The latest transfer rumors from around the footballing world, including Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga, Ligue 1, and much more.
Real Madrid prepared to sell five players in January
Eden Hazard, Marco Asensio, Dani Ceballos, Alvaro Odriozola, and Mariano Diaz might leave Real Madrid in the January transfer window.
Real Madrid are open to selling all five footballers. They could still stay, but if good offers arrive, the club will consider them. These players are currently out of favor at the Bernabeu. [AS – in Spanish]
Ronaldo has a Newcastle clause in his Al-Nassr contract
Cristiano Ronaldo has an alleged clause in his Al-Nassr contract to join Newcastle United on loan. The clause becomes active if the Premier League club qualifies for the Champions League.
The 37-year-old forward has joined the Saudi Pro League leaders on a free transfer from Manchester United. He has signed a two-and-a-half-year contract until June 2025. [Marca]
Chelsea push for Enzo Fernandez deal
Chelsea have been insisting also today with Benfica in order to find a solution for Enzo Fernández deal. This week will be absolutely crucial, waiting for Rui Costa to decide. 🚨🔵🇦🇷 #CFC
Enzo Fernández has had full agreement on personal terms with Chelsea since last week. pic.twitter.com/jEDbl9knZj
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 2, 2023
Liverpool eye a deal for Nunes
The Reds are exploring a deal to sign Wolves midfielder Matheus Nunes in the summer transfer window.
The 24-year-old Portugal international nearly joined Liverpool last summer, but the transfer didn’t go through. He instead signed for Wolves in a €45 million deal from Sporting CP. [Telegraph – subscription required]
Three Premier League clubs approached for Felix
Arsenal, Manchester United, and Chelsea have been approached about signing Atletico Madrid forward Joao Felix.
The three Premier League clubs are considering if a deal makes sporting and financial sense. After all, Atletico seek a €15 million loan fee and a further €6 million to cover Felix’s salary. [Athletic – subscription required]
Kasper Dolberg joins Hoffenheim on loan from Nice
Welcome to Hoffe, Kasper!
TSG have signed Kasper Dolberg from French Ligue 1 side OGC Nice on loan until the end of the season 🤝 pic.twitter.com/nGPMr5owyr
— TSG Hoffenheim EN (@tsghoffenheimEN) January 2, 2023
Arsenal make a second offer for Mudryk
The Premier League leaders have submitted a second transfer offer for Shakhtar Donetsk winger Mykhailo Mudryk.
However, while Arsenal’s second offer is an improvement from last week’s rejected €65 million bid, it still falls some way short of Shakhtar’s €100 million asking price for Mudryk. [ESPN]
Depay won’t leave Barcelona in January
Memphis Depay won’t leave Barcelona in the middle of the season.
The 28-year-old forward is expected to leave the club on a free summer transfer when his contract expires instead. He has made just three appearances for Barca in all competitions this term, scoring one goal. [Diario Sport – in Spanish]