#transfer-speculation

#transfer-speculation

Chelsea are in danger of losing one of Enzo Marseca's key men with Atletico Madrid pushing to complete his signing. Maresca has endured a tough few weeks, with Chelsea winning just once since beating Barcelona 3-0 in the Champions League. They have found themselves eight points of Premier League leaders Arsenal and 13th in the Champions League, albeit in a strong position to at least advance to the knockout play-offs.

The striker faces tough competition to win back a regular starting spot, however, with €73 million ($85.6m) summer signing Viktor Gyökeres fit again and Kai Havertz nearing a return to full fitness following his own knee problem. Without that trio, midfielder Mikel Merino has thrived as a makeshift centre-forward and the combination has led to speculation Jesus could seek a move in January in a bid to force his way into the Brazil squad for next summer's World Cup finals.

Pep Guardiola has once again shown his class both on and off the pitch, earning praise for his post-match gesture toward Real Madrid forward Rodrygo Goes following Manchester City's 2-1 Champions League victory at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday night. The Premier League giants secured a crucial away win thanks to goals from Nico O'Reilly and Erling Haaland. But one of the night's most talked-about moments came after the final whistle, when Guardiola approached Rodrygo for a brief but heartfelt conversation. Speaking to reporters after the match, Guardiola revealed what he told the Brazilian forward, as reported by Fabrizio Romano: I went to Rodrygo and I told him, What a player you are he's really unbelievable.'

Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez has officially changed representatives, parting ways with his long-time agent Uriel Perez to join The Elegant Game, an agency co-founded by former Argentina international and Paris Saint-Germain star Javier Pastore. According to Fabrizio Romano, the change of representation has been finalised. By signing with The Elegant Game, Enzo joins a growing roster of South American talent under Pastore's management group, which has quickly gained traction in Europe's football circles for its strong ties with Serie A and La Liga clubs.

Manchester United are preparing to test the waters with an ambitious January move for AFC Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo, but Liverpool remain in pole position to secure the Ghanaian's signature, according to TEAMtalk. The 25-year-old has been one of the breakout performers of the Premier League season, and his explosive form has placed him firmly on the radar of England's elite.

The gates of Milanello welcomed the squad back into training on Wednesday, while they also welcomed a special guest too. As a photo posted on the club's official account shows, Franck Ribery was at the training complex. The former France international - who played for Marseille, Bayern Munich, Fiorentina, and Salernitana among others - visited Milanello. He had the opportunity to meet several Milan players, including his compatriot Mike Maignan.

It seems like the club has thrown me under the bus. That is how I am feeling. I think it is very clear that someone wanted me to get all of the blame. The club made me a lot of promises in the summer and so far I am in the bench for three games, so I can't say they keep the promise.

Leicester City midfielder Bilal El Khannouss has been linked with a move away from the club permanently. The midfielder is currently on loan at Stuttgart, and they have an option to buy the player for a fee of around 22 million. Meanwhile, clubs like Newcastle United are keeping tabs on his progress as per TEAMtalk. They could use more quality and depth in the middle of the park. The talented midfielder could prove to be a solid long-term acquisition.

Raphinha has always stated that it had been a dream for him to play for Barcelona, and now that he is living it, the winger wants to continue for as long as possible. Indeed, according to SPORT, Raphinha has no plans of considering a departure from the Catalan club anytime soon, having only recently renewed his contract until 2028. Since parting ways with Deco, the Brazilian does not work with any agent, and every agency that has approached him has received the same message regarding his future.

I think Ollie wants to move, if I'm honest. And I think he has a fairly good reason because when they got to the quarter-finals of the Champions League and he got left out for a player on loan in (Marcus) Rashford in both ties. I might be wrong, but looking at his body language and everything else about him, probably best for everybody for him to move on.

Richarlison is one of those, with the Brazil international poised to enter a delicate contract situation in North London. The 28-year-old, who has five Premier League goals this season, is fighting for his Tottenham future. He is out of contract in 2027, so he will soon be entering into the final 12 months of his current deal, which means he'd be in a precarious situation.

While he has been training alone with goalkeeping coach Jose Ramon de la Fuente for weeks, the plan is now accelerating. Ter Stegen is expected to rejoin group training within the next two weeks. If everything goes according to plan, he should receive the medical green light before the end of 2025. His recent social media post, captioned "It's great to be back with the team," confirms that he is already reintegrating with the squad dynamics.

West Ham United are reportedly interested in a potential transfer move for AC Milan striker Santiago Gimenez, and could try offering Jean-Clair Todibo as part of the deal. Gimenez's agent Rafaela Pimenta is said to have received some approaches from clubs in England, and it seems West Ham are one to watch in particular. According to Sport Witness, citing reports from Tuttosport and Milan Live,

Arsenal and Liverpool are keeping tabs on the RB Leipzig midfielder Assan Ouedraogo. The 19-year-old is a tremendous talent with a bright future, and several clubs are monitoring his progress. According to a report from BILD via SportWitness, Arsenal and Liverpool have shown the most concrete interest in the player. However, he will not be a cheap acquisition. The German outfit could hold out for a fee of around 100 million for him.

His agent Andre Cury has now claimed that the player has a soft corner towards the Spanish club. It will certainly fuel speculations surrounding the future of the 18-year-old. Estevao has five years of contract and is enjoying his time at Chelsea. But he has a special affection for Barcelona, he told Cadena Ser. It will be interesting to see if Barcelona decide to come back for the attacker in future.

I can't lie - it was really difficult for me that period. I'm still trying to get back to my best form, whether it's physically or mentally. It's not been great. I've not enjoyed every part of it. I've read a lot of wrong stuff. I had to be quiet and just try and do my best to get back playing and to get back to helping the team. Now, I just look forward and try to improve.

Tottenham Hotspur are looking to improve their defensive unit with the signing of Lautaro Rivero. The 22-year-old is highly rated in Argentina, and he could develop into a key player for the North London outfit. They want him to start alongside his compatriot Cristian Romero. The player has done quite well for River Plate, but he is valued at 100 million. It is unlikely that Tottenham will be able to afford him at that price. River Plate will have to be more reasonable

Harry Kane is in "no rush" to leave Bayern Munich but has refused to rule out a move away from the Bundesliga champions, with Barcelona reportedly showing interest in him. Kane has put in spectacular performances since swapping Tottenham for Bayern in 2023, scoring 109 goals in 114 games for the Bavarians and helping them reclaim their Bundesliga crown last season. The England captain is already 17th in Bayern's all-time scoring charts and is only 30 goals away from breaching the top 10.

Vinicius Jr will enter 2026 with 18 months left on his Real Madrid contract and little appetite to renew due to the breakdown of his relationship with coach Xabi Alonso, according to a report in The Athletic. The Brazil winger has struggled to make an impact under the former Spain midfielder, playing the full 90 minutes just five times in 17 Madrid games this season. That has led to growing frustration for Vinicius Jr, and it spilled over during October's El Clasico when, having been substituted, he shouted "Always me, I'm leaving the team, it's better if I leave, I'm leaving."