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Welcome to Sportskeeda's transfer roundup for the day. All our favourite clubs have now departed for international duty and we have to once again endure the eerie silence and lack of banter that's a feature of these breaks.
But make no mistake, off the field, the clubs are a-buzzing. As we edge close to the winter transfer window, top clubs are making their trips to the banks to make sure they are ready to shop by the time the holiday season gets over.
As proof, we have combined the top transfer rumours of the day all in one place. Without further ado, let's take a look at the top transfer stories that are doing their rounds in the football universe as on 13th November 2018.
Tottenham and Borussia Dortmund to battle it out for Maxi Gomez
Maxi Gomez impressed everyone with his exploits in the previous season and has managed to kick on in the same vein this term. This has resulted in him drawing interest from across Europe and Tottenham Hotspur and Borussia Dortmund are the biggest names who have him on their radar, as per Football Espana.
The 22-year-old striker has already scored 6 times from 10 appearances this season. The Celta Vigo star has a release clause of €50 million and both Tottenham Hotspur and Borussia Dortmund have the financial capacity to trigger it.
Though Gomez has done well, his club hasn't exactly got off to a great start. They sit 14th on the LaLiga table and have undergone a managerial change as well.
If he moves to England or Germany, Gomez stands a chance to substantially increase his wages and given the state of affairs in and around his club, there is every chance that this might me Maxi Gomez's last season in a Celta Vigo shirt.
Juventus linked with a move for Jadon Sancho
The wonderkid Jadon Sancho has been turning heads in Europe with some spectacular performances for Borussia Dortmund. Sancho has been in red hot form and Manchester City may very well regret selling him for cheap real soon.
Now, according to Calcio Mercato, Juventus have been credited with an interest in the 18-year-old Englishman. Thanks to his exploits, he is now valued at above €80 million and therefore, the Old Lady will have to fork out a lot of money once again to get their wish.
It remains to be seen whether or not the Bianconeri will splash the cash for Sancho who is still a relatively unproven quantity. But this wouldn't be the first time Borussia Dortmund got a lot of money for selling a youngster (read: Ousmane Dembele).
Manchester United to sell duo in order to fund January transfer business
According to The Telegraph, Manchester United are ready to sell Eric Bailly and Marcos Rojo in January to land a top defender. Eric Bailly failed to impress this season when he was afforded the chance and Marcos Rojo has the status of a ghost at Old Trafford.
Toby Alderweireld reportedly remains on top of Jose Mourinho's wishlist. The report also adds that Manchester United are not going to axe Alexis Sanchez despite his not delivering at the expected levels.
Manchester United were desperate to sign a centre-back in the summer but the board ended up not backing Mourinho. United have suffered greatly at the back and have conceded 21 goals from 12 games already this season in the Premier League.
Liverpool to swoop for Ousmane Dembele
Dembele was expected to put the Camp Nou in raptures. However, an early injury following his sensational £100 million move proved to be a real bugbear among the fans and the Frenchman is yet to live up to his price tag.
As per Express, Liverpool might be tempted to sign the Frenchman if they can sell Dominic Solanke and Divock Origi. The report adds that reliable Spanish source Mundo Deportivo had earlier reported that Liverpool are keeping an eye on the Frenchman.
Ernesto Valverde's recent comments on Ousmane Dembele has further fueled speculations. Valverde, speaking to the press prior to their weekend match against Real Betis, had said,
"I do not lose patience with him. Each one can interpret it as he wants.
“This is a team. Sometimes some are summoned and sometimes others. I’m looking for the best. Ousmane came from being a starter and now he's out."
On being asked about the youngster's future, Valverde did not afford anyone a clear picture. He said,
"I have nothing to say. Internal matters are internal. We want to help the players to be better.”
Real Madrid plotting to sign Eden Hazard and call back James Rodriguez
Real Madrid outcast James Rodriguez could very well light up the Santiago Bernabeu once again. According to Express, Real Madrid are prepared to call the Columbian ace back at the end of his current 2-year loan spell at Bayern Munich.
The Bundesliga champions are going through a lean patch and are suffering under the tutelage of Niko Kovac. The report suggests that the players are not happy under the new manager and this could act as a catalyst in James' return to Madrid.
The report also goes on to add that Florentino Perez remains determined to sign Eden Hazard from Chelsea. The Belgian had made it clear that Real Madrid is his dream destination and there is a certain sense of inevitability about the player ending up with Los Blancos in the near future.
Chelsea legend Dennis Wise thinks Hazard will go to Madrid sooner or later. He told Express Sport,
“He’s obviously an ambitious guy and if he wants to be a top top world-class player then he probably needs to go on and win lots of different things.
“You’ve got Barcelona and Real Madrid - those are where top players want to end up.
“But at the moment it’s important that we’ve still got him at Chelsea and I think he loves the place. I’m sure in time he’ll make his decision about what’s best for him.
“At the end of the day, he’s a world-class player and has made such a difference at the start of this season.
“Do you want to lose him? Of course, you don’t. He’s irreplaceable if I’m being honest. One day, unfortunately, when he wants to go he will. Hopefully, we get a couple more seasons out of him - at least.”
