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La Liga Clubs in Pursuit of Senesi – Transfer Rumors

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Barcelona and Atletico Madrid compete for Marcos Senesi, Manchester United scout RB Leipzig’s Yan Diomande and Liverpool track Igor Thiago.

Barcelona and Atletico Madrid are reportedly set to vie for the signature of Bournemouth and Argentina international defender, Marcos Senesi, 28, who has communicated his intention to depart the Cherries in 2026. (Teamtalk), external

Manchester United are closely monitoring 19-year-old winger Yan Diomande, an Ivory Coast international valued at over £80m by RB Leipzig. (Talksport), external

It is understood that Manchester United have not yet engaged in discussions with Atletico Madrid regarding 25-year-old England midfielder Conor Gallagher, though they are aware the Spanish club prefers a permanent transfer valued at £35m. (Mail – subscription required), external

Liverpool are reportedly tracking Brentford forward Igor Thiago, 24, as they explore options for bolstering their attacking lineup. (CaughtOffside), external

Newcastle, Nottingham Forest, and Crystal Palace are said to be monitoring Ajax’s 22-year-old Dutch defender Youri Baas. (Teamtalk), external

Arsenal are reportedly showing interest in AC Milan’s 19-year-old Italy Under-21 left-back, Davide Bartesaghi, who has made a notable impression for the Serie A club this season. (La Gazzetta dello Sport – in Italian), external

Manchester United are expected to postpone any decision regarding the future of Dutch forward Joshua Zirkzee, 24, given their squad’s current challenges with injuries and players departing for the Africa Cup of Nations. (ESPN), external

Bayern Munich are understood to be monitoring Cardiff teenager Dylan Lawlor. The centre-back, who turns 20 on January 1st, has already earned three senior caps for Wales. (Talksport), external

Chelsea, Arsenal, and Newcastle are reportedly all expressing interest in Marseille’s 18-year-old French midfielder, Darryl Bakola. (Footmercato – in French), external

Everton are actively seeking loan opportunities for 19-year-old left-back Adam Aznou, a Morocco international yet to make a first-team appearance. (Teamtalk), external

Rennes are reportedly aiming to secure a loan deal for Manchester City’s 19-year-old Argentine midfielder Claudio Echeverri, but face competition from Villarreal and Girona. (Ouest-France – in French), external

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