Transfers news and rumours LIVE: Liverpool weigh January bid for Mohamed Salah replacement Antoine Semenyo

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

Manchester United have formally put forward an offer to bring veteran defender Sergio Ramos to Old Trafford in the January window, according to Cadena SER via <a href="https://www.fichajes.net/noticias/bombazo-sergio-ramos-rumbo-premier-league-20251209.html" target="_blank">Fichajes</a>. Ramos, widely regarded as one of Real Madrid’s greatest captains, recently departed Monterrey after a strong season in Liga MX. Although the Mexican club pushed for a contract extension, the 39-year-old made it clear he intends to resume his career in Europe. The Spain legend is currently weighing up his options, with a Premier League switch under consideration. Discussions with United have begun, but sources indicate that negotiations remain preliminary and no agreement has yet been reached.

United table proposal for Ramos

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

Harry Kane has made a decision on his future at Bayern Munich, having been linked with both a move to Barcelona and a return to the Premier League. The England captain broke his trophy duck last season and looks on course to add more silverware to his honours list, with the German giants well placed in both the Bundesliga and Champions League.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/bayern-munich-harry-kane-final-decision-release-clause-winter-deadline-barcelona-transfer-links/blt05921b1f8b14113b" target="_blank">Get the details on GOAL</a>

Kane makes final decision on €65m release clause

AC Milan have identified Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker as their primary transfer target to replace the departing Mike Maignan, with the Serie A giants preparing a sensational swoop for the Brazilian shot-stopper as Chelsea ramp up their pursuit of the French international amid growing uncertainty over his long-term future at the San Siro.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/alisson-ac-milan-transfer-bid-liverpool-goalkeeper-chelsea-pursuit-mike-maignan/blt1f3271b2481ff2d4" target="_blank">Read more on GOAL</a>

Alisson on the move? AC Milan plot transfer bid for Maignan successor

Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso is under increasing pressure after a tough start to life back in the Spanish capital, with reports going so far as to claim the Los Blancos boss could be sacked if his side lose to Manchester City in the Champions League on Wednesday night. But is dismissing the former Madrid midfielder the right decision?<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/dont-sack-xabi-alonso-real-madrid-man-city-champions-league/blt175fedb63edd1225" target="_blank">Read more on GOAL</a>&nbsp;

Don't sack Alonso! Why Madrid would be mad to part with boss

Arne Slot has suggested that Mohamed Salah must make the first move if the Egyptian forward is to work his way back into the Liverpool squad after his outburst at the weekend. Salah was dropped from the Reds squad that earned a crucial Champions League 1-0 victory over Inter Milan at San Siro on Tuesday night courtesy of Dominik Szoboszlai's late penalty, but all eyes will now be focused on whether the 33-year-old returns against Brighton on Saturday.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/arne-slot-suggests-mohamed-salah-must-acknowledge-mistake-get-back-liverpool-squad-virgil-van-dijk/blt4b37fd6a1203754c" target="_blank">Read more on GOAL</a>

Slot hints Salah must acknowledge 'mistake' to get back

Inter Miami have tabled a proposal aimed at extending the stay of veteran forward Luis Suarez, according to <a href="https://as.com/us/futbol/terremoto-luis-suarez-f202512-n/" target="_blank">AS</a>. The MLS club is eager to keep the 38-year-old for another season after his strong impact in Florida.Any agreement is expected to require Suarez to accept a reduced wage, with Inter Miami working toward a contract structure that fits within their financial parameters. Meanwhile, Nacional are monitoring the situation with hopes of bringing the striker home for what would be a third stint. The Uruguayan side would welcome the chance for Suarez to conclude his career where he first broke through in 2005.

Inter Miami move to retain Suarez

Mohamed Salah has reportedly been given the chance to link up with the Egypt squad earlier than planned amid the furore around his uncertain Liverpool future.Despite Salah's outburst and being left out of Liverpool's Champions League clash away to Inter on Tuesday night, <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/37580899/mo-salah-liverpool-egypt-arne-slot-afcon-prem/" target="_blank">The Sun</a> claims he has 'no intention' of leaving the club in the January transfer window.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/mohamed-salah-offered-early-afcon-escape-liverpool-hell-rules-out-january-exit/blt381e6cac59f39b4b" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Salah offered early AFCON option amid Liverpool furore

Bayern Munich have ruled themselves out of the Mohamed Salah transfer race, with his future at Liverpool hanging in the balance.On Salah's link to the club, Bayern chief Max Eberl told DAZN: "We have an outstanding talent in Lennart Karl. Putting someone ahead of him now makes absolutely no sense.. We've talked about the squad before - we have players coming back [from injury]. The transfers are coming from within. There are no plans to bring in any new players right now; the squad is homogeneous and balanced. A new player could also cause unrest because roles would shift."<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/bayern-munich-rule-themselves-out-mohamed-salah-race-liverpool-standoff/bltc862a0ff0f17312a" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Bayern rule themselves out of Salah race

Cristiano Ronaldo could, if he extends his international career beyond the 2026 World Cup, be in line for a reunion with Jose Mourinho.Quizzed on whether Mourinho is as ‘special’ as he once was, former Porto midfielder Pedro Mendes - speaking to Boyle Sports, who offer the latest <a href="https://www.boylesports.com/sports/football" target="_blank">Football Betting</a> - said: “Well, at the time it was different. He was one of a kind. It was really a pleasure to work under him, under his command. But football changed a lot. A lot of things changed in football. New managers, new ideas, new football approaches, new game approaches, new systems that we never heard of in the past. But what I can see hasn’t changed is his presence, his speech, the way he faces the press, the way he talks to the players, the way he talks to the press regarding his players. I can see that has never changed. Recently he has struggled a little bit, but that's a sign of the times."<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/cristiano-ronaldo-reunion-jose-mourinho-prediction-explanation-special-one-trophy-winning-struggles/bltb8f697661edcf3c2" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Ronaldo and Mourinho to reunite?

Benjamin Sesko's agent Elvis Basanovic has opened up on the striker's move to Old Trafford in the summer and revealed if the player is happy at United.Speaking to Arena Sport, Basanovic said: "I visited Benjamin in Manchester, asked about Man United choice and he told me, 'Elvis, the only thing I would regret for the rest of my life would be if I had NOT chosen Manchester United'."

Sesko's agent opens up about his move to Man Utd

Manchester City are preparing a push to secure Tino Livramento from Newcastle United, according to <a href="https://www.teamtalk.com/newcastle-united/sources-reveal-tino-livramento-transfer-truths-that-will-panic-eddie-howe-alert-suitors" target="_blank">TEAMtalk</a>. Pep Guardiola is believed to be an admirer of the 23-year-old’s versatility, viewing him as an ideal modern full back capable of operating as an inverted option in possession. City are reportedly considering a proposal exceeding £65 million, and the package could be sweetened by the inclusion of goalkeeper James Trafford as part of a potential exchange agreement.&nbsp;

Man City plot major move for Livramento

Bruno Fernandes has been warned off a move to Barcelona that would see him link up with Lamine Yamal and Pedri. The Manchester United captain continues to see a transfer in 2026 speculated on, with leading teams in Europe and Saudi Arabia said to be monitoring his situation. Pedro Mendes has told his fellow Portuguese why a switch to Camp Nou would be the wrong choice.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/bruno-fernandes-lamine-yamal-barcelona-wrong-man-utd-captain-2026-transfer/blt849fbfd351b443a8" target="_blank">Get the details on GOAL</a>

Fernandes told why joining Yamal at Barca would be wrong

Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso has left the door open to a potential future move to Liverpool, admitting that while he is focused on his current role, "you never know what can happen" in football, amid intense speculation linking him with a return to Anfield. The coach's response comes amid claims he is in danger of being sacked, while questions have been raised about Arne Slot's future at the Merseyside club.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/xabi-alonso-liverpool-speculation-real-madrid-boss-sacking-rumours-pressure-arne-slot-mohamed-salah-relationship-breakdown/blt70ccbdfdd0c27b04" target="_blank">Get the details on GOAL</a>

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