Transfer Talk: Napoli target Tottenham's Tanguy Ndombele to replace Fabian Ruiz



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There's a lot of gossip about who's moving where, and the January transfer window is open. Transfer Talk brings you the latest gossip on everything from comings and goings to done deals.

The top story is about whether or not Ndombele could replace Ruiz at Napoli.

According to Calciomercato, Napoli are looking to sign Tanguy Ndombele. According to reports, the record signing is free to leave the club in January if he doesn't get a place in the side.

According to reports, Napoli are keeping an eye on the situation of Tanguy.

The Partenopei are one of a number of teams linked with the France international, with the team sitting third in Serie A looking to reinforce their central ranks.

According to La Repubblica, Manchester United are interested in the same player as that of Ndombele, who has a contract that expires in 2023.

A club-record transfer fee of £54 million was paid by the club for Ndombele. He has only made nine appearances in the top flight this season and was booed by his own fans after being substituted in the FA Cup win over Morecambe.

With the prospect of new signings in the summer and this window, it's likely that Ndombele will leave.

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The Mail reports that Antonio Rudiger is set to sign a new contract with the club. Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid are said to be interested in the Germany international, but he is said to be open to staying in west London for a wage packet worth around £200,000 a week.

Ekrem Konur said that Spurs are interested in a potential move for de Vrij. The 29-year-old is out of contract in 18 months' time, with the Italian manager said to be keeping an eye on the situation.

According to the Mail, the Clarets are interested in Andy Carroll. Chris Wood left for fellow strugglers Newcastle on Thursday and the Clarets are said to be in the market for a new forward. After leaving the Magpies last summer, Andy Carroll joined Reading on a short-term deal to prove his fitness.

According to RMC Sport, Marseille are interested in signing Nicolas Tagliafico. The 29-year-old has just six months left on his contract and will be allowed to leave the club this month. The former Banfield and Independiente star was coached by the manager of OM.

The Mail reports that the English club has held talks with the French club over a potential move for Seko Fofana. The report suggests that bothNewcastle United andLeeds United are interested in the player, who could leave this month if the right offer comes in.