Man Utd want Paz, Chelsea target Kounde - Saturday's gossip
European football clubs are preparing for the January transfer window, with Manchester United targeting Nico Paz and Chelsea pursuing Jules Kounde. Various other clubs, including Liverpool and Bayern Munich, are scouting young defensive talent.
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Transfer rumors drive significant engagement in the sports media ecosystem and influence the competitive balance of major European leagues.
Manchester United have an interest in Como midfielder Nico Paz, Chelsea are ready to target Barcelona's Jules Kounde, and Liverpool want Stuttgart's Fin 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 )
New United manager Mauricio Pochettino is expected to be backed in the January transfer window, with United likely to be in the market for a defender and a striker. ( Telegraph )
Barcelona are willing to sanction the January sale of France international Jules Kounde, 28, who is a target for Chelsea. ( Teamtalk )
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