FC Barcelona and Arsenal looking to sign Manchester United forward and other transfer news and rumours of the day - 8th October, 2017

Bundesliga

Phil Thompson wants Liverpool to sign Aubameyang

Club legend urges Liverpool to sign Pierre Emerick Aubameyang

Phil Thompson, the former Liverpool captain and assistant manager has requested the Reds to take a look at Aubameyang in the January transfer period. Aubameyang has started this season brightly and has already notched up 13 goals in all competitions.

Speaking to the Daily Express, Thompson said, "I do feel that come January we need to improve the defenders and get an out-and-out striker. If Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang became available then he should be on our hit list."

Leon Goretzka to stay with Schalke 04 until the end of the season

Sport Bild has reported that contrary to reports, Leon Goretzka will see out the final year of his contract with Schalke 04 and will leave only in the summer on a Bosman transfer.

It was reported that Schalke were keen on receiving some amount for the talented midfielder in January but would be more than happy to keep the 22-year-old in their ranks until May.

FC Barcelona are said to be leading the race for the German midfielder with Arsenal and Bayern Munich also keeping tabs.