Football rumours: Tanguy Ndombele wanted by ‘desperate’ Roma boss Jose Mourinho
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What the papers say
Roma manager Jose Mourinho is “desperate for midfield reinforcements” after his Serie A’s club’s collapse in a 4-3 defeat to Juventus and has contacted Tottenham’sTanguy Ndombele据英国《每日邮报》从意大利出口Telefoot. The British newspaper carries the rumour that the 25-year-old midfielder – who is currently valued at £25million – was personally contacted by Mourinho over a loan move.
In the same paper, it is reported that Manchester United will soon open talks with England strikerMarcus Rashford. The 24-year-old has 18 months left on his current £200,000-a-week deal but has “suffered a dip in form and confidence after a difficult spell”. The Mail reports that this was further exacerbated when fans turned on Rashford during Monday night’s FA Cup victory over Aston Villa.
Elsewhere, The Times writes that Crystal Palace are hoping to sign England Under-21 strikerEddie Nketiah. The 22-year-old’s Arsenal contract is running out in the summer but a previous £12m deal for the player was rejected, with Arsenal wanting £20m.
And the Telegraph reports that Tottenham want to sign a right-back, midfielder and a forward during this month’s transfer window. Manager Antonio Conte, chairman Daniel Levy and managing director of football Fabio Paratici reportedly held a “no-holds-barred meeting” on Monday in which Wolvers wingerAdama Traore, 25, was discussed as a possible target.
Social media round-up
Liverpool transfer round-up: Zakaria boost as Mo Salah makes fresh contract admissionhttps://t.co/oyYQatyIK1pic.twitter.com/7K38T8jCPr— Mirror Football (@MirrorFootball)2022年1月12日
Dortmund hope Erling Haaland's four perks and mammoth contract offer will convince him to stay in talks this week.https://t.co/KnAGXWtwLB— The Sun Football ⚽ (@TheSunFootball)January 11, 2022
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Anthony Martial: Marca reports that Sevilla have lost interest in the 26-year-old France striker as they cannot afford to meet Manchester United’s loan demands.
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