Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Real Madrid set Vinicius Junior price tag after 'complete breakdown' of contract talks

Atletico Madrid line up €20 million move for Lautaro Rivero

Atletico Madrid are eager to advance in their chase of Lautaro Rivero, with the River Plate star also being chased by Real Madrid and Tottenham.

According to Fichajes, Atletico Madrid are preparing a €20 million bid plus bonuses for promising Argentine defender Lautaro Rivero. The centre-back is attracting massive interest from some of the big clubs on the continent, including Real Madrid and Tottenham, with Atletico Madrid now eager to advance in a deal with River Plate.

Sunderland eye ambitious move for Barcelona's Fermin

Sunderland are interested in signing the Barcelona playmaker Fermin Lopez. According to Fichajes, they are plotting an ambitious move to sign the midfielder, and it remains to be seen whether they can get the deal done. They are prepared to spend around €80 million in order to get the deal done.

Lopez has been linked with the move to England in recent months. He has 10 goal contributions for Barcelona, and he could prove to be an exceptional acquisition for Sunderland.

Aston Villa interested in Chelsea's Disasi

Aston Villa are interested in signing the Chelsea defender Axel Disasi during the January transfer window.

The French defender has struggled for regular opportunities at the London club, and he needs to leave them in search of regular football. The West Midlands club is willing to provide him with an exit route.

Chelsea are prepared to sell the player in January, and it will be interesting to see if they can find the right destination for him. It is clear that he does not have a future at the London club, and it does not make sense for Chelsea to keep him. They should look to get rid of the player and use the funds to improve their squad.

Real Madrid set Vinicius Jr. transfer price tag

The brass at La Liga giants Real Madrid have made interested parties aware of the price tag set for star winger Vinicius Jr. This comes amid claims of a 'complete breakdown' in negotiations over a contract extension between the parties.

As per a report from transfer expert Sacha Tavolieri of Sky: "According to several reliable sources, Real Madrid has set Vinícius Junior's starting price at €150 million, following the complete breakdown of contract extension talks."

The Santiago Bernabeu board are ready to sanction a sale as soon as the summer of 2026. Saudi Arabia is currently considered Vinícius' most likely landing spot, despite Pep Guardiola's Manchester City keeping a close eye on the situation.

Atalanta part ways with Ivan Juric

Atalanta have announced the dismissal of manager Ivan Juric and his entire backroom staff following a poor run of results in Serie A. The club confirmed the decision on Monday afternoon, ending days of speculation surrounding the Croatian's future in Bergamo.

"Atalanta BC announces that it has today relieved Ivan Juric of his duties as head coach of the First Team, along with his staff consisting of Matteo Paro, Miguel Veloso, Paolo Barbero, Stjepan Ostojic, and Michele Orecchio,"the club said in a statement on its website.

"The Club thanks Ivan Juric and his entire staff for their dedication and wishes them all the best for the future."

Newcastle look to beat Premier League competition to Oscar Mingueza

According to AS, Newcastle are eyeing a cut-price deal to sign Celta Vigo defender Oscar Mingueza, who is also being targeted by Premier League pair West Ham United and Aston Villa.

Barcelona hold a 50% sell-on clause on his next move due to his time with their famous La Masia academy, which could prompt the La Liga club to push for a considerable fee to ensure all bases are covered from their end.

However, Mingueza is out of contract in the summer of 2026, potentially offering up a scenario where a cut-price deal may be conducted as Celta Vigo seize advantage of their last chance to cash in on the versatile central defender.

Man Utd weighing up transfer for €60m-rated Stiller

Manchester United are weighing up a move for Stuttgart and Germany international midfielder Angelo Stiller, who could be available for a fee in the region of €60 million ($53m). Stiller is one of a six-man shortlist of midfielders prepared by the Red Devils, as Ruben Amorim seems desperate to sign a new player for the central midfield role to strengthen the position.

According to Fabrizio Romano (via GiveMeSport), United's director of football Jason Wilcox has been a long-time admirer of Stiller and has monitored his game for quite some time. Wilcox is one of the key figures who has pushed the English giants to pursue a move for the German. United were linked with a move for Stiller in the summer but they did not approach Stuttgart with a concrete offer.

Rogers sign new Aston Villa contract

Aston Villa have successfully tied down star attacker Morgan Rogers to a new contract as they ward off Chelsea's transfer interest.

The official statement from Aston Villa read: "Aston Villa is delighted to announce that Morgan Rogers has signed a new contract with the club. The England international has agreed a deal that will keep him at Villa until 2031. Rogers signed for the club in February 2024 from Middlesbrough and has become a key member of Unai Emery's side, earning a debut for the Three Lions in November 2024. His stellar performances last term saw his peers vote him PFA Young Player of the Season."

Dortmund consider Sancho return in January

In a surprising turn of events, Bundesliga giants Borussia Dortmund are reportedly exploring a way to bring Jadon Sancho back to the club. Currently on loan at Aston Villa from Manchester United, the winger has struggled to get up and running again after a miserable couple of years, but Dortmund are reportedly interested in a January transfer.

According to a report in Sport Bild, United are not interested in keeping Sancho after the ongoing season. The winger's contract expires next year, and the Old Trafford-based side won't hesitate if an offer or two arrives in January, months before Sancho eventually leaves the club for free.

Levante reject bid for star striker amid Barca and Chelsea interest

Levante striker Etta Eyong has taken La Liga by storm, scoring freely and drawing attention from Europe's biggest clubs. But even a €30 million bid from CSKA Moscow couldn't lure him away. With Barcelona, Chelsea and Real Madrid circling, Levante are holding firm and are determined to keep the Cameroonian forward as coach Julian Cavero aims for La Liga survival this season. According to Marca, the striker had no interest in moving to Russia despite a lucrative salary proposal.

Liverpool warned midfield could be picked apart by La Liga giants

According to the Anfield Watch, Liverpool are at risk of losing two of their key midfield stars in the upcoming transfer windows as Real Madrid and Barcelona are plotting moves for Dominik Szoboszlai and Ryan Gravenberch, respectively. Both midfielders were signed by Jurgen Klopp in the summer of 2023 as the German coach was looking to bolster the team's midfield. They took time to adjust to their new surroundings and experienced a slow start, but since last season the duo have become an integral part of the Reds' line-up. After starring in their title-winning campaign, Szoboszlai and Gravenberch are among the first names in Slot's team sheet.

Bayern 'cautiously optimistic' on Upamecano deal despite Madrid talks

Bayern Munich are optimistic about retaining their star defender Dayot Upamecano beyond 2026, president Herbert Hainer has said. Talks are already underway with the French centre-back as the German giants look to ward off interest from Real Madrid, who are considering a free transfer for the 27-year-old.

Barca and PSG in race to sign €30m-rated Crystal Palace star

With Achraf Hakimi set to miss a lot of action due to his latest injury setback, PSG are naturally thinking of signing a replacement for their star full-back with the January transfer window now approaching. According to Fichajes, officials in Paris are eyeing a move for Crystal Palace right wing-back Munoz as they see the Colombian defender as a perfect cover for Hakimi.

Mundo Deportivo, on the other hand, reports that Spanish giants Barcelona are also keeping tabs on Munoz and the Catalan giants believe that they can sign the Palace full-back for a fee in the region of €30m (£26m/$34m).

Wharton responds to Manchester United transfer links

Crystal Palace's Adam Wharton has candidly addressed the speculation linking him with Manchester United ahead of the January transfer window. Speaking to The Athletic, Wharton said: "I don't really look into it or think too much about it. There are always rumours floating about on social media. Is it true? Is it not? You tell me. My friends, my family, my brothers, everyone will message me and be like, 'Is it true this club's interested?' I'm like, 'Thanks for telling me because I didn't know.'

I don't know who's spreading it or who at United is looking at it. I see it and I'm like, 'OK', and then I carry on with my day. United, the big teams, they're all linked to 10, 20 different players. If I'm one of 20, then it's nothing special, so it doesn't really mean too much. I speak with my agent about planning ahead and possibilities.

"But at the end of the day, it is who's interested and who's willing to try and get you and if that becomes the case? You can speak about it, but you've got to represent that on the pitch and prove that you deserve it."