The January transfer market is starting to pick up steam as teams begin to narrow down their top targets.
And it’s been an eventful weekend to say the least. Away from all the FA Cup action, teams have been planning their January signings. Tottenham made a surprise move to sign former Chelsea forward Timo Werner from Red Bull Leipzig on loan. Kylian Mbappe’s future at Paris Saint-Germain was also discussed last night, with rumours circulating that he will sign for Real Madrid later this summer.
However, there is still a great deal of uncertainty around the futures of Kalvin Phillips of Man City and Jadon Sancho of Man United. There is even more talk that Sancho may make a return to Borussia Dortmund.
Below is the breaks down the latest rumours and gossip on Monday morning.
According to the Sun, Chelsea are reportedly ‘hopeful’ of signing Jordan Henderson from Al-Ettifaq. It comes after it emerged that the England midfielder is eager to return to the Premier League, a move that could cost him millions in tax and lost wages. But this has put Maurico Pochettino’s side on ‘high-alert’ to sign him.
The Blues are also prepared to pay Napoli star Victor Osimhen’s £103million (€120m) release clause and will act quickly to secure the striker. (Il Mattino)
Manchester United and Newcastle could be set to swoop in for Barcelona defender Andreas Christensen. The 27-year-old departed Chelsea in 2022 and has made 52 appearances across all competitions for the LaLiga giants. But the Premier League outfits are interested in signing him in January. (Sport)
Brentford could look to sign Real Betis youngster Assane Diao but could face comptetition from Everton for the Spain U21 international. Thomas Frank’s side could pay approximately £25m (€30m) to release him from his contract, which expires in 2027. (Mundo Deportivo)
Tottenham are pushing to complete the sigining of Radu Dragusin this week, as Genoa search for £26m for the defender. (Mail Sport)
Barcelona could turn to free agent Jesse Lingard as they look to improve their attacking options despite being limited by Financial Fair Play. The 31-year-old left Nottingham Forest in the summer and had been training with Al-Ettifaq. Everton are also reportedly interested in the former Man United. (Sport)
Arsenal are interested in signing former Chelsea defender Fikayo Tomori from AC Milan. (Football Transfers)
Leeds United defender Robin Koch, who is currently on loan with Eintracht Frankfurt, could move to the club permanently at the end of the season. His contract with Leeds is set to expire this summer. (Mail Sport)
Feerbache are interested in signing Leonardo Bonucci from Union Berlin. (Fabrizio Romano)
Valentin Barco has told Boca Juniors he wants to leave the club and has a £7.8m buy-out clause. Brighton are interested in the 19-year-old defender and are holding further discussions with the Argentine club today. (Mail Sport)
Arsenal have set an asking price of £30m on their young forward Eddie Nketiah. (Daily Star)
