Before the European window opens we select players likely to be in demand, including a record-breaking Mexico forward
The Guinea striker’s record‑breaking start to the Bundesliga season that brought him 14 goals in his first eight league games has caught the attention of teams across Europe. Manchester United and Newcastle are among a number of English clubs to have expressed interest in signing the player who joined Stuttgart on a permanent basis from Rennes in the summer having initially moved there on loan. His club have made no secret about his release clause of €17.5m (£15.2m) and may be forced to cash in on Guirassy after the 27-year-old’s representatives indicated he would be keen to leave if a Premier League side comes calling. His expected involvement at the Africa Cup of Nations, which starts on 13 January, could complicate things, however.
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