Transfer Talk: Madrid Want Nico Williams as Vinicius De Leaves.

Europe’s five top leagues may have passed their transfer deadline this summer, yet business can still be done and with four months left until January’s window opens, the rumour mill remains busy! At Santiago Bernabeu, Nico Williams is being eyed as a possible successor for Vinicius Junior; Real Madrid believe he would adapt quickly as part of their forward line and an offer worth EUR58 million would activate his release clause and bring about any move; though any decision must first come from Los Blancos themselves as Vinicius remains contracted until 2027. Athletic Club player Nico Williams has also been linked with moving over. Paper Gossip reports Al Nassr are showing strong interest in signing Mateo Kovacic from Manchester City, according to CBS Sports. Al Nassr are reported as making an offer for Kovacic before deadline day; with further talks expected between now and January. Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly advocated hard for his side to sign Croatia international Amara Diouf from Generation Foot, according to Sport. Multiple clubs are monitoring her closely. Barca have been linked with Senegal Under-17 international and standout player from last summer’s U17 World Cup, 16 year-old Mouad Ibrahimou Ba, as one of their target targets. After suffering a knee injury that required surgery in June, Bennacer is set for some time on the sidelines. A possible move by Marseille for Bennacer from AC Milan has also been mooted according to Calciomercato. Reports indicate that the 26-year-old could replace Jordan Veretout who recently made the switch from Paris Saint Germain. Bennacer has fallen out of favour within Rossoneri’s squad since being substituted against Torino last month; and reports indicate Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur may get their chance at signing Yusuf Yazici on a free agent contract, according to Football Insider. Since his contract expired with Lille in the summer, 27-year-old has reportedly been available for offer from various Premier League teams. It is understood his representatives have offered his services. Galatasaray have been reported as leading the race for his signature.- Qatar Stars League side Al Gharafa is close to signing Al Rayyan striker Rodrigo, reports Foot Mercato. Rodrigo joined Al Rayyan from Leeds United last season and scored 12 goals while contributing another six assists over 23 matches; as both parties attempt to strike an agreement quickly over an agreement for him staying.