Transfer gossip: Madueke eyed by Atletico and Juventus, Icardi closing in on Lazio move
The latest football transfer rumours suggest Atletico Madrid and Juventus are weighing up a January loan for Arsenal's Noni Madueke, while free agent Mauro Icardi is nearing a deal with Lazio.
Spanish and Italian clubs are already scanning the January transfer window for opportunities. According to reports, Atletico Madrid and Juventus are considering a loan move for Arsenal and England forward Noni Madueke, 24.
Several major European clubs — Liverpool, Bayern Munich and Real Madrid — are said to be interested in strengthening their midfield with PSV Eindhoven's Paul Wanner, a 20-year-old Austrian international.
In Italy, Lazio have resumed talks with free agent Mauro Icardi. The 33-year-old Argentine striker, who left Galatasaray, is reportedly open to joining Lazio. Everton have also been linked with Icardi, but manager David Moyes is said to be reluctant to dip into the free-agent market for now.
Elsewhere, Crystal Palace are working to secure England goalkeeper Dean Henderson, 29, on a new contract. Nottingham Forest are set to sign 18-year-old Shamrock Rovers striker Michael Noonan in January under training compensation rules.
Inter Milan are negotiating contract extensions for Italian left-sided player Federico Dimarco, 28, and Turkey midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu, 32.
Former France forward Karim Benzema, 38, who left Al-Hilal in the summer, has been speaking with players at Bayer Leverkusen as he continues his search for a new club.
