Haaland Focuses on Real Madrid or Barcelona; Premier League Transfers Heat Up

In a separate development, Manchester United has set an asking price of €75 million ($84.4 million) for Benjamin Šeško, who is drawing interest from Juventus and Barcelona. This price indicates a loss for United, reflecting the amount they paid for him just over a year ago. (Source: TuttoJuve)

Additionally, Manchester United is in a competitive race with Liverpool to secure Micky van de Ven, though Tottenham Hotspur is firmly resisting his sale. Chances for a January transfer appear slim, despite Premier League interest. (Source: Fichajes, Football Insider)

Chelsea has received Xabi Alonso’s approval to make a €120 million ($135 million) bid for Barcelona's Fermín López. (Source: El Nacional) Meanwhile, Liverpool aims to acquire Brentford’s fullback Michael Kayode, facing competition from Arsenal and Tottenham. (Source: CaughtOffside)

Chelsea is also considering a move for Barcelona's right back Jules Koundé during the January transfer window. (Source: El Desmarque) Both Liverpool and Chelsea are eyeing Nottingham Forest’s center back Murillo. (Source: Football Insider)

In other transfer news, Juventus is keeping tabs on Mateo Kovačić's situation at Manchester City. They are also monitoring Liverpool’s Giovanni Leoni as he recovers from an ACL injury. (Source: Tuttosport, Gazzetta dello Sport)

Tottenham has emerged as a potential destination for Bayern Munich's Kim Min-jae, who is no longer a guaranteed starter in Germany. (Source: Football Insider) Athletic Club might have to sell Nico Williams due to financial difficulties, sparking interest from Manchester United, Liverpool, and Arsenal. (Source: El Nacional)

Crystal Palace is placing Jean-Philippe Mateta on the market this January, with AC Milan and several Saudi Pro League clubs reportedly interested. (Source: Football Insider)

In La Liga, Arsenal, Chelsea, and Liverpool have identified Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott as a target, with Real Madrid also showing interest. The cost to acquire Scott is expected to exceed £75 million ($99.3 million). (Source: TEAMtalk)

Real Madrid is also looking at former Liverpool defender Jarell Quansah, who has a €70 million ($78.8 million) buyback clause after being sold to Bayer Leverkusen. (Source: BILD) Additionally, Real Madrid is reportedly targeting Juventus forward Kenan Yıldız, who would cost over €100 million ($112.6 million). (Source: Fichajes)

Atlético Madrid is reportedly interested in Barcelona's Marc Bernal, a product of their esteemed academy. (Source: El Nacional) Should Barcelona seek to replace Jules Koundé next season, Sporting CP may demand €80 million ($90.1 million) for Iván Fresneda. (Source: Fichajes) Roony Bardghji is likely to depart Barcelona soon after recovering from injury. (Source: El Nacional)