Transfer rumors, news: Mesloub to replace Gabriel at Man United?

Manchester United have lined up 16-year-old Lens winger Mezian Mesloub to replace JJ Gabriel, while Borussia Dortmund forward Maximilian Beier is on the radar of Arsenal. Join us for the latest transfer news and rumors from around the globe.

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- Manchester United have lined up Lens winger Mezian Mesloub as a potential long-term target, TEAMtalk reports. Scouts from United, Arsenal, Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain, and Monaco have tracked the 16-year-old, while Red Devils executives Omar Berrada and Jason Wilcox continue efforts to convince JJ Gabriel to stay.

- Arsenal are monitoring Borussia Dortmund forward Maximilian Beier as a potential attacking reinforcement, TEAMtalk has revealed. Gunners scouts have been impressed by the 23-year-old's versatility across the frontline during their visits to monitor Ethan Nwaneri's loan spell at the German club.

- Real Madrid are assessing a move for Manchester United youngster Gabriel, according to Diario AS. Sources have told ESPN that the 15-year-old has indicated his desire to leave Old Trafford, prompting contact from Real Madrid while they evaluate eligibility requirements, with Barcelona and Bayern Munich also competing for his signature.

- Tottenham Hotspur could renew their pursuit of Nottingham Forest midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White in January, according to Football Insider. Spurs remain interested in the 26-year-old after attempting to sign him in the summer of 2025, with potential reinforcements being assessed following a difficult start to the season, but could face paying a fee of £125 million. By contrast, the England international has started the campaign strongly, registering three goal involvements in five Premier League outings.

- Atlético Madrid are set to revive their pursuit of Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Ibrahim Maza, according to Goal. The 20-year-old Algeria international's transfer could command a fee of around €70 million, though Leverkusen remain determined to retain him and are working on a contract extension with a pay rise.

Other rumors

- Liverpool could revive their interest in Brighton & Hove Albion winger Yankuba Minteh in January after seeing a €60 million bid rejected over the summer. (Sport Witness)

- The Reds have also held talks with Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara, 22, over a move. (Caught Offside)

- Bayern Munich are considering a summer move for Newcastle United striker Nick Woltemade, with the Magpies prepared to listen to permanent offers. (Football Insider)

- Newcastle and Barcelona are in the race to land Norway midfielder Bo Hegland, 22, from Swedish side Djurgårdens IF. (Football Insider)

- Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta intends to block loan offers to sign winger Noni Madueke amid interest from Juventus and Atlético Madrid. (Football Insider)

- England captain Harry Kane is prioritizing his future at Bayern Munich despite ongoing interest and monitoring from Manchester United. (Football Insider)

- Juventus are considering signing a free-agent goalkeeper following an injury to Kamil Grabara, with Neto and Sergio Rico offering themselves to the club. (Gazzetta dello Sport)

- Marseille intervened late in the summer window to prevent winger Igor Paixão from completing a €30 million transfer to Sunderland. (Le Journal du Dimanche)

- Tottenham Hotspur, Aston Villa, Juventus, and AC Milan are tracking the situation of Bayern Munich defender Kim Min-jae. (Ekrem Konur)