Man Utd to replace Antony, Real Madrid eye transfer, Arsenal push for Toney: FootballTransfers Recap

Suraj Radia
Suraj Radia
  • 20 Dec 2023 17:00 CST
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Erik ten Hag, Man Utd, 2023/24
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It was another exciting day in the market as teams continued their preparation for the January transfer window next month, with Manchester United dominating the headlines.

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United are targeting a former Real Madrid wonderkid but they also face interest from the Spanish side in one of their star players, while there is news on Jadon Sancho and Arsenal’s pursuit of Ivan Toney.

Catch up with some of the biggest stories today on FootballTransfers.

Antony facing AXE as Man Utd target ex-Real Madrid wonderkid

Antony, Man Utd
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Manchester United are already considering replacing Antony after his disappointing start to life at Old Trafford, with Erik ten Hag’s side eyeing up a move for former Real Madrid wonderkid Takefusa Kubo instead.

Real Madrid consider shock transfer for Man Utd star as Alaba replacement

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Real Madrid could turn to a shock option to replace the injured David Alaba with reports suggesting that the La Liga giants will make a January move for Manchester United star Raphael Varane.

EXCLUSIVE: Real Madrid consider Mauro Icardi move in January window following Joselu concerns

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Real Madrid are weighing up an approach for Mauro Icardi in the upcoming January transfer window with the ambition of ensuring that they make the Champions League final, FootballTransfers is told.

EXCLUSIVE: Brentford happy to sell Toney to Arsenal in ‘structured deal’

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Brentford are prepared to sit down with Arsenal to structure a deal that would take Ivan Toney to the Emirates, FootballTransfers understands.

Man Utd consider TEARING UP Sancho’s contract

Jadon Sancho
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Manchester United will consider severing ties with Jadon Sancho if they are unable to sell the player next year.

Read more about: Premier League Arsenal Man Utd Real Madrid Antony David Alaba Ivan Toney Jadon Sancho Joselu Raphaël Varane Takefusa Kubo

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