Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Chelsea eye big-money move for Rodrygo in January

Chelsea eye big-money move for Rodrygo in January

Chelsea are reportedly preparing an €80 million (£70m) offer to sign Rodrygo Goes from Real Madrid during the upcoming January transfer window, according to Fichajes. The London club view the move as a significant gamble but one that could deliver major rewards if the 23-year-old Brazilian rediscovers his best form at Stamford Bridge. Rodrygo has endured a frustrating spell in Spain, struggling for consistent minutes under Xabi Alonso, and could now look for a fresh start elsewhere. Both Manchester City and Liverpool have been linked with the forward, but Chelsea are currently leading the pursuit. The player is understood to be open to leaving Madrid if a convincing proposal arrives in the winter window.

Juventus target Sporting midfielder Hjulmand

According to Calciomercato, Juventus have identified Morten Hjulmand of Sporting CP as a leading target ahead of the January transfer window. The 26-year-old Danish midfielder has impressed in Portugal and is seen as an ideal addition to strengthen the Turin side's midfield. However, Sporting are reluctant to negotiate below the €60 million release clause included in his contract and are expected to demand that full amount for any winter departure.

Tottenham lead chase for Toney loan move

TEAMtalk reports that Tottenham Hotspur are leading the race to sign Ivan Toney on loan from Al Ahli this January, potentially reuniting the striker with his former Brentford boss, Thomas Frank. Spurs are keen to add proven Premier League experience to their attack, but a permanent deal is currently not being considered due to financial constraints.

A £30 million transfer fee has deterred potential buyers, while terminating Toney's contract early would reportedly leave the 29-year-old facing a significant tax penalty. West Ham United and Everton also remain in contention, with Toney eager to secure regular playing time and strengthen his bid for a spot in Thomas Tuchel's England squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Mourinho backed to take Wolves job after slow Benfica start

France legend Emmanuel Petit has suggested that Benfica boss Jose Mourinho should take up the challenge of trying to keep Wolves in the Premier League. The ex-Chelsea boss only joined the Portuguese team in September but Petit thinks an English top-flight return would be too good to refuse, particularly as he has not had the "best of starts" at Benfica.

Vinicius is 'becoming a problem' as Mbappe emerges as 'king' at Real

Vinicius Junior has been told that he is "becoming a problem" for Real Madrid as Kylian Mbappe has emerged as the "king" of the Galacticos. The Brazilian winger, once hailed as the face of Los Blancos' post-Cristiano Ronaldo generation, has been losing ground to the French World Cup winner. The Santiago Bernabeu now bows to a new king, and Vinicius must up his ante to reclaim his throne.

European giants monitor Vlahovic's contract situation

According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Barcelona, Bayern Munich, and Tottenham Hotspur are closely tracking Dusan Vlahovic's situation at Juventus, with all three clubs exploring the possibility of signing the striker as a free agent next summer. Each side is reportedly prepared to offer the Serbian international a more lucrative deal than what Juventus have proposed in their renewal talks. While both Vlahovic and Juventus remain open to extending their partnership, financial constraints could complicate matters. The 24-year-old forward currently earns €12 million per year, but the Bianconeri are pushing to cut that figure by half in any new agreement, a stance that could encourage Europe's elite to make their move.

Wenger claims summer signing Wirtz 'destroyed' Liverpool's midfield

Arsene Wenger has proclaimed that Florian Wirtz has "destroyed" Liverpool's title-winning midfield, with the Arsenal legend putting the blame on the £116 million ($154m) man for the Reds' struggles in this campaign. The former manager suggested that the club bent over backwards to accommodate his transfer demands and have paid the price for it ever since.

Man Utd looking for players who would 'die for the badge

Manchester United have adopted a new transfer approach as they are now only looking for players who would "die for the badge". The club is determined to restore its former identity and bring back the glory days at Old Trafford, and have launched a bold new recruitment philosophy, one that rewards hunger, humility, and heart over hype.

Mbappe to appear in court over €55m legal battle with PSG

Kylian Mbappe's legal saga with Paris Saint-Germain is far from over. The Real Madrid forward and his former club have been summoned to the Paris labour court on November 17 over an ongoing dispute regarding unpaid wages and bonuses worth  €55m (£47m/$64m). Despite dropping a previous harassment complaint, the French superstar continues to fight for what he claims he is owed.

Bellingham responds to Liverpool fans' hostile treatment of Trent

Jude Bellingham has issued a thoughtful response to Liverpool fans booing Trent Alexander-Arnold. The former Reds star was back at Anfield on Tuesday with Real Madrid in the Champions League and received a hostile reception from home supporters on Merseyside. The full-back's decision to leave his boyhood club this summer and head to the Santiago Bernabeu enraged many fans, who made their feelings known.