Transfers news and rumours LIVE: Barcelona try to 'tempt' Man Utd outcast Kobbie Mainoo to join Marcus Rashford at La Liga giants

Barcelona are keen to 'tempt' Kobbie Mainoo away from Manchester United but face stiff competition in the race for the midfielder. The England international had pushed to leave Old Trafford over the summer but was rebuffed in his efforts to leave the Manchester powerhouse. A January transfer has been mooted, though United need reinforcements before sanctioning his exit.And according to Spanish publication Defensa Central, Barcelona are ready to make their move for Mainoo.The report states that Barcelona are looking to 'tempt' Mainoo away from United as the Blaugrana consider bolstering their midfield options. That being said, the same report also claims that competition for the United outcast is rife, with Real Madrid sniffing around the youngster.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/barcelona-want-to-tempt-man-utd-outcast-to-camp-nou-face-real-madrid-chelsea-napoli-transfer-competition/bltaab7b1a6d701820b" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/barcelona-want-to-tempt-man-utd-outcast-to-camp-nou-face-real-madrid-chelsea-napoli-transfer-competition/bltaab7b1a6d701820b" target="_blank">Read more now on GOAL!</a>

Barcelona try to 'tempt' Man Utd outcast Mainoo

Liverpool may make their move for Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo in January once his £65 million ($87m) release clause becomes active, as the situation involving Mohamed Salah continues to intensify behind the scenes. The Reds reportedly feel that this situation, coupled with rival interest in Semenyo, may force their hand and result in a mid-season bid for the Ghanaian.Reported by The Mirror, Liverpool have been given ‘transfer impetus’ by the current circumstances involving Salah and this could accelerate their approach for Semenyo once the January transfer window opens. But Spurs could offer Semenyo the best financial package amidst the club's new ownership structure led by Joe Lewis' children and their ambitions for sustained success on the pitch, as per BBC Sport.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/liverpool-ready-bid-antoine-semenyo-january-club-prepares-mo-salah-exit/blt2891143fe4bb8f25" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/liverpool-ready-bid-antoine-semenyo-january-club-prepares-mo-salah-exit/blt2891143fe4bb8f25" target="_blank">Read more now on GOAL!</a>

Liverpool ready to bid for Semenyo in January

Former Celtic and Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers is reportedly being lined up for a return to coaching in surprising surroundings. The Northern Irishman quit his prominent role at Parkhead in October and has been waiting on enticing offers ever since. It is now being claimed that he is close to joining the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema in Saudi Arabia.The Athletic are among those to report that Rodgers is wanted in the Middle East. It is claimed that he will travel to Saudi as “work continues to finalise a deal”. If terms can be agreed, then he will pick up the reins at Al-Qadisah. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/ex-celtic-liverpool-manager-brendan-rodgers-return-dugout-shock-club/blted5e362c17209f6d" target="_blank"> Read more now on GOAL!</a>

Rodgers in line for return to the dugout with shock club

&nbsp;<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🚨🇧🇷 Thiago Silva has decided to LEAVE Fluminense and try new chapter as a free agent ahead of 2026 World Cup. Thiago will be available with immediate effect from January. His priority is a return to Europe, as <a href="https://twitter.com/geglobo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@geglobo</a> reports. Talks on. <a href="https://t.co/71nzP3i9aL">pic.twitter.com/71nzP3i9aL</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/2000542508439203924?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 15, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Thiago Silva set to leave Fluminense

AC Milan sporting director Igli Tare has insisted that the club have no intention of parting ways with Mike Maignan, promising that contract talks will take place with the goalkeeper soon. The French shot-stopper has attracted significant interest from Chelsea and Juventus as his current deal winds down, but Tare maintains that the 'extraordinary' custodian is happy at San Siro."Maignan renewal? We have never talked about numbers," Tare told the press. "Talking about Mike is easy, he is an extraordinary boy and a great leader. He likes being at Milan and Milan likes him being here, but now let's think about the game and then we will talk about it."<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/ac-milan-not-giving-up-mike-maignan-director-promises-contract-talks-extraordinary-chelseaMi-juventus-target/blt7499a2a9ca2265ef" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/ac-milan-not-giving-up-mike-maignan-director-promises-contract-talks-extraordinary-chelseaMi-juventus-target/blt7499a2a9ca2265ef" target="_blank">Read more now on GOAL!</a>

Maignan to stay? AC Milan chief promises talks

Ruben Amorim claims that he would be “really pleased” if out-of-favour midfielder Kobbie Mainoo asked him about a January loan transfer away from Manchester United. Questions are being asked of the 20-year-old’s future at Old Trafford amid struggles for regular game time. He may need a move in order to compete for a place in England’s plans for the 2026 World Cup.“If Kobbie comes to me and talks to me, I will talk to him. I’m not going to say what I’m going to say to Kobbie but I will be really pleased if Kobbie comes to talk to me about that. I just want my players happy and I understand that every individual has their goals.“The frustration [of any player] doesn’t help anybody. But again, the focus is [Bournemouth] and we will see if that happens. I had some conversations with him, especially last year, and with other players but about that subject, no I didn’t speak with him. I am completely open [to talk].”<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/ruben-amorim-really-pleased-kobbie-mainoo-man-utd-loan-transfer-responds-paul-scholes-criticism/blta0f79d1683630303" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/ruben-amorim-really-pleased-kobbie-mainoo-man-utd-loan-transfer-responds-paul-scholes-criticism/blta0f79d1683630303" target="_blank">Read more now on GOAL!</a>

Amorim would be 'really pleased' if Mainoo asks about transfer

According to the <a href="https://metro.co.uk/2025/12/14/ruben-amorim-tries-block-manchester-united-transfer-ahead-january-window-25472421/?ito=newsnow-feed" target="_blank">Metro</a>, Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim will try to stop Kobbie Mainoo from exiting Old Trafford on loan in the January transfer window.Mainoo is desperate to seek a move away after struggling for game time under Amorim in the 2025-26 campaign, however, the Red Devils are unlikely to let him leave as none of their midfield targets will join them midway through the season.

Amorim set to block Mainoo move in January

Former Tottenham chairman Lord Alan Sugar has urged the club to bring in Jurgen Klopp as their new manager amid widespread calls for Thomas Frank's sacking after Sunday's humiliating 3-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest.Lord Alan Sugar, who was a part-owner at Spurs from 1991 to 2001, has urged the English side to hire legendary former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp to replace Frank in the new year. On X, the former Spurs chief wrote: "With the massive fortune of the Lewis family, it would be a win-win situation if they hired Jurgen Klopp in January. Loads of money for players and a great manager. Who agrees #coys."<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/lord-alan-sugar-tottenham-bring-in-jurgen-klopp-new-manager-thomas-frank-sack-calls-nottingham-forest-mauling/bltd84f544d64e54756" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Lord Alan Sugar urges Spurs to bring in Klopp to replace Frank

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has opened up on Mohamed Salah's future at Anfield as the Dutchman claimed he would love to see the Egyptian forward stay at the Premier League club.Speaking to reporters, the Reds defender said: "We all hope that Salah is coming back and being important for us for the rest of the season. But on the other side of it, we all know football and we have no idea what's going to happen. I hope he stays because he's one of my leaders, very important for us."

Van Dijk opens up on Salah's future at Liverpool

AC Milan director Igli Tare has opened up on Mike Maignan's contract situation amid talks of the goalkeeper joining Chelsea next summer as a free agent.Speaking to DAZN, Tare said: "I’ve never heard €8m net request as salary from Mike. He’s a leader, a top guy, he’s happy at AC Milan and we’d be happy to keep him. We are in active talks."

AC Milan chief opens up on Maignan's contract

Tottenham fans are tonight calling on the club to sack Thomas Frank following another shambolic display in Sunday's 3-0 loss at Nottingham Forest. The defeat leaves the north London side in the bottom half of the table with supporters angry after yet another sub-par display that means Spurs have now won only one of their last seven league matches to leave their top-four hopes in tatters.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/can-t-continue-fans-demand-tottenham-sack-fool-thomas-frank-following-shambolic-nottingham-forest-defeat/blt6050be2a39d3a465" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Fans demand Tottenham sack Frank after Forest loss

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly plotting a sensational move for Atletico Madrid midfielder Pablo Barrios and are looking to secure a cut-price move for the young midfielder.According to <a href="https://www.fichajes.net/noticias/tottenham-ofrece-70-millones-estrella-atletico-madrid-20251213.html" target="_blank">Fichajes</a>, Barrios could be the man to fill the void in the Spurs midfield. The Spaniard has a €120 million release clause in his contract, but it is unlikely that the north London side will put that amount down on the table to take Barrios away from Madrid. The Spanish media outlet reports that the club have instead floated a more modest €70 million offer in the direction of Atletico in the hope they could snatch up one of Europe’s more coveted midfielders for a more reasonable fee.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/tottenham-smash-transfer-record-sign-atletico-madrid-star-release-clause/bltf29990139a3cda5e" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Spurs prepared to smash transfer record to sign Atletico star

One of the most notable names of the winter transfer window is Igor Thiago. Premier League powerhouses are keeping a close eye on him due to his impressive performances for Brentford.Clubs from Serie A and La Liga are also keeping an eye on the Brazilian striker, according to sources close to the player's situation who told <a href="https://www.caughtoffside.com/2025/12/14/tottenham-showing-interest-igor-thiago/" target="_blank">CaughtOffside</a> that Tottenham, Newcastle, and Aston Villa are all expressing "serious interest."The club has set a price as high as €70 million, with some reports even mentioning £70 million. Brentford's position is unambiguous. That number makes a January transfer challenging, particularly in light of Thiago's 2029 deal. Midway through the season, Brentford is hesitant to lose such an important player.

Tottenham, Newcastle and Aston Villa keeping an eye on Igor Thiago

Manchester United and Real Madrid are set to face stiff competition from PSG in their pursuit of FC Koln attacking sensation Said El Mala.Manchester United, Real Madrid and PSG are clubs that are constantly on the lookout for the next big thing. Their scouts continue to keep tabs on players that seem to have something special, and it seems they have found a gem in Germany in Said El Mala.According to Ekrem Konur, Said El Mala has caught the attention of some of the biggest clubs in Europe. The teenager is considered to be one of the brightest talents in Germany, and PSG are set to rival Manchester United and Real Madrid in the race for his signature.

PSG rival Manchester United, Real Madrid in Said El Mala chase

Manchester United’s highly-rated young midfielder, Kobbie Mainoo, has become a key player in the rumour mill due to a lack of consistent game time at Old Trafford.Major European clubs, including Chelsea, are closely monitoring his situation. Although at least 12 clubs are reportedly in the race, sources close to the situation have informed CaughtOffside that Chelsea and Bayern Munich are “leading the chase”. However, the player’s personal preference list still places Napoli as the frontrunner. Mainoo is prioritising where he can be a guaranteed starter as he plots his next move.

Chelsea leading race for Man Utd's Kobbie Mainoo

Ederson Castillo, a teenage player from Liga de Quito, is attracting "growing more and more" attention from Manchester United. Journalist Johanna Calderon, via DeUnaSF, claims that. According to her, Manchester United is closely monitoring the 16-year-old. According to a report from Bolavip earlier this week, Castillo is now being pursued by a number of European teams, including Manchester United.

Manchester United interest teenager Ederson Castillo

Arne Slot sets the record straight on Mohamed Salah's Liverpool future as Egypt star prepares for AFCONArne Slot says there is "no issue to resolve" with Mohamed Salah after the Liverpool forward returned to the fold in Saturday’s 2-0 victory over Brighton. The Egypt star was left out of Tuesday’s Champions League win over Inter Milan after an explosive interview in which he accused the club of "throwing me under the bus" and saying his relationship with the Reds boss had broken down."I think it is very clear that someone wanted me to get all of the blame," Salah told a handful of journalists after the game. "I said many times before that I had a good relationship with the manager (Slot), and all of a sudden we don't have any relationship.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/arne-slot-sets-record-straight-mohamed-salah-liverpool-future/blt82efa66f187a0e8a" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/arne-slot-sets-record-straight-mohamed-salah-liverpool-future/blt82efa66f187a0e8a" target="_blank">Read more now on GOAL!</a>

Slot sets record straight on Salah's Liverpool future

The LA Galaxy are in advanced talks to acquire Philadelphia Union center back Jakob Glesnes, according to a report from The Athletic. The proposed deal would reportedly exceed $1 million in General Allocation Money and include performance-based incentives, a valuation that reflects Glesnes’ standing as one of MLS’s top defenders.The proposed trade agreement between the clubs has been finalized, the New York Times reported, though personal terms between Glesnes and the Galaxy remain under discussion. The Norwegian defender has established himself as one of the league's elite center-backs during his six-year tenure with Philadelphia, culminating in a 2022 MLS Defender of the Year award and consecutive Best XI selections in 2022 and 2025.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/la-galaxy-reportedly-move-closer-to-landing-philadelphia-union-s-jakob-glesnes-in-major-defensive-upgrade/blt5e78e833f4d9a9ff" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/la-galaxy-reportedly-move-closer-to-landing-philadelphia-union-s-jakob-glesnes-in-major-defensive-upgrade/blt5e78e833f4d9a9ff" target="_blank">Read more now on GOAL!</a>

Report: LA Galaxy move closer to landing Union's Glesnes

Per Corriere dello Sport, AC Milan have set their sights on the returning Gunners star as they look to sign the forward on loan in the January transfer window. A permanent transfer is out of the question for the Italian giants, who have their own financial constraints, while a temporary move also looks difficult, considering Jesus' current salary. The Selecao international presently earns €16 million gross per year at Emiratest Stadium, which is way more than what AC Milan can afford to offer to Jesus.&nbsp;While the wages could become a hindrance in the transfer, it is also true that Jesus will remain hungry for more game, with only a few months left for the 2026 World Cup in North America. With Viktor Gyokeres on their side and Mikel Merino's ability to often shine as a makeshift forward, Jesus may decide he needs to move for more opportunities.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/gabriel-jesus-leave-arsenal-ac-milan-track-brazil-striker-potential-january-swoop-injury-comeback/blt5d2006264a650de4" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

AC Milan track Jesus ahead of potential January swoop

Amid uncertainty over Mohamed Salah's future at Anfield, the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/liverpool-antoine-semenyo-transfer-salah-36388528" target="_blank">Mirror&nbsp;</a>reports that Liverpool are planning to launch a concrete offer to sign Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth in the January transfer window. Semenyo has a £65 million release clause which becomes active at the end of this month.

Liverpool to go after Semenyo in January

Manchester United have been urged to snub Adam Wharton &amp; Elliot Anderson in favour of signing USMNT star Tyler Adams to end their transfer search for a new midfielder.&nbsp;Brighton’s Carlos Baleba remains a long-term priority, but the south coast club have shut the door on any January negotiations. Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson is admired, while Adam Wharton has impressed at Crystal Palace and harbours ambitions of Champions League football, yet he recently committed his future with a new contract and has not pressed for a move. Each target brings quality, but also complications. Against that backdrop, <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2025/12/13/tyler-adams-bournemouth-unsung-hero-man-utd-should-look-at/" target="_blank">The Telegraph</a> has suggested United could find a more immediate and tactically suitable solution in Tyler Adams.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/man-utd-snub-adam-wharton-elliot-anderson-sign-usmnt-star-new-midfielder/bltd57efd546ef36cfe" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Man Utd urged to snub Wharton & Anderson to sign USMNT star

Manchester United are reportedly still refusing to green-light January exits for Kobbie Mainoo and Joshua Zirkzee, despite their wishes to leave Old Trafford amid Serie A transfer interest. Both players have struggled to fit into Ruben Amorim's plans, but the club hierarchy does not want to sanction their sales in the winter window.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/revealed-man-utd-refusing-green-light-january-exits-kobbie-mainoo-joshua-zirkzee-serie-a-transfer-interest/bltc8d9d1edef8073ff" target="_blank">Find out why on GOAL</a>

Man Utd refusing to green-light January exits for Mainoo & Zirkzee

Cole Palmer is still enduring pain and is not yet capable of playing three matches a week for Chelsea, head coach Enzo Maresca has revealed, as he provided an update on the Blues talisman's fitness after his return to action earlier this month. Palmer had been out since late September but returned off the bench in the defeat to Leeds United, starting against Bournemouth last weekend but then being rested for the Champions League in midweek.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/chelsea-enzo-maresca-update-cole-palmer-pain-injury-return/bltd8a3508577cf23ed" target="_blank">Read more on GOAL</a>

Maresca worryingly reveals Palmer is still playing through pain

Chelsea have reportedly moved ahead of Newcastle in the transfer race for AZ Alkmaar's 'Dutch Pedri' Kees Smit. The 19-year-old, valued at around £25 million ($33m), has attracted attention from across the Premier League, with Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United also tracking his progress in the Netherlands. However, it is the Blues who are said to be in pole position as it stands.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/chelsea-edge-newcastle-transfer-dutch-pedri-kees-smit/blt70403abbca9c4d28" target="_blank">Read more on GOAL</a>

Chelsea edge ahead of Newcastle in transfer race for 'Dutch Pedri'

Tether, a cryptocurrency firm, has submitted a binding proposal to buy a controlling stake in Juventus, potentially ending more than a century of ownership by the Agnelli family. The offer, lodged with Exor, the Agnelli family’s holding company, values Juventus at approximately €1.1 billion (£966m/$1.29bn). Tether has proposed to acquire Exor’s 65.4 per cent shareholding at a price of €2.66 per share and later intends to launch a public tender for the remaining shares at the same valuation.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/juventus-takeover-cryptocurrency-company-majority-stake-serie-a/blta7420f3813ae56e6" target="_blank">Read more on GOAL</a>

Juventus takeover?! Crypto firm plans to buy majority stake

Former Chelsea midfielder Oscar is reportedly set to retire after collapsing during a training-ground exercise test with Sao Paulo and later being diagnosed with vasovagal syncope, a condition affecting heart rate and blood pressure. The 34-year-old, who returned to his boyhood club last December, has now informed Sao Paulo of his intention to end his career following the frightening incident.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/former-chelsea-star-oscar-forced-retire-after-discovery-heart-issue/blt5f4aa5386e0ed680" target="_blank">Get the details on GOAL</a>

Oscar 'forced to RETIRE' after discovery of heart issue

Crystal Palace are reportedly exploring an ambitious January move for Bayern Munich right-back Sacha Boey, with the £30 million-rated French defender emerging as a serious target amid Daniel Munoz’s injury and the club’s packed winter schedule. With Oliver Glasner pushing for reinforcements, Palace believe a cut-price deal could strengthen their Champions League push.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/crystal-palace-harry-kane-team-mate-line-up-move-gbp30m-bayern-munich-ace-january/blt1eacd09d183d5406" target="_blank">Get the details on GOAL</a>

Crystal Palace eye Kane's team-mate in £30m move

Mohamed Salah has been urged to follow Son Heung-min's example and head to Major League Soccer in January, with Chris Waddle insisting the Liverpool legend should consider a new life in America as age and tactical demands catch up with him. With tensions under Arne Slot still raw, the Egyptian winger is again being pushed toward an Anfield exit as speculation intensifies.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/mohamed-salah-told-follow-son-heung-min-path-join-lionel-messi-mls-end-liverpool-career-january/blta2e27d5d4cdeb6e0" target="_blank">Read more on GOAL</a>

Salah told to follow take Son's path

Tottenham are unlikely to make a move for former Manchester United winger Mason GreenwoodGreenwood has only gone from strength to strength since joining Olympique Marseille. He has been on fire this season, and it has resulted in him being linked with some of the biggest clubs in Europe. Despite having a long-term contract at the French club, the former Manchester United forward could be on the move in the near future.Tottenham are one of the clubs that have been linked with the 24-year-old in the recent past. However, according to a report from TEAMtalk, the North London club are unlikely to make a move for the versatile forward because of his controversial history.

Tottenham move for Mason Greenwood ruled out

Crystal Palace are reportedly exploring an ambitious January move for Tottenham winger Brennan Johnson, with Oliver Glasner keen to strengthen his attack for a Champions League push. The Wales international, who wrote his name into Spurs folklore with a Europa League final winner, is admired at Selhurst Park. However, the move hinges entirely on Spurs’ stance and their own plans for the winter.Crystal Palace have identified Johnson as one of several forwards they could target in January, as per The Telegraph, as they prepare for a demanding second half of the season across domestic and European competitions. With Ismaila Sarr sidelined by an ankle ligament injury and also expected to join Senegal at the Africa Cup of Nations if fit, Glasner is seeking additional firepower to ease the pressure on his forward line. Johnson, signed by Tottenham from Nottingham Forest for £47.5 million in 2023, has struggled for consistent minutes this season under new manager Thomas Frank, leaving his situation worth monitoring as the window approaches.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/crystal-palace-eye-ambitious-january-move-spurs-europa-league-brennan-johnson/bltc484a259ac5dd1f2" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/crystal-palace-eye-ambitious-january-move-spurs-europa-league-brennan-johnson/bltc484a259ac5dd1f2" target="_blank">Read more now on GOAL!</a>

Crystal Palace eye ambitious January move for Spurs' Johnson

Julian Alvarez has addressed the growing speculation linking him with a shock move to Barcelona. The Atletico Madrid forward, currently midway through his second season at the Metropolitano, insisted he remains "very calm" about his future and focused on winning titles under Diego Simeone, despite reports suggesting the Catalan giants are monitoring his situation.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/leaving-atletico-for-barcelona-julian-alvarez-breaks-silence-on-future-speculation-as-gbp81m-star-insists-he-has-room-to-improve/blt2537a6c0d119cfb4" target="_blank">Get the details on GOAL</a>

Leaving Atletico for Barca? Alvarez addresses transfer speculation

La Liga president Javier Tebas has offered a staunch defence of under-fire Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso, insisting he has "seen this movie" of crisis talk many times before. Despite the champions suffering back-to-back defeats and facing intense scrutiny over their form, the league chief believes the Basque coach has the "Madrid DNA" required to survive the storm and turn the season around.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/seen-this-movie-many-times-xabi-alonso-sacking-talk-surprise-la-liga-president-under-fire-coach-perfectly-capable-fixing-real-madrid-crisis/blta1401b9fa2c27c08" target="_blank">Get the details on GOAL</a>

Alonso earns Tebas support amid Madrid sack talk

Michail Antonio is reportedly training with Championship side Leicester as he seeks to make a sensational return to professional football. The 35-year-old forward has been without a club since being released by West Ham in the summer of 2025. No fresh terms were offered there on the back of Antonio suffering a near-fatal car crash in December 2024. He is not ready to hang up his boots just yet.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/michail-antonio-training-championship-club-comeback-car-crash-west-ham/blt42205f6f5a446e5d" target="_blank">Read more on GOAL</a>

Antonio training with Championship club as comeback nears

Manchester United are reportedly eyeing Sunderland midfielder Noah Sadiki following his sensational Premier League start, with Chelsea also keeping a tab on the £15 million ($20m) star. Ruben Amorim has urged the board to sign at least one midfielder in the summer of 2026 after missing out on Brighton's Carlos Baleba. They are also monitoring the likes of Crystal Palace's Adam Wharton and Nottingham Forest's Elliot Anderson.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/man-utd-target-sunderland-midfield-premier-league-chelsea/bltbcdfac485c5932a9" target="_blank">Read more on GOAL</a>

Man Utd & Chelsea targeting £15m Sunderland midfielder

Rennes are no strangers to producing some of the best players around, and Mohamed Kader Meite looks primed to become the next elite talent to step off the conveyor belt after the likes of Ballon d'Or winner Ousmane Dembele, Desire Doue and Eduardo Camavinga.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/mohamed-kader-meite-rennes-towering-teenage-striker-grabbed-attention-chelsea-man-utd-psg/bltd15e5ae7a048405a" target="_blank">Read more on GOAL</a>

Chelsea & Man Utd are tracking Rennes' towering teen

Marc Guehi is reportedly set for a fresh round of talks with Bayern Munich after his agent met with club chief Max Eberl. The Crystal Palace centre-back will run down his contract until the summer of 2026. Guehi has already informed Palace that he will not sign an extension, effectively guaranteeing a summer exit and triggering a battle among Europe's elite.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/bayern-munich-marc-guehi-set-for-fresh-talks-agent-meets-with-club-chief-max-eberl/blt71cbca1629c73fdd" target="_blank">Get the details on GOAL</a>

Guehi set for fresh Bayern talks after agent meeting

Karim Benzema has reignited one of the most compelling storylines of his extraordinary career by revealing he remains fully open to representing France at the 2026 World Cup, despite a turbulent international history that has long suggested his time with Les Bleus is over. Didier Deschamps' men will be looking to regain the global crown in North America spearheaded by the likes of Kylian Mbappe, and Benzema is willing to lend a helping hand to the cause.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/karim-benzema-hints-sensational-france-return-2026-world-cup/blt7556e97336f6b27a" target="_blank">Find out more on GOAL</a>

Benzema hints at sensational France return for 2026 World Cup

Mason Greenwood continues to thrive for Marseille in France, leading to growing speculation over whether a return to the Premier League could be possible for the former Manchester United outcast. Links with a move to La Liga have also gathered pace, while tentative links with both Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United have led to questions after the highly controversial circumstances which led to his exile from Old Trafford in 2022.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/mason-greenwood-chances-premier-league-return-revealed-amid-tottenham-links/blt6aeb5f5f2206330f" target="_blank">Get the details on GOAL</a>

Greenwood's chances of PL return revealed amid Tottenham links

Liverpool are closing in on the signing of Celtic’s highly rated 15-year-old defender Dara Jikiemi, positioning themselves ahead of Nottingham Forest and other Premier League rivals in the race for the Scottish prospect. The move is described as progressing positively, with the teenager expected to follow the pathway previously taken by Ben Gannon-Doak.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/liverpool-ready-land-15-year-old-celtic-wonderkid-premier-league-competition/bltd7a980ec25091213" target="_blank">Get the details on GOAL</a>

Liverpool likely to land 15-year-old Celtic wonderkid

Arsenal have stepped up their monitoring of Borussia Dortmund goalkeeper Diant Ramaj, with scouts repeatedly watching the 24-year-old during his standout loan spell at Heidenheim. With Kepa Arrizabalaga currently serving as David Raya’s understudy, the Gunners are exploring long-term options, and Ramaj’s rise in the Bundesliga has positioned him as a potential future competitor for the No.1 spot.Arsenal have been tracking Ramaj closely in recent weeks, as per Sport.de, sending scouts to Germany to observe the Borussia Dortmund goalkeeper during his loan spell at Heidenheim. The 24-year-old has impressed despite Heidenheim’s struggles in the Bundesliga, displacing club legend Kevin Muller and emerging as one of the league’s most active and reliable shot-stoppers. His performances have prompted Arsenal to take a deeper look at whether he could fit into Mikel Arteta’s long-term goalkeeping plans, particularly as a high-quality alternative to Raya.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/competition-david-raya-arsenal-send-scouts-watch-borussia-dortmund-goalkeeper/blt573bce1604a1e5ed" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/competition-david-raya-arsenal-send-scouts-watch-borussia-dortmund-goalkeeper/blt573bce1604a1e5ed" target="_blank">Read more now on GOAL!</a>

Competition for Raya?! Arsenal send scouts to watch Ramaj

Anderlecht’s teenage sensation Nathan De Cat has spoken publicly about growing Premier League interest from Tottenham and Aston Villa, insisting he has “no intention” of leaving in January despite major clubs tracking his rise. With the 17-year-old already valued at over €20 million (£17.5m/$23m) and viewed as one of Europe’s elite young midfielders, speculation continues to mount.Speaking to Nieuwsblad, the 17-year-old left no doubt about where he stands: “I have no intention of leaving in the winter.” He went on to explain why contract talks and transfer interest are currently not occupying his mind: “I’m not personally concerned with the interested clubs, nor with that contract extension. My parents are looking into that and are keeping me well away from it.”<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/nathan-de-cat-stance-january-anderlecht-exit-tottenham-aston-villa-interest/blt4ef9eb8154966514" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/nathan-de-cat-stance-january-anderlecht-exit-tottenham-aston-villa-interest/blt4ef9eb8154966514" target="_blank">Read more now on GOAL!</a>

De Cat reveals stance on January exit amid Spurs interest

Crystal Palace star Daniel Munoz has been encouraged to reject interest from Barcelona and instead pursue a move to Liverpool, with Colombian icon Camilo Zuniga insisting the Premier League is the ideal environment for the wing-back’s high-energy style. As elite sides circle ahead of his next career step, debate continues to mount over where the in-form Munoz should go next.Speaking to Caracol Radio, former Colombia international Zuniga delivered a clear verdict on where Munoz should go next: “Because of Dani’s style of play, I would put him at Liverpool,” he said. “A team with a lot of attacking and box-to-box play would be a great fit for Liverpool because Dani is very active, so he attacks the spaces a lot. So, I would keep him in the Premier League.”<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/put-him-liverpool-crystal-palace-ace-urged-move-anfield-instead-barcelona-next-step/blt4dc68a2baa751051" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/put-him-liverpool-crystal-palace-ace-urged-move-anfield-instead-barcelona-next-step/blt4dc68a2baa751051" target="_blank">Read more now on GOAL!</a>

Crystal Palace ace Munoz urged to move to Liverpool instead of Barcelona

Manchester United have finalised the signing of 13-year-old defender Socrates, a rising prospect who rebounded from failed trials at Arsenal, Tottenham and Crystal Palace before earning a place at Old Trafford. The Elite London Academy product has impressed scouts with his maturity and intelligence, completing a move that highlights United’s renewed focus on youth recruitment under INEOS.United have secured the signature of 13-year-old centre-back Socrates following an impressive trial period that convinced academy staff he was ready for the step up. The London-born prospect will relocate to Manchester, combining his football development with a place at a high-performing school in the area as part of his long-term pathway at the club. Having spent five years at the Elite London Academy, he evolved from a promising winger into a composed and technically refined defender, catching the attention of Premier League sides across the country.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/man-utd-snap-wonderkid-bounced-back-arsenal-tottenham-rejections-sign-old-trafford-deal/blt40455f9f969d1dc7" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/man-utd-snap-wonderkid-bounced-back-arsenal-tottenham-rejections-sign-old-trafford-deal/blt40455f9f969d1dc7" target="_blank">Read more now on GOAL!</a>

Man Utd snap up wonderkid rejected by Arsenal and Spurs 

MLS commissioner Don Garber has publicly encouraged Mohamed Salah to consider a move to the United States amid escalating uncertainty over the Liverpool star’s future. With his relationship with manager Arne Slot fractured and interest growing across the Atlantic, Garber urged the Egyptian to speak directly with Lionel Messi and Thomas Muller to learn how transformative MLS life can be.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/reach-out-to-messi-mls-commissioner-urges-mohamed-salah-to-follow-inter-miami-star-s-lead-and-make-usa-transfer/blt66e2001a90045f60" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/reach-out-to-messi-mls-commissioner-urges-mohamed-salah-to-follow-inter-miami-star-s-lead-and-make-usa-transfer/blt66e2001a90045f60" target="_blank">Read more now on GOAL!</a>

'Reach out to Messi! - MLS commissioner urges Salah to move

Former Premier League striker Tomasz Radzinski has thrown up the name of a shock winger as a potential replacement for Liverpool legend Mohamed Salah. Salah’s public outburst last week, in which he accused the club of mishandling him and hinted at tension with manager Arne Slot, has intensified the speculation about his future. At 33, and with three consecutive games spent on the bench, the Egyptian superstar suddenly appears closer than ever to ending his decorated Anfield tenure.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/premier-league-striker-names-winger-potential-replacement-mohamed-salah-liverpool/blt726c0f7f8359b3fd" target="_blank">Find out the player on GOAL</a>

Ex-PL striker names shock winger as potential Salah replacement

Manchester United and Bayern Munich have reportedly locked horns in a battle to sign Liga de Quito’s 16-year-old sensation Ederson Castillo. The midfielder has attracted serious interest from the European heavyweights after dazzling displays at youth level, though they face stiff competition from Atlético de Madrid and Anderlecht who are also tracking his progress.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/man-utd-and-bayern-munich-target-16-year-old-ecuadorian-midfielder-with-la-liga-giants-keeping-track/blta070b90c57163964" target="_blank">Get the details on GOAL</a>

Man Utd and Bayern target Ecuadorian wonderkid

Everything was looking rosy for Xabi Alonso after a thumping 4-0 home win over Valencia on November 1, which was Real Madrid's 13th victory out of 14 games across all competitions in the first few months of the season. But the wheels have fallen off spectacularly since then. Madrid have only won two of their last eight, and now find themselves four points adrift of Barca domestically and six off European pace-setters Arsenal. &nbsp;Change is inevitable if the inconsistency continues, and there are already seven candidates in the frame to replace the Spaniard.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/next-real-madrid-manager-candidates-replace-xabi-alonso/blt3905b704d8cc77a4" target="_blank">GOAL takes a look</a>

Klopp, Zidane & the candidates to replace Alonso at Madrid

AC Milan have added Hugo Souza of Corinthians to their shortlist of potential replacements should Mike Maignan decline to extend his deal, according to <a href="https://sport.sky.it/calciomercato/2025/12/10/milan-hugo-souza-calciomercato-news" target="_blank">Sky Sports Italia.</a>A transfer for Souza is expected to cost approximately €12 million. The shot-stopper earned his first senior cap for Brazil in October, featuring in a 3-2 defeat to Japan. Despite exploring alternatives, Milan’s primary objective is to secure a new agreement with Maignan, whose contract runs out this summer. The club remains hopeful that the 30-year-old will commit his future to San Siro before they are forced into a replacement move.

Milan assess Souza as contingency in goalkeeping plans

Fiorentina are evaluating Tanner Tessmann as a potential midfield addition, according to Calciomercato. The USMNT and Lyon midfielder, now 24, is back on La Viola’s radar after the club attempted to recruit him prior to his move to Venezia. Fiorentina are also tracking Eric Martel of FC Cologne, Marco Brescianini from Atalanta and Niccolo Pisilli of Roma. Pisilli has drawn wider interest as well, with Genoa monitoring his situation closely.

Fiorentina Weigh Move for USMNT Midfielder Tanner Tessmann

Borussia Dortmund winger Julien Duranville is reportedly on the verge of a January exit after manager Niko Kovac delivered a dismal assessment of the teenager's current standing in the first-team picture. The coach admitted that "others are better" than the Belgian starlet, despite his long-awaited return to full fitness following a nightmare run of injuries.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/borussia-dortmund-outcast-january-transfer-brutal-others-better-verdict-coach-niko-kovac/blt77d31fb0c4f560cd" target="_blank">Read more on GOAL</a>

Dortmund outcast set for January exit after brutal Kovac verdict

Chelsea’s ownership group has reportedly beaten Manchester United and Manchester City in the chase for Mohamed Zongo, one of Africa’s most exciting young footballers, with the Burkina Faso midfielder set to join Strasbourg in 2027 when he turns 18. The deal, agreed with Sporting Football des Cascades Tenakourou, marks the latest step in Chelsea’s long-term recruitment project, which has increasingly focused on identifying global talent years before they reach senior breakout status.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/chelsea-blues-owners-transfer-competition-man-utd-man-city-16-year-old/bltd6869be667702e02" target="_blank">Read more on GOAL</a>

Chelsea owners see off transfer competition to land 16-year-old

Arsenal’s worst fears on the injury front have been confirmed, with Mikel Arteta announcing that Cristhian Mosquera is set to spend “weeks” out of action. The full extent of his fitness setback has been revealed, with the Spanish defender joining fellow centre-halves William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes in the treatment room. The Gunners are having to get creative with their team selections.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/arsenal-fears-confirmed-mikel-arteta-cristhian-mosquera-injury-defensive-crisis/blt854f0867934b2d76" target="_blank">Get the details on GOAL</a>

Arsenal's worst fears! Full extent of Mosquera injury revealed

Nottingham Forest centre-back Murillo has emerged as a high-profile transfer target for Chelsea and Real Madrid, with the player open to a potential move in the summer of 2026, according to the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-15367841/Nottingham-Forest-star-transfer-Chelsea-Real-Madrid-Murillo.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail.</a> The 23-year-old Brazilian has enjoyed a swift ascent since his arrival from Corinthians in August 2023, becoming one of Forest’s standout performers in the Premier League.&nbsp;His impressive form has also earned him a call-up to the Brazil national team. Murillo signed a four-and-a-half-year contract in January, placing Nottingham Forest in a strong negotiating position. Any club aiming to secure his signature will need to submit a record transfer bid exceeding £55 million, the amount Forest received from Newcastle for Anthony Elanga, to stand a chance of prising him away from the City Ground.&nbsp;

Chelsea and Real Madrid monitor Forest defender Murillo

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery made a stark transfer admission about out-of-favour Liverpool loanee Harvey Elliott as the January transfer window looms.Just weeks before the January transfer window opens, Emery told reporters: "We are speaking with him and about his situation. He is not here with us. Hopefully, we can get the best for him and the best for us. I respect him as a player and as a person. He is training well, but we have one circumstance with him.&nbsp;"Hopefully, we can get a solution for him to try to play consistently and try to continue in his career with us or not. I have spoken with him two or three times about the situation we have with him. Firstly, my decision and also the situation. He is on loan playing with us, but he is not definitely adding to us with a permanent contract."<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/harvey-elliott-unai-emery-transfer-admission-about-out-of-favour-liverpool-loanee-january-looms/blt37aad9e7937c2338" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Emery makes transfer admission about Elliott as January looms

Enzo Fernandez was previously managed by former Uruguayan footballer Uriel Perez, but as of December 2025, the Argentine has parted ways with Perez to sign for a new agency named The Elegant Game, according to <a href="https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1998801549376827847?s=20" target="_blank">Fabrizio Romano</a>. The company was co-founded by former Argentina international and PSG star Javier Pastore.The change of agent could spark rumours of Fernandez seeking a possible move away from Stamford Bridge. However, there have been no concrete reports on the midfielder parting ways with the Premier League giants in recent times.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/transfer-chelsea-enzo-fernandez-switches-agent-psg-favourite/bltfdec45c759ffc4b8" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Transfer incoming? Chelsea star Fernandez switches agent

Saudi Pro League chief executive Omar Mugharbel has confirmed that Liverpool talisman Mohamed Salah has emerged as a transfer target amid uncertainty over his future at Anfield.Al-Hilal and Al-Ittihad have already emerged as possible destinations for Salah, according to <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2025/12/07/liverpool-no-doubt-mohamed-salah-will-join-saudi-pro-league/" target="_blank">The Telegraph</a>, with a source telling the newspaper they are confident the Egypt star can be tempted away from the Premier League. “We are absolutely convinced that Mo Salah will come to Saudi. No doubts about it. We don’t know if it will be January, in the next market, or next summer,” a senior figure said.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/mohamed-salah-transfer-saga-begins-saudi-pro-league-chief-confirms-interest-liverpool-talisman/bltbcd0c256036bda06" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Saudi league chief confirms interest in Salah

According to the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-15366943/Manchester-United-Luke-Littler-tickets-Kobbie-Mainoo-Harry-Amass.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>, a dozen top European clubs have shown interest in signing Kobbie Mainoo on loan in the January transfer market, however, the midfielder has picked Serie A champions Napoli as his preferred next destination. The England international's move to Italy is now dependent on whether the Red Devils give the green light to the transfer in the upcoming winter window.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/kobbie-mainoo-favourite-destination-twelve-clubs-transfer-enquiries-man-utd-midfielder/blt0fe077a76f36dcbb" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Mainoo picks favourite destination as TWELVE clubs make enquiries

According to <a href="https://x.com/GBabaSport" target="_blank">GBabaSport</a>, Ajax are closing in on signing former Arsenal full-back Takehiro Tomiyasu as a free agent on a short-term deal until next summer. A longer contract could be offered next season, depending on the Japanese defender's performance.

Ajax close to signing former Arsenal defender

Roma have officially opened negotiations with Manchester United regarding a January swoop for Joshua Zirkzee, a report in Italy claims. The Giallorossi are planning to terminate Evan Ferguson’s loan spell with the Brighton striker managing just one goal in 14 competitive appearances since joining the Serie A club in the summer.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/roma-man-utd-open-joshua-zirkzee-negotiations-serie-a-terminate-evan-ferguson-loan/blt996f50bec62bb8c9" target="_blank">Get the details on GOAL</a>

Roma & Man Utd open Zirkzee negotiations as Ferguson loan to be terminated

Santos president Marcelo Teixeira has confirmed that renewing Neymar's contract is a major priority, days after the Brazil international admitted he was unsure where his future lies. The former Barcelona star returned to his boyhood team at the start of the year and helped them avoid what would have been an embarrassing relegation from Serie A, but his current deal is now set to expire.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/santos-very-confident-neymar-sign-extension-2026-world-cup-club-president-confirms-talks-underway/blt3f91ba1846a29c42" target="_blank">Find out more on GOAL</a>

'Very confident' - Santos chief reveals update on Neymar's future

Ekitike sends message with brilliant brace as Salah returns

Stop laughing, Ruben: Mainoo situation is no joke

Fortunate Arsenal need two own goals to beat Wolves

Fans call for Nancy axing after Celtic stunned in League Cup final 

Irrepressible Haaland & Foden double act downs plucky Palace

Mbappe & Rodrygo step up for sloppy Madrid to save Alonso

Man Utd urged to snub Wharton & Anderson to sign USMNT star 

Maresca risks Chelsea war as reason for 'worst 48 hours' outburst revealed

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