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Welcome to Sportskeeda's daily transfer roundup.
As we inch closer towards the winter transfer window in January, several clubs seem to be preparing themselves to do business in the near future - some, to reinforce their respective sides and some, to get rid of deadwood tying them down.
We have encountered a fair share of transfer news and rumours today, with top clubs like Juventus, Real Madrid and Manchester United being linked with potential transfer deals, while some high-profile players have also been mentioned in other rumours.
On that note, amidst all the chaos being generated by speculation, here is a look at today's top transfer news, stories and updates:
#5 Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur want Manchester United's Eric Bailly
Eric Bailly joined Manchester United three seasons ago but has quickly slipped down manager Jose Mourinho's pecking order. The Ivorian made 38 appearances across all competitions in his debut season but made just 18 last season.
This season, things seem to have gotten worse for him, as he had only made 3 Premier League appearances, with Mourinho preferring the likes of Chris Smalling and Victor Lindelof, resulting in just 3 league appearances for Bailly.
Now, reports from The Sun claim that Bailly could be eyeing a move away from Manchester United and that the 24-year-old is wanted by Premier League giants like Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur.
However, the report also suggests that the Red Devils aren't willing to let Bailly leave as they reportedly believe that he has plenty of room to improve.
The defender himself hasn't expressed any desire to leave yet, and could choose to stay at the Old Trafford-based club should he be guaranteed a more significant role at the club.
#4 Jose Mourinho scouts Tottenham Hotspur's Toby Alderweireld
Having previously been linked with a move for Toby Alderweireld in the summer, Manchester United find themselves being linked to the Belgian defender yet again.
Jose Mourinho was believed to be desperately in the hunt for a quality centre-back but failed to sign any of his targets by the end of the summer transfer window.
Now, according to reports from Goal.com, which were sparked by Mourinho's presence during Belgium's UEFA Nations League match against Iceland, Manchester United are still interested in the 29-year-old.
With Manchester United's Belgian players Romelu Lukaku and Marouane Fellaini out of action, Mourinho's presence caused quite a stir as the Portuguese tactician was rumoured to be present only to scout Alderweireld.
#3 Paulo Dybala dismisses Manchester United links
During their time together at Juventus, Paulo Dybala and Paul Pogba developed a strong friendship and have reportedly remained in touch since Pogba's return to Manchester United.
Dybala was previously linked with a move to Manchester United, having expressed his desire to play alongside Pogba again.
Speaking to The Daily Mirror about playing against Manchester United and Pogba, the Argentinian said
"The first match was amazing for me, the second amazing for him.
"We have remained in touch since he left. "We're still very close and who knows, maybe in the future we can play together again."
However, when asked if it would be at Manchester United anytime soon, Dybala was quick to nip the rumours in the bud as he went on to categorically dismiss the rumours.
"I'm not thinking about the transfer market.", Dybala said.
"Right now I'm really happy at Juventus and the focus is simply winning all the titles here."
#2 Bayern Munich to beat Manchester United, Chelsea and Liverpool for Aaron Ramsey
Arsenal and Aaron Ramsey were engaged in contract negotiations for a surprisingly long period of time before Arsenal reconsidered and told the Welshman he wouldn't be offered a new contract.
Those developments reportedly put Ramsey on the radar of several clubs including Arsenal's Premier League rivals, Manchester United, Chelsea and Liverpool.
However, latest reports from The Independent claim that Bayern Munich have now emerged as frontrunners to sign the 27-year-old.
According to the report, the Bavarians are confident that they have already won the race, and Ramsey is set to move to the Bundesliga on a free transfer at the end of the season when his current contract at Arsenal expires.
#1 Real Madrid's Marco Asensio wants Juventus move
Ever since Cristiano Ronaldo's departure to Juventus, Marco Asensio has been among the few players expected to step into the Portuguese superstar's shoes as the club talisman. Alas, the Spaniard has seemingly struggled to find form.
Now, reports from Tuttosport (via Bleacher Report) claim that the 22-year-old desires to follow in Ronaldo's footsteps, but to Turin instead, by securing a move to Juventus.
He was reportedly "captivated" by the ovation Ronaldo received last season and has also heard wonderful things about Juventus from former teammate, Alvaro Morata.
Asensio also reportedly believes that Juventus manager, Massimilano Allegri, can take his game to the next level, as he did with players like Paul Pogba and Morata.
