Transfer rumors, news: Barça eye Marmoush to replace Lewandowski

Barcelona have identified in-form Eintracht Frankfurt striker Omar Marmoush as a future successor to Robert Lewandowski, while Real Madrid are lining up a move for Al Nassr centre-back Aymeric Laporte to solve their defensive crisis. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumours, and gossip from around the globe.

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TRENDING RUMORS

- Barcelona are keeping close tabs on Eintracht Frankfurt striker Omar Marmoush, according to Sport. The 25-year-old has been one of the in-form strikers in Europe this season with 14 goals and eight assists in 15 appearances across all competitions, and it is reported that Blaugrana president Joan Laporta sees him as a statement signing that would excite the fans, as well as a future replacement for Robert Lewandowski. Previous reports have indicated that an offer worth €45 million would be required to land the Egypt international.

- Talks are ongoing between Real Madrid and the representatives of Al Nassr centre-back Aymeric Laporte, says AS journalist Eduardo Burgos. Los Blancos are reported to be keen to sign him in January as manager Carlo Ancelotti looks to reinforce his depleted defence, but it is said that there is currently some distance over Laporte's salary demands, which need to be lowered for the Santiago Bernabeu hierarchy to be able to make an official approach for the former Manchester City star.

- Chelsea forward Christopher Nkunku is set to consider his future in January amid interest from Manchester United, according to the Telegraph. The Red Devils are said to have held interest in the 26-year-old since the summer and, having failed to secure regular first team minutes under new manager Enzo Maresca, it is believed that he could be open to leaving Stamford Bridge. Nkunku arrived at Chelsea from RB Leipzig in June 2023, and he has seen nine of his 10 Premier League appearances come from the bench so far this season.

- Negotiations are ongoing between AC Milan and left-back Theo Hernández over a new contract, reports Calciomercato. The 27-year-old is believed to have informed the Rossoneri of his desire to sign a long-term extension at the San Siro, but it is thought that while his representatives are looking for a "substantial" salary increase, the Serie A club want him to prove that he deserves one on the pitch. His current deal isn't set to expire until the summer of 2026.

- Bayern Munich are set to challenge Real Madrid for the signature of Bayer Leverkusen centre-back Jonathan Tah, says Sky Sports Deutschland's Florian Plettenberg. The Bundesliga club are said to be hopeful of landing the 28-year-old as a free transfer when his contract expires next summer, but they are watching his situation closely with belief that Los Blancos could make an approach when the transfer window opens in January.