Football rumours: Race hotting up in pursuit of Joao Palhinha

What the papers say

Bayern Munich will face stiff competition in their pursuit off Fulham midfielder Joao Palhinha, 28. The Daily Telegraph reports at least two Premier League sides are watching the Portuguese player ahead of the January transfer window.

Arsenal are eyeing a move for Juventus youngster Kenan Yildiz, according to The Sun via Turkish-Football. The 18-year-old moved from Bayern Munich in the summer and earned his first Turkish call-up in October.

Jadon Sancho remains on course for a January exit from Manchester United. The Daily Mirror reports the England winger, 23, is “training like a beast” to prepare for the transfer window.

Social media round-up

Bayern are closing in on a deal to sign Bryan Zaragoza! Agreement being sealed with Granada, at final stages.

Deal will be valid for June 2024, player staying at Granada until end of the season as revealed by @marcosbenito9 @elchiringuitotv.

Personal terms already agreed. pic.twitter.com/3N4634acVw

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) December 5, 2023

Aaron Ramsdale would consider a move to Newcastle, but the Magpies are reluctant to meet Arsenal's £50m valuation of the 25-year-old.

(Source: talkSPORT) pic.twitter.com/QbsPQ62MMv

— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) December 5, 2023

Players to watch

Douglas Luiz: Aston Villa have put a £110million price tag on the midfielder to fend off interest, according to Football Transfers with Arsenal leading the pursuers.

Samuel Iling-Junior: Tottenham and Newcastle are interested in the English winger, 20, with Juventus making him available, according to Italian publication Tuttomercatoweb.