PSG Consider January Move for Manchester City’s Rayan Cherki

Paris Saint-Germain are assessing a move for Manchester City’s Rayan Cherki as they plan for the January window and next summer, while Arsenal have opened discussions with Tijuana over highly rated Mexico midfielder Gilberto Mora. Across Europe, clubs are also weighing goalkeeper succession plans, loan opportunities and contract decisions ahead of a potentially active market.

Cherki’s City future could shape PSG’s plans

PSG consider Cherki, 23, a strong stylistic match for their attacking setup and are monitoring whether developments around Manchester City’s Premier League financial-rules case alter the France international’s position at the Etihad Stadium. The French champions could explore a deal either in January or at the end of the campaign if he becomes available.

City may also face interest in Mateo Kovačić. Internazionale are considering a free-transfer approach for the Croatia midfielder next summer. Kovačić, 32, will be able to hold pre-contract talks with overseas teams from January should his City contract enter its final six months. Parma’s Adrián Bernabé is another midfield option under consideration by Inter.

Arsenal contact Tijuana over Mora

Arsenal have made an initial approach to Tijuana regarding Gilberto Mora, with a January move under consideration. The 17-year-old Mexico international has a release clause worth $28 million and is also being followed by Real Madrid, Barcelona, Borussia Dortmund and Benfica.

The Gunners have also included RB Leipzig winger Antonio Nusa among their wider list of attacking targets. At striker, however, Arsenal could encounter resistance if they pursue SC Freiburg’s Igor Matanović in January. Freiburg are prepared to keep the forward until the season concludes despite interest from Arsenal and Manchester United.

Goalkeeper succession and defensive depth

Bayern Munich have identified Newcastle United’s Nick Pope as a possible experienced addition should Manuel Neuer leave next summer. Neuer is 40, and Bayern view the 34-year-old Pope as a potential deputy for Jonas Urbig, who is expected to take over as the club’s first-choice goalkeeper.

AC Milan are monitoring Barcelona left-back Alejandro Balde while seeking additional options following Pervis Estupiñán’s injury. Milan’s need for depth has grown under Ruben Amorim, but Barcelona would seek a replacement central defender before approving a Balde departure because Andreas Christensen remains sidelined.

Roma continue to pursue Fenerbahçe full-back Jayden Oosterwolde, while Getafe are negotiating with former Real Madrid right-back Dani Carvajal over a free transfer.

January loan market may offer Endrick an exit

Aston Villa have joined Arsenal and Roma in tracking Real Madrid striker Endrick, who is considering a temporary departure in January. The 20-year-old Brazil international has played only four LaLiga minutes under José Mourinho, leaving him to assess whether a loan is required to find regular football.

1. Arsenal have contacted Tijuana about a possible January agreement for Mora.
2. PSG are watching Cherki’s circumstances at Manchester City before deciding whether to act in January or summer.
3. Bayern are preparing for the possibility of Neuer’s departure by considering Pope as support for Urbig.
4. Villa have entered the contest to take Endrick on loan after his limited Real Madrid involvement.

Contract positions and clubs resisting departures

Liverpool are expected to step up extension negotiations with 18-year-old winger Rio Ngumoha. The club are not, however, currently negotiating a new deal with goalkeeper Alisson Becker, whose existing agreement runs out next summer.

Bournemouth intend to retain Alex Scott through January despite attention from Chelsea and Real Madrid. Manchester United likewise plan to keep Leny Yoro, despite AC Milan’s interest in taking the defender on loan under his former manager Amorim.

Elsewhere, Bayern’s Aleksandar Pavlović turned down the chance to join Manchester City during the summer transfer period.

Key takeaways

• PSG’s interest in Cherki is linked to uncertainty over whether City’s wider situation could encourage a departure.
• Mora is attracting elite European attention, with Arsenal already in contact and a $28 million clause in place.
• Bayern are considering a transition beyond Neuer, with Pope viewed as an experienced backup option behind Urbig.
• Endrick’s lack of LaLiga minutes has created a potential January loan opportunity for Villa, Arsenal and Roma.
• Liverpool, Bournemouth and Manchester United are each seeking to protect important young players or established squad members from market interest.