Newcastle want Tah, Madrid's Haaland ban, Arsenal's Toney alternatives: FootballTransfers recap

Stuart Telford

• 29 Dec 2023 22:43 GMT
• 5 min read

Friday was another busy day in the world of football transfers, as we were able to exclusively reveal Newcastle's interest in Jonathan Tah.

Alongside that, Real Madrid have put the brakes on selling Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe jerseys, while Arsenal have drawn up a three-man shortlist should Ivan Toney prove unobtainable.

Exclusive: Newcastle considering move for Leverkusen's Tah

FootballTransfers was able to exclusively reveal that Newcastle are lining up a move for Bayer Leverkusen and Germany centre-back Jonathan Tah.

The Toon have also reportedly made Manchester City and England midfielder Kalvin Phillips a 'top priority' in the coming winter transfer window.

Real Madrid's Haaland ban

Real Madrid fans were banned from ordering club jerseys with "Haaland" or "Mbappe" on the back this Christmas, according to reports in Spain.

Arsenal's Toney alternatives

Ivan Toney was Arsenal's top transfer target ahead of the winter transfer window, but the Gunners have shifted their focus to Victor Osimhen, Lautaro Martinez and Viktor Gyokeres with Brentford determined to hold onto their star striker.

The Gunners also want to sign Georgiy Sudakov, but Chelsea and two other clubs have now joined the race for the Shakhtar Donetsk talent.

Palmeiras and Brazil wonderkid Estevao Willian wants to join Barcelona despite the financial difficulties currently present at Camp Nou and interest from Arsenal and Manchester United.

Transfer news

Finally, a whistle-stop tour of transfer news from around the world. Chelsea have spent more than £1 billion since Todd Boehly took charge of the club, but they need to be more wily in the upcoming January transfer window…

Cristiano Ronaldo has laughed off an award snub on social media after being overlooked for the IFFHS' best players of 2023 this week.

Barcelona are at the front of the queue to sign Mason Greenwood from Manchester United, according to a report.

Manchester United are in the market for a new central midfielder and have put Youssouf Fofana at the top of their winter shopping list with Casemiro and Sofyan Amrabat struggling.

Long-time France No.1 Hugo Lloris is bound of L.A. Galaxy at the conclusion of his contract with Tottenham Hotspur.

Conor Gallagher could be set to leave Chelsea during the January transfer window as the Blues are reportedly open to selling the England international.

Former Chelsea defender Mario Melchiot believes that Nicolas Jackson is “making it very hard for himself” following a poor run of form in front of goal.

And Man Utd legend Gary Neville believes that Arsenal have a major problem that could cost Mikel Arteta’s side the Premier League title this season.