Friday's Transfer Talk Update: Franco Mastantuono, Liam Delap, Jules Kounde

The January transfer window is almost here and clubs around the UK and Europe are lining up moves as they look to take advantage of the opportunity to strengthen.

Friday morning's headlines:

Real Madrid transfer news: Los Blancos issue 'hands-off warning' for in-demand attacker

Real Madrid are reportedly not interested in allowing Arda Guler to leave the club anytime soon, despite rumoured interest from Bayer Leverkusen. Read more.

Man City 'identify Spain star' as 'leading transfer target' with Erling Haaland in desperate need of help

Manchester City are reportedly keen to sign Athletic Bilbao attacker Nico Williams, who is also being linked with Arsenal, Liverpool and Barcelona. Read more.

Barcelona transfer news: Blaugrana 'identify three right-back targets' for summer transfer window

Barcelona reportedly draw up a shortlist of three potential right-back targets, including Almeria defender Marc Pubill. Read more.

Tottenham 'could recall teenager' from loan spell to combat defensive injury crisis

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly considering whether to recall Ashley Phillips to help cover their defensive injury crisis. Read more.

Real Madrid 'deliver Alphonso Davies ultimatum' as Bayern Munich 'continue contract talks' to keep left-back

Real Madrid reportedly set a deadline for Alphonso Davies to respond to their contract offer as they grow pessimistic in their pursuit of the Canada international. Read more.

Chelsea transfer news: Blues 'open initial talks' with Premier League club over 21-year-old attacker

Chelsea are reportedly in early talks with Ipswich Town over the potential signing of promising striker Liam Delap in 2025. Read more.

West Ham attacker 'targeted by two Championship clubs' amid Southampton nightmare

Blackburn Rovers and Watford are reportedly keen on West Ham United attacker Maxwel Cornet, who is currently on loan at Southampton in the Premier League. Read more.

Arsenal transfer news: Mikel Arteta urged to follow Chelsea blueprint with "X-factor" signing

Arsenal expert Charles Watts tells Sports Mole that the Gunners need to seek out an "X-factor" forward and follow Chelsea's transfer blueprint. Read more.

Andreas Christensen: Barcelona defender 'in talks' with Premier League club over 2025 transfer

Barcelona are reportedly in talks with a Premier League club over the potential exit of defender Andreas Christensen. Read more.

Chelsea transfer news: Blues 'prepared to pay' Franco Mastantuono release clause

Chelsea are allegedly prepared to pay the release clause of Franco Mastantuono in an effort to fend off rivals for the River Plate youngster's signature. Read more.

Joao Pedro: Brighton attacker identified as 'priority' signing for Premier League giants

Brighton attacker Joao Pedro is reportedly identified as a 'priority' signing for Premier League leaders Liverpool, although they may face competition for the Brazilian's signature. Read more.

Barcelona transfer news: Hansi Flick responds to Frenkie de Jong rumours amid Liverpool interest

Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick insists that he "cannot control" speculation over the future of Manchester United-linked midfielder Frenkie de Jong. Read more.