🚨 Semenyo makes final decision, Man United star's January move, Liverpool identify Isak replacement, Florian Wirtz bombshell, Chelsea planning three exits & more.
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Arsenal
Arsenal and Chelsea are interested in signing the Marseille youngster Darryl Bakola. (Footmercato)
Aston Villa
Aston Villa have emerged as the latest club to register concrete interest in Wolverhampton Wanderers defender David Møller Wolfe. (Football Insider)
Barcelona
Barcelona have been told they would have to pay around £50m to sign Aston Villa defender Pau Torres. (Villa News)
Barcelona are actively assessing their defensive options ahead of the new year, with Crystal Palace captain Marc Guéhi and Aston Villa star Pau Torres both emerging as prominent names. (Sport)
Spain manager Luis de la Fuente addresses possible World Cup call-up for Barcelona star. More details!
- Manchester United loanee Marcus Rashford has reaffirmed his desire to remain at Barcelona in the summer. (Sport)
Chelsea
Chelsea are looking to offload three players in January: Axel Disasi, Raheem Sterling and Tyrique George. (Sky Sports)
Liverpool
Arne Slot on Harvey Elliott: “Harvey is an Aston Villa player. He is supposed to be going there for a season. Any questions about him, the best place to ask is at Villa. My first and only thoughts are on the upcoming games. Two difficult ones against Wolves and Leeds at home. The available players and fans need to give everything they have.”
Liverpool to turn attention towards Memphis Depay and Alexander Sorloth as they lost out on the signing of Bournemouth attacker Antoine Semenyo. (Indy Kaila)
(Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images) Kaveh Solhekol on Liverpool’s interest in Marc Guehi: “We know they’re definitely going to sign a new centre-back in 2026 – could it be Marc Guehi? I’ve heard talk that he may have a gentleman’s agreement with Liverpool, that he will sign for Liverpool.”
Liverpool are looking to add more depth to the defensive unit with the signing of Oscar Mingueza. (Football Espana)
Serie A giants eyeing loan swoop for ‘special’ Liverpool beast. Full Story here!
Liverpool are eyeing a January move for Brentford attacker Igor Thiago after the injury suffered by Alexander Isak. (Caught Offside)
‘A long injury’ – Arne Slot confirms Liverpool fans’ worst fears with timeline for Alexander Isak absence. More details!
Manchester City
Antoine Semenyo wants to join Manchester City as the attacker takes decision on his future move amid interest from several top Premier League clubs. (Fabrizio Romano)
Manchester United
Joshua Zirkzee’s January move to AS Roma is now edging toward completion. (Gazzetta dello Sport)
Casemiro is set to get offers from MLS and Saudi Arabia but Manchester United want him to sign a new deal with a significant pay cut. (Caught Offside)
Journalist explains why Man United pulled the plug on a deal for Antoine Semenyo. Full Story here!
Newcastle United
A decision on the future of Newcastle United attacker William Osula is now imminent. Osula has made just 14 appearances for Newcastle this season. (The Chronicle)
Real Madrid
Liverpool midfielder Florian Wirtz wants Real Madrid to sign him and end his Anfield misery. (Fichajes)
(Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images) Real Madrid went against Xabi Alonso on summer transfer decision. Full Story here!
Tottenham
Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing the Ajax attacker Mika Godts. (TEAMtalk)
Dean Jones on Tottenham’s transfer plans: They are scouting players like Maghnes Akliouche (Monaco) and Yan Diomande (RB Leipzig) but those players have top, top teams looking to sign them. The likes of PSG, Bayern Munich… and no one is likely to choose Spurs over those clubs, are they?”
West Ham United
West Ham United and Sunderland have been offered the opportunity to sign the Roma striker Artem Dovbyk. (Gazette dello Sport)