- West Ham are willing to break their transfer record to sign Victor Bonifacet
- Meanwhile, Liverpool are said to be interested in Teun Koopmeiners, 25
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There’s less than two weeks to go in the January transfer window, clubs are starting to scramble to secure their winter moves.
West Ham are said to be willing to break their transfer record to sign Bayer Leverkusen star Victor Boniface.
However, The Hammers will have to battle it out with Newcastle and Chelsea as both Premier League clubs are interested in signing the 23-year-old.
Nevertheless, West Ham’s technical director Tim Steidten is confident they can get the job done during the January transfer window – according to The Sun.
Boniface has been a big hit in the Bundesliga after joining the club from Union Saint-Gilloise during the summer transfer window, scoring 10 goals for the German side.
Here, Mail Sport breaks down the biggest transfer stories on Sunday.
West Ham are willing to break their transfer record to sign Bayer Leverkusen’s Victor Boniface
Liverpool are said to be interested in Atalanta star Teun Koopmeiners, although they could face stiff competition for his signature.
According to La Gazzetta dello Sport (via Football Italia), Juventus and Newcastle are also interested in the 25-year-old midfielder.
This is not the first time Koopmeiners – who is under contract with Atalanta until 2027 – has been linked with Jurgen Klopp’s side.
However, Atalanta have no intention of letting him go in January, and with two-and-a-half years still to run on his contract.
Additionally, Atalanta also have the option to extend that deal by a further year – meaning Liverpool would miss out on the 25-year-old.
Meanwhile, Newcastle have rejected an approach from Bayern Munich for Kieran Trippier and a loan enquiry for England striker Callum Wilson from Atletico Madrid. (Sky Sports)
Newcastle have rejected an approach from Bayern Munich for Kieran Trippier and a loan enquiry for England striker Callum Wilson from Atletico Madrid
Casemiro could be heading for the exit as the club believe it’s best to sell the midfielder given his age. Additionally, Erik ten Hag is looking to secure the services of striker Brian Brobbey
Former Chelsea and Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho is eyeing up a move to Saudi Arabia and is said to be in talks with Al-Shabab about taking over as their manager following his sacking by Roma. (Sportitalia)
Casemiro could be heading for the exit as the club believe it’s best to sell the midfielder given his age. Additionally, Erik ten Hag is looking to secure the services of 21-year-old Dutch striker Brian Brobbey. (Sky Sports Germany)
Matthijs de Ligt is open to leaving Bayern Munich this summer, with Premier League giants such as Manchester United looking to get their hands on the Dutch defender. (The Mirror)
Meanwhile, Aston Villa have made an improved bid for Middlesborough forward Morgan Rogers after their opening two proposals were rejected by the Championship club. (Mail Sport)
Additionally, Leicester City will step up their bid to sign midfielder Stefano Sensi from Inter Milan this week, with the 28-year-old set to cost around £1.75million. (Mail Sport).
