Transfer rumors, news: Liverpool and Tottenham zero in on Sudakov

Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool target rising star Georgiy Sudakov, while Juventus are plotting moves in defence and attack, including a loan switch for Manchester United‘s Joshua Zirkzee.

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TRENDING RUMORS

– Spurs and Liverpool are among the clubs interested in Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder Georgiy Sudakov, according to the Mirror. The 22-year-old’s agent, Vadim Shabliy, revealed that as well as the two Premier League clubs, Italian sides have also been tracking the Ukrainian. He said: “Shakhtar and the player are open to offers. And that means there is a high probability that we will soon be able to see Georgiy in the top leagues.” Sudakov has scored eight goals in 15 matches in all competitions, adding two assists.

– Juventus are considering reinforcements at both ends of the pitch in January, and Benfica‘s António Silva and Manchester United striker Joshua Zirkzee are among their top targets, according to Tuttosport. The Bianconeri are prioritising a defender and 21-year-old Silva, whose agent is Jorge Mendes, is the preferred option ahead of Feyenoord’s 26-year-old Slovakian Dávid Hancko. In attack, much depends on the fitness of Arkadiusz Milik. If he continues to miss games due to his long-term injury, Juve may look to approach United about a loan deal for Zirkzee.

– Bayern Munich are yet to agree figures with either Hoffenheim or attacking midfielder Tom Bischof‘s management, but talks continue between the parties, according to Florian Plettenberg. The 19-year-old is considered a target for the summer, though Hoffenheim remain hopeful of extending his contract beyond 2025.

– Barcelona are planning for life after Robert Lewandowski, and though the Polish striker is contracted until 2026, they’re gathering information on two main targets: Viktor Gyökeres from Sporting Lisbon, and Jonathan David from Lille, per AS. Gyokeres would be the trickier of the two. The 26-year-old has netted 16 goals in 12 league games and five in the Champions League, but his release clause of €106m is likely to be beyond the Catalan club. David has scored 13 goals in 19 matches this season and has made no secret of his desire to join Barca, and his contract comes to an end in 2025.

– Atletico Madrid are hoping to keep central defender Clément Lenglet on a permanent basis when his loan deal expires in the summer, according to Sport. Lenglet, 29, is in good form after a slow start in the Spanish capital. He spent the first eight weeks of the season on the bench but has since become an integral part of Diego Simeone’s back line. Barca will consider other offers, too, but are keen to make space for new faces, leaving Atletico in the driving seat.