Football rumours: Manchester United focus on Amad Diallo contract talks
What the papers say
New Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim is set to sit down with 22-year-old winger Amad Diallo to discuss a new contract with his current deal running out next year, the Daily Telegraph reports. If United choose not to trigger a 12-month contract extension, Diallo, who has impressed under Amorim, could open talks with other clubs about a pre-contract from January.
Mo Salah is out of contract at the end of the season…#LIVMCI pic.twitter.com/lB7f0SI30i
— Premier League (@premierleague) December 1, 2024
Mohamed Salah could be open to signing a one-year deal with Liverpool, the Athletic report. The 32-year-old has long been linked with a move away from the Premier League and is said to be frustrated with the Reds’ handling of his contract negotiations. But the Egypt forward is reportedly yet to have serious talks with another club and is expecting a new extension offer from Liverpool.
Tottenham and Newcastle are vying for the attention of Lens defender Abdukodir Khusanov, according to the Daily Telegraph. The 20-year-old, who has started nine of his club’s 13 matches this season, is viewed as a promising young talent. Paris St Germain have also been linked with the Uzbekistan international, with reports more English Premier League clubs could make their interest known in coming months.
The Guardian reports West Ham could approach Porto boss Sergio Conceicao to replace Julen Lopetegui. West Ham’s current manager is under increasing pressure after his side’s home loss to Arsenal.
Social media round-up
🚨⚪️ Real Madrid are planning to offer Raúl Asencio a new contract as they’re very happy with his impact.
Asencio’s performances have been excellent so far and Real will prepare new deal proposal with higher salary.
Current contract expires in June 2026. pic.twitter.com/32mk3r86v3
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) December 2, 2024
🚨🔴 Manchester United have now made initial concrete talks regarding Viktor #Gyökeres and a potential move in the summer. The Red Devils are now fully involved. #MUFC
⚠️ However, this will require sales first!
Manchester City have also intensified their efforts in recent… pic.twitter.com/zS6BGPwAF4
— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) December 2, 2024
Mykhailo Mudryk is not available for a loan (or sale) in January. No chance he leaves mid-season. Chelsea continue to back Mudryk and are not exploring any kind of exit.🇺🇦 pic.twitter.com/tkAESwoDyx
— Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) December 2, 2024
Players to watch
Leroy Sane: SkySport Germany reports that Bayern Munich have opened contract talks with their Germany winger, but a final decision is not expected until March 2025. Sane is reportedly committed to staying with Bayern at this time.
Odsonne Edouard: The 26-year-old’s loan deal from Crystal Palace to Leicester could be over in a matter of months, according to Football Insider. The Foxes are reportedly considering cancelling the one-year deal for the Palace striker in favour of making another Premier League signing in the January transfer window.