Arsenal are reportedly interested in signing Bayern Munich defender Kim Min-Jae during the January transfer window, according to Bild's Christian Falk. The Gunners are seeking defensive cover following an injury to Piero Hincapié, though the 29-year-old South Korea international could also be offered a contract extension to remain in Bavaria.
Elsewhere, Liverpool are in pole position to sign AFC Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott, according to the Daily Mail. The 23-year-old, whose transfer is valued at £100 million, has drawn widespread interest from major clubs including Chelsea, though he is currently sidelined after sustaining an injury on his full England debut. Should that deal fall through, Liverpool have compiled scouting dossiers on Monaco's Lamine Camara and Roma's Manu Koné, TEAMtalk reports. Camara is rated at €55 million, with Chelsea, Aston Villa, Newcastle United, Crystal Palace and Brighton & Hove Albion also interested.
USMNT prospect Mathis Albert is considering leaving Borussia Dortmund for regular first-team minutes, according to Sky Sports Deutschland. The 17-year-old winger has made only one German Cup appearance this season. Meanwhile, Tottenham Hotspur will demand a £75 million fee to consider letting right back Pedro Porro move to Barcelona or Real Madrid, according to TEAMtalk. The 27-year-old signed a five-year contract extension in the summer.
Other rumors include Steven Gerrard possibly taking over at Wrexham, Arda Guler agreeing a new deal at Real Madrid amid interest from Arsenal and Manchester City, and Tottenham prioritizing a January striker signing.
Source: ESPN Soccer · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing