Real Madrid want £100m rated Barcelona transfer target, Bayern want Arsenal superstar and other transfer news and rumours of the day- 3 November 2017

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Arsenal v West Bromwich Albion - Premier League — Sanchez has also been linked with Manchester City

Bayern want Alexis Sanchez in January

Bayern Munich are set to return for Alexis Sanchez after reportedly dropping out of the race for the Chilean last summer, according to ESPN.

Bayern have not had the best start to the season and they are now looking for fresh reinforcements. Sanchez is out of contract at the end of the season and is reportedly open to moving in January.

Manchester City are also in the race for Alexis Sanchez.

Barcelona, Manchester United and Arsenal handed major boost in Dayot Upamecano pursuit

FC Porto v RB Leipzig - UEFA Champions League — The teenager is already quite an intimidating presence at the back

The RB Leipzig defender has been quite a revelation and it has now been reported that the 19-year-old has a £89m release clause.

Barcelona, Manchester United and Arsenal, who have been linked with the teenager, have now been put on high alert. However, according to reports, Barcelona are leading the race to sign Upamecano as of now.

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