Football transfer rumours: Real Madrid to battle Man Utd for Branthwaite; Man City lead £25m Kimmich chase

90min rounds up the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip circulating around the world…

Real Madrid are keeping an eye on the development of Jarrad Branthwaite, who made his Everton debut under Carlo Ancelotti. The centre-back is also wanted by Manchester United and Tottenham. (Daily Mail)

Another player who could be leaving Everton is Amadou Onana, with the Toffees in talks with Arsenal over a January sale. The Belgium midfielder is keen on a move to the Emirates Stadium. (Sacha Tavolieri)

Liverpool scouts have been impressed by Sporting CP defender Ousmane Diomande, whose contract contains a £70m release clause. Antonio Silva of Benfica is another centre-back of interest to the Reds. (Daily Mail)

Manchester City are in line to sign Joshua Kimmich for a cut-price £25m deal during the summer transfer window with his Bayern Munich contract up in 2025. Liverpool and Manchester United are also keeping tabs on the midfielder, who would be available for £50m this month. (Daily Star)

PSG have discussed Kimmich’s availability with Bayern Munich during negotiations over Nordi Mukiele, while Barcelona are also still being linked with the Germany midfielder. (L’Equipe)

Manchester United are ready to battle Aston Villa for the signing of Lille forward Jonathan David. The Canada international’s agent has already tipped him to move to the Premier League. (Football Transfers)

David could leave Lille / Jean Catuffe/GettyImages

Tottenham are still confident of signing Radu Dragusin from Genoa despite interest emerging from Bayern Munich in recent days. Spurs’ offer totals €30m (£26m) and they are prepared to send Djed Spence the other way on loan. (Fabrizio Romano)

Vitor Roque turned down the chance to join Manchester City prior to his agreement with Barcelona, but he was always determined to sign for La Blaugrana. (OnzeTV3)

Chelsea have less than a week to trigger a €12m (£10m) release clause in the contract of Roma forward Paulo Dybala, with the Blues ‘closely studying’ his situation. (Fichajes)

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