from Barcelona, and he is also not planning to retire should he be released by the Catalan club when his contract expires in the summer. (Fabrizio Romano)

Man Utd are willing to sanction a loan move for Joshua Zirkzee in January, but only if the deal includes a purchase option worth at least €25 million. (Il Messaggero)

Ajax are the latest club to register their interest in Man Utd midfielder Kobbie Mainoo as they seek an upgrade on Liverpool loanee James McConnell. (Ekrem Konur)

Arsenal are plotting a move for Feyenoord midfielder Quinten Timber, twin brother of Gunners star Jurrien, as he will be able to negotiate a free transfer in January. (CaughtOffside)

Liverpool, Man City and Tottenham are all keeping tabs on Bournemouth attacker Antoine Semenyo as they mull over making a January bid for the in-form winger. (Sky Sports)

Football transfer news headlines today

Arsenal HIJACK ‘explosive’ €80m transfer

Carlos Baleba ‘one step closer’ to Man Utd after World Cup heartbreak

Arsenal plot shock move to reunite Timber twins in January transfer raid

Mainoo to replace Liverpool flop as shock January transfer heats up

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