Transfer Roundup: United’s Paz Bid, Fernandez Three-Way Race and Endrick’s Arsenal Link

The January window is still two months away, but the rumour mill is already spinning fast. Manchester United are reportedly lining up a blockbuster offer for Como star Nico Paz, with reports in Spain suggesting it would take at least 80 million euros to tempt the Argentine — a fee complicated by Real Madrid's option to re-sign him for the same amount.

Elsewhere, Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez is said to be back on the radar of all three Spanish giants, with Atletico Madrid, Barcelona and Real Madrid all linked and Manchester City expected to value the World Cup winner at around 120 million euros. United are also reported to have been offered the chance to sign Monaco striker Folarin Balogun, with Leeds, Newcastle and Nottingham Forest also interested.

And Arsenal, fresh from going top of the Premier League, are reported to be in contact with Real Madrid forward Endrick's representatives over a January move. The 20-year-old Brazilian has played just 108 minutes for Real this season and is said to be open to a switch after a productive loan spell at Lyon last season yielded eight goals and seven assists in 21 games.

The January picture

With United desperate for a spark, Arsenal hunting depth behind Bukayo Saka, and the Spanish giants circling Fernandez, January is shaping up to be one of the busiest mid-season windows in years — even if most of these deals will take serious money to get done.

What to watch next

Paz's price tag, Fernandez's suitors and Endrick's playing time in Madrid are the three threads to follow first: each could move quickly if any club decides to act before the window even opens.

Source: Sports Illustrated / TEAMtalk