Tue Oct 22 19:18:28 UTC 2024: Here are the important points from the transfer news roundup:

1. **Kylian Mbappe’s Performance:** Real Madrid regrets signing Kylian Mbappe this summer, with club president Florentino Perez being the only one in favor of the move. The club is reportedly “gutted” by his performance levels.

2. **Trent Alexander-Arnold Interest:** Barcelona and Bayern Munich are competing to sign Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold. Real Madrid is considering Bayer Leverkusen’s Jeremie Frimpong as an alternative.

3. **Chelsea and Cole Palmer:** Chelsea has no intention of selling midfielder Cole Palmer, despite rumors of a potential return to Manchester City.

4. **Castello Lukeba’s Release Clause:** RB Leipzig centre-back Castello Lukeba’s release clause will decrease from €90m to €65m in 2026, attracting interest from Chelsea, Real Madrid, and Aston Villa.

5. **Newcastle’s Bid for Marc Guehi:** Newcastle United plans to renew its efforts to sign Crystal Palace centre-back Marc Guehi in January with an £80m offer.

6. **Tottenham and Jonathan Tah:** Tottenham has joined Liverpool in targeting Bayer Leverkusen centre-back Jonathan Tah, whose contract expires this summer.

7. **Arsenal’s Pursuit of Dusan Vlahovic:** Arsenal is preparing to make a January bid for Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic, despite no indication that he wishes to leave.

8. **Erik ten Hag’s Transfer Plans:** Manchester United’s Erik ten Hag wants to sign Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong in January and is also interested in Genoa midfielder Morten Frendrup.

9. **Pedro Porro’s Valuation:** Tottenham will demand over £60m for right-back Pedro Porro amid interest from Real Madrid.

10. **Manchester City’s Interest in Samuele Ricci:** Manchester City faces competition from Real Madrid for Torino midfielder Samuele Ricci, who has been scouted by the latter.

11. **Chelsea and Manchester United Track David Moller Wolfe:** Both clubs are monitoring AZ Alkmaar’s 22-year-old left-back David Moller Wolfe.

12. **Randal Kolo Muani’s Availability:** Paris Saint-Germain is looking to sell striker Randal Kolo Muani in January, and intermediaries are offering him to several top clubs including Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester City, and Newcastle United.

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