Transfer News: January Moves and Player Interests
Manchester United aims for January deal for Karim Adeyemi, Chelsea prepares significant bid for Julian Alvarez, and Liverpool and Tottenham target Antoine Semenyo.
Manchester United is contemplating a January transfer for unsettled Borussia Dortmund forward Karim Adeyemi, 23, who has been struggling for form. (Bild - in German, subscription required)
Chelsea is preparing a substantial €150 million (£132 million) bid to acquire Argentine striker Julian Alvarez, 25, from Atletico Madrid next summer. (Fichajes - in Spanish)
In their efforts to bolster their midfield, Manchester United is also monitoring Brazilian midfielder Joao Gomes, 24, from Wolves . (Mail - subscription required)
Liverpool and Tottenham are both interested in acquiring Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo, 25, to enhance their attacking options. (Teamtalk)
English midfielder James Garner, 24, has stated that he has not had any discussions with Everton regarding a contract extension, which is set to expire next summer. (FourFourTwo)
Newcastle United is keen on signing 19-year-old Dutch midfielder Kees Smit from AZ Alkmaar , who is also being scouted by Barcelona , Bayern Munich , Borussia Dortmund , and Real Madrid . (Mail - subscription required)
West Ham has renewed its interest in 23-year-old defender Charlie Cresswell from Toulouse , who has previously represented England at the Under-21 level. (Talksport)
Brentford , Everton , and Leeds are pursuing Celtic's Daizen Maeda, 28, as the Japanese forward expresses a desire for a January transfer from Scotland. (Teamtalk)
Roma is looking to secure a loan deal for Netherlands forward Joshua Zirkzee from Manchester United in January, but they face competition from Everton , West Ham , Juventus , and PSV Eindhoven . (Mirror)
Manchester United has identified Swedish goalkeeper Melker Ellborg, 22, from Malmo as a potential backup option to Belgian goalkeeper Senne Lammens, 23. (Sun)
English defender Harry Amass, 18, from Manchester United , is expected to extend his loan at Sheffield Wednesday beyond the January transfer window. (Express)
Wolfsburg is targeting potential signings of West Ham striker Niclas Fullkrug, 32, and Brentford's 27-year-old Norway center-back Kristoffer Ajer. (Sky Sports News)
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti has denied claims that he advised 19-year-old Real Madrid striker Endrick, who is set to join Lyon on loan, that he must leave the Spanish club to have a chance at making the squad for the 2026 World Cup. (AS - in Spanish)
Ecuadorian defender Willian Pacho, 24, has signed a contract extension with Paris St-Germain that will keep him at the club until 2030. (RMC Sport - in French)