Man Utd join Arsenal and Chelsea in chasing Croatian striker

Sunday's gossip sees three Premier League clubs – Man Utd, Arsenal and Chelsea – monitoring 23‑year‑old Igor Matanovic of Freiburg, while Juventus have set their sights on 19‑year‑old Liverpool defender Giovanni Leoni and Newcastle are prepared to let 27‑year‑old Joe Willock depart in the January window.

Croatian striker sparks Premier League chase

Igor Matanovic, the Croatian forward currently plying his trade at Freiburg, has attracted interest from the English giants. Manchester United and Arsenal are among the clubs that have added his name to a growing shortlist, with Chelsea also conducting inquiries. The 23‑year‑old's performances in the German league have made him a hot commodity as clubs look to bolster attacking options.

The football Sport remains abuzz with transfer speculation, and the three‑club pursuit underscores the high demand for emerging talent from the Bundesliga. United's scouting network in Manchester has reportedly compiled detailed reports on Matanovic, while Arsenal's technical staff have sent representatives to Freiburg for further assessment.

Juventus and Newcastle add to the gossip

Juventus are targeting Liverpool centre‑back Giovanni Leoni, a 19‑year‑old defender, as the Serie A side seeks to increase the number of Italian players in its squad. The move reflects Juventus' strategic aim to comply with domestic player quotas while adding youthful depth to their back line.

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Newcastle United have signalled openness to allowing Joe Willock to leave in January. The English midfielder, whose contract expires in the summer, has yet to begin negotiations on a new deal, prompting the club to consider a transfer that could free up wages.

Additional rumours have surfaced across Europe. Tottenham have confirmed no intention to sell defender Micky van de Ven, 25, as Liverpool prepare a bid for the Netherlands international next year. AC Milan are eyeing Brighton's Swedish midfielder Yasin Ayari, 22, as a potential replacement for Luka Modric should the 41‑year‑old Croatian retire.

Scouts from Brighton and Bournemouth travelled to Medellín to observe 21‑year‑old Colombian centre‑back Neider Parra of Atletico Nacional. Meanwhile, Brentford's Icelandic goalkeeper Hakon Rafn Valdimarsson, 24, has hinted he may seek a move if first‑team chances remain limited.

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Roma are interested in securing Brazil striker Endrick on loan from Real Madrid in January, and Barcelona are preparing new contracts for forward Raphinha, 29, and two 19‑year‑old Spaniards, Xavi Espart and Marc Bernal. The rumor was logged on Ven and confirmed in Italia, adding further layers to the bustling transfer market.