Manchester City and Real Madrid are both interested in Liverpool and Hungary midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai, 25. (AS - in Spanish), external Manchester United and England midfielder Kobbie Mainoo, 20, is open to a January loan move to Napoli but the Red Devils will not allow him to leave on a permanent deal. (Teamtalk), external Real Madrid's Brazilian winger Vinicius Jr, 25, wants to be paid the same as French striker Kylian Mbappe, 26.
The trip to North Wales ended in frustration, with injuries, illness, and a costly mistake from Onel Hernandez all contributing to a 1-0 defeat at Wrexham. Key figures such as James Bree, Lloyd Jones and Kayne Ramsay battled through pain and illness to feature, while others were unavailable including Miles Leaburn who was listed as a substitute and proclaimed injured but there is much speculation and mystery as to what has actually gone on in-house.
Ruben Amorim's Manchester United are making moves to sign Bayern Munich centre-back Dayot Upamecano on a free transfer next summer. Having significantly bolstered their attack in the last summer transfer window, Manchester United have now shifted their focus towards other positions. The Red Devils are keen on adding more quality at the back, and according to a report from Fichajes, they are working on a deal to sign Dayot Upamecano on a free transfer.
Norwich City have sacked head coach Liam Manning following a seventh successive home defeat, which has left them second bottom of the Championship. The 39-year-old was appointed in June, having guided Bristol City to the play-offs last season, but lasted just 17 games in charge. His final match in charge was Saturday's 2-1 loss against Leicester City. They have not won in 11 and have lost eight in a row at home in league and cup.
Daniel Munoz is once again being linked with a move to Barcelona after playing a starring role in the Premier League with Crystal Palace. The right-back, who has previously admitted Ronaldinho was his idol and that he'd love to play for Barcelona, is said to have impressed sporting director Deco. 'Transfer expert' Ekrem Konur says that Hansi Flick is eager to bring in a right-back and that Deco is "pushing" to get a deal done.
Wissa is a very good player, so I am not too displeased that he is not going to be available because it's the nature of competing against teams. Around the transfer window, I was glad when it was closed; it wasn't enjoyable for a lot of people, I would imagine. I think the nature of that deal in particular - there was a lot made around certain aspects of it. Ultimately, they paid a really good fee for a player of a certain age, a really good player, but I think we as a club did pretty well out of that.
Union Berlin are no ordinary promoted side. The team, who have worked their way up from the Regionalliga to the Bundesliga in just two short years, appear too determined, too united and too well organised. What takes years elsewhere is the result of a clear plan in the Köpenick region of Berlin and a club that has found its own pace.
AC Milan were very close to signing Joshua Zirkzee in the 2024 summer mercato. However, he ended up heading to England, where Manchester United were waiting. The mercato can be a cruel game sometimes, and Milan experienced that with Zirkzee. It seemed for months leading up to the summer that he would arrive at Milanello, but a deal could not be agreed despite prolonged efforts.
Inter Milan are reportedly interested in signing Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa and there's a belief they could get a deal done on the cheap. Konsa has been a key player for Villa in the last few years, and it's also seen him break into the England squad. It could now earn him a big move to an elite European side as Inter are said to be keen on the 28-year-old, who could be available for just 35m, according to L'Interista.
Now, let's talk central defenders. Those likely to dominate transfer talk heading in 2026 are the big three potential Bosman free transfers in the shape of Marc Guehi, Ibrahima Konate, and Dayot Upamecano. But there are others we need to look at including Edmond Tapsoba , who was so close to joining Tottenham Hotspur when they were chasing him and Micky van de Ven, but they opted for the Dutchman.
By the time Jari Litmanen signed for Liverpool in 2001, he was already a European Cup winner with four Eredivisie medals from his time at Ajax, when he established himself as one of the best players in Europe. The Finn had come a long way from his failed trial at Leeds United almost ten years earlier and despite achieving so much in the game, his move to Anfield saw him fulfil a childhood dream as he signed for the club he grew up supporting.
- Juventus are keeping tabs on Chelsea right back Malo Gusto, according to Calciomercato. The France international is viewed by Juve as a potential alternative to Atlético Madrid's Nahuel Molina, whom the club came close to signing back in the summer. With captain Reece James returning to form and fitness in the right back position, the Blues may sanction Gusto's exit if a suitable offer arrives.
Just five months after Tommy Watson's dramatic stoppage-time winner against Sheffield United at Wembley - and some seven years since dropping down to League One - the Black Cats are now flying high in fourth in the top flight, with another late winner at Chelsea arguably their most impressive yet of their five victories so far.
