Latest news and rumors from January window: Manchester rivals battle

With the January transfer window open, the rumor mill is in overdrive. Check in every day for the latest buzz around the soccer world.

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Man United could miss out

Manchester United consider Brighton & Hove Albion's Carlos Baleba and Crystal Palace's Adam Wharton to be realistic targets in the summer, but there's a growing belief that Nottingham Forest's Elliot Anderson would snub a move to Old Trafford because he'd rather join Manchester City. (The i Paper)

Jan. 24

Mateta approves Milan move: Jean-Philippe Mateta has already agreed to personal terms with AC Milan, but the Rossoneri's first offer for the striker was rejected by Crystal Palace on Friday. (Foot Mercato)

Blues bar exit: Chelsea are determined to keep hold of 19-year-old Josh Acheampong despite interest from Bayern Munich and Crystal Palace. The defender excelled in duels with Mateta and Alexander Isak this season. (The Guardian)

Dro on the go: Dro Fernandez will join Paris Saint-Germain. The French outfit and Barcelona are close to an agreement over a transfer fee worth slightly more than the youngster's €6-million release clause to maintain the clubs' good relationship. (Fabrizio Romano)

Don't buy Mbaye: Paris Saint-Germain are firm in their stance over Ibrahim Mbaye: He's not for sale. Several Premier League clubs, including Aston Villa and Chelsea, are interested in the 18-year-old winger. (Florian Plettenberg)

Youventus: The agents need to give final approval before Youssef En-Nesyri joins Juventus. The Italian side will pay Fenerbahce €4 million to sign him on loan. There will be a €19 million option to buy. (Fabrizio Romano)

Giving it a Traore: West Ham United have reached a verbal agreement to sign Adama Traore from Fulham. Guido Rodriguez will leave the London Stadium for Valencia. (Fabrizio Romano)

Sprinkle of Pepi: Fulham have submitted an offer for American forward Ricardo Pepi worth €32 million. Negotiations are ongoing between the Cottagers and PSV Eindhoven. (Fabrizio Romano)

Leite replacement: Alessio Romagnoli is pushing Lazio to let him leave for Roberto Mancini's Al Sadd. The club could react to his potential departure by signing Union Berlin's Diogo Leite, who would cost only €2.5 million this month because his contract expires in the summer. (Gianluca Di Marzio)

Gladbackup: Sunderland have contacted Borussia Monchengladbach to register their interest in goalkeeper Jonas Omlin. The Black Cats, who have Robin Roefs as their starting shot-stopper, are considering an official offer before the end of the transfer window. (Florian Plettenberg)

Morgan for hire: Morgan Guilavogui of Ligue 1's Lens is set to join Real Salt Lake in Major League Soccer on a Designated Player contract. He's scored just once in 16 Ligue 1 appearances this season. (Foot Mercato)

Arthur's half-season switch: Arthur Masuaku is on the verge of moving to Lens on loan for the rest of the season. The Sunderland full-back is an automatic replacement for Deiver Machado, who left for Nantes. (Foot Mercato)

Jan. 23

Robbo ready to go: Tottenham Hotspur are working on a surprise deal to sign veteran left-back Andy Robertson from Liverpool. They're willing to pay a fee to get him now, rather than wait to acquire him on a free transfer when his contract expires in the summer. (The Athletic)

Arsenal eye Alvarez: Arsenal are considering a summer move for Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez. Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta brought Alvarez to the Spanish capital when he worked for the La Liga club, and retains a strong relationship with the player's agent and camp. (ESPN)

SPL aiming big: Mohamed Salah of Liverpool and Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior headline a long list of marquee players that the Saudi Pro League will focus its efforts on signing in the summer transfer window. (The Telegraph)

The next Salah: Barcelona have finalized a deal with Al Ahly for 18-year-old Egyptian striker Hamza Abdelkarim. The Catalan club agreed to an initial loan that includes a €3-million purchase option that could hit €5 million if certain performance-related bonuses are triggered. (Mundo Deportivo)

Casemiro could go stateside: Following the announcement that Casemiro will leave Manchester United as a free agent when his contract expires at season's end, the LA Galaxy have emerged as a possible destination for the Brazilian midfielder. (Daily Mail)

Keeping Kobbie: Manchester United are now ready to open talks with Kobbie Mainoo over a contract extension. The 20-year-old was heavily linked with a move away from the club prior to the dismissal of Ruben Amorim. (Sky Sports)

Tammy time: Aston Villa have a verbal agreement in place with Besiktas to sign Tammy Abraham. Villa will pay €21 million plus add-ons, and defender Yasin Ozcan will join the Turkish club as part of the deal. Besiktas made Abraham's loan from Roma permanent, which is why they'll pocket the funds instead of the Italian club. (Fabrizio Romano)

Plucking a prodigy: Several Premier League clubs, including Arsenal, Liverpool, and Manchester City, are keeping tabs on Hertha Berlin's 16-year-old wunderkind Kennet Eichhorn. The midfielder's contract is believed to include a release clause worth around €12 million. (ESPN)

Inter's next netminder: Inter Milan are lining up a move for Guglielmo Vicario. The Nerazzurri are looking to replace 37-year-old Swiss shot-stopper Yann Sommer after this season. (Gazzetta dello Sport)

Jan. 22

Looking at Luiz: Chelsea are interested in acquiring Douglas Luiz on loan for the remainder of the season. The Brazilian midfielder is currently on loan at Nottingham Forest from Juventus, so there are logistical hurdles to overcome, but the Blues consider the 27-year-old a good tactical fit. (The Athletic)

Cold Trafford: Chelsea playmaker Cole Palmer is open to the idea of joining Manchester United. The English star, 23, previously played for United's local rivals Manchester City before signing with the London-based squad. (Express)

Bernardo to Barca: Barcelona want to sign Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva on a free transfer when his contract expires in the summer. Juventus have also been linked with the Portuguese international. (Nacional)

Rapid replacement: With Lucca on his way out, Napoli have quickly turned around and struck a deal with Hellas Verona for Brazilian forward Giovane. Including add-ons, the transfer will cost €20 million. (Fabrizio Romano)

RLC back to EPL: After losing Boubacar Kamara to a serious knee injury, Aston Villa have identified AC Milan midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek as a possible replacement this month. (The Telegraph)

Jan. 21

Berterame bound for Miami: Inter Miami are finalizing a deal for Mexican international German Berterame after their $13-million offer for Los Angeles FC's Denis Bouanga fell short. Berterame, 27, is on the verge of joining Lionel Messi and Co. from Monterrey for $15 million. (The Athletic)

Signing prospect Rayan: Bournemouth are closing in on a move for Vasco da Gama's Rayan. The 19-year-old striker should cost around £30.6 million. (BBC Sport)

Alerted by the Bel: Arsenal and Manchester United headline a long list of European clubs tracking 17-year-old Brazilian prospect Rafael Belinho, who recently moved to NK Kustosija from Dinamo Zagreb. (The Mirror)

No move for Manuel: Ajax have contacted Manchester United to ask about Manuel Ugarte's potential availability, but there's little chance of a permanent transfer or loan deal happening anytime soon. (The Athletic)

Back to Brazil: Brenner will join Vasco da Gama from Udinese. The Brazilian forward spent the last few months of 2025 on loan at Major League Soccer's FC Cincinnati. (Andre Hernan)

Jan. 20

Undeterred by JP's fee: Aston Villa are interested in Crystal Palace's Jean-Philippe Mateta after Juventus backed away from a deal due to his €40-million asking price. (The Athletic)

Gooner, not a goner: Gabriel Jesus wants to prove he's worth a new contract at Arsenal. The forward's deal expires in 2027 and his former club, Palmeiras, is interested in bringing him back to Brazil. (Daily Mail)

Cherries cling to Marcos: Bournemouth will resist any offers for Marcos Senesi despite the Argentine defender's contract on the south coast expiring in June. Barcelona, Chelsea, and Juventus are circling. (talkSPORT)

Bobb to bounce: Fulham are in talks to sign 22-year-old winger Oscar Bobb. The Norwegian has fallen down the pecking order at Manchester City and could be allowed to leave on loan or via a permanent transfer. (BBC Sport)

Bailey bails: Leon Bailey is returning to Aston Villa after the Premier League club recalled him from his loan spell at Roma. The Jamaican winger struggled to find consistency over 11 appearances for Roma. (Gianluca Di Marzio)

Mbick bids: Brighton & Hove Albion are considering returning with a third offer for Charlton Athletic forward Micah Mbick, who's on loan at League Two's Colchester United. The Seagulls' last approach was worth around £3.5 million. (The Athletic)

Jan. 19

Atleti's plan of attack: To compensate for the potential losses of Julian Alvarez, Antoine Griezmann, and Alexander Sorloth, Atletico Madrid are considering a summer approach for Paris Saint-Germain's Goncalo Ramos. (Marca)

Atta boy: Fulham are in talks to sign Udinese's Arthur Atta as a new No. 8 for Marco Silva's team. The Cottagers are also pursuing American international Ricardo Pepi, who broke his arm during a game with PSV Eindhoven earlier in January. (Sky Sports)

Como can't take the Kaiki: Como could turn to Lazio's Nuno Tavares after Cruzeiro rejected their offer for 22-year-old left-back Kaiki Bruno. (Gianluca Di Marzio)

Iron Wil: Callum Wilson cleared his locker at West Ham United in anticipation of leaving the club, but he'll now stay with the Irons for the rest of the season despite interest from Celtic. (The Athletic)

Iago in Orlando: Orlando City are in advanced talks to sign defender Iago Teodoro from Flamengo. He captained Brazil at the Under-20 World Cup last summer. (Tom Bogert)

Jan. 18

Potential new Blue: Chelsea have reached an agreement on personal terms with Jeremy Jacquet, their top center-back target. However, there's still no agreement over a transfer fee with Rennes. The French outfit wants around €65 million. (Fabrizio Romano)

Hakuna Mateta: Crystal Palace have rejected Juventus' first bid for Jean-Philippe Mateta. The Italian club offered a €2-million loan and €28-million obligation to buy that would be activated with Europa League qualification, but Palace want €40 million in a permanent sale. (Gianluca Di Marzio)

Neves numbers: Manchester United want to sign Portuguese international Ruben Neves before the January window closes, but Saudi side Al-Hilal will demand around £20 million for the midfielder. (Football Insider)

Backup plan: With Marc Guehi joining Manchester City, Liverpool have turned their attention to Inter Milan's Alessandro Bastoni in a bid to bolster their backline. (TEAMtalk)

3rd time's the charm: Jadon Sancho, currently toiling on loan at Aston Villa, could join Borussia Dortmund for a third time. The German club is interested in signing him on a free transfer once his contract with Manchester United expires. (Fichajes)

Three-way chase: Aston Villa, Manchester United, and Tottenham are all considering a move for Juventus' Pierre Kalulu. A summer bid for the French defender is more likely than a January approach, however. (Calciomercato)

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