Liverpool and Manchester United linked with Nmecha in Tuesday transfer gossip
On Tuesday, October 19, 2026, transfer reports linked Liverpool and Manchester United with interest in Borussia Dortmund midfielder Felix Nmecha, while separate items said Emiliano Buendia is close to a new Aston Villa deal and Trent Alexander‑Arnold is weighing his future after limited minutes at Real Madrid.
The round-up collects several English and European transfer and managerial rumours published on Tuesday, covering player interest, contract talks and potential coaching targets. Among the headlines, Buccaneers of the Premier League are said to be circling a £84m-rated Germany midfielder, an Argentina international is near a new club contract, and an England right-back is reportedly frustrated by his playing time.
Borussia Dortmund midfielder Felix Nmecha, 26, is reported to be of interest to multiple Premier League clubs, with Liverpool and Manchester United named among the suitors; Liverpool are viewing the £84m-rated Germany international as an alternative to Bournemouth’s 23-year-old England international Alex Scott. (Teamtalk)
Aston Villa are close to agreeing a new contract with Argentina midfielder Emiliano Buendia, 29, after what the report describes as positive progress in talks. (Mail) Separately, England right-back Trent Alexander‑Arnold, 28, is considering his future at Real Madrid after growing frustrated with a lack of playing time, with his former club Liverpool among a host of teams monitoring the situation. (Teamtalk)
Manchester United’s 16-year-old forward JJ Gabriel is said to be set to leave Old Trafford imminently, with Real Madrid having made a significant offer; Barcelona and Bayern Munich are also reported to be interested in the English youngster. (Sport - in Spanish)
United are monitoring Roma’s 23-year-old Brazil full-back Wesley ahead of a potential January transfer, according to one report. (Football Insider) Meanwhile, 18-year-old England winger Rio Ngumoha has distanced himself from a possible move to Arsenal and said talks over a contract extension at Liverpool are "going well". (Metro)
Former Real Madrid and Spain centre-back Sergio Ramos, 40, is exploring the possibility of a return to Europe and La Liga with Getafe keen to sign him, according to reports. (Four Four Two) On the managerial front, Manchester United might face competition from Juventus to appoint 57-year-old Antonio Conte should they sack head coach Michael Carrick, and Brighton are said to be "relaxed" about the long-term future of 33-year-old Fabian Hurzeler after an impressive start to the season; Hurzeler has been linked to a possible move to Manchester United in recent weeks. (Talksport / Football Insider)
The reports place Roma’s Wesley under Manchester United’s watch ahead of January and describe JJ Gabriel’s exit from Manchester United as imminent following Real Madrid’s offer, indicating concrete next moves for those parties in the coming months.
