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Man Utd close in on Franculino transfer

Manchester United are within touching distance of acquiring the services of Midtjylland attacking sensation Franculino.

According to a report from AsRomaLive.it, Manchester United are interested in acquiring the services of Franculino, and the Red Devils are believed to be very close to securing his services. Ruben Amorim is desperate to have more firepower in the final third, and the club are pushing hard to get the deal over the line.

Arsenal line up €80 million move to sign Rodrygo

Arsenal are ready to accelerate in the pursuit of wantaway Real Madrid winger Rodrygo Goes, with Liverpool and Tottenham also keen.

According to Fichajes, Arsenal are ready to make their move for Rodrygo Goes, with an 80 million offer in the works. Real Madrid could sell the Brazilian winger amid concerns over his game time under Xabi Alonso, as the Gunners are joined by Tottenham and Liverpool in the hunt.

Chelsea competing with Liverpool to sign Pablo Barrios

Chelsea are set to accelerate their pursuit of Pablo Barrios, with Liverpool also thought to be interested in the Atletico Madrid midfield sensation.

According to Caught Offside, Pablo Barrios continued to attract the attention of top Premier League sides, with Chelsea and Liverpool thought to be in the mix. The Blues are ready to accelerate their pursuit of the 22-year-old Atletico Madrid star, with the Reds probably not in a state where they are currently pushing to get a deal in place.

Real Madrid plan sensational return for Como star Paz

Real Madrid are planning to bring Como attacking midfielder Nico Paz back to the club. Madrid hold a buy-back option on the player, with its value increasing each year. The Argentine has been in sublime form this season, prompting Madrid to act quickly to secure his return.

According to TyC Sports, Madrid are keen to bring Paz back to the club in the upcoming January transfer window. The player has reportedly already agreed to the move, signalling his willingness to return to the Spanish giants. However, Fabrizio Romano has clarified that Madrid cannot exercise their buy-back clause in January, as it is not valid during this window.

Revealed: Messi reached complete agreement to rejoin Barca in 2023

According to Sport, Lionel Messi expressed his desire to return to Barcelona for the first time in January 2023 when he got in touch with then-Blaugrana manager Xavi Hernandez. The former Barcelona team-mates enjoyed great success together as players, and Xavi believed that Messi's return to the team would further elevate the standard of the squad, which ultimately went on to win the 2022-23 La Liga title. Over the next few months, the duo kept in touch and constantly spoke to each other to make the homecoming happen. Xavi even spoke to Messi's father Jorge and informed club president Joan Laporta, who was excited at the prospect of Messi returning to the club. Xavi was also told by director of football Matheu Alemany that La Liga had given the nod to the transfer.

Everything was going as planned and the Catalan giants even drafted a two-year contract for Messi to sign as soon as he became a free agent in the summer of 2023. However, things drastically changed in April when Jorge Messi called Xavi with a devastating update: "They tell me it is not going to happen, that La Liga does not give the approval."

Maignan edging towards free transfer amid Chelsea & Juve interest

With his contract expiring at the end of the season, Mike Maignan can begin negotiating with other clubs as early as January, raising the possibility of leaving AC Milan on a free transfer. Milan had reportedly offered an extension until 2028, increasing his salary from €2.8 million to €5.5m per year, but he has not been convinced to sign on the dotted line with Calciomercato reporting that no further talks are scheduled between the goalkeeper and club. Juventus have emerged as serious contenders for his signature, hoping to capitalise on the uncertainty and secure one of Europe’s top goalkeepers without a transfer fee.

Kane breaks silence on Barcelona transfer links

Harry Kane has directly responded to reports linking him with a transfer to Barcelona. The England captain has also revealed that talks over a new Bayern Munich contract are yet to begin, at least raising the possibility that his career could take another step, but he insists there is no reason for fans in Bavaria to be worried about an imminent departure.

"I haven't had any contact with anyone, nobody has contacted me," he told BILD. "I feel very comfortable in the current situation, even though we haven't yet discussed my situation with Bayern."

Gomes close to joining Man Utd in January

Per Globo, Manchester United are keen on signing Wolves star Joao Gomes in the January transfer window. The club are interested in the midfielder and have initiated negotiations with Wolves for a transfer fee of around €50 million. There is optimism among the parties that the transaction will be completed by the end of the year. With the progress in talks between the clubs, it is expected that negotiations with the player will intensify towards the end of 2025.

Madrid eyeing move for Paz

Per Fabrizio Romano, Real Madrid have made up their mind to bring back Nico Paz from Como next summer. The buy-back clause, which was included in the deal while selling him to Como, is not valid in January and as a result, the Spanish giants will go after the player in the summer next year.

Liverpool on alert as Vini Jr set to leave Madrid

Per The Athletic, Vinicius is all set to leave Stamford Bridge next season after his fallout with Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso. Liverpool have been linked with a move for the Brazilian for quite some time and the Reds could consider signing him next summer.

Dortmund's Silva eyeing January exit —months after joining from PL

Borussia Dortmund summer signing Fabio Silva is already weighing up a shock January exit after struggling for minutes under Niko Kovac, with the Portugal international frustrated by his peripheral role and worried about missing out on the 2026 World Cup. The former Wolves forward has played just over 100 minutes in the Bundesliga, prompting talk of a rapid departure.

With ambitions of making Portugal’s World Cup squad next year, Silva has grown increasingly concerned by his lack of opportunities. Sky Germany report that he is already considering a “lightning-fast exit” in January despite only joining Dortmund in late August. No formal discussions with club management have taken place so far, but Silva’s camp are believed to be exploring options as frustration rises.

Chiesa's escape route?! Serie A giants jostle to sign Liverpool ace

Federico Chiesa’s Liverpool stint appears to be approaching a breaking point as Serie A giants Inter Milan, AC Milan and Roma circle ahead of a possible January move, with the winger still struggling for minutes under Arne Slot. Despite Liverpool’s inconsistent form and growing fan pressure, the Italian has yet to start a league game, fuelling rumours of a swift escape back to Italy.

According to reports from TuttoJuve, multiple Serie A clubs have already approached his entourage and Liverpool ahead of the January window. Inter Milan and AC Milan are understood to be the two leading candidates, with both clubs viewing Chiesa as a player who could immediately elevate their attacking depth. Roma have also registered interest, widening the list of potential destinations as the winger searches for a situation that offers minutes and a clear role.

Spurs' stance on sacking Frank after heavy Arsenal loss

Tottenham are reportedly determined to give Thomas Frank time to succeed at the club despite their 4-1 thumping away to rivals Arsenal. Spurs have lost three of their last five Premier League games and have dropped to ninth in the table following their wretched performance at Emirates Stadium. But the Dane's future at the club is not under threat for now.

According to The Telegraph, Tottenham want to give Frank enough time to get things right but there are concerns he is making life hard for himself by chopping and changing too much. The report adds that Spurs believe Frank's numerous rotations have contributed to their inconsistency and creativity problems.

Newcastle ready to launch bid for long-term target Frattesi

Newcastle United are reportedly still keen on Inter Milan midfielder Davide Frattesi, as talk of a January exit continues to gain pace. The Magpies were keen on recruiting the Italian international this summer but the exit of Inter manager Simone Inzaghi led to him staying put. But as his minutes continue to dry up under current boss Cristian Chivu, a Toon switch could be on the cards.

According to Sport Witness, Newcastle were keen on signing the 26-year-old this summer but he ended up staying with the Italian giants. But after playing less than 200 minutes in Serie A this season, a Nerazzurri exit is in the offing. Indeed, Tuttomercatoweb reports that the Italian's path to the first team is being blocked by the likes of Petar Sucic and Piotr Zielinski, ergo, a January exit is 'very likely'. Inter rejected Newcastle's approach over the summer but that could be revisited in 2026.

Vini Jr tells Real he WON'T renew contract amid Alonso rift

Real Madrid superstar Vinicius Jr has reportedly told the club he currently has no plans to renew his contract at the Santiago Bernabeu due to a difficult relationship with manager Xabi Alonso. The Brazilian is said to be one of five players at Real Madrid who are not happy with the new manager's methods after he replaced Carlo Ancelotti at the helm in the summer.

Vinicius is out of contract in 2027 and is yet to reach an agreement with the club to extend his stay. According to The Athletic, he has informed Los Blancos he will not renew his current deal "while his relationship with head coach Alonso remains so strained". The disconnect between the two made the headlines during Madrid's Clasico win over Barcelona earlier this season. Vinicius was seen ranting after being taken off by Alonso in the second half of the match. He subsequently issued a public apology for his behaviour but raised more eyebrows by neglecting to mention his manager in his statement.

Guardiola gives blunt response on Echeverri return

Claudio Echeverri’s loan spell at Bayer Leverkusen has taken a difficult turn, with the Manchester City teenager struggling for minutes and growing increasingly frustrated with his situation in Germany. Pep Guardiola, when asked about the Argentine’s lack of game time and the possibility of a January recall, offered a blunt response, leaving the player’s future wide open amid rising uncertainty.

The 19-year-old has barely featured this season, and when asked whether City might bring him back in January, Guardiola cut straight to the point: "It’s a question for his agent. Always we love that the players on loan play a lot of minutes. We have an incredible appreciation about him as a football player. What's happening at Leverkusen, you have to ask. I don't know but you speak with him, his agent will know everything."

Spurs target nine-goal striker to finally replace Kane

In a search for a prolific scorer, Spurs are ready to explore the transfer market once the January window opens. According to Sky Sport, the English side are keen on signing FC Porto star Samu Aghehowa. The youngster is widely considered to be one of the brightest prospects in Europe. Aghehowa enjoyed a stellar debut campaign in Portugal last season as he scored 27 goals across all competitions and provided three assists. In the 2025-26 campaign, the 21-year-old has scored nine goals in 15 appearances in all competitions.