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Transfer Gossip: Liverpool learn chances of signing Morocco star as deal for Napoli winger gathers pace; Man Utd hopes over Atletico Madrid raid suffer huge blow

Sofyan Amrabat (4) Walid Cheddira (21) Jawed el Yamiq (18), Morocco players Stadium Education City, World Cup round of 16 between Morocco - Spain 0-0. Morocco wins after penalty kicks

Liverpool have learned their chances of signing Sofyan Amrabat in January, while the Reds also want a Napoli star, Man Utd have been delivered a big blow in pursuit of Joao Felix, while Monday’s Transfer Gossip claims Juventus will sell three players to fund a raid on Chelsea.

FIORENTINA MAKE DECISION OVER SOFYAN AMRABAT SALE

Fiorentina have let Liverpool know their intentions over a January sale of Sofyan Amrabat.

The midfielder is part of an excellent Morocco side who have deservedly earned a place in the semi-finals of the World Cup. Having knocked out Spain and Portugal to reach the last four, they must now overcome France to become the first African side to reach a World Cup final.

With a number of stars emerging as excellent players, few have grabbed more attention that Amrabat. His displays at the base of midfield have protected a defence that has conceded just one goal all tournament.

As a result, it’s little surprise to see the player attracting enormous attention.

He currently plays for Fioretina in Serie A with the Italian outfit, understandably, looking to reward their star with a new deal.

That is currently due to expire in summer 2024 and, by widespread reports, only earns a current salary of £25,000 a week.

And while La Viola want to improve on that, the 26-year-old knows he could earn even more by moving to the Premier League.

Indeed, Liverpool and Tottenham are both strongly reportedly looking at moves.

Liverpool also want Napoli winger as well as Sofyan Amrabat

And Liverpool have received encouragement, reportedly learning why a deal for Amrabat could be on.

However, Fiorentina.it have revealed the club has no intention of allowing him to leave in January. And even though his refusal to sign a new deal will see his value drop, they are preparing to run that risk.

The report claims Fiorentina also have an option to extend his deal by a year, which also affords them more protection.

In the meantime, Liverpool may have more joy in moving for another reported Serie A target.

And il Gazzetta dello Sport claims the Reds are being encouragement to sign Hirving Lozano.

His Napoli deal is currently due to expire in summer 2024 and are only planning to offer him a drop in wages.

As such, they are willing to sell the Mexican if they can recoup the £36m paid to PSV in 2019.

And they report that the news has Liverpool interested ahead of a possible January switch.

MAN UTD DELIVERED BIG JOAO FELIX TRANSFER BLOW

Manchester United’s chances of signing Joao Felix appear to be on the wane with the forward’s agent preparing to speak to a number of other clubs.

Felix is desperate to leave Atletico Madrid after falling out with manager Diego Simeone. And there are growing claims the £113 man will be on the move to the Premier League in January.

Manchester United have been strongly linked as they look for more options up front following Cristiano Ronaldo’s departure.

But Chelsea are also reportedly keen, while his agent, Jorge Mendes, is also planning to speak with Aston Villa and Newcastle.

Per the Daily Mirror, the race appears a very open one with Felix wanting Champions League football.

However, with none of his suitors, with the exception of Chelsea, able to offer this, Felix is looking instead towards next season.

And that may put Newcastle, currently higher than Man Utd in the Premier League, in with a more solid shout.

Reports claim a move to Juventus may also be on the cards. Juve, who currently sit third in Serie A, plan to swap Felix with Dusan Vlahovic.

The Serbian striker is seemingly being allowed to move on, despite a handy goal record since signing for the Bianconeri.

And reports claim that appears the most likely outcome at this point, with Atletico also keen on the deal.

JUVENTUS TO LET THREE LEAVE TO FUND MASON MOUNT DEAL

Juventus are reportedly willing to let three players move on as they look to generate funds to sign Mason Mount.

The England star is in talks with Chelsea over a new deal, with TEAMtalk recently providing a significant update.

However, after rejecting their most recent offer, worth around £200,000 a week, the Daily Mail explains how that has opened the door for Juventus.

They claim coach Juve Massimiliano Allegri is a huge fan and will do all he can to snare him.

And in order to finance the move, reports claim Juventus will allow three stars to leave.

And it seems fellow World Cup stars Leandro Parades, Weston McKennie and Adrien Rabiot are on the chopping block.

Parades will be sent back to parent club PSG, while there is strong Premier League interest in McKennie and Rabiot.

Clearing them off the wage bill will then reportedly allow for a swoop on Chelsea for Mount.

His current £85,000 a week deal, signed before he became a regular, is due to expire in summer 2024.

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