In news that could have been written at any given point in the past 15 years, Arsenal need defensive reinforcements. Consequently, the Gunners are training their sights on Villarreal’s Pau Torres. The 22-year-old centre-back, who made his Spain debut last month, is admittedly weighed down by a £43m release clause, but Unai Emery is undeterred, according to The Sun. However, they may face competition from Manchester City.
Emery is not the only manager in north London subject to whispers of uncertainty. The Times says Tottenham are thought to be making eyes at Leipzig’s Julian Nagelsmann as a potential replacement for Mauricio Pochettino, who is in talks with the chairman, Daniel Levy, about his future, reports the Telegraph.
Another Spurs employee possibly heading away from their swanky stadium is Victor Wanyama, who could be heading back to Celtic on what would initially be a loan deal. Though heading out the door at Parkhead might be the winger Jonny Hayes, in whom Huddersfield are interested.
And to complete a hat-trick of London-based managerial uncertainty stories, West Ham are pondering luring Rafa Benítez back to the Premier League if they decide to get rid of Manuel Pellegrini.
Another day, another Erling Braut Håland tidbit. The Salzburg striker’s dad, Roy Keane’s old mate Alf Inge, has visited Manchester United’s training ground, heightening already dizzy speculation that the 19-year-old striker might be Old Trafford-bound in the near future.
Elsewhere, Wolves reportedly want the Royal Antwerp right-back Aurelio Buta on loan in January, Chelsea are looking at Genk’s Norway midfielder Sander Berg and Chris Smalling is suddenly a man in demand, with Juventus and Internazionale both keen on the defender, currently on loan at Roma from Manchester United.
