Year: 2022

Arsenal are set to reignite their interest in Barcelona forward Ferran Torres.

The 22-year-old joined the Catalan giants from Manchester City in January, but the Gunners attempted to bring him back to the Premier League over the summer.

Although the Blaugrana rejected Arsenal’s approach, The Mirror reports that the North Londoners are still interested in signing the Spaniard.

With Gabriel Jesus currently sidelined, Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta recently hinted that the club could attempt to strengthen their frontline at the midway point of the campaign.

Torres is contracted to the club until June 2027, and has struggled to cement his place as a first-team regular this season.

While Arsenal are considering a potential move during the January transfer window, they could face fierce competition from AC Milan and Tottenham Hotspur, who have both been linked with the youngster.

Atletico Madrid forward Joao Felix has reportedly emerged as a transfer target for Aston Villa.

The 23-year-old has been restricted to eight starts and nine substitute outings this season, with his three goals all being scored in the weeks before the break in November.

The La Liga giants are open to cashing in on the club-record signing during the mid-season transfer window.

While the likes of Paris Saint-Germain, Bayern Munich and Manchester United have all been linked with a move for the Portugal international, it appears that all three heavyweights will face competition from a surprise rival.

According to Marca, Aston Villa have set their sights on a deal for Felix and are already holding negotiations regarding a shock winter transfer.

The report adds that the Midlands club are willing to meet Atletico’s demands at the midway point of the campaign.

As it stands, it remains uncertain whether Los

AC Milan have reportedly “explored” the possibility of signing Manchester City winger Jack Grealish

The 27-year-old has failed to live up to expectations under Pep Guardiola, contributing seven goals and four assists in 44 starts and 11 substitute outings.

With just one goal coming in the English top flight this season, Grealish’s future at the Etihad Stadium is now being called into question.

He possesses a contract until the end of the 2026-27 campaign, leaving the Premier League champions in a strong position if they ever wish to fend off interest from potential suitors.

However, it has been reported that Guardiola may be prepared to cash in on the England international should an opportunity arise over the coming transfer windows.

According to Calciomercato, AC Milan are keeping close tabs on the player’s situation in the event that they need to add to their options in the final third.

Grealish

Wolverhampton Wanderers reportedly seem ready to try to win the race to sign Atletico Madrid forward Matheus Cunha.

The West Midlands outfit are expected to be active in the mid-season transfer window, priority will be trying to find a solution to the club’s poor performance in the final third.

According to Relevo, Wolves are interested in signing Cunha at the midway point of the campaign.

The Brazil international has made just two starts in La Liga, with as many as 14 substitute outings coming in Spain’s top flight and the Champions League.

Although the Red and Whites may ideally prefer to retain the services of the 23-year-old forward, who is contracted to the club until the summer of 2026 and has a buyout clause of €80m.

As well as Wolves, Leeds United and Everton are said to be keeping a close eye on the forward’s situation in Madrid.

Aston Villa have reportedly outlined their intentions to move for Atletico Madrid forward Matheus Cunha as a January transfer target.

Villa boss Unai Emery is being provided with funds at the turn of the year in a bid to further improve the club’s fortunes.

According to Relevo, the Midlands club are contemplating luring Cunha to Villa Park.

According to Transfer expert Matteo Moretto, Emery is a long-term admirer of the Brazilian, who has struggled for game time during his time in Spain.

Cunha, 23, has made just two starts in La Liga and the Champions League this season, with a further 14 games coming from the substitutes’ bench.

The striker has been impressive last term, contributing six goals and six assists from 29 La Liga appearances.

Cunha still has over three-and-a-half years left to run on his contract at Atletico, leaving the club in a strong position when it

Real Madrid have emerged as rumoured suitors for Manchester United attacker Bruno Fernandes.

The 28-year-old has been a key player for the Red Devils since his arrival from Sporting Lisbon in January 2020, representing the club on 146 occasions, contributing 53 goals and 42 assists in the process.

The Portugal international has been a peripheral figure for the Red Devils this season, recording three goals and three assists from 20 appearances in all competitions.

He is currently playing in the 2022 World Cup, where he scored two goals and provided two assists in two appearances.

The midfielder is under contract with the Mancunian giants until June 2026, with the option of a further 12 months.

According to Record, Los Blancos are huge admirers of the midfielder and are keen to explore the possibility of signing him at the midway point of the campaign.

The report adds that the La Liga

Bayern Munich have reportedly outlined their intentions to move for West Ham United midfielder Declan Rice during next summer’s transfer window.

The 23-year-old’s future at the club now appears to be in doubt, with a number of teams believed to be interested in signing him ahead of the 2023-24 campaign.

Manchester United, Manchester City, Liverpool and Chelsea have all been credited with an interest in signing the England international, while a recent report suggested that Real Madrid have emerged as rumoured suitors for the midfielder.

According to Fichajes, Bayern Munich want to strengthen their midfield options for the coming season, and the German champions view Rice as the ideal acquisition.

Rice has enjoyed another stellar season with the Hammers during the 2022-23 campaign, with the club captain making 20 appearances in all competitions, scoring once and providing two assists in the process.

The midfielder was heavily linked with a

Manchester United have reportedly “explored” the possibility of signing PSV Eindhoven attacker Cody Gakpo in the January transfer window.

Man United’s Cristiano Ronaldo is facing an uncertain future at Old Trafford. The Red Devils are allegedly exploring the possibility of sacking the Portugal international.

Whether the five-time Ballon d’Or winner is sacked or sold by United, head coach Erik Ten Hag will be keen to bring in a replacement during the midway point of the campaign.

Eindhoven attacker Cody Gakpo was strongly linked with a potential switch to Old Trafford last summer.

The 23-year-old has made an electric start to the 2022-23 campaign, contributing 13 goals and 17 assists in 24 appearances for the Dutch outfit across all competitions, including 21 goals in just 14 Eredivisie matches.

The 20-time English champions opted against recruiting the Dutchman towards the end of the summer window and instead splashed around £85m on Antony