Chelsea ready to offer £50m for AC Milan star
Per Fichajes, Chelsea are reportedly keen on signing French international midfielder Youssouf Fofana from Serie A giants AC Milan. The 25-year-old's impressive performance in the Serie A has caught the eye of the Blue who are reportedly willing to pay €60million (£50m) for Fofana.
Arsenal & Barca eye move for Sevilla youngster
Per La Gazzetta dello Sport, Arsenal and Barcelona are all set to compete to secure the signature of Sevilla youngster Lucien Agoume who permanently joined the club from Inter this summer. Sevilla rates the young midfielder very highly and it is unlikely that they would want to part ways with him unless they are offered a hefty fee.
Man Utd target Mendes unwilling to sign new PSG deal
Per Sky Sports' Florian Plettenberg, Paris Saint-Germain are keen on offering a new long-term contract to left-back Nuno Mendes but the Portuguese defender reportedly does not want to sign a new deal yet amid interest in him from several top clubs. Premier League giants Manchester United remain keen on signing the player, however, PSG remain in a stronger position to convince the 22-year-old to sign the dotted lines.
Three teams show interest in Rashford
Three Saudi Pro League clubs have shown interest in signing Marcus Rashford, with INEOS prepared to let him leave in January.
According to talkSPORT, Al-Ahli, Al-Ittihad and Al-Qadsiah have shown concrete interest in the player. Al-Ahli are being considered favourites to land the striker, although they have to sell or de-register one of their current overseas stars before they can sign the Red Devils outcast.
Hincapie extends Leverkusen stay
Ecuadorian defender Piero Hincapie has penned a new long-term contract with Bayer Leverkusen that will keep him at the club until 2029.
Leverkusen CEO confirms Wirtz is yet to sign a new deal
Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen CEO Fernando Carro has confirmed that star midfielder Florian Wirtz is yet to sign a new contract amid interest from several top European clubs.
Speaking to Florian Plettemberg, Carro said: "Our wish is for Florian to play for us as long as possible. It would be great if he stays even until the 2026 World Cup, meaning through next season. The likelihood of that happening is obviously higher with a contract extension. Therefore, we’d very much like to extend his contract."
Zubimendi says he has no regrets about rejecting Liverpool
Martin Zubimendi says it "wasn't that hard of a decision" to turn down Liverpool and stay at Real Sociedad.
Speaking to El Diario Vasco, the Spaniard said: “I went on vacation, and it caught me by surprise. It wasn’t something I had planned. I reacted when the situation arose. It was an uncomfortable time for me but I weighed the pros and cons and concluded that the best option was to stay. I don’t believe in 'once-in-a-lifetime' opportunities. If you’re good and want to achieve something, it will come to you. There’s no need to rush. I looked at my personal progression, who I am, and the club’s project. I stayed because I knew this season would be important for me in the team, and I still had steps to take. It wasn’t that hard of a decision. There were many reasons for my decision, but I was selfish and thought about what was best for me – and that was staying.”
Southampton appoint Juric as new manager
Premier League side Southampton have appointed Ivan Juric as their new manager as the ex-Roma boss replaces Russell Matin at the help. The official statement from the Saints read: "Southampton Football Club is delighted to confirm Ivan Juric as its new Men’s First Team Manager, subject to final work permit approval."
Disasi makes decision on Chelsea future
Per BBC Sport, Axel Disasi has no intention of leaving Chelsea despite his diminished role under coach Enzo Maresca this season. Disasi was earlier linked with a move out of Stamford Bridge amid interest from Juventus and a Bundesliga club, however, the player is planning to stay back.
De Zerbi fuels Pogba transfer talk
Roberto De Zerbi has added fuel to reports that Marseille could sign Paul Pogba, saying he would find a way to squeeze the "champion" into his team.
Speaking to reporters, the manager said: "I would like to have only champions in my team. Pogba has always been a champion but honestly, during my discussions with staff, we have never spoken about it. In January, we especially need to find players for the needs we have. Obviously, if champions arrive, we will try to find space and make sure they can live together. That would absolutely not be a problem for me. When you have top players, it's not my problem but that of the opponents."
Maresca opens door for two January exits
Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has opened the door for two out-of-favour squad members — Ben Chilwell and Carney Chukwuemeka — to leave in January.
“There are players that unfortunately didn’t play a lot with us in all the competitions, like Chilwell, like Carney. Probably they’re the first that will want to leave because they work every day because they want to play," he told reporters.
Marseille to turn down offers for Greenwood
Olympique de Marseille has taken a clear stance regarding Mason Greenwood's status at the club, rejecting any potential offers for the forward, according to Rudy Galetti.
Despite interest from multiple teams, the French side has made it evident they have no plans to entertain bids for Greenwood as the club views the English attacker as an integral part of their current and future ambitions.
West Ham United in strong position to sign Soler permanently
West Ham United are reportedly well-placed to secure a permanent move for Spanish midfielder Carlos Soler, who is currently on loan from Paris Saint-Germain. The 26-year-old has delivered strong performances during his time in East London, making a significant impression on the team. His contributions have prompted the Hammers to consider activating a purchase option, according to Le Parisien. Although the loan agreement does not include a mandatory purchase clause, West Ham have negotiated an option to buy Soler for a fee of up to £16.6 million.
PSG want to pry Osimhen away from Galatasaray in January
Victor Osimhen is reportedly wanted by Paris Saint-Germain as the Parisians try to lure the Napoli loanee away from Galatasaray in January.
Revealed: Man City to target THREE positions in January window
Manchester City will reportedly target three positions in the January window as Pep Guardiola admitted that the club will be active in the market.
Villa eye move for Chukwueze
Aston Villa are reportedly preparing a substantial offer for AC Milan winger Samuel Chukwueze, as per NotizieMilan.
Despite Chukwueze's underwhelming start to life in Serie A, Villa manager Unai Emery remains keen on reuniting with the 24-year-old Nigerian international. Emery previously coached Chukwueze during their time together at Villarreal, where the winger showcased his potential. Reports suggest that AC Milan are open to offloading Chukwueze, but the timeline for a potential transfer remains uncertain.
Rodriguez could leave West Ham in January
West Ham United midfielder Guido Rodriguez may be on his way out of the London club during the January transfer window, according to Claret and Hugh.
Rodriguez is said to be eager to return to his former club, Real Betis. The La Liga side is also interested in bringing back their ex-player, making a mid-season reunion a possibility.
Juventus Target Feyenoord’s David Hancko
Juventus have set their sights on Feyenoord defender David Hancko for a potential summer move, according to Sky Sports Italia. However, Feyenoord is reportedly reluctant to part with the 27-year-old during the January transfer window.
While Juventus has not yet submitted a formal bid, their interest in the Slovakian international is said to be genuine. Hancko, who has established himself as a key player in Feyenoord's backline, is reportedly open to the prospect of joining the Italian giants.
Interim boss Stephen Frail expects Motherwell to appoint a new manager next week and admits their first job will be to lift the players’ confidence after a 3-0 mauling at home to Ross County.A double from Ronan Hale and Connor Randall’s last-minute strike secured an impressive victory for the Staggies at Fir Park.Defeat sees the Steelmen drop into the bottom half of the Premiership tab...

Mark Hughes heaped praise on goalkeeper Gabe Breeze after Carlisle picked up a vital point in the League Two relegation battle with a goalless draw against in-form Colchester at Brunton Park.Breeze made two excellent saves from Lyle Taylor as the Cumbrians ended a four-game losing run and the former Man City boss was astounded by the 21-year-old’s performance.He said: “The game had som...

Chesterfield boss Paul Cook launched a scathing attack on his play-off hopefuls after they surrendered an early lead to lose 3-1 at Sky Bet League Two table-toppers Walsall.The Spireites enjoyed a rapid start when Jamie Grimes’ eighth-minute header put them ahead against a wobbling Walsall side, who were winless in five matches with the chasing pack closing in.However, Bim Pepple and Dylan D...

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has allayed fears of an injury scare to top scorer Erling Haaland ahead of next week’s Champions League trip to Real Madrid.Haaland went down clutching his leg in the latter stages of the champions’ 4-0 Premier League thrashing of Newcastle at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday and was immediately substituted.Losing the Norwegian would be a major blow to ...

Rotherham manager Steve Evans described Thomas Parsons’ performance as “atrocious” after the referee awarded a stoppage-time penalty from which Reading snatched a 2-1 victory in League One.Reading had led 1-0 at half-time through top scorer Harvey Knibbs but Sam Nombe levelled for Rotherham from a spot-kick in the 57th minute.With the game heading for a draw, Parsons adjudged Mil...

Michael Flynn believes his team can make a charge towards the League Two play-offs places after watching them come from 2-0 down to beat Barrow 3-2 at home.Matty Taylor scored twice before fellow substitute Ashley Hay hit the winner as the Robins continued their perfect home record in 2025.Cheltenham climbed to 13th in the table and sit eight points off seventh-placed Crewe with two games in hand....

Birmingham manager Chris Davies praised Jay Stansfield’s work ethic after he lit up St Andrew’s with the only goal of a 1-0 win to sink play-off chasing Charlton.Stansfield’s 23rd-minute strike stretched City’s lead to nine points ahead of second-placed Wycombe, with Blues boasting a game in hand.Victory was City’s 30th in all competitions as they extended their unbea...

Andoni Iraola refused to get carried away after Bournemouth fans were left dreaming of a potential Champions League adventure following a first league double over south-coast rivals Southampton.Travelling Cherries fans chanted of playing in European football’s premier competition next season after their side soared to fifth spot in the Premier League table thanks to a deserved 3-1 success at...

Norwich head coach Johannes Hoff Thorup praised his side for fighting back to draw 1-1 at Hull after he demanded “I want to see my football team back”.The Norwich boss had some tough words for his team as they trailed 1-0 at half-time to the relegation-threatened side, including for Kellen Fisher – but the player then delivered the assist for Josh Sargent’s equaliser.The Un...

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers says Jota has a chance of starting against Bayern Munich after scoring and impressing in a 3-0 victory over Dundee United.Jota earned the club’s man-of-the-match award after cutting in from the left and curling home from 18 yards to double the lead given to the hosts by another impressive finish from Callum McGregor.The Portuguese winger has now started two gam...


