Chelsea is set to make another bid for Spanish striker
Spain forward
Samu Agehowa. Meanwhile, Liverpool is planning to pursue in-form
AFC Bournemouth star
Antoine Semenyo. Stay tuned for the latest transfer news and rumors from around the world.
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TOP STORIES
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– Klopp keeps options open for a future Liverpool return
TRENDING RUMORS
– Mohamed Salah’s recent decline in form has Liverpool contemplating a January bid for Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo, according to
iPaper.
Both Tottenham Hotspur and
Manchester United scouted the
Ghana winger in the last transfer window, but Liverpool is emerging as the frontrunner to sign the in-form 25-year-old.
The upcoming Africa Cup of Nations could significantly influence a possible £75 million transfer; Salah will lead
Egypt at the tournament, while Semenyo will remain available for club duties.
– Chelsea is reportedly considering an £87 million offer for FC Porto striker Samu Agehowa next summer, as per
Record.
The Blues were close to acquiring the Spain international from Atlético Madrid in the summer of 2024, but the deal collapsed, and he opted for Porto instead.
Samu netted 25 goals in his first season in Portugal and has already scored eight in nine matches this term. The 21-year-old’s contract at the Estádio do Dragão runs until June 2029.
– Stuttgart has set Angelo Stiller’s price at €50 million, with Manchester United among those showing interest in the midfielder. However, the 24-year-old’s market value may still increase, according to
Sky Sports Deutschland. Although Stiller has a €40 million release clause,
the Bundesliga club can buy it out, making his transfer fee negotiable. Meanwhile,
TEAMtalk reports that United is eyeing potential January targets including
Sporting CP‘s Morten Hjulmand,
Crystal Palace‘s Adam Wharton,
Brighton & Hove Albion‘s Carlos Baleba,
Borussia Dortmund‘s Jobe Bellingham, and Porto’s
Victor Froholdt. The Red Devils hope to reunite coach Ruben Amorim with Hjulmand for £50 million, despite the 26-year-old having a £70 million release clause, thanks to Sporting’s connection with their former manager.
– Sky Sports Deutschland provides insights into potential shifts among free agent center-backs this summer.
While a final decision on David Alaba‘s future is pending, he is likely to leave Real Madrid.
The Saudi Pro League is closely watching teammate Antonio Rüdiger, whose future is uncertain despite a contract offer running until 2028.
Liverpool considers Ibrahima Konaté as a replacement for either Rüdiger or Alaba, while Marc Guéhi is being targeted by Barcelona,
Real Madrid, and Bayern Munich.
Dayot Upamecano may also transfer, despite Bayern’s interest in extending his contract to 2030.
– Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo is contemplating a loan move in January, with interest from
Tottenham Hotspur,
Newcastle United,
Manchester City, and
Brentford all showing interest in the 20-year-old, according to
TEAMtalk.
Mainoo is dedicated to the Red Devils, but there’s a sentiment that he needs more playing time for his development and to fulfill his aspirations of representing
England at the
FIFA World Cup. United’s midfield depth issues have raised concerns over potentially allowing a loan.
– Barcelona is tracking Mallorca winger
Jan Virgili and may look to re-sign him, as reported by
Diario Sport.
The 19-year-old left the Blaugrana for €3.5 million this summer after seeking more first-team opportunities but Barca included a clause to receive a percentage from his next transfer along with an option to bring him back.
Virgili returned from the Under-20 World Cup and assisted Vedat Muriqi‘s equalizer in Mallorca’s match against
Sevilla.
EXPERT TAKE
ESPN’s Sam Tighe assesses how well Samu Agehowa would complement Chelsea:
Back in the summer of 2024, Samu was poised for a move to Chelsea after a successful Olympic campaign with Spain, but the transfer fell through, leading to João Félix’s signing instead.
This decision likely haunts the Blues, as Samu has flourished into one of Europe’s premier young strikers at FC Porto, while Félix’s time at Chelsea was lackluster before his move to Saudi Arabia.
The Spain international is a formidable No. 9 capable of overpowering defenders with his physical presence. Analyzing his goals from his loan at Deportivo Alavés illustrates how he can dominate, often leaving defenders reeling.
His experiences at Porto, where he played in a dominant team framework, will make transitioning to a club like Chelsea easier, especially as the Blues look for powerful forwards like Samu, Liam Delap, and Marc Guiu.
OTHER RUMORS
– AC Milan dispatched a scout to observe Parma’s scoreless draw against Genoa, focusing on goalkeeper Zion Suzuki. (Nicolò Schira)
– Paris Saint-Germain center-back Willian Pacho is expected to sign a one-year contract extension, potentially spanning until 2030. (Le Parisien)
– Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta is under the watchful eye of clubs across Europe. (Rudy Galetti)
– Massimiliano Allegri has given the go-ahead for AC Milan to extend Fikayo Tomori‘s contract, with initial discussions already underway. (Calciomercato)
– Rodez center-back Mathis Magnin is drawing interest from several Ligue 1 clubs after impressive performances in Ligue 2. (Rudy Galetti)
– Various European clubs, particularly from Italy and England, are keeping tabs on Copenhagen center-back Gabriel Pereira. (Rudy Galetti)
– Barcelona will refrain from making any moves in the January transfer window unless injuries arise. (AS)
– Bologna rejected a significant offer from Saudi Pro League club Al Qadsiah for Riccardo Orsolini, and the Rossoblu are in negotiations to extend the winger’s contract until 2029, with an option for an additional year. (Nicolò Schira)