Transfer rumors, news: Liverpool keen on Real Madrid midfielder

Real Madrid midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni is still on the radar of Liverpool, while Internazionale are eyeing a January move for USMNT and Crystal Palace defender Chris Richards. Join us for the latest transfer news and rumors from around the globe.

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Trending rumors

- Liverpool have maintained contact with the representatives of Real Madrid midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni despite the 26-year-old signing a new deal until 2031, according to TEAMtalk. While the Reds are not actively pursuing the France international right now, they could revive their interest if his role under José Mourinho changes given he has only played three times so far this season. Madrid had reportedly been willing to listen to offers of around €80 million over the summer.

- Internazionale are eyeing a January move for USMNT and Crystal Palace defender Chris Richards, according to Tuttosport. Inter scouts have been tracking the 26-year-old, who operates on the right side of Palace's back three, as part of the club's plan to bring in free agents. Richards' contract expires in 2027 and he could bolster a defense already containing new arrivals Djed Spence and John Stones.

- Manchester City will refuse to allow striker Erling Haaland to leave on the cheap even if they face relegation as a result of their legal battle with the Premier League, reports Football Insider. Arsenal, Real Madrid and Barcelona are paying close attention to the 26-year-old's situation, but City hold a strong negotiating position as his contract runs until 2034 with no relegation release clause.

- Chelsea remain interested in signing Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara in January despite his €55 million deadline-day transfer collapsing, according to TEAMtalk. Liverpool, Crystal Palace, Brighton & Hove Albion and Newcastle United are also tracking the 22-year-old Senegal international, who is keen on a January switch, though Monaco's willingness to sanction his exit remains uncertain.

- Beşiktaş president Serdal Adalı has vowed to sign Newcastle United midfielder Joe Willock in January, as per TalkSPORT. The 27-year-old is in the final year of his contract and can agree to a pre-contract with overseas clubs in January, though he has featured regularly under new boss Matthias Jaissle this season.

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Other rumors

- Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester United and Arsenal are tracking FC Porto right-back Alberto Costa, 22. (Caught Offside)

- Manchester United and Liverpool are scouting 16-year-old Gambian winger Alieu Saine at the WAFU Zone A Under-17 tournament, alongside Benfica and Celta Vigo. (Football Insider)

- Liverpool, Real Madrid, and Barcelona are all keeping tabs on Borussia Dortmund defender Nico Schlotterbeck. (Ekrem Konur)

- Bayern Munich will face major hurdles if they attempt to sign Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, who remains under contract until 2029. (TEAMtalk)

- AC Milan are preparing to intensify their pursuit of Barcelona left-back Alejandro Balde when the January transfer window opens. (Ekrem Konur)

- Le Havre and an unnamed Ligue 1 outfit have turned down the opportunity to sign 31-year-old free-agent winger Raheem Sterling following his exit from Feyenoord. (Foot Mercato)

- Corinthians are leading the chase among several Brazilian clubs to sign free-agent midfielder Renato Sanches. (Rudy Galetti)

- Serie B side Ascoli have opened talks with former Fiorentina full back Lorenzo Venuti. (Nicolò Schira)

- Free-agent left back Mitchel Bakker is joining NEC's training camp during the international break following the termination of his Atalanta contract. (Voetbal International)

- Former Newcastle manager Eddie Howe is holding out for an approach from an underperforming top club before deciding on his next management role. (Telegraph)