Salah wants Liverpool extension, big Man Utd exit close, Arsenal eye Pedri: FootballTransfers recap

Tom Weber

• Updated: 3 Jan 2024 22:23 GMT
• 6 min read

Wednesday delivered plenty of big storylines as FootballTransfers was able to reveal that Mohamed Salah is keen on a Liverpool contract extension.

Plus, Jadon Sancho's Man Utd is quickly edging closer and Arsenal have been sensationally linked with Barcelona wonderkid Pedri. There's plenty to cover, so let's jump right in.

Exclusive: Salah wants new deal

FootballTransfers and partner site Anfield Watch have been told that Mo Salah is leaning towards snubbing Saudi interest to extend his Liverpool contract, which is set to expire in 2025.

In equally positive news for Reds fans, their club apparently lead the race to sign Kylian Mbappe!

Exclusive: Newcastle want duo

We were also able to reveal that Newcastle are keen on bolstering their side with Everton's Ben Godfrey and Crysencio Summerville from Leeds.

Exclusive: Everton make Gomes and Lingard decisions

FootballTransfers has furthermore been told that Everton are keen to offload Andre Gomes - with Benfica keen - and that they will not pursue a deal for Jesse Lingard despite recent reports.

Exclusive: Dave Brailsford inside story

Finally, FootballTransfers spoke to a Team Sky insider to get the low-down on how incoming Man Utd chief Dave Brailsford built one of sport's most successful teams.

Sancho exit edging closer

Talks between Man Utd and Borussia Dortmund over a loan for Jadon Sancho are accelerating.

BVB fans are bullish about his return and believe that he can revive his career in the Bundesliga.

Despite significant interest, Juventus did not pursue a deal for the winger because he was quite simply too expensive.

Sancho's move to Dortmund could set in motion a merry-go-round from which Arsenal may stand to benefit.

Arsenal in for Pedri?

Speaking of Arsenal, Barcelona are considering selling injury-prone Pedri and the Gunners are said to be interested.

Arsenal have also been given an update on a striker Mikel Arteta is very fond of.

The Gunners have been in poor form lately, is it time to question Mikel Arteta?

Transfer news

Finally, let's finish up with some more transfer news from around the world. Inter Miami have failed in their pursuit of a former Man Utd star.

The Red Devils are prepared to sell a wonderkid who has been attracting LaLiga interest this month.

Erling Haaland is no longer the world's most valuable footballer.

A long-standing Liverpool target is on the verge of sealing a surprise transfer.

Three time's a charm: Man Utd are once again interested in a World Cup star.

The Red Devils are also seriously considering signing one of the Premier League's biggest flops in recent history.

Lastly, United are keen to make Sir Jim Ratcliffe's first permanent signing a big one.