Football rumours: Paul Pogba to offically become free agent in matter of days
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West Ham are expected to stand firm on attacking midfielder Mohammed Kudus‘ £85million release clause, as both Arsenal and Liverpool continue to monitor the 24-year-old, reports the Daily Mail.
Despite interest from Real Madrid, Nottingham Forest are under no pressure to sell Murillo in January, with the 22-year-old centre-back valued at £40m, writes the Daily Mail.
Also in the Daily Mail, Bayer Leverkusen’s managing director of sport Simon Rolfes is on Arsenal’s radar to replace Edu.
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Paul Pogba: The 31-year-old France midfielder will officially leave Juventus in the next few days and become a free agent, writes Gazzetta dello Sport.
Trent Alexander-Arnold: The Liverpool right-back continues to reject offers to renew his contract at Anfield as Real Madrid press on with negotiations to sign him, according to Relevo.
Hugo Bueno: Barcelona are interested in Wolves’ 22-year-old left-back, who is currently on loan at Dutch side Feyenoord, reports Sport.