Football transfer rumours: Why Man Utd avoided Martinez; Liverpool eye young Brazilian defender

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

Manchester United were keen on signing World Cup winner Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa in the summer but Erik ten Hag blocked the move in favour of linking up with old Ajax colleague Andre Onana. (Independent)

Andreas Christensen is attracting interest from the Premier League and particularly injury-stricken Newcastle, but neither the player nor Barcelona are considering an exit. (Sport)

Liverpool officials have flown to Brazil in the hope of wrapping up a quick deal for Sao Paulo centre-back Lucas Beraldo. (Sun)

The Reds are also preparing a bid of £40m for the summer transfer window for 17-year-old Leeds midfielder Archie Gray. (Daily Mail)

Arsenal are tracking Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi. The Spaniard, who was courted by the Gunners and Barca during the summer, has a release clause of €60m (£52.3m) in his contract. (football.london)

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Arsenal and Newcastle are interested in signing Borussia Dortmund winger Julian Brandt. (Mirror)

Premier League clubs are circling around Federico Chiesa, whose latest round of contract talks with Juventus went unsuccessfully. (Calciomercato)

Barca may look to target free transfers again next year and are eyeing up Wilfred Ndidi, whose deal with Championship outfit Leicester expires next year. (Sport)

Inter are targeting Anthony Martial as they search for a replacement for 34-year-old Marko Arnautovic, who continues to struggle with injuries. (Calciomercato)

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