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Man United, Liverpool Target Truffert in Transfer Rumours

Manchester United and Liverpool are both reportedly pursuing French left‑back Adrien Truffert, who is valued at around £60 million, according to Teamtalk. The 24‑year‑old, who currently plays for Bournemouth, has attracted interest from several Premier League clubs, with United and Liverpool said to be in serious competition for his signature. Newcastle United are also eyeing Lyon midfielder Tyler Morton, who impressed in France after leaving Liverpool last year, and are favourites to secure him ahead of Nottingham Forest. England defender Jarell Quansah, who has been performing well for Bayer Leverkusen, is on the radar of Liverpool, Chelsea and Arsenal. Meanwhile, Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard is expected to sign a new long‑term contract with manager Mikel Arteta at the Emirates. Arsenal are also attempting to lure Atlético Madrid striker Julian Alvarez to the club in January. Other transfer chatter includes Barcelona tracking 19‑year‑old Brazil defender Arthur Dias and Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund eyeing Tottenham youngster Luca Williams‑Barnett.

· BBC Sport

The essential points

  1. 01Manchester United and Liverpool are both targeting France left‑back Adrien Truffert, valued at about £60 million
  2. 02Newcastle United are favourites to sign Lyon midfielder Tyler Morton ahead of Nottingham Forest
  3. 03Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard is expected to sign a new long‑term contract with Mikel Arteta
  4. 04Barcelona are tracking 19‑year‑old Brazil defender Arthur Dias after an £18 million bid from Tottenham
The full brief

Manchester United and Liverpool are both reportedly pursuing French left‑back Adrien Truffert, who is valued at around £60 million, according to Teamtalk. The 24‑year‑old, who currently plays for Bournemouth, has attracted interest from several Premier League clubs, with United and Liverpool said to be in serious competition for his signature. Newcastle United are also eyeing Lyon midfielder Tyler Morton, who impressed in France after leaving Liverpool last year, and are favourites to secure him ahead of Nottingham Forest.

England defender Jarell Quansah, who has been performing well for Bayer Leverkusen, is on the radar of Liverpool, Chelsea and Arsenal. Meanwhile, Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard is expected to sign a new long‑term contract with manager Mikel Arteta at the Emirates. Arsenal are also attempting to lure Atlético Madrid striker Julian Alvarez to the club in January.

Other transfer chatter includes Barcelona tracking 19‑year‑old Brazil defender Arthur Dias and Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund eyeing Tottenham youngster Luca Williams‑Barnett.