Chelsea's big Toney bid, Liverpool want new Klopp deal, Bayern eye Varane: FootballTransfers recap

Tom Weber

• Updated: 20 Nov 2023 22:39 GMT
• 5 min read

Monday delivered plenty of intriguing transfer news as FootballTransfers was able to reveal that Liverpool are planning to extend the contracts of Jurgen Klopp and Virgil van Dijk.

Plus, Chelsea are readying a big Ivan Toney bid and Raphael Varane is being eyed by Bayern Munich. There's plenty to cover, so let's jump right in.

Exclusive: Liverpool want extensions

We are told that Liverpool are putting a plan in place to extend the deals of Van Dijk and Klopp to keep them at the club long-term.

Exclusive: Cherries interested in Holding

Moreover, FootballTransfers revealed that Bournemouth are interested in ex-Arsenal defender Rob Holding, who is yet to feature prominently for Crystal Palace after his summer move.

Chelsea's Toney bid

Chelsea are 'strongly considering' making a big-money offer for Ivan Toney in January.

The Blues have reportedly also joined many other elite sides in the race to sign Jeremie Frimpong.

Similarly, the Blues and many others are interested in Brazilian wonderkid Matheus Reis.

Varane exit?

Raphael Varane is facing an uncertain future at Man Utd and Bayern have begun studying the feasibility of making a move.

Casemiro could also leave and there is a perfect alternative for him out there - but the Red Devils aren't the only ones who are keen.

Man Utd could also face competition for another target as the player in question has been personally recommended to Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti.

Transfer news

Finally, let's finish up with some more transfer news from around the world. The Saudi Pro League's vice president has revealed that the costs of signing the likes of Ronaldo and Neymar were covered entirely by the Saudi government rather than the clubs.

Speaking of Ronaldo, David de Gea has snubbed Al-Nassr and could instead join Lionel Messi at Inter Miami.

Five Premier League clubs are interested in Dortmund wonderkid Youssoufa Moukoko.

Fabrizio Romano has given Man Utd fans a Joao Neves update that they will hate.

Liverpool have reignited their interest in Sporting CP defender Goncalo Inacio.

Gavi has suffered a serious injury on Spain duty, potentially forcing Barcelona into signing a replacement in January.

Lastly, a Liverpool summer signing has been hailed as being as good as 'Messi at his best.' Yes, you read that right.

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