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Oct 21, 2025, 08:34 PM ET

Chelsea will make a fresh attempt to sign Spain striker Samu Agehowa, while Liverpool are plotting a move for in-form AFC Bournemouth star Antoine Semenyo. Join us for the latest transfer news and rumors from around the globe.

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TOP STORIES

– Bayern Munich extend Kompany contract to 2029
– Forest hire Dyche as Postecoglou replacement
– Klopp refuses to rule out Liverpool return one day

Antoine Semenyo has been in fine form for Bournemouth this season. Robin Jones – AFC Bournemouth/AFC Bournemouth via Getty Images

TRENDING RUMORS

– Mohamed Salah’spoor form has Liverpool considering a January move for Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo, according to the iPaper. Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United both scouted the Ghana winger during the last transfer window, but it’s the Reds that are firming as favorites to sign the in-form 25-year-old. The upcoming Africa Cup of Nations may play a big role in whether the mooted £75 million move is made; Salah will lead Egypt at the continental tournament but, with Ghana failing to qualify, Semenyo will be available to play club football throughout the fixture-heavy January period.

– Chelsea are prepared to make an £87m offer to FC Porto for striker Samu Agehowanext summer, according to Record. The Blues had been close to signing the Spain international from Atlético Madrid in the summer of 2024, but the move collapsed and he joined Porto instead. Samu scored 25 goals in his first season in Portugal, and has netted eight goals in nine games so far this term. The 21-year-old has a contract at the Estádio do Dragão until June 2029.

– Stuttgart have set their fee for Angelo Stiller at €50 million with Manchester United among the clubs who have expressed an interest in the midfielder but the 24-year-old’s valuation could still rise, according to Sky Sports Deutschland. While Stiller has a €40m release clause, the Bundesliga club can buy that out and make his transfer fee freely negotiable. Meanwhile, TEAMtalk reports that United are looking to January with their list of options featuring Sporting CP’s Morten Hjulmand, Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton, Brighton & Hove Albion’s Carlos Baleba, Borussia Dortmund’s Jobe Bellingham and Porto’s Victor Froholdt. The Red Devils are optimistic that they can reunite coach Ruben Amorim with Hjulmand for £50m despite the 26-year-old’s £70m release clause, with this coming due to Sporting’s relationship with their former manager.

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– Sky Sports Deutschland have offered an insight into the domino effect that could happen regarding free agent centre-backs in the summer. A final decision hasn’t been made on David Alaba‘s future but he is likely to leave Real Madrid, while the Saudi Pro League is watching the situation of his teammate Antonio Rüdiger with his future uncertain despite an offer having been tabled for a contract that runs until 2028. Liverpool’s Ibrahima Konaté could be the replacement if either of them leave, while Marc Guéhi could replace the Frenchman at Anfield but is also wanted by Barcelona, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich. Dayot Upamecano could also move despite Bayern wanting to extend his contract to 2030.

– Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo is weighing up a January loan move with Tottenham Hotspur, Newcastle United, Manchester City and Brentford all looking at the 20-year-old, according to TEAMtalk. Mainoo remains committed to the Red Devils, but the feeling is that he needs more minutes to aid both his development and ambitions to represent England at the FIFA World Cup. Man United’s lack of depth in midfield has raised questions about whether they will be willing to allow a loan move.

– Barcelona are monitoring Mallorca winger Jan Virgili and could look to re-sign him, as reported by Diario Sport. The 19-year-old left the Blaugrana for €3.5m this summer as he didn’t want to be part of a reserve team any longer, but Barca included a clause that would see them receive a percentage of the funds from his next move and another clause that would allow them to re-sign him. Virgili marked his return from the Under-20 World Cup by providing the assist for Vedat Muriqi‘s equaliser in Mallorca’s win against Sevilla.

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ESPN’s Sam Tighe looks at how well Samu Agehowa would fit in at Chelsea:

In the summer of 2024, Samu looked all set for a move to Chelsea, following the conclusion of his gold medal-winning campaign with Spain in the Olympics, but the move fell through and João Félix joined instead.

That’s a series of events that the Blues have likely regretted ever since, as Samu has continued to blossom into one of Europe’s top young strikers at FC Porto — while Félix made minimal impact before being jettisoned to Saudi Arabia.

The Spain international is a powerhouse No. 9, able to bully defenders using his huge frame. Look back at his goals catalogue while on loan at Deportivo Alavés and you’ll see opponents literally bouncing off him and hitting the deck. He can back into centre-backs Romelu Lukaku-style, or hit the channels and stretch the pitch.

His time at Porto has given him useful experience of playing in a dominant team setup, as before all of his football had come for lesser sides who played more reactive football. This would aid a transition to a club like Chelsea, who are quickly developing a “type” that they like up front — Samu, Liam Delap and Marc Guiu are all battering ram centre-forwards.

OTHER RUMORS

– AC Milan had a scout at Parma’s goalless draw against Genoa to watch goalkeeper Zion Suzuki. (Nicolò Schira)

– Paris Saint-Germain centre-back Willian Pacho could extend his contract in the coming weeks, with an offer on the table to extend his deal by one year so it lasts until 2030. (Le Parisien)

– Clubs from across Europe are monitoring Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta. (Rudy Galetti)

– Massimiliano Allegri has given his approval for AC Milan to extend Fikayo Tomori‘s contract with initial informal discussions already taking place. (Calciomercato)

– Rodez centre-back Mathis Magnin is being monitored by various Ligue 1 clubs having impressed in Ligue 2. (Rudy Galetti)

– Several European clubs, especially from Italy and England, are monitoring Copenhagen centre-back Gabriel Pereira. (Rudy Galetti)

– Barcelona will not move in the January transfer window unless they suffer injuries. (AS)

– Bologna have turned down a “huge” offer from Saudi Pro League club Al Qadsiah for Riccardo Orsolini, and the Rossoblu are in talks to extend the winger’s contract until 2029 with the option for another year. (Nicolò Schira)

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Oct 20, 2025, 03:28 AM ET

Bayern Munich have joined the race to sign Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes, while Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan have set their sights on FC Cologne wonderkid Said El Mala. Join us for the latest transfer news and rumors from around the globe.

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TOP STORIES

– Dyche, Mancini in frame to replace Ange at Forest – sources
– Guardiola: Man City too reliant on ‘key man’ Haaland
– Real Madrid GK Frohms out four months – sources

Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes has an uncertain future. Photo by Shaun Brooks – CameraSport via Getty Images

TRENDING RUMORS

– Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes is on the radar of Bayern Munich, the Daily Mirror reports. Amid continued interest from the Saudi Pro League, the Bundesliga champions now look set to join the race to sign Fernandes, whose transfer is valued at around the £70 million mark. United are open to entertaining bids to sign the 31-year-old if the fee is right, although it remains to be seen whether a deal could be sanctioned in January, as Fernandes is under contract until June 2027.

– Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan have set their sights on FC Cologne wonderkid Said El Mala, says Bild. The 19-year-old is enjoying a breakthrough campaign in the Bundesliga, where he has already scored three goals in seven appearances. While El Mala is under contract until 2030, he could be available as soon as next summer for a fee in the region of €30m-€40m. Bayern Munich have also been linked with a move for the Germany U21 international in recent weeks.

– Manchester United midfielder Casemirois continuing to attract interest from the Saudi Pro League, according to Football Insider. Despite impressing of late for club and country, the 33-year-old Brazilian is prepared to listen to offers heading into the January transfer window. Casemiro’s contract expires next summer, and while a new deal has been mooted, it would require the player to take a pay cut.

– Inter Milan sporting director Piero Ausilio has told Corriere dello Sport that the club won’t be looking to sign Brazilian icon Neymar, 33, if he becomes a free agent at the end of his Santos contract: “Neymar? Come on, that’s b——-. Never contacted, never offered — it’s nonsense.”

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– A consortium of investors from the United Arab Emirates have approached Eric Cantona, Wayne Rooneyand David Beckham to act as ambassadors in a potential bid to buy Manchester United. (Guardian)

– Saint-Etienne striker Djylian N’Guessan, 17, is on the radar of Arsenal and Tottenham. (Caught Offside)

– Paris Saint-Germain want to sign Monaco wonderkid Maghnes Akliouche in January. (Ekrem Konur)

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– Liverpool have been “wowed” by the performances of Argentine right back Dylan Tomás Gorosito at the Under 20 FIFA World Cup. (Graeme Bailey)

– Scouts from Barcelona travelled to watch Mason Greenwoodplay for Marseille last weekend. The Catalan giants are long-standing admirers. (TBR)

– Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo, 25, is attracting attention and the club are preparing to receive offers in January. (Football Insider)

– West Ham United are targeting a move for Toulouse center back Charlie Cresswell, while Everton are also tracking his development. (Ekrem Konur)

– Sheffield United could be forced to entertain offers for midfielder Gustavo Hamerat the end of the season amid interest in the player from Leeds United. (Football Insider)

– Negotiations are advancing between clubs from the Arabian Gulf and Legia Warsaw defender defender Radovan Pankov, who isopen to a new challenge. (Rudy Galetti)

– Raffaele Palladinois a possible candidate to replace Igor Tudor at Juventus, should the board decide to fire him. (Nicolo Schira)

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Oct 16, 2025, 04:56 PM ET

Liverpool are considering a move to land Borussia Dortmund center back Nico Schlotterbeck, whileTottenham Hotspur could persuade Bayern Munich striker Harry Kaneto return to the Premier League. Join us for the latest transfer news and rumors from around the globe.

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– Sources: Man United may extend Casemiro but salary key
РSources: Bar̤a, Madrid tracking Mexican teen Mora
– Botafogo disputing $21m fee to Atlanta for Thiago Almada

Nico Schlotterbeck could be an option for Liverpool amid concerns over center-back depth. Max Ellerbrake – firo sportphoto/Getty Images

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– Liverpool are set to make contact with Borussia Dortmund over center back Nico Schlotterbeck, Christian Falk reports. Dortmund have offered the 25-year-old a new contract worth around €8m gross per year, but the Reds would be able to go higher and need to cover for Giovanni Leoni‘s injury amid long-term doubts surrounding the future of Ibrahima Konaté, who has been linked with a free transfer to Real Madrid next summer. Crystal Palace’s Marc Guéhiis also on Liverpool’s radar, while Bayern Munich could also move for Schlotterbeck.

– Tottenham Hotspur are willing to pay Harry Kane‘s release clause, which sources told ESPN is worth €60 million, and meet the wages required to bring the striker back from Bayern Munich, according to TEAMtalk. The 32-year-old is reportedly keen to return to the Premier League in a bid to chase down Alan Shearer’s league record of 260 goals, having scored 213 himself before moving to Germany. Manchester United also want to sign Kane and view him as a key player for their rebuild, but any chances of signing the England international hinge on improving their league position.

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– Manchester City are planning a £75 million move to sign Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson but are likely to face stiff competition from Chelsea, according to The Daily Star. The 22-year-old has emerged as one of the top options if Pep Guardiola opts to strengthen his midfield in the summer, with Nico González having struggled since joining from FC Porto and questions lingering over Rodri‘s long-term future.

– Chelsea, Arsenal and Barcelona are all watching Juventus forward Kenan Yildiz, Gazzetta dello Sport reports. Juventus are set to offer the 20-year-old a contract renewal that will run until 2030, but they haven’t yet agreed on the finances. And Chelsea haven’t given up after seeing a €67 million offer to sign Yildiz rejected in the summer, while Arsenal and Barcelona are preparing to compete with them.

– Real Madrid and Barcelona both want to sign center back Dayot Upamecanoas a free agent when his contract at Bayern Munich expires in the summer, Footmercato reports. Los Blancos are looking to replace ageing duo Antonio Rüdigerand David Alaba, while the Barcelona could let Ronald Araújo depart and need cover. Manchester United are among the English clubs also interested in Upamecano, but the prospect of him staying at Bayern hasn’t been completely ruled out either.

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ESPN’s Sam Tighe explores the future for Bayern striker Harry Kane.

When Kane finally sealed his blockbuster move to Bayern Munich in 2023, it only ever felt like “goodbye for now” to the Premier League.

Many assumed he’d be back at some point to chase down Alan Shearer’s record goal tally of 260 — and despite claiming to have never felt more settled in Bavaria, scoring 23 goals in all competitions for club and country as he hits top form, the rumours of a return grow ever stronger.

Kane’s brilliance is built on a natural goal-scoring instinct, pure ball-striking, game intelligence and a frankly incredible level of creativity for a No. 9. None of that will dim with age, so if harnessed correctly — i.e. not in some manic high-pressing system where he’s asked to sprint around — the 32-year-old has plenty of years left at the top.

He’s so good that teams like Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United should be happy to re-wire their entire tactical setup around him, ensuring he has pacy wingers to pick him out with long passes and room to drop deep and receive the ball wherever he wishes.

Typically speaking, you’d be mad to spend €60 million to sign a player who will turn 33 in 2026, but Kane is no typical case.

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– Barcelona and Bayern Munich have asked for information about signing Dusan Vlahovicas a free agent when the striker’s Juventus contract expires in the summer. (Nicolo Schira)

– AC Milan are considering Bayern Munich’s Kim Min-jae as they aim to sign a center back in January, but Juventus could also move for the 28-year-old. (Calciomercato)

– Roma are keen to sign Joshua Zirkzee from Manchester United in January, with the Netherlands striker wanting more game time to aid his World Cup aspirations. (Times)

– Internazionale and AC Milan are both looking at Freiburg’s Noah Atubolu, Atalanta’s Marco Carnesecchiand Cagliari’s Elia Caprileas they look for a goalkeeper. The former could also move for Napoli’s Alex Meretwhile the latter are monitoring Parma’s Zion Suzuki. (Tuttosport)

– Juventus are one of the clubs interested in a January move for Al Ahli midfielder Franck Kessie, but the 28-year-old would have to significantly reduce his €10m wages for a transfer to happen. (Gazzetta dello Sport)

– Juventus are very interested in Bayern Munich defender Raphael Guerreiro, while Girona’s Arnau Martinez and Nice’s Jonathan Clauss are also being looked at. (Tuttosport)

– Paris Saint-Germain will be forced to renegotiate Ousmane Dembele‘s contract after the forward won the Ballon d’Or. (L’Equipe)

– PSG are also negotiating contract renewals for Willian Pacho, Senny Mayulu, Bradley Barcolaand Fabian Ruiz. (L’Equipe)

– Every top German club other than Bayern Munich are showing a concrete interest in 21-year-old Hertha BSC center back Linus Gechter, with a transfer planned to happen in January or the summer at the latest. (Florian Plettenberg)

– Lazio manager Maurizio Sarri has asked his bosses to sign free agent Lorenzo Insigne and a midfielder. (Calciomercato)

– Real Madrid expect to receive plenty of offers to sign striker Gonzalo Garcia during the January transfer window. (Marca)

– Olympique Lyonnais will look to sign Stade Rennais right back Hans Hateboer on loan. (L’Equipe)

– Wolfsburg, Koln, Stuttgart, Fiorentina, Cremonese and Sassuolo are among the clubs who have a concrete interest in 18-year-old Widzew Lodz midfielder Kuba Nawrocki. (Rudy Galetti)

– Several Brazilian clubs are showing an interest in Fenerbahce attacking midfielder Anderson Talisca, who is expected to leave as a free agent in the summer. (Rudy Galetti)

– A Premier League club sent scouts to watch Rayo Vallecano winger Fran Perezin their Conference League win against Shkendija, in which he scored. (Rudy Galetti)

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Oct 15, 2025, 05:05 PM ET

Chelsea and Juventus are set to battle it out to sign Al Hilal midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic on a free transfer, while Real Madrid are interested in signing Chelsea midfielder Moisés Caicedo, who has been offered a new contract. Join us for the latest transfer news and rumors from around the globe.

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– Sources: Utd may extend Casemiro but salary key
– De Jong signs new Barcelona contract until 2029
РSources: Bar̤a, Madrid tracking Mexican teen Mora

Could either Chelsea or Juventus end up signing Sergej Milinkovic-Savic? (Photo by Yasser Bakhsh/Getty Images)

TRENDING RUMORS

– A race between Chelsea and Juventus could take place for Al Hilal midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, according to Corriere dello Sport. The 30-year-old is set to enter the final six months of his contract in January and, having not yet signed an extension, multiple clubs across Europe (including Galatasaray and Fenerbahce) are tracking him with a view to getting him to sign a pre-contract agreement. The Serbia international has made four appearances in the Saudi Pro League side so far this season.

– Chelsea plan to offer midfielder Moisés Caicedo a new contract to ward off interest from Real Madrid, according to TEAMtalk. Los Blancos are reported to be one of the sides keeping tabs on the 23-year-old but, following several impressive performances so far this season, it looks as though the Blues are set to reward him with improved terms to stay put at Stamford Bridge. And Caicedo’s long-term deal in West London isn’t set to expire until 2031 already.

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– Internazionale have joined the race for Crystal Palace defender Marc Guéhi, reports Tuttosport. Inter are reportedly monitoring the 25-year-old’s situation at Selhurst Park, with belief that he could be a strong replacement for Yann Bisseck, who could leave San Siro next summer. Guéhi remains on the radar of Real Madrid, Barcelona and Bayern Munich, but Liverpool are leading the race for him after a £35 million move broke down on the final day of the summer transfer window.

– Brighton will dismiss offers to sign midfielder Carlos Baleba in January amid interest from the Premier League. TalkSPORT reports that the Seagulls have no plans to part ways with the 21-year-old during the middle of the season, with hopes of dissuading interested sides by asking for a £120 million fee. Meanwhile, Manchester United are set to prioritize a move for Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton, 21, according to iNews, having placed him as their No. 1 priority ahead of Baleba amid their search for a midfielder. Wharton has also recently been linked with Real Madrid.

– A move for Dinamo Zagreb winger Cardoso Varela is being considered by Barcelona and Chelsea, reports Mundo Deportivo. The Blaugranaare closely monitoring the 16-year-old, with club sporting director Deco having already met with his representatives. While the Blues are also interested in Varela, whether the LaLiga club make a move for him is expected to hinge on if they decide to sign on-loan Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford permanently.

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ESPN’s Madrid correspondent Alex Kirkland looks at the likelihood of Real Madrid landing Moisés Caicedo.

Real Madrid’s summer rebuild — signing three defenders in Trent Alexander-Arnold, Dean Huijsen and Alvaro Carreras, plus a wide forward in Franco Mastantuono — didn’t include a central midfielder, which for many fans and pundits, should have been top of the list.

So far this season, Xabi Alonso has tended to pick Aurelien Tchouameni, Fede Valverde and Arda Guler as his midfield three, with Jude Bellingham coming back into the picture after his recovery from shoulder surgery. The team have mostly played well, but in the two biggest games of Alonso’s tenure so far — the Club World Cup semifinal against PSG, and the derby against Atletico — they’ve come up short, and it’s hard to escape the feeling that, despite the qualities of Tchouameni, Valverde et al, they’re still missing a really dominant, tempo-setting midfielder.

Is Caicedo that player? A contract until 2031 is clearly an issue. Madrid only pay big transfer fees for the most elite prospects, like Bellingham, and that contract duration means a free transfer would be a distant prospect. Here in Madrid, there’s been no reporting yet that Caicedo is a serious target.

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– Clubs in Saudi Arabia are looking to sign Real Madrid center back Antonio Rudigeras he enters the final year of his deal. (Fabrizio Romano)

– Barcelona are keeping tabs on Borussia Dortmund forward Serhou Guirassy and winger Karim Adeyemi. (Bild)

– There is an undisclosed release clause in the contract of Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo, who has been linked with both Manchester United and Liverpool. (TalkSPORT)

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– Bayern Munich winger Adin Licina is being watched by Juventus and Borussia Dortmund. (Tuttosport)

– Clubs in the Premier League could be interested in signing Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski, 37, if he becomes available as a free transfer. (Football Insider)

– Monaco will wait until the end of the season before deciding whether to activate the permanent option clause in the loan deal of Barcelona winger Ansu Fati. (Sport)

– Juventus could need Fenerbahce defender Milan Skriniar to accept a lower salary for a move to become possible, with the 30-year-old earning close to €10m-per-season. (Gazzetta dello Sport)

– Eintracht Frankfurt are open to parting ways with striker Elye Wahi, while they also hold interest in Newcastle forward Will Osula. (Florian Plettenberg)

– Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka wants to stay at the club, but they could still look to move him on. (Fabrizio Romano)

– Former Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaeris on the shortlist of Rangers as they continue their search for a head coach. (TEAMtalk)

– Premier League clubs Chelsea and Brighton are looking at Lazio defender Mario Gila. (Football Insider)

– Barcelona are planning to begin talks over a new contract with defender Eric Garcia. (Nicolo Schira)

– AS Roma and Juventus are monitoring the contract situation of Bologna midfielder Remo Freuler. (Nicolo Schira)

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Oct 13, 2025, 04:00 PM ET

Levante’s Karl Etta Eyong has been identified as Robert Lewandowski‘s successor at Barcelona, while Manchester United have joined the clubs wanting to sign Mexico’s rising star Gilberto Mora. Join us for the latest transfer news and rumors from around the globe.

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– AI agent? Ex-Utd prospect used ChatGPT for move
– Sources: Utd set for Mainoo, Zirkzee talks as clubs circle
– Glasner had ‘early’ talks over new Crystal Palace contract

Karl Etta Eyong has made a big impact in LaLiga since signing for Levante from Villarreal. Pedro Salado/Getty Images

TRENDING RUMORS

– Robert Lewandowski is increasingly likely to leave Barcelona at the end of this season rather than renewing his contract, Diario Sport reports. This is said to be down to the 37-year-old striker’s age, a decline in form and an inability to press at the same pace as his teammates. The Blaugrana are already looking for replacements with Levante’s Karl Etta Eyong being identified as somebody who can compete with Ferran Torres for a starting berth up front — the 21-year-old Cameroon international has already scored four goals and registered one assist in five LaLiga matches since signing from Villarreal in the summer. Lewandowski could look to move elsewhere or retire, but he doesn’t want to go to Saudi Arabia.

– Real Madrid and Manchester United are among the clubs who want to sign Tijuana midfielder Gilberto Mora, according to Calciomercato. The report adds that Inter Milan and Juventus have included the 16-year-old on their list of possible options after scouting him at the Under-20 World Cup. This attention comes despite the fact that the Mexican won’t be allowed to move to Europe until he turns 18. He has already represented Mexico at senior level, winning the Gold Cup.

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– Liverpool’s Joe Gomez is the priority for AC Milan as they aim to sign an experienced centre-back in January, according to Corriere dello Sport. The 28-year-old wants to get more minutes and Igli Tare and Giorgio Furlani will try to make a move happen, but they will move on if a solution can’t be found. The Rossoneri are also looking to renew forward Christian Pulisic‘s contract as “the eyes of half of Europe could soon turn on him”, while Premier League clubs are enquiring about goalkeeper Mike Maignan and Milan will look to renew the contracts of Fikayo Tomoriand Alexis Saelemaekers.

РReal Madrid and Valencia are showing the greatest interest in signing Elche midfielder Rodrigo Mendoza, reports Diario Sport, but Barcelona, Atl̩tico Madrid, Villarreal, Paris FC and Premier League clubs are also keeping track of the 20-year-old. This comes with Mendoza having impressed for Spain in the Under-20 World Cup after making the step up to La Liga having helped his side earn promotion last season.

– Juventus could reignite their interest in Girona right-back Arnau Martínez in January with full-back being seen as an important position to strengthen in, reports Tuttosport, who add that the Bianconeri have also been closely monitoring Genoa’s Brooke Norton-Cuffy and Monaco’s Jordan Teze. Juventus have also made enquiries about Bayern Munich left-back Raphaël Guerreiro and are considering a move, as the 31-year-old is unlikely to renew his contract with his current deal expiring in the summer.

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– Inter Milan see Atalanta goalkeeper Marco Carnesecchi as a possible long-term successor to Yann Sommer. (Rudy Galetti)

– Juventus are looking at Matias Siltanen, but DjurgÃ¥rden want €20m for the 18-year-old midfielder with Bayer Leverkusen and Premier League clubs also interested. (Tuttosport)

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– Piotr Zielinski could leave Inter Milan in January, although his salary of €4.5m-per-season could be a stumbling block. (Corriere dello Sport)

– Atlético Madrid are happy with loanee Nico González and plan to make his move from Juventus permanent. They have an option worth €32m plus €1m that becomes an obligation if the winger plays at least 45 minutes in 21 La Liga matches. (Nicolò Schira)

– Negotiations are underway between Juventus and Kenan Yildiz for a contract that could run until 2030. (Calciomercato)

– Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford is set to sign a new contract. The Toffees are also looking to extend the deals of James Garner and Vitaliy Mykolenko. (The Times)

– Inter Milan don’t want to let Francesco Esposito leave and are prepared to double the 20-year-old striker’s salary. (LGazzetta dello Sport)

– Bologna are planning to extend 28-year-old winger Riccardo Orsolini‘s contract to 2030. (Corriere dello Sport)

– Crystal Palace chief Steve Parish has admitted that Adam Wharton will want to play Champions League football at some point, whether that is at Selhurst Park or elsewhere. (talkSPORT)

– Inter Milan are closely monitoring Santos teenage forward Robinho Jr., who is the son of former Brazil and AC Milan star Robinho. The Italian club is expected to make an offer in the next transfer window to sign the 17-year-old, whose contract with Santos runs until 2027. (TNT Brasil)

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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson is inactive for Sunday’s game against the Arizona Cardinals after suffering an injury during pre-game warmups, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.

NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero added that Richardson suffered an eye injury while “doing band work,” which caused him to be demoted to QB3 behind Daniel Jones and Riley Leonard.

Richardson has been plagued by health issues since Indianapolis selected him with the No. 4 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, appearing in just 15 regular-season games across the first two years of his budding career.

He previously suffered a dislocated right pinky in the first quarter of the Colts’ preseason matchup with the Baltimore Ravens on Aug. 7. Richardson went on to lose a position battle with Jones ahead of the 2025 season, entering the start of the year as a backup option.

He was limited to a mere four appearances as a rookie in 2023 due to a concussion as well as an AC joint sprain in his shoulder that ultimately required surgery.

Richardson was able to return for the start of his sophomore campaign in 2024, but ended up missing time with an oblique injury before he was later benched for Joe Flacco.

He struggled through the air last season, completing just 47.7 percent of his throws for 1,814 yards and eight touchdowns to go along with 12 interceptions. Richardson also rushed for 499 yards and six scores.

Indianapolis hasn’t been able to consistently rely on Richardson to start his NFL career largely due to injuries, and it appears as though health issues are affecting him once again in 2025.

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New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs says he wasn’t really side-eyeing Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen in the photo that went viral.

“That’s my dawg. Obviously, things happened, and business happened, but spent a lot of time here. I got a lot of love and respect for that young man. Tremendous player. He’s one of the boys,” Diggs said Sunday night after the Patriots’ Week 5 upset of the Bills. (h/t WROC-TV’s Thad Brown).

Diggs continued, “They had that picture, right, of me side-eying him, but they just kind of caught it at the wrong time. I just wanted to speak on that photo because I was staring at him in the moment because it was like, ‘Damn, that was my brother.'”

The Patriots shared an edited version of the photo, in which Diggs was initially wearing a Houston Texans uniform, after Sunday night’s 23-20 win.

Diggs spent four seasons with Allen and the Bills from 2020 to 2023 before he was traded to the Texans ahead of the 2024 campaign.

This article will be updated soon to provide more information and analysis.

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Saudi Pro League clubs could come back in for Manchester United’s Bruno Fernandes in January, while Manchester City see Bayern Munich’s Aleksandar Pavlovic as a long-term replacement for Rodri. Join us for the latest transfer news and rumors from around the globe.

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Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has been repeatedly targeted by clubs in the Saudi Pro League. Simon Stacpoole/Offside/Offside via Getty Images

TRENDING RUMORS

– Manchester United are braced for bids from clubs in Saudi Arabia for captain Bruno Fernandes in January, according to the Manchester Evening News. The outlet’s sources suggest Bruno will be offered more than double his salary from SPL clubs once the transfer window reopens. The 31-year-old was the subject of a reported £100 million bid from Al Hilal back in the summer, which was rejected by Man United. However, after a slow start to the new season, the club could now be keen to cash in on their star midfielder — and use any funds raised to finance an offer for a long-time target.

– Bayern Munich midfielder Aleksandar Pavlovic is attracting interest from a host of European clubs, according to Bild. Manchester City are said to be among his admirers, as they line up a long-term replacement for 2024 Ballon d’Or winner Rodri, while Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain are also keen. Pavlovic, 21, has played 12 times for Bayern this season, and is a Germany international with five caps to his name. With a contract that runs until June 2029, he won’t be easy to prise away from the Bundesliga champions.

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– Napoli are targeting a move for Manchester United youngster Kobbie Mainoo, Tuttomercato reports. The England international is keen on securing regular first-team football this season, with the 2026 FIFA World Cup on the horizon. Napoli are one club that could launch a bid if he does become available, although the Serie A champions are expected to face strong competition. Mainoo, 20, has yet to start a Premier League match so far this season under Ruben Amorim.

– Bournemouth value winger Antoine Semenyo around the £80 million mark amid continued interest from Tottenham Hotspur, Football Insider reports. While talk of a January transfer has been played down, the Cherries are braced for bids next summer, following Semenyo’s electric start to the Premier League season. The 25-year-old has scored six goals in seven league matches this term, including a brace against Fulham on Friday.

– Inter Miami CF have opened talks with former Real Madrid and Tottenham Hotspur full-back Sergio Reguilón, so says Fabrizio Romano. The Spain international, who left Spurs in the summer after his contract expired, could move to Miami immediately as a free agent if terms are agreed. Reguilón, 28, is keen on joining the MLS club, as he views their proposal as the “best option” on the table.

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OTHER RUMORS

– Arsenal are ready to part ways with striker Gabriel Jesus in January. A winter bid of around £15 million could be enough for the Gunners to sanction his exit. (TEAMtalk)

– Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United are “keeping tabs” on Levante forward Karl Etta Eyong. (Football Insider)

– Arsenal are plotting a January swoop for AC Milan defender Davide Bartesaghi. (Ekrem Konur)

– Eddie Howe would “love” to bring Nottingham Forest and England midfielder Elliot Anderson back to Newcastle United. (Daily Mail)

– AS Roma have opened talks to extend the contract of Paulo Dybala. The Serie A club are offering a new deal that runs until the summer of 2028. (Nicolò Schira)

– FC Cologne’s Saïd El Mala was the subject of “big money” offers from Brighton & Hove Albion and Southampton in the summer. (Sky Germany)

– Manchester United want to retain manager Ruben Amorim, despite the club’s poor start to the season. He is also not planning on walking away from Old Trafford. (David Ornstein)

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FARMINGDALE, N.Y. — If there is a brewing rivalry between Bryson DeChambeau and Rory McIlroy, then the Ryder Cup could be a perfect setting for another dramatic duel.

While both star golfers downplayed any animosity between them, DeChambeau and McIlroy also acknowledged that being matched up against each other this week at Bethpage Black would be welcomed.

“Would I love to go up against him? Yeah. It would be a lot of fun,” DeChambeau said Thursday. “Is it going to happen? It’s not likely. I mean, maybe once. You never know.”

“If I come up against Bryson at some point, I think that’s great,” McIlroy said. “I think that’s wonderful for the championship and wonderful for us, as well, in some ways.”

DeChambeau, when asked earlier this year about potentially facing McIlroy in the Ryder Cup after the two were paired in the final round of the Masters Tournament, said that he intended to “chirp in [McIlroy’s] ear” at Bethpage.

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McIlroy responded to those comments last month during an interview with the Guardian.

“I think the only way he gets attention is by mentioning other people,” McIlroy told the Guardian. “That is basically what I think of that. To get attention he will mention me or Scottie [Scheffler] or others.”

When asked about DeChambeau on Thursday, McIlroy joked that he had promised European captain Luke Donald that he would talk only about the European team.

“It’s so easy to play into narratives this week and to get swept up in this whole rivalries and Ryder Cup and whatever it is,” McIlroy said. “All I want to do is go and try and put blue points on the board. I don’t care who it’s against.”

As DeChambeau pointed out, whether it’s in foursomes, four-balls or Sunday singles, there’s no guarantee that the two will face off given the fact that captains select their teams and order ahead of knowing the opponent’s choices.

“I don’t know if there’s planning behind the scenes or whatnot,” DeChambeau said with a smile.

Even if they don’t face off against one another, the fact that DeChambeau and McIlroy are on opposite sides this week is emblematic of the kind of relationship they have had during the sport’s biggest events as of late.

Aside from Scheffler, no two players have performed better in major championships over the past two years than DeChambeau and McIlroy. In the process, their paths haven’t just crossed; they have met each other head-on.

The two finished first and second in the 2024 U.S. Open at Pinehurst, where McIlroy’s missed short putts on two of the last three holes and DeChambeau’s miracle bunker shot on 18 gave the LIV Golf star his second major victory.

This year at the Masters, both played in Sunday’s final group. And as McIlroy emerged with the green jacket and the career Grand Slam, DeChambeau was quick to point out that McIlroy did not talk to him the entire round. McIlroy responded that he didn’t know what DeChambeau expected.

On Monday, DeChambeau was asked by Golf Channel if he had a response to McIlroy’s recent comments to the Guardian.

“Whatever Rory says and whatnot is great. He didn’t mean anything by it,” DeChambeau said. “I’m excited. I hope we can have some good banter back and forth and if not, and he wants to do what he’s doing, great, no problem. Crowd’s going to be on our side.”

McIlroy, who is playing in his eighth Ryder Cup, has dealt with an away crowd several times and said he is prepared to manage an environment he doesn’t typically have to deal with.

“I’m very lucky, I get a lot of support pretty much everywhere I go when I play golf, and it’s going to feel a little different for me this week,” McIlroy said. “But that’s to be expected. … I feel at times in the Ryder Cup, I have engaged too much with that, too much with the crowd.

“But then there’s times where I haven’t engaged enough. So it’s really just trying to find the balance of using that energy from the crowd to fuel your performance.”

With competition starting Friday, the crowds on hand at Bethpage so far this week have been rallying around the U.S. team and specifically DeChambeau, who has given them plenty to cheer about.

“I think rivalries are good for the game of golf,” DeChambeau said. “And albeit I have the ultimate respect for Rory as a player. It’s going to be fun to go up against him this week.”

The Red Wings play their second preseason game Thursday when taking on a division rival in the Buffalo Sabres.

The Detroit Red Wings restart their preseason on Thursday with a divisional showdown against the Buffalo Sabres. Before last preseason, these two haven’t faced off in exhibition action since the 2021-22 season. With little history between them, the Red Wings have a 1-1-1 record over their last three exhibition matchups versus Buffalo.

Fans could see some big names take to the ice for the first time this season like in Detroit’s preseason opener on Tuesday when they faced off against the Chicago. The Blackhawks played some of their highest end talent like star center Connor Bedard and 2024 second overall pick Artyom Levshunov.

Detroit is coming off a gutsy win in their preseason opener as they downed the Blackhawks 3-2 thanks to an impressive performance from former seventh round pick Emmitt Finnie, who scored and dished for an assist in a multi-point performance. Other notable names in the win were his linemates in other top prospects for Detroit with Nate Danielson, who also scored, and Michael Brandsegg-Nygard, who recorded a pair of assists.

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With Detroit playing mostly their prospects in the opener, except for J.T. Compher, Jonatan Berggren and Travis Hamonic, we can expect a more veteran lineup deployed for Thursday’s matchup as Red Wings bench boss Todd McLellan would like to make sure all their routine starters have enough time to get their legs underneath them before the start of the season. Nothing has been said just yet about who’s playing in Thursday’s game but we can expect some notable players that fans won’t want to miss.

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The city of Detroit hasn’t hosted a Stanley Cup Playoff game since April 2016 against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Joe Louis Arena, who at that time were overseen by general manager Steve Yzerman.

Last Sunday, the Red Wings played in their signature split squad game called the Red and White Game in Grand Rapids and led to some impressive performances.  Finnie was again a standout after scoring while playing on the top line with Dylan Larkin and Lucas Raymond. Detroit winger Elmer Söderblom also made his case for the top-line left wing spot, turning heads after scoring twice and impressing during training camp scrimmages while playing on the top unit. The battle for the top-line left wing spot remains one of the key storylines to watch, with no clear frontrunner emerging.

Another position battle heading into the season could be with naming a No. 1 starting goaltender despite the team trading for a former all-star netminder in John Gibson. The former Ducks goaltender appeared in 29 games (28 starts) and posted a lesser record than Talbot at 11‑11‑2 while playing for a weaker team in the Ducks but posted a better goals against average (GAA) at 2.77 and a better save percentage at .912 compared to Talbot’s GAA at 2.93 and his .901 save percentage. Both haven’t seen the ice yet in the preseason as former first round pick Sebastian Cossa took the crease for the opener and will make the decision in net for the Sabres matchup an interesting one.

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