Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Man Utd plotting to replace Marcus Rashford with Victor Osimhen in £63m transfer

Per <a href="https://www.sky-sport.ch/fr/articles/paul-pogba-rayan-cherki-dani-olmo-osimhen-voici-les-infos-transferts-de-la-semaine/" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>, Manchester United are keen on signing Napoli loanee and Galatasaray star Victor Osimhen in January as they look to replace out-of-favour forward Marcus Rashford. The Red Devils have reportedly initiated talks with the player's representative after which they will try and convince the player before finally negotiating terms with Napoli.

Man Utd looking to sign Osimhen to replace Rashford

Paris Saint-Germain is reportedly targeting Aston Villa forward Jhon Duran as a priority signing during the January transfer window, according to <a href="https://x.com/Ekremkonur/status/1871173804011012486" target="_blank">Ekrem Konur</a>.PSG head coach Luis Enrique has identified the 21-year-old Colombian international as a potential replacement for Randal Kolo Muani. The French club is looking to bolster their attacking options, and Durán’s performances have placed him firmly on their radar. Duran has enjoyed a strong start to the Premier League season, netting seven goals in 17 appearances for Villa. His consistency in front of goal has attracted interest not just from PSG but also from other top clubs, including Chelsea and Napoli.

PSG eye Villa’s Duran as January Target

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has acknowledged the likelihood of player departures during the January transfer window, suggesting changes could be on the horizon for the club. He revealed that some squad members, particularly those who have struggled for game time, may seek exits."We have a clear idea about the players, but we have players that - probably because they are not playing a lot - will leave or something like this," he said."In this moment, it's not something we pay attention to as we have two or three games before that."

Maresca hints at January departures from Chelsea

Wales defender Ben Cabango has extended his stay at Swansea City after signing a new long-term contract, the Sky Bet Championship club confirmed. The 24-year-old centre-back has committed his future to Swansea until the summer of 2028.<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🗣️ "The fans mean a lot to me, I've been here since I was young now and they've treated me like one of their own. It means a lot to hear my song getting sung every game in the corner. It makes me smile every time when I'm playing." Cabango ⭐️ 👉 <a href="https://t.co/WtlHjb2hWE">https://t.co/WtlHjb2hWE</a> <a href="https://t.co/C2fykDQkw0">pic.twitter.com/C2fykDQkw0</a>— Swansea City AFC (@SwansOfficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/SwansOfficial/status/1871535043312566496?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 24, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Cabango signs new Swansea contract

Pep Guardiola has been tipped for a sensational move to Real Madrid amid mounting speculation over his position at Manchester City. "Pep has won everything in club football, but the one club he hasn’t managed is Real Madrid and for every coach, that is a huge thing," Didi Hamann told BoyleSports&nbsp;while speaking about&nbsp;<a href="https://www.boylesports.com/sports/football/competition/england-premier-league" target="_blank">Premier League Betting.</a><a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/every-coach-s-dream-pep-guardiola-tipped-sensational-real-madrid-move-amid-speculation-position-at-man-city/bltc2ceb656739a2bda#cs62684b20aab183cc" target="_blank">Read his full quotes on GOAL</a>

'Every coach's dream' - Guardiola tipped for sensational Madrid move

West Bromwich Albion are preparing for a potential approach from Valencia for their head coach, Carlos Corberan, as reported by <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2024/12/23/west-brom-braced-approach-valencia-carlos-corberan/#:~:text=West%20Bromwich%20Albion%20are%20bracing,in%20the%20next%2024%20hours." target="_blank">The Telegraph.</a>Corberan has been at the helm of West Brom since October 2022 and led the team to the Championship play-offs. His impressive track record has reportedly caught the attention of Valencia, with the Spanish club considering him as a replacement for their recently dismissed manager, Ruben Baraja. Baraja was relieved of his duties following a poor run that left Valencia with only two wins from 17 games, placing them second from the bottom in La Liga.

Valencia eye West Brom’s Corberan for managerial role

Mason Mount is reportedly set to be sidelined until March as the Manchester United midfielder's injury nightmare continues.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/mason-mount-set-to-be-out-until-march-man-utd-midfielder-s-injury-nightmare/blt0c3c6c1cb9687677" target="_blank">Read more on GOAL</a>

Mount set to be out until March

Wayne Rooney has been made aware of his transfer budget for the January window, with the Plymouth boss looking to spend his way out of trouble.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/wayne-rooney-budget-plymouth-agree-transfer-kitty-man-utd-legend-spend-out-trouble-championship-relegation-battle/blt20c694f887bbef96#csc433e68df83ae5ab" target="_blank">Get the details on GOAL</a>

What is Rooney’s budget? Plymouth agree transfer kitty

Manchester City are reportedly targeting Juventus goalkeeper Michele Di Gregorio as a potential replacement for their current first-choice shot-stopper, Ederson, according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.it/2024/12/20/ha-conquistato-guardiola-ora-il-city-lo-strappa-alla-juventus/" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>.Di Gregorio, 27, gained widespread recognition as Serie A's top goalkeeper last season after his standout performances for Monza. His excellent form earned him a move to Juventus, where he committed to a long-term contract extending until 2029. The Premier League champions are now evaluating a bid for Di Gregorio, identifying him as a player who could thrive in their setup.

 City eye Di Gregorio as Ederson's successor

Neymar's father has revealed the real reason why his son left Barcelona for Paris Saint-Germain, and it involves club legend Lionel Messi.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/real-reason-neymar-left-barcelona-for-psg-revealed-involves-lionel-messi/blt7614b1e9b060f400#csaeffb7be1454efe1" target="_blank">Find out what he said on GOAL</a>

Reason Neymar left Barca for PSG revealed - and it involves Messi

South Korean football club Jeonbuk Motors have announced Gus Poyet as their new head coach. The appointment marks a fresh chapter for the K League side following the departure of Kim Do-Heon.Poyet, best known for his playing career at Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur, brings a wealth of managerial experience to Jeonbuk. His previous coaching roles include stints with Sunderland in the Premier League, AEK Athens, Real Betis, Shanghai Shenhua, and Bordeaux.

Poyet takes charge at Jeonbuk Motors

Borussia Dortmund's rising talent Jamie Gittens has reportedly caught the attention of Bayern Munich, who are considering a move for the winger next summer, according to <a href="https://x.com/Plettigoal/status/1871239557473050811" target="_blank">Florian Plettenberg</a>.The 20-year-old has enjoyed a standout season in the Bundesliga, solidifying his reputation as a promising young player. Gittens, who has been with Dortmund since 2022, has already netted 14 goals across all competitions. Notably, he scored against Bayern Munich earlier this season, further cementing his status as a player to watch. Bayern's hierarchy, including Vincent Kompany and Max Eberl, are reportedly enthusiastic about Gittens' potential, with internal discussions reflecting high praise for the winger. However, the player has not yet signalled any intent to leave Dortmund.

Bayern eye Dortmund star Gittens

According to <a href="https://milano.corriere.it/notizie/cronaca/24_dicembre_22/vita-di-dele-alli-baby-prodigio-del-calcio-da-100-milioni-di-euro-bocciato-da-mourinho-e-conte-la-depressione-e-gli-abusi-ora-3535ad76-2568-4099-aa51-7e8ef2a80xlk.shtml" target="_blank">Corriere della Sera</a>, former England star Dele Alli may be given the chance to get his career back on track as he prepares to start training with Serie A side Como.The former Tottenham star's contract at Everton expired in the summer but he remained in training with the club as he looked to keep up his fitness and recover from persistent injury problems.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/dele-alli-start-training-como-boxing-day-cesc-fabregas-tottenham-career-serie-a/blte4f695629baf0778#cs9e91eecbb3ce05fe" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Dele Alli could join Fabregas' Como

Joao Pereira took over as Sporting boss immediately after Amorim departed to join Manchester United. The fledgling manager had big shoes to fill, taking over from the man who guided the club to their first Liga Portugal title in 19 years in 2020-21 and then followed that up with another league success last term.Per <a href="https://www.record.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-betclic/sporting/detalhe/noticia-record-joao-pereira-esta-por-um-fio-e-sporting-ja-procura-novo-treinador" target="_blank">Record</a>, Pereira's spell in charge is all but over, with the head coach having accepted that he is about to be sacked.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/ruben-amorim-replacement-sporting-cp-replace-man-utd/blt6d52726dc6e6a0e2#cs51aef1bc6b26e382" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Sporting CP set to sack Amorim's replacement Pereira

Al-Hilal star Neymar has suggested he has no interest in joining Brazilian side Corinthians despite being urged to make the move by Memphis Depay. The Brazil icon has long been linked with a move back to his homeland with his constant struggles with injury causing uncertainty about his future at Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/neymar-responds-corinthians-transfer-invited-join-brazilian-memphis-depay/bltc91fd8e9f75caf45#csad125c191a1c5add" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Neymar responds to Corinthians transfer talk

Per <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2024/12/23/man-utd-transfer-news-jim-ratcliffe-amorim-rashford-ineos/" target="_blank">The Telegraph</a>, Marcus Rashford's future at the club will be entirely decided by manager Ruben Amorim as minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his INEOS group have given the Portuguese coach a free hand in taking a final call on the matter.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/sir-jim-ratcliffe-makes-key-marcus-rashford-decision-ruben-amorim-leaves-striker-out-of-squad-third-time/blt3dd31fd1536aeca9#cs4de46e2eaa25a606" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Ratcliffe makes key Rashford decision

AC Milan technical director Geoffrey Moncada has revealed that the Serie A giants missed out on signing a number of superstars in the making in the past, namely Jude Bellingham and Vinicius Junior.In a case study pieced together by <a href="https://www.hbs.edu/faculty/Pages/item.aspx?num=66618" target="_blank">Harvard Business School</a>, Moncada said: “We tried to sign, at the time 17 years old, Vinicius Jr and Jude Bellingham when he was 20, but we could not compete with Real Madrid.”<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/ac-milan-delight-success-underrated-usmnt-star-christian-pulisic-revealing-jude-bellingham-vinicius-junior-transfer-regrets/bltbe78898fa570077d#cs6f3e04597ae79e97" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

AC Milan wanted to sign Bellingham and Vinicius Jr

Virgil van Dijk provided an update on his Anfield future and opened up on Mohamed Salah's contract situation after Liverpool's win over Spurs.Speaking to reporters after Liverpool's 6-3 win over Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday, the 33-year-old Dutch defender said: "There is no deadline at all. We will see what the future brings. Is there an update? No." Speaking on Salah's future, he added: "The numbers speak for themselves. He’s a very special athlete. He’s done amazingly for the club and hopefully, he can play his best season ever for the club, stay important with his goals and assists and be clinical. He is a professional. We’ve been there, he’s been there, so onto the next (game). And next season? I don’t know."<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/virgil-van-dijk-update-on-liverpool-future-honest-verdict-mohamed-salah-will-stay-at-anfield/bltbdb67ab25eaa9cd8#cs3d5f137cf4110eb1" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Van Dijk offers update on his and Salah's Liverpool future

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has opened up on whether he plans to sign new players in January to replace injured Bukayo Saka and Raheem Sterling. Speaking to reporters, the Spaniard said: "My intention right now is to get the best of what we have."

Arteta opens up on Arsenal's transfer plans in January

Serie A side AS Monza parted ways with Italy legend and manager Alessandro Monza on Monday.<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">AC Monza comunica di aver sollevato Alessandro Nesta dall’incarico di allenatore della Prima Squadra. Il Club ringrazia il tecnico per quanto fatto finora e gli augura il meglio per il futuro. <a href="https://t.co/RjgdhmHwBC">pic.twitter.com/RjgdhmHwBC</a>— AC Monza (@ACMonza) <a href="https://twitter.com/ACMonza/status/1871187701996954008?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 23, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Monza sack manager Nesta

Per <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/nkunku-extremo-sorpresa-orbita-barca-112872007" target="_blank">Sport</a>, Christopher Nkunku has reportedly emerged as a surprise transfer target for Barcelona amid his lack of Premier League minutes at Chelsea. The French forward's struggles for consistent minutes in the Premier League have sparked speculation about his future, with the Catalan giants among the clubs closely monitoring his situation.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/christopher-nkunku-transfer-target-barcelona-premier-league-chelsea/blt7208e8982ecf0f59#csc9c1e372bb7c72e7" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Nkunku emerges as surprise transfer target for Barcelona

Marcus Rashford is reportedly fuming at Manchester United as they sounded out potential buyers without consulting him first.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/more-marcus-rashford-drama-man-utd-transfer-ploy-wantaway-attacker-fuming-revealed/blt428fa9b2e3106387" target="_blank">Read more on GOAL</a>

Rashford drama! Man Utd transfer ploy has forward fuming

Harry Maguire has emerged as a key target for both Napoli and Galatasaray, according to reports from <a href="https://x.com/Ekremkonur/status/1870804561646190717" target="_blank">Ekrem Konur</a>.The 31-year-old Manchester United defender will be eligible to negotiate a pre-contract agreement with foreign clubs starting January 1, as his current deal at Old Trafford expires in June and Napoli are reportedly leading the race to secure his signature.Under manager Ruben Amorim, Maguire has struggled to secure a consistent place in the starting lineup, further fuelling speculation about his departure. The England international has not yet agreed to extend his stay at United, signalling potential openness to exploring new opportunities.

Maguire attracts interest from Napoli and Galatasaray

Manchester City are reportedly ready to sell half of their regular starters in 2025 as Pep Guardiola ushers in a “new era” at the Etihad Stadium.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/man-city-sell-half-struggling-side-pep-guardiola-backed-ruthless-hard-reset-launch-new-era/blt6d7728bd91b2a403" target="_blank">Get more details on GOAL</a>

Man City set to sell HALF their XI & launch ‘new era’

Real Sociedad sporting director Roberto Olabe has insisted that he expects Martin Zubimendi to stay at the club in the January transfer window.Olabe told Spanish media outlet <a href="https://www.estadiodeportivo.com/futbol/real-sociedad/espera-sustos-con-zubimendi-imanol-alguacil-20241222-475665.html" target="_blank">Estadio Desportivo</a>: “There is little peace regarding the clauses, but in all this time Martin himself has shown us that above the clauses are the wills. Until today we have already seen the behaviour that he has had, I do not foresee that we will have any scares in January.”

Real Sociedad expect Liverpool target Zubimendi to stay

Former AS Roma CEO Lina Souloukou has signed on as the new Nottingham Forest and Marinakis Multi Club group CEO as per <a href="https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1871139616709025933" target="_blank">Fabrizio Romano</a>. The agreement with Evangelos Marinakis’ group will be effective from 5 January 2025.

Nottingham Forest get Lina Souloukou as new CEO

Marcus Rashford wants out of Manchester United, and <a href="https://www.givemesport.com/fabrizio-romano-amorim-makes-man-utd-duo-available-for-transfer/ " target="_blank">GIVEMESPORT</a> claim that two more senior stars at Old Trafford have been made available for transfer.The Red Devils will listen to offers for Christian Eriksen and Victor Lindelof in the January transfer window.

Man Utd transfer list two more stars

Liverpool are reportedly "laying the groundwork" for Brighton striker Joao Pedro, with a big-money deal being mooted.<a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/exclusive-liverpool-lay-groundwork-for-60m-striker-signing/ " target="_blank">Football Insider</a> claims that the Reds have made the Brazilian forward a top target and could splash out around £60 million ($75m) in the summer of 2025.

Liverpool lay groundwork for £60m Joao Pedro

Paris Saint-Germain are prepared to pay €100 million (£83m/$104m) for Newcastle striker Alexander Isak.That is according to <a href="https://www.fichajes.net/noticias/psg-pondra-100-kilos-fichar-delantero-premier-20241222.html " target="_blank">Fichajes</a>, with the Ligue 1 giants ready to compete with the likes of Arsenal for the highly-rated Sweden international.

PSG willing to pay €100m for Isak

Barcelona will not allow Eric Garcia to leave during the January transfer window, reports <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/eric-garcia-verano-ahora-112846583" target="_blank">Sport</a>.The former Manchester City defender may, however, be used to help raise funds during the summer of 2025.

Barcelona block January exit for Garcia

According to <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/leroy-sane-mesa-barca-112820148" target="_blank">Sport</a>, Manchester United and Chelsea are monitoring Bayern Munich winger Leroy Sane - with the Germany international set to become a free agent in 2025.Sane has prior experience of life in the Premier League from a productive spell at Manchester City.

Man Utd & Chelsea monitoring Sane

Per <a href="https://x.com/RudyGaletti/status/1870888783735853061" target="_blank">Rudy Galetti</a>, former Chelsea winger Hakim Ziyech is all set to leave Turkish Super Lig giants Galatasaray as both parties are working on an early mutual termination of the player's contract.Several clubs have reportedly shown interest in the Moroccan star who is likely to move to the Saudi Pro League in the January transfer window.

Ex-Chelsea star Ziyech set to leave Galatasaray

Mohamed Salah issued a two-word update on his Liverpool future after scoring a brilliant brace in his club's 6-3 win over Tottenham in the Premier League on Sunday.Speaking to reporters after the game, the Egyptian said: "No update. It's great to achieve that at such a big club, but the most important thing is that we won the game. Wherever I am going to end my career I am happy about it."<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/mohamed-salah-gives-two-word-response-to-fresh-questions-on-liverpool-future-after-starring-in-tottenham-win/blt39f0f6a33d045b0d#cs3e2ebc927de19c4d" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Salah's two-word response on Liverpool future

Former Chelsea and Brazil star Oscar is finalising a move to Sao Paulo after his tearful exit from Shanghai SIPG earlier this year.The attacking midfielder is poised to complete a move to Sao Paulo, after 14 years away from Brazil. He left in 2010 to join Internacional after a contract dispute but is now set to return, after an eight-year stint in China with Shanghai SIPG.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/ex-chelsea-ace-oscar-finalising-move-to-former-club-following-tearful-departure-from-chinese-super-league-after-eight-years-with-shanghai-port/blt6ba464f07e6dbe98#csaf46b42e2e7671fb" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Oscar finalising move to former club

Premier League side Aston Villa have confirmed that they will call back English forward Louie Barry from his loan spell at Stockport County.<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Aston Villa can confirm that Louie Barry will be recalled from his loan spell at Stockport County in January. <a href="https://t.co/7GFtU5ehzF">pic.twitter.com/7GFtU5ehzF</a>— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/AVFCOfficial/status/1870892665694495159?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 22, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Aston Villa set to call back Barry from his loan spell

Patrick Bamford is not considered to be a realistic target for Wrexham, but Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney are plotting an alternative Leeds raid, according to <a href="https://www.thewrexhaminsider.com/transfer-news/wrexham-set-to-raid-leeds-for-another-player-as-chances-of-signing-patrick-bamford-revealed/" target="_blank">Wrexham Insider</a>.The report further claims: “Patrick Bamford is an interesting name, but from what I am told Leeds are not in a huge hurry to lose anyone this January, it is all about promotion for them. And whilst Wrexham have a big budget, I don’t see how they could afford Bamford who is still on a Premier League contract. I do expect Wrexham to do something and I am actually told they could raid Leeds for another player, as they like Joe Gelhardt, although they are not alone and it would not easy to land him either. But I understand Wrexham have been offered a host of names and are confident of getting the right man."<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/ryan-reynolds-rob-mcelhenney-price-range-no-patrick-bamford-wrexham-alternative-leeds-raid-january-transfer-window/blt53381141d1e1e1e3#cscd589a656f575042" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Wrexham plot Leeds raid in January transfer window

Per <a href="https://fichajes.net/en/news/manchester-city-offers-80-million-for-this-ghanaian-talent-20241222.html" target="_blank">Fichajes</a>, reigning Premier League champions are keen on signing West Ham star Mohammed Kudus in the January transfer window as they are reportedly willing to offer £66million (€80m) for the Ghanian. City have had a disastrous run of form in the last two months which saw them slip to the seventh position before Christmas.

Man City desperate to sign West Ham's Kudus

According to <a href="https://us.as.com/futbol/limpia-total-en-el-inter-miami-n/" target="_blank">AS</a>, the Inter Miami ownership team – including Jorge Mas – still considers Neymar to be a realistic target despite claims from the South American that he is settled in Saudi. It is claimed that Inter Miami could make their move in January – ahead of the 2025 MLS campaign – or wait until after the FIFA Club World Cup next summer.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/revealed-when-inter-miami-make-move-neymar-reform-msn-strike-force-lionel-messi-luis-suarez-mls/blte7259e7e359e7d9e#cs28656005eb217220" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Revealed: When Inter Miami will make their move for Neymar

USMNT star Antonee Robinson is “top of the list” when it comes to January transfer targets at Liverpool, claims Reds legend Jamie Carragher.Speaking on <a href="https://x.com/SkySportsPL/status/1870830960255680933" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>, Carragher said: "He was outstanding. He was the best player on the pitch. When you are going to Anfield and you are playing against Mo Salah – possibly the best player in the Premier League this season – and you come out of it with a Man of the Match award, that shows you how highly he is thought of. Yes, I think Liverpool probably will be shopping for a left-back in January and I’m sure he will be top of the list.”<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/usmnt-star-antonee-robinson-top-list-liverpool-jamie-carragher-anfield-transfer-prediction-january-window/blt07a53a3d63afb916#cs2c480bfcdb5fb6c9" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Carragher makes Anfield transfer prediction

Ex-Liverpool defender Neil Ruddock has explained why Mohamed Salah and Trent Alexander-Arnold may consider leaving Anfield in 2025.Speaking to <a href="https://www.fourfourtwo.com/news/trent-alexander-arnold-real-madrid-contract" target="_blank">FourFourTwo</a>, Ruddock said: “Players come to the end of their contracts but I’m sure they’ve been talking, you don’t leave it until after Christmas, I’m sure there’s a lot going on. “I’m sure Liverpool are trying their hardest to keep the three of them there, but as a footballer, you can’t blame them if they want to taste playing abroad, playing for Real Madrid – for a young player like Trent, you can’t really blame him. For the older lads like Salah, I can also understand. Why would you stay a couple more years if you don’t think you’re going to be the player you were and you lose that hero status?"

Why Salah and Trent may consider Liverpool exit?

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes cried when he found out that his proposed move to Tottenham Hotspur from Sporting CP collapsed.The Portuguese midfielder had agreed to move to north London and join Spurs in the summer of 2019 and was set to join the club until a deal collapsed between the clubs. The fee had been agreed, but Spurs were unwilling to meet Sporting CP's demands as to the structure of the deal and pulled out of a move - leaving Fernandes in Portugal and, the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-14215405/Tottenham-identity-confusion-IAN-LADYMAN-Daniel-Levy.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a> reports, in tears in his chairman's office.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/bruno-fernandes-cried-tottenham-move-collapsed-prior-joining-man-utd-sporting-cp/blt5302629dce92d46f#cs936c1640221cbb0b" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Fernandes cried when Spurs move collapsed prior to joining Man Utd

Per <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/32438974/man-utd-transfer-illan-meslier-leeds/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>, Manchester United are lining up a shock move for Leeds' Illan Meslier as the club seek alternatives in between the sticks.Following a series of errors from Andre Onana and Altay Bayindir, the Red Devils are in the market for another option who can provide competition to their current number one.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/man-utd-eyeing-shock-move-leeds-illan-meslier-advice-goalkeeper-scout-string-errors-andre-onana-altay-bayindir/blt3b33ca1f53aa3446#cs35ad40958cc55e3b" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Man Utd eyeing shock move for Leeds' Illan Meslier

Ruben Amorim reportedly wants Manchester United to unearth the next Cristiano Ronaldo as he urges the club to expand its scouting in Portugal. Amorim believes the United scouting network is in urgent need of a revamp and that they can find the next gem in his native Portugal, according to the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/manchester-united-transfers-portugal-ronaldo-34357934" target="_blank">Mirror</a>.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/ruben-amorim-wants-new-cristiano-ronaldo-man-utd-boss-urges-club-new-scouting-team-portugal-talented-youngsters/blt40e3bfdba5f65afe#cs2ee334e61b7f7bea" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Amorim urges Man Utd to 'build new scouting team'

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🚨⏳ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Fenerbahce?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Fenerbahce</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AlNassr?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AlNassr</a> are closer than ever to reaching an agreement for the transfer of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Talisca?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Talisca</a>: just a few details are missing. 🗓️ The 2 clubs are working to finalize the move already in the first days of the winter session. 🐓⚽ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Transfers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Transfers</a> <a href="https://t.co/UMItmZ5aA8">https://t.co/UMItmZ5aA8</a> <a href="https://t.co/eVKSmpMgCI">pic.twitter.com/eVKSmpMgCI</a>— Rudy Galetti (@RudyGaletti) <a href="https://twitter.com/RudyGaletti/status/1870527480978890765?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 21, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Fenerbahce and Al-Nassr close to Talisca agreement

Per <a href="https://www.fichajes.net/noticias/chelsea-prepara-60-millones-euros-jugador-serie-20241221.html" target="_blank">Fichajes</a>, 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.

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