Napoli is pursuing a loan for Real Madrid midfielder Franco Mastantuono, but his transfer will not happen this month. Meanwhile, Fulham is looking to acquire USMNT striker Ricardo Pepi from PSV Eindhoven. Stay tuned for the latest transfer updates and rumors from across the globe.
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TRENDING RUMORS
– Napoli has expressed strong interest in securing a loan for Real Madrid midfielder Franco Mastantuono, though Madrid has reportedly rejected the possibility of his departure, according to Marca. The 18-year-old, who transferred from River Plate for €45 million over the summer, has quickly made his mark as Los Blancos‘ second-youngest Champions League debutant and their fourth youngest LaLiga goal-scorer. Napoli’s inquiry for a loan was promptly dismissed before any formal offer was submitted.
– Fulham is interested in acquiring USMNT forward Ricardo Pepi from PSV Eindhoven, as per The Daily Mail. Fulham manager Marco Silva is seeking additional offensive options to support Raúl Jiménez, 34, and Rodrigo Muniz, who is recovering from injury. Pepi, 22, has netted nine goals this season and was previously sought after by Fulham and West Ham United last summer. He is currently favored over Fiorentina striker Moise Kean, but PSV values his transfer at approximately €40 million.
– Bournemouth anticipates a last-minute offer for winger Antoine Semenyo from Liverpool, according to The Telegraph. The Ghana forward has been rumored to be heading to Manchester City soon and wishes to finalize his future by January 1, as his £65 million release clause expires shortly. However, there’s still potential for Liverpool’s sporting director Richard Hughes to swoop in, leaving Semenyo facing a significant decision. In the meantime, Bournemouth is poised to replace Semenyo with Leicester City’s Abdul Fatawu, 21, who might be available for about £30 million, according to The Daily Mail.
– Tottenham Hotspur is gearing up for a busy January transfer window and is reportedly interested in several players. TEAMtalk mentions that Spurs aim to outbid clubs like Manchester United, Chelsea, and Real Madrid for Crystal Palace‘s Adam Wharton. Additionally, Bayern Munich‘s Leon Goretzka is also on their radar, particularly as his contract concludes this summer. The Evening Standard notes that Manchester City’s winger Savinho appears unattainable, but lists potential targets including City’s forward Omar Marmoush, FC Porto forward Samu Aghehowa, Juventus‘ star Kenan Yildiz, and Barcelona‘s disgruntled goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen.
– Barcelona is looking to secure a left-footed center-back this January, with Manchester City reportedly open to parting with Nathan Aké for a fee near €25 million, as noted by Sport. At 30, Aké has seen limited first-team action recently and aims to strengthen his position for the 2026 World Cup with the Netherlands. His versatility as a full-back would also benefit Barcelona, although several English clubs have shown interest as well.
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OTHER RUMORS
– Galatasaray is keen on securing Manchester United midfielder Manuel Ugarte on loan, with a potential €25 million permanent option; Lyon and Napoli are also in the mix. (Fotomac)
– AC Milan seeks to extend goalkeeper Mike Maignan‘s contract beyond this summer, amidst interest from Chelsea and other clubs. (Mirror)
– Barcelona is tracking Deportivo La Coruna’s 23-year-old left winger Yeremay Hernandez. (Marca)
– Several clubs in Italy and Spain are watching Flamengo’s right-back Emerson Royal. The 26-year-old, who is also versatile at center-back, is contracted until 2028. (Ekrem Konur)
– Olympiacos is observing Cruzeiro’s 17-year-old left-back Kaua Prates and may propose around €10 million to prevent other interest from Napoli, Juventus, FC Porto, and Benfica. (Ekrem Konur)
– Bayern Munich winger Serge Gnabry is anticipated to extend his contract until 2028. (Florian Plettenberg)
– Girona aims to land a loan arrangement for Barcelona’s 33-year-old goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen, exceeding competition from Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa. (Sport)
– Celtic is considering a move for Hibernian midfielder Josh Mulligan, with interest from Leeds United and Nottingham Forest. (Daily Mail)
– Spanish side Cadiz is set to sign 19-year-old winger Antonio Cordero on loan from Newcastle United. (Fabrizio Romano)
– Ajax has reached out to Burnley regarding the availability of 24-year-old left-back Quilindschy Hartman, who leads Burnley with four assists this season. (Fabrizio Romano)
– Roma has proposed striker Artem Dovbyk to Leeds United, Sunderland, Everton, and West Ham United, as the 28-year-old Ukrainian is surplus to Gian Piero Gasperini’s plans. (TEAMtalk)
– Sunderland targets two midfielders—Lille’s 18-year-old Ayyoub Bouaddi and Monaco’s 21-year-old Lamine Camara—to reinforce their standing in the top half of the Premier League. (TEAMtalk)
– West Ham United is contemplating a managerial change with Nuno Espirito Santo, as the Hammers face the threat of relegation after 13 games under his leadership. (TalkSPORT)