Transfers news and rumours LIVE: Man City join race for Marc Guehi and aim to beat Liverpool and Bayern Munich to free transfer for Crystal Palace star

According to the<a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-15385445/Crystal-Palace-defender-emerges-Manchester-Citys-summer-shortlist.html" target="_blank">&nbsp;Daily Mail</a>, Crystal Palace and England star Marc Guehi is on Manchester City's shortlist of defensive targets for the next summer transfer window. Guehi's contract expires at the end of the 2025-26 campaign as the centre-back is set to move out of Selhurst Park as a free agent. Other than City, Liverpool also have a concrete interest in the defender.

Guehi emerges on Man City's shortlist of defenders

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 talisman Mohamed Salah has been tipped to make a shock return to Serie A as Reds legend opens up on 'solution' to the Egyptian's transfer saga.Speaking to <a href="https://www.jeffbet.net/" target="_blank">JeffBet</a>, ex-Reds star Dietmar Hamann said: "If Salah doesn't want to accept that he won't play, and keeps talking about not having the backing of the manager, then he and the club need to find a solution. That solution may be that they go their separate ways. I don't think Salah wants to go to Saudi Arabia because he rejected an offer last year. There would be European clubs still interested in him. The top clubs in Spain, Germany and England may not want to sign him, but I can see him going back to Italy, maybe. That league is known to bring experienced players in and bring them back to their best. Inter Milan has signed similar players in recent years. I can't see him joining Bayern Munich or the two Spanish giants. The top clubs in England don't need his services either."<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/mohamed-salah-tipped-to-make-shock-return-to-serie-a-liverpool-legend-reveals-solution/blt84660171a0efc77d" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Salah tipped to make shock return to Serie A

Japanese international defender Takehiro Tomiyasu has officially joined Dutch club Ajax on a short-term contract, seeking to rebuild his career after a challenging period with injuries at Arsenal. The 27-year-old was a free agent after mutually agreeing to terminate his deal with the Gunners in July of this year.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/ajax-sign-takehiro-tomiyasu-arsenal/bltc846047910db2c92" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Ajax sign former Gunner Tomiyasu on free transfer

English defender Archie Brown faces a humiliating exit from Fenerbahce just months after his high-profile summer switch to the Turkish giants. The 22-year-old famously snubbed a move to AC Milan to join Jose Mourinho’s revolution in Istanbul, but with the Portuguese manager having already departed and new head coach Domenico Tedesco swinging the axe, Brown’s Turkish adventure appears to be over before it truly began.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/english-full-back-archie-brown-sold-fenerbahce-months-turning-back-ac-milan-agreement-turkish-giants-jose-mourinho/bltcaf052d6fecc9e53" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

English full-back Brown to be sold by Fenerbahce

Former Manchester United starlet Zidane Iqbal has been told he can leave Utrecht in January, with head coach Ron Jans admitting the midfielder's "head wasn't in it" recently.Speaking to Dutch outlet <a href="https://www.telegraaf.nl/sport/voetbal/fc-utrecht-stuurt-aan-op-vertrek-van-irakees-international-zidane-iqbal-in-januari/114163394.html" target="_blank">De Telegraaf</a>, Jans said: "We have to look in January. We think it is best for all parties if another solution is found. He can look for another club. Lately I thought that his head wasn't in it, but I never had disciplinary problems with him. Zidane does not feel happy with his current role. Then you have to look for another solution."<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/best-all-parties-man-utd-youngster-january-sale-utrecht-coach-accuses-lack-focus-being-banished-senior-team/blte9c2e79dc7c199e7" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Ex-Man Utd youngster to be sold in January

Manchester United have been advised to explore a transfer move for USMNT star Christian Pulisic, with the AC Milan talisman being told that he could become one of the most famous American players ever if he moved to Old Trafford.Speaking in association with gambling portal <a href="https://britishgambler.co.uk/" target="_blank">British Gambler</a> - told GOAL: "I can see that. He is another player that went to Chelsea. He didn’t wear the No.9 shirt but was one of those forwards that went to Chelsea at that given time and it just doesn’t work out. They live in the world of [Didier] Drogba. They have every right to do that, because even now he has been the best lone striker in the Premier League. No-one else has eclipsed him for what he gave as a No.9. No-one else is using their No.9, as a lone striker, in that way to play off. If you wanted someone to run behind, he would do that. If you wanted someone to bully people and stop them, he would do that job. No-one else does that. When you look at him [Pulisic] you see someone that has got ability one-on-ones, can go either flank, beat somewhere there, but is just as good in the middle. He moves across and you don’t have to ask him to run."<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/man-utd-transfer-christian-pulisic-usmnt-star-famous-american-players-ever-old-trafford/blt9d0859061c10ad4d" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Man Utd urged to seek transfer for USMNT star Pulisic

Martin O'Neill has revealed that he would have "happily stayed on" at Celtic if he'd been asked, with new manager Wilfried Nancy facing sack calls after just three games. The Frenchman, only weeks into his tenure, has already found himself under intense scrutiny, with Sunday's Scottish League Cup final defeat to St Mirren prompting an extraordinary backlash from fans and reopening debate about whether continuity might have offered a steadier hand.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/martin-o-neill-reveals-he-d-have-happily-stayed-on-celtic-new-manager-wilfried-nancy-faces-sack-calls/blt7bafdb6e8d0f2fbb" target="_blank">Read more on GOAL</a>

O'Neill reveals he'd have 'happily stayed on' at Celtic

Kylian Mbappe has emerged victorious in his bitter legal war with Paris Saint-Germain after a French court ordered the club to pay him €60 million (£50m/$63m) in unpaid wages and bonuses. The ruling marks a significant blow to the Ligue 1 champions, who saw their own staggering counter-claim of a €440m payment from their former player dismissed by the court.

Mbappe wins! PSG ordered to pay huge fee in unpaid wages

Jamal Musiala has returned to first-team training at Bayern Munich after six months out with a fractured fibula. The 21-year-old Germany international stepped onto the grass at Sabener Strabe for an outdoor session, drawing a line under a painstaking rehabilitation process that began after he suffered a brutal injury against Paris Saint-Germain at the Club World Cup in July.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/bayern-munich-jamal-musiala-returns-first-team-training-after-six-months-out-fractured-fibula/blt4f17a2298edc9c5d" target="_blank">Get the details on GOAL</a>

Huge boost for Bayern as Musiala returns to first-team training

Mason Greenwood faces the prospect of losing one of his most trusted allies at Marseille this January, with reports from Italy suggesting Juventus are ready to launch a move for Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg. The Serie A giants, now managed by Luciano Spalletti, have identified the Danish international as the ideal midfielder to dictate play in Turin, leaving Roberto De Zerbi fighting to keep his squad intact.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/mason-greenwood-danger-losing-star-team-mate-juventus-line-up-bid-tottenham-midfielder-thriving-roberto-de-zerbi/blt114d1978f57c8977" target="_blank">Read more on GOAL</a>

Greenwood & De Zerbi in danger of losing Marseille star as Juventus swoop

Barcelona have reportedly identified Borussia Dortmund defender Julian Ryerson as a shock transfer target to bolster their defensive options. The Catalan giants are scouring the market for reinforcements amid growing fears that Manchester City could launch a swoop for Jules Kounde, forcing Hansi Flick to draw up contingency plans for the right-back position.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/barcelona-open-talks-borussia-dortmund-hero-la-liga-champions-man-city-target-jules-kounde/blt4be2dc8ce89ba84a" target="_blank">Get the details on GOAL</a>

Barca already in talks with Dortmund star

Bruno Fernandes admits to being left “hurt” by Manchester United as they opened the door for him to complete a transfer to the Saudi Pro League during the summer of 2025. The Red Devils made it clear to their club captain that it would not be “so bad” for all concerned if a deal was done. Fernandes ultimately decided to remain at Old Trafford, but exit talk continues to rage.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/hurt-bruno-fernandes-claims-man-utd-wanted-summer-transfer-saudi-arabia-bombshell-interview/bltd469c55aca3c0910" target="_blank">Get the details on GOAL</a>

'Hurt' Fernandes claims Man Utd wanted to sell him to Saudi

Former Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey has, after enduring a missing dog ordeal in Mexico, aired his surprise at seeing Liga MX side Pumas rip up his contract. The Wales international played just six games for the Central American outfit after stepping out of his comfort zone in Europe. He returned to the UK after seeing his beloved pet go missing in October.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/aaron-ramsey-surprise-pumas-ripping-up-liga-mx-contract-missing-dog-ex-arsenal-star-wales/blt0008942ea1c6ba06" target="_blank">Get the details on GOAL</a>

Ramsey reveals 'surprise' over Pumas ripping up contract

Jamie Carragher has fired a stern warning to Enzo Maresca after his fiery words about Chelsea. The Italian described the last few days as the worst of his time in West London, and Premier League icon Carragher believes it is a matter of time before he departs Stamford Bridge, like so many before him who have tried and failed to bear the weight of pressure at the club.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/big-problem-jamie-carragher-explains-enzo-maresca-wont-be-manager-club-next-season/blt1c1099d38adb4891" target="_blank">Get the details on GOAL</a>

'Big problem' - Carragher explains why Maresca will leave Chelsea

Kobbie Mainoo's brother has caused a stir by calling on Ruben Amorim to play the midfielder more often in a provocative t-shirt. Jordan Mainoo-Hames, the Manchester United player's half-brother, braved a cold and wet evening at Old Trafford to display a t-shirt bearing the message 'Free Kobbie Mainoo' during the 4-4 draw with Bournemouth then posted a picture on Instagram of himself wearing it.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/free-kobbie-mainoo-man-utd-midfielder-risks-rift-ruben-amorim-brother-t-shirt-bournemouth/blt8f9e1a99af87c725" target="_blank">Read more on GOAL</a>

'Free Kobbie Mainoo!' - Man Utd star's brother sends message to Amorim

Manchester United have outlined their intentions when it comes to the departure of Kobbie Mainoo in January.United reportedly have no plans to sell Mainoo during the January transfer window, despite the midfielder yet to start a Premier League match this season, according to <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2025/dec/15/manchester-united-will-not-listen-to-offers-for-kobbie-mainoo-in-january-transfer-window?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other" target="_blank">The Guardian</a>. The club’s hierarchy remain confident in the 20-year-old’s long-term prospects and are unwilling to part with an academy graduate they believe still has significant potential, even if the current manager may not see it. While a temporary loan move has not been ruled out, United do not want to make a permanent decision on Mainoo’s future midway through the campaign.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/man-utd-make-decision-kobbie-mainoo-future-january-transfer-window/blt7f679767dd71f3d0" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Man Utd make Mainoo decision ahead of January window

Germany legend Lothar Matthaus has advised Borussia Dortmund defender Nico Schlotterbeck to reject a potential move to Bayern Munich if Dayot Upamecano remains at the club.Speaking to Sport BILD, Matthaus said: "He is one of the best central defenders we have in Germany. I think it depends a lot on Upamecano. If Upamecano stays, then it will be very difficult for Nico Schlotterbeck to become a regular player at Bayern. But we are not there yet. I don't know what Nico is planning."<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/nico-schlotterbeck-warned-against-bayern-munich-move-as-germany-legend-suspects-defender-is-waiting-on-premier-league-offers-amid-borussia-dortmund-contract/blt8b59ffc10ed100b2" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Schlotterbeck warned against Bayern move

According to <a href="https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/2000522727300505988?s=20" target="_blank">Fabrizio Romano</a>, Injury-plagued former Arsenal defender Takehiro Tomiyasu has now verbally agreed to join Dutch giants Ajax on a short-term deal, which will be valid until 2026. The ex-Gunners will undergo a medical on Tuesday at the Eredivisie side and if all goes well for the player, he will put pen to paper in the next few days.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/ex-arsenal-takehiro-tomiyasu-return-football-finding-new-club-gunners-exit/blte5040710fc720adf" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Tomiyasu finally set to return to football after finding new club

AC Milan's search for a traditional 'number nine' has led them to the door of West Ham, with the Rossoneri seriously considering a loan move for Fullkrug when the transfer window reopens, <a href="https://sport.sky.it/calciomercato/video/2025/12/15/milan-fullkrug-calciomercato-news-1059845" target="_blank">Sky Sport</a> reports. The Serie A giants, currently navigating a tactical transition under Massimiliano Allegri, have identified the German striker as a potential solution to their offensive inconsistencies, despite his nightmare spell in the Premier League. According to reports in Italy, Milan sporting director Igli Tare is the driving force behind the potential deal.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/ac-milan-consider-january-move-west-ham-flop-niclas-fullkrug-bundesliga-return-offer/blt3b0c0704ac9a3a7e" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Milan consider January move for West Ham flop

The race to sign one of Europe’s most exciting teenage talents has intensified significantly, with Bayern Munich formally entering the battle for Jagiellonia Bialystok sensation Oskar Pietuszewski. The Bavarian giants have dispatched scouts to watch the winger in action and are now prepared to rival Barcelona, Arsenal and Manchester City for a signature that is expected to shatter Polish transfer records.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/bayern-munich-to-battle-barcelona-arsenal-and-man-city-to-polish-wonderkid-tipped-for-record-breaking-transfer/bltd1c9baef631b5979" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/bayern-munich-to-battle-barcelona-arsenal-and-man-city-to-polish-wonderkid-tipped-for-record-breaking-transfer/bltd1c9baef631b5979" target="_blank">Read more now on GOAL!</a>

Bayern join Barca, Arsenal & Man City in race for Polish wonderkid

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

Stop laughing, Ruben: Mainoo situation is no joke

Hollywood megastar Chalamet tells Yamal to 'dream big'

Bruno & Cunha reign in the chaos but defence falls flat 

Mbappe & Rodrygo step up for sloppy Madrid to save Alonso

Kompany admits it's a 'luxury' to have Jackson at Bayern's disposal

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