Football gossip: Paz, Kounde, Pochettino, Gruda, El Khannouss

European football clubs are actively scouting talent ahead of the January transfer window, with Manchester United, Chelsea, and Liverpool linked to various young players. Notable targets include Nico Paz, Jules Kounde, and Finn Jeltsch as teams look to bolster their squads.
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Previous image Next image Slide 1 of 5 , The Daily Telegraph back page , The Daily Telegraph back page End of image gallery Published 13 November 2026 Manchester United have an interest in Como midfielder Nico Paz, Chelsea are ready to target Barcelona's Jules Kounde, and Liverpool want Stuttgart's Finn Jeltsch.
Manchester United are tracking Argentina midfielder Nico Paz, 22, ahead of a potential move next summer. Paz scored twice for Como against United in the Champions League last month. ( Sun , external )
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