Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Man City star Kevin De Bruyne open to potential summer exit to Saudi Arabia

Posted Thursday, January 04, 2024 by Goal.com

Bayern yet to hold talks with Man Utd target Guirassy

Bayern Munich remain interested in signing Serhou Guirassy from Stuttgart in the summer, although the club is yet to initiate any talks with the player, according to Florian Plettenberg.

It is understood, though, that Guirassy is not too keen on becoming a number 2 behind Harry Kane. Other than the Bundesliga champions, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur are also interested in signing the striker.

CF Monterrey eyeing ambitious move for FC Cincinnati's Vazquez

CF Monterrey are reportedly ready to spend $8.5 million to sign Brandon Vazquez from FC Cincinnati, according to The Athletic.

The 25-year-old USMNT forward, who has scored 28 times in the last two editions of MLS, is also on the radar of Middlesbrough.

Chelsea eye replacement for Silva who will leave club soon

Chelsea star Thiago Silva is all set to leave the club next summer as the club are unlikely to offer him a new deal, according to Football Insider.

The Blues have reportedly started looking for alternatives and have shortlisted the name of Sporting CP defender Ousmane Diomande.

Saudi Pro League renew interest in Kevin De Bruyne

The Saudi Pro League have renewed their interest in signing Manchester City midfield star Kevin De Bruyne, according to Rudy Galetti.

The journalist reports that a delegation of the Saudi PIF renewed talks with the Belgian star and are interested in signing him in June this year.

Man Utd extend Wan-Bissaka's stay for one more year

Manchester United have triggered the one-year extension clause in Aaron Wan-Bissaka's contract that will keep the defender at Old Trafford until 2025, according to The Athletic.

The club recently triggered a similar clause in Victor Lindelof's contract extending his stay by one more year as well. Wan-Bissaka has appeared in 15 matches across all competitions for the Red Devils this season.

Colorado Rapids set to sign Mihailovic for club record fee

Colorado Rapids are all set to break the bank to sign Djordje Mihailovic from AZ Alkmaar ahead of the MLS 2024 season, according to The Athletic.

Pid Rapids will pay a club-record transfer fee of $3 million to the Dutch club to secure the signing of the USMNT attacker.

Two Championship clubs want Amad from Man Utd

Manchester United youngster Amad Diallo is reportedly wanted by his former loan club Sunderland and their Championship rivals Leicester City, according to HITC.

Amad appeared for United for the first time since returning to the club this season against Nottingham Forest in the club's final game of 2023. Amad has a contract with the Red Devils until 2025.

Crystal Palace want Arsenal forward Nketiah

Crystal Palace are reportedly eyeing a move for Arsenal forward Eddie Nketiah along with Paris Saint-Germain's Huge Ekitike and Nordsjaelland's Ibrahim Osman, according to Ben Jacobs.

While The Eagles are keen on the Gunners star, the north London giants are unlikely to let the striker leave in the January transfer window.

Man City set to complete Echeverri signing

European champions Manchester City are reportedly set to sign Argentine wonderkid Claudio Echeverri for £20 million ($25m), according to Fabrizio Romano.

The Cityzens have beaten the likes of PSG and Barcelona to secure the forward's signature from River Plate. The club will pay a €14.5m (£12.5m/$13.5m) net fixed fee to River and a further €9m (£7.7m/$9.8m) in performance-related add-ons.

Colorado Rapids set to sign Steffen from Man City

MLS side Colorado Rapids have completed the signing of goalkeeper Zack Steffen from Manchester City, according to Tom Bogert.

The 28-year-old custodian will join the American side on a three-year deal with an option to extend it by one more year.

Middlesbrough close to signing Aston Villa loanee Finn Azaz

Middlesbrough are closing in on signing Finn Azaz from Aston Villa for £2.5 million who is currently on loan at Plymouth Argyle, according to Plymouth Live.

Azaz joined the Pilgrims in August and have enjoyed a good run of form and scored a stunning goal in the team's final game of the year against Rotherham in the Championship.

Man Utd set to extend youngster's contract who could leave in January

Manchester United are reportedly planning to trigger the one-year extension clause in Hannibal Mejbri's contract to extend his stay until 2025, according to Football Insider.

The report also suggests that while the club are planning to keep him for one more season, the player could still leave on loan in the ongoing January transfer window.

FC Cincinnati close to signing USMNT star Robinson

FC Cincinnati are closing in on signing USMNT defender Miles Robinson from Atlanta United, according to journalist Tom Bogert.

Robinson, who spent his entire career at Atlanta United, is currently a free agent and has appeared in 27 international for the US men's national team.

Chelsea interested in Benfica defender Silva

Chelsea have reportedly shown interest in signing young Benfica defender Antonio Silva in the January transfer window, according to The Sun.

The 20-year-old player is also wanted by Manchester United and Liverpool but the Blues have already held talks with the Portuguese giants who have been asked to pay £87 million in full which is the player's release clause.

Man City set price for Kalvin Phillips

Newcastle United who are favourites to land Kalvin Phillips from Manchester City in the January transfer window, have been reportedly informed the sum they will have to pay to sign the player.

According to I Newspaper, the Cityzens will demand a £5 million loan fee and add an obligation to buy clause of £40m.

Newcastle United who are favourites to land Kalvin Phillips from Manchester City in the January transfer window, have been reportedly informed the sum they will have to pay to sign the player.

Everton might not make any new signing in January

Everton manager Sean Dyche anticipates a quiet transfer window given the financial constraints and ongoing uncertainty surrounding the club.

Although Miami-based 777 Partners, involved in a proposed takeover, continues to invest, the approval process is yet to be finalized.

Dyche said: "To do any deal, there has to be finance. The club has to be in situation to do the deal. Kev (Thelwell) had to work very hard to construct deals in the summer. We managed to rebalance the squad the best we could but we had to lose some players as well.

"The situation (now) is similar but different. You never know with the twists and turns of football how deals present themselves but at the moment it's very likely to be quiet."

When further pressed, if the takeover is approved in January, whether it could usher in a couple of signings, Dyche said: "We'll see. They've been very casual with their information to us because it's not a done deal yet. They've said, 'Look, we're not going to get involved because of all the due diligence and checks'. They've been very up front with us and it was a very casual chat about life at Everton, picking our brains and becoming more informed. Until it's a done deal, there's no point (doing anything else)."

Dortmund show interest in Maatsen

Chelsea are in talks with Borussia Dortmund over Ian Maatsen transfer, according to The Standard.

Maatsen, who joined Chelsea from PSV Eindhoven in 2018, almost moved to Burnley in the summer for a £30 million transfer, which ultimately didn't materialize. As Dortmund is reluctant to match the fee due to Maatsen having only 18 months left on his contract, discussions involve the possibility of an initial loan deal with an option for a permanent move.