Juventus want January deal for Jordi Alba

The summer transfer window is closed for the major leagues in Europe. However, with an eye on January, there’s plenty of gossip swirling about who’s moving where. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals!

TOP STORY: Juve want January deal for Jordi Alba

Juventus are showing an interest in signing Barcelona left-back Jordi Alba in the January transfer window, reports Sport, and the Blaugrana are willing to let the Spain international leave midseason so that they can lower their wage bill.

The Bianconeri have struggled this season, winning just two of their nine matches across all competitions, with Alex Sandro criticised for his performances. It has been reported that the Brazilian will leave the club when his contract comes to an end this summer.

That’s left Juve looking for a new left-back. Alba has a contract at the Camp Nou through to 2024, and Juve feel that the 33-year-old would be a signing that makes financial sense for both clubs.

It could also be a move that suits the player, as competition from Marcos Alonso and Alex Balde is likely to impact his playing time.

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11.21 BST: Brazilian wonderkid Endrick “is still possible” for Real Madrid, according to Diario AS, despite reports linking him with a move to LaLiga rivals Barcelona.

The newspaper says that “no decision has been made” on the next step for the Palmeiras forward, 16, with Endrick’s representatives aware that there’s no hurry given he cannot leave Brazil until he turns 18.

Palmeiras president Leila Pereira said this week that “no European club” had been in touch to discuss a move for the teenager.

Madrid have targeted the Brazilian youth market in recent years through chief scout Juni Calafat, signing Vinicius Junior, Rodrygo Goes and Reinier Jesus.

10.35 BST: In case you missed yesterday’s news, Chelsea have attempted to secure an advantage in the race to sign Christopher Nkunku from RB Leipzig by arranging for the striker to undergo medical tests ahead of a proposed move, sources have told ESPN’s James Olley.

Nkunku, 24, has attracted interest from several top clubs, including Manchester United, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich. But Chelsea have attempted to position themselves at the front of the queue after overseeing private tests in Frankfurt a few weeks ago with a Chelsea orthopaedist present.

09.48 BST: RMC Sport reports that Kylian Mbappe wanted Paris Saint-Germain to sign a player to play as a No. 9 this summer.

The France international suggested a number of players, such as Gianluca Scamacca — signed for West Ham United, Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford, plus Barcelona pair Ousmane Dembele, who signed a new deal, and Robert Lewandowski, who switched from Bayern Munich.

09.00 BST: Aston Villa manager Steven Gerrard says that Douglas Luiz is no closer to signing a new contract to ward off interest…