The latest transfer rumors from around the footballing world, including Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga, Ligue 1, and much more.
Liverpool plot an unbeatable offer for record-breaking African World Cup star
The Reds aim to make Fiorentina a transfer offer they can’t refuse: €40 million for Sofyan Amrabat.
The defensive midfielder’s stock is at an all-time high after helping Morocco reach the World Cup semi-finals. He won possession 57 times in the tournament, more than any African player since 1966. His contract at Fiorentina runs until June 2024. [La Gazzetta dello Sport – in Italian]
Martinez is on Man Utd’s radar
Manchester United have an eye on Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez.
The 30-year-old was a key part of Argentina’s World Cup-winning squad in Qatar. His performances are bound to attract suitors, and with David de Gea’s contract up next summer, United could launch a transfer bid. [Football Insider]
Lionel Messi verbally agrees to new PSG deal
More on Leo Messi. 🇦🇷
▫️ There’s a verbal pact with PSG, as @le_Parisien called.
▫️ Messi, convinced to stay at least for one more season.
▫️ Nothing signed or completed yet, it’s just verbal — new meeting will be scheduled.
▫️ Final length of contract & salary to be decided. pic.twitter.com/HYnp7kZ87V
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) December 21, 2022
Could Raphinha leave Barcelona?
Raphinha could be on his way back to the Premier League after struggling to make his mark at Barcelona.
The 26-year-old winger joined Barca in the summer from Leeds United for €58 million. In 18 appearances across all competitions, he has managed two goals and four assists. The coaching staff hope Raphinha can improve, but will assess him at the end of the season. [Diario Sport – in Spanish]
Brazilian wonderkid to snub Man City & Newcastle for Chelsea
Chelsea lead the chase for Vasco da Gama midfielder Andrey Santos.
The 18-year-old Brazilian has caught the interest of Manchester City and Newcastle United. However, Chelsea have got the jump on their rivals, with Santos close to completing a transfer to the Premier League side.
Santos has scored eight goals in 37 appearances for Vasco da Gama and is under contract with the Brazilian Serie B club until 2027. [Lucas Pedrosa – SBT Sports]
Cristiano Ronaldo will decide his future ‘in the next days’
Al Nassr have confirmed to Cristiano Ronaldo’s camp their intention to push and insist in the next days. The bid until June 2025 is still valid on the table, no plan to give up. 🇸🇦 #transfers
Cristiano will decide his future in the next days, after waiting for European clubs. pic.twitter.com/smlsJcqObk
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) December 21, 2022
Real Madrid, PSG & Man City in for Argentinian youngster
16-year-old Argentinian Gianluca Prestianni has Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain, and Manchester City chasing his signature.
The left winger plays for Velez Sarsfield and has made six first-team appearances this term. His contract at the club runs until 2024. However, while Real Madrid have already signed Endrick, they also want Prestianni and have approached the player’s agent. [Ekrem Konur]