The latest transfer rumors from around the footballing world, including Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga, Ligue 1, and much more.
Man Utd agree a fee to sign Wout Weghorst
Manchester United have moved a step closer to signing Wout Weghorst on loan from Burnley in the January transfer window.
Besiktas, the club Weghorst is currently on loan at, have accepted a £2.7 million fee from United. It’s compensation for the striker ending his stay in Turkey early to join the Red Devils. However, the Turkish giants will only sanction the deal once they find a new forward. [The Guardian]
Hazard to join Arsenal?
Arsenal are weighing up a surprise move for Real Madrid winger Eden Hazard.
The Gunners have shortlisted Hazard as a potential alternative for No.1 target Mykhaylo Mudryk. The former Chelsea star has struggled for form and fitness since leaving England in 2019. With only 18 months left on his contract, Real Madrid may be open to transfer offers. [Mediafoot – in French]
Chelsea to complete Joao Felix loan soon
Chelsea and Atlético Madrid are now exchanging and signing documents for João Félix deal. No buy option included, confirmed. 🔵📄 #CFC
João, in London today with family and agents to undergo medical tests then sign the contract. pic.twitter.com/iADyYrxgg1
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 10, 2023
Chelsea enter the race for Spurs target Porro
The Blues have joined Tottenham in the race for Sporting CP defender Pedro Porro.
The 23-year-old Spaniard has impressed in the last two-and-a-half years in Portugal following his arrival from Manchester City. Chelsea and Tottenham are both keen. However, for either of the two Premier League clubs to sign Porro, they must pay the €45 million release clause in his Sporting contract. [90 Min]
LaLiga clubs eye a move for Aubameyang
As Chelsea close in on a loan deal for Atletico Madrid forward Joao Felix, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s future is under doubt.
The former Arsenal and Barcelona striker has struggled to make his mark at Stamford Bridge. With Felix on his way, competition for places in the Blues attack will only increase. Therefore, several LaLiga clubs are keeping tabs on Auba, including Atletico Madrid. [Daily Mail]
Atletico Madrid enquire for Memphis Depay
Atlético Madrid have asked Barcelona for Memphis Depay. Negotiations will take place this week as direct contact has been scheduled to make the first proposal. 🚨⚪️🔴 #FCB
Atléti have Depay in the list as one of possible replacements for João Félix. pic.twitter.com/1TBifDhpqB
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 10, 2023
Barcelona keeping tabs on Thuram
Barcelona are eyeing a possible free transfer for Borussia Monchengladbach forward Marcus Thuram after positive reports from the club’s scouting department.
The 25-year-old, son of former Barca defender Lilian Thuram, can sign a pre-contract agreement with non-German clubs as his Gladbach contract expires at the end of the season. [Mundo Deportivo – in Spanish]