Football transfer rumours: Real Madrid abandon Mbappe chase; Man Utd want Hojbjerg
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Thursday's football transfer rumours include Real Madrid and Kylian Mbappe, Manchester United and Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, Goncalo Inacio, Martin Zubimendi, Kalvin Phillips & more.

90min rounds up the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip circulating around the world...

Real Madrid have decided to end their pursuit of Kylian Mbappe, whose high salary and bonus demands are no longer seen as feasible. Instead, the Spanish side wan to build around younger talents like Endrick. (Cadena SER)

On the other hand, Madrid's interest in the Paris Saint-Germain striker remains very much alive. (RMC Sport)

Liverpool will send scouts to watch Sporting CP centre-back Goncalo Inacio in action against Benfica on Sunday. (Correio de Manha)

Manchester City hope to sell Kalvin Phillips to the highest bidder in January. Newcastle United and Real Madrid are the two leading candidates but Juventus are also interested. (TuttoJuve)

Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi, a long-term target for Barcelona, is wanted by both Arsenal and Bayern Munich. (Bild)

Barcelona have another Sociedad player in their sights as they consider a January move for midfielder Brais Mendez. (Fichajes)

Chelsea are ready to battle with Tottenham Hotspur for the signing of Sporting CP winger Marcus Edwards, who came through the Spurs academy and was famously compared to Lionel Messi by Mauricio Pochettino. (Correio de Manha)

The ongoing uncertainty surrounding the ownership of Manchester United will see the Red Devils limited to low-cost or loan deals in the January transfer window. (Mail)

But Man Utd still hope to rival Atletico Madrid and Juventus for the signature of Tottenham midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg. (Corriere dello Sport)

Tottenham have reignited their interest in Juventus centre-back Gleison Bremer after Micky van de Ven picked up an injury against Chelsea. (Calciomercato.it)

Sergi Roberto is expected to leave Barcelona in 2024. Both Inter and Juventus hope to take him to Italy but there is also interest from Major League Soccer. (Tutto Mercato Web)

Chelsea have sent an improved offer to Corinthians for 18-year-old midfielder Gabriel Moscardo, having already failed with a £22m bid, but no decision will be made until after the Brazilian club's elections. (GOAL Brasil)

Real Betis winger Assane Diao is a target for both Chelsea and Liverpool in January. (Fichajes)

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