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Transfer rumors, news: Rodrygo, Yildiz on Spurs' radar

Real Madrid's Rodrygo and Juventus' Kenan Yildiz are part of Tottenham Hotspur's ambitious transfer plans. Transfer Talk has the latest news and rumors.

Transfer rumors, news: Rodrygo, Yildiz on Spurs' radar

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Real Madrid's Rodrygo and Juventus' Kenan Yildiz are part of Tottenham Hotspur's ambitious transfer plans, while Bayern Munich want to bring in Liverpool center back Ibrahima Konaté on a free transfer next summer. Join us for the latest transfer news and rumors from around the globe.

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- Tottenham Hotspur want to sign a winger as part of ambitious plans for the January and summer transfer windows, with Real Madrid's Rodrygo and Juventus' Kenan Yildiz among the players being considered, according to TEAMtalk. Spurs have been looking at Rodrygo for some time but are likely to face competition from the likes of Manchester City, Arsenal and Liverpool, while Liverpool, Arsenal and Chelsea are also reported to be admirers of Yildiz.

- Bayern Munich are holding talks with the agents of Liverpool center back Ibrahima Konaté, reports Bild, with the 26-year-old's contract at Anfield expiring in the summer. Bayern's contract talks with defender Dayot Upamecano have stalled, with the France international's deal expiring in the summer and interest being shown in him by the likes of Liverpool, Internazionale, Real Madrid and Chelsea. Bayern are therefore looking for a replacement and have focused on Konate, but they aren't the only ones in discussions, as Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain are also keen.

- Atalanta could look to offload forward Ademola Lookman in January, reports Calciomercato. Lookman, 28, was keen to leave in the summer but wasn't able to find a new club and there was a recent disagreement between the Nigeria international and manager Ivan Juric after he was substituted against Marseille. Lookman has a contract that expires in 2027 and clubs aren't willing to pay the €50 million that La Dea demanded in the summer, while the Africa Cup of Nations in January could also be an obstacle to a potential deal.

- Tottenham manager Thomas Frank would be open to bringing Al Ahli striker Ivan Toney back to the Premier League in January, according to TalkSPORT. Toney, 29, has openly stated that he has enjoyed playing in the Saudi Pro League but the former Brentford player aware that Premier League football could help him earn a place in England's squad for the 2026 World Cup. Al-Ahli are reluctant to let Toney leave halfway through the season, and he would likely have to push for a move to happen.

- Barcelona plan to open formal talks with Manchester United about a permanent move for Marcus Rashford in the coming weeks, according to TEAMtalk. Barcelona bnoss Hansi Flick has encouraged the Blaugrana board to prioritize a long-term deal for Rashford, as he sees the 28-year-old as a vital part of their future. They have an option to make Rashford's loan move permanent for €30 million and will enter negotiations soon.

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