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Welcome to Sportskeeda's daily transfer roundup.
Another action-packed weekend of club football has passed by in the buildup to the winter transfer window - the only time in a season when clubs can tend to their wear and tear.
As usual, today, we have seen the emergence of several new transfers rumours and updates. Today's top stories feature heavyweight clubs like Real Madrid, Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea, and Manchester United, among others.
Potential transfers of several high-profile superstars have also been discussed. On that note, here is a look at the top transfer news, rumours and updates for the day:
Manchester United lead race for Lyon's Tanguy Ndombele
Tanguy Ndombele has had a quick rise to prominence due to his performances for Ligue 1 side, Lyon. He recently even earned praise from Pep Guardiola after Lyon's clash against City in the UEFA Champions League. He also recently earned a call-up to the French National Team.
As the January transfer window approaches, rumours of his potential move to a bigger club have been rampant, as the midfielder has allegedly been linked with clubs like Barcelona and Manchester City.
However, according to the latest reports from The Daily Mirror, Manchester United have now reportedly emerged as frontrunners to sign the Frenchman. The report claims that the Red Devils are at the front of the line, but may have to pay close to £90 million for him, after Lyon claimed that they had rejected offers "far superior" to £45 million.
Ndombele recently spoke about the transfer speculation and revealed that he had turned down offers earlier in the summer. Speaking to Canal Football Club, he reportedly said:
"I could have gone, maybe things would have worked out well. The club was firm, they didn’t want me to leave. I didn’t feel like leaving, and I think that today you can see that it was the best decision for me.
"Things are going well, I am playing a lot of games, and I am in the French national team. So, I think for the moment it was the best decision.
"I don’t imagine how my career will go, I live it instead. Of course they are big clubs, I don't close the door to anyone.
Arsenal plan January moves for Eric Bailly and Gary Cahill
Amid an injury crisis, Arsenal are believed to be viewing the winter transfer window as a possible source of relief as they look to reinforce their side.
According to reports from Metro, the Gunners are reportedly planning moves for out-of-favour Manchester United and Chelsea stars, Eric Bailly and Gary Cahill.
Both stars to seen limited playing time this season, and are believed to be growing frustrated about it. Arsenal's manager, Unai Emery, is reportedly fond of United's Bailly, having watched him during his time in La Liga.
Chelsea's Cahill is also allegedly viewed as an option as his contract expires at the end of the season.
Chelsea eye £45million move for Edinson Cavani
With Alvaro Morata and Olivier Giroud failing to find a consistent goal-scoring form to provide Chelsea with the attacking threat that they desire, the Blues have reportedly turned towards Paris Saint-Germain striker, Edinson Cavani.
Reports from The Daily Express claim that the Blues are in a commanding position to sign Cavani, who is also reportedly being pursued by Napoli and Atletico Madrid. Chelsea are believed to be willing to pay PSG's valuation of the player(£45 million), whereas Napoli and Atletico are allegedly unwilling to pay more than £36 million.
Tottenham Hotspur open talks with Real Madrid's Marco Asensio
Recent reports from Europe have claimed that Christian Eriksen could soon be on his way out of Tottenham Hotspur. Now, reports from The Sun claim that Spurs have opened talks with Real Madrid superstar, Marco Asensio, to replace Eriksen, should the Danish star decide to leave the club.
Notably, Spurs did not make any signings in the summer transfer window, and could certainly look to make amends in the winter one.
However, the report claims that Asensio personally wants to stay loyal and remain in Madrid. The 22-year-old has made 22 appearances for Real Madrid so far this season but has only scored 4 goals.
Barcelona eye shocking move for Vincent Kompany
Manchester City's bonafide legend, Vincent Kompany, has been at the club since 2008 but could see his time with the Premier League champions come to an end in July 2019. The Belgian defender hasn't been offered an extension yet, which has prompted and fuelled transfer speculation.
As per reports from The Sun, Barcelona are reportedly considering an offer for the 32-year-old, despite his injury-prone nature. The Catalan giants are said to be looking for some experience in defence and could make
An Etihad source reportedly spoke about the matter and said:
“Vinnie has a job for life here. He has a big role inside the City Football Group when he does decide to call time of his playing career."
“He believes he can perform here for a few more years. We'll have to wait and see what happens but Barcelona are admirers of his.”
Kompany has won 3 Premier League titles with Manchester City and is widely hailed as one of the best defenders of his generation.
