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The conventional wisdom holds that Dec. 15 marks the unofficial opening of the NBA trade season, because that’s when many players who signed new contracts or extensions this past summer become eligible to be traded. The reality is that it will be Dec. 19-22 in Orlando — when the NBA G League Winter Showcase takes place — that talks really start to ramp up. It’s when the GMs and front offices of all 30 teams gather together, ostensibly to watch the best G-League players, but it’s an event without fans (just basketball people and some media), and you can watch as certain GMs peel off and start side conversations just 30 feet from the court. It’s where business starts to get done.

Heading into all of that, here are the latest NBA Trade rumors, starting with the biggest name potentially on the board.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo

Antetokounmpo being off the court for 2-4 weeks with a calf strain is not about to slow the trade rumors surrounding him, or the fake trades we are all seeing, after he reportedly restarted talks about his future with the Bucks front office. Here are a few updates.

• Milwaukee may find it hard to land a lot of first-round picks. Antetokounmpo’s performance is not in question, he has been playing at an MVP-level this season. However, he turns 31 on Saturday and is looking for a massive contract extension that will start in the 2027-28 or 2028-29 season, his age-33 or age-34 season (he has a $62.8 million player option for 2027-28). The recent history of teams giving up a massive haul of first-round picks for players entering their mid-30s — even elite players — has them pausing and seriously considering how many picks they would trade for Antetokounmpo. Brian Windhorst of ESPN put it this way on his Hoop Collective Podcast:

“What I’m telling you is that when I talk to executives and these executives are not in trade talks with the Bucks or another for a star player right now, the mood in the NBA right now is not give up four first round picks for anybody … All these teams are worried about getting into apron trouble where they can’t reset their rosters…

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“This is how teams are thinking right now. They’re a little freaked about the aprons. There ain’t going to be no five first round pick trades. I know that we saw those for a while. That’s just not to happen.”

• The Pelicans’ 2026 draft pick could determine where Antetokounmpo lands. Antetokounmpo may have New York at the top of his wish list, but talking to league sources the last 48 hours, three teams come up as being able to put together better offers and may be places Antetokounmpo would be open to: Atlanta, San Antonio and Houston.

Atlanta is the team I hear the most (assuming Antetokounmpo wants to stay in the East). It can make a trade based around Trae Young and recent No. 1 pick Zaccharie Risacher, but the biggest prize would be the Pelicans’ first-round pick in next June’s draft (which Atlanta controls because Joe Dumars traded it away to move up last June and select Derik Queen in a head-shaking move). NBA insider Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report and The Stein Line said he had been told all season there was no way the Hawks were surrendering what could be a very high pick in a deep draft at the top, but then added that landing Antetokounmpo in his prime and just going for it — with a team that has gone 11-7 while Young is out injured and has had a much improved defense — has to have the Atlanta front office rethinking that stance.

• The Oklahoma City factor. While Oklahoma City has the picks and players to make a serious offer for Antetokounmpo if they wanted to, why would they? At 21-1 with a record point differential and a locker room that gets along well, OKC looks like a juggernaut this season.

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OKC’s dominance is something Houston and San Antonio have to take into consideration, as Zach Lowe of The Ringer discussed on his podcast. Do the Spurs look at this season’s Thunder, then look at how young their roster is, and decide to be patient and take their swings at OKC in a couple of years, when their roster is peaking, and the luxury tax is forcing changes to the Thunder? Same thing with Houston, which looks like a contender now, although Kevin Durant being on that team does somewhat change the equation. The bottom line is that both of those teams may look at the big picture and step back.

• The two big questions about an Antetokounmpo trade. In talking to league sources about the trade, two big themes and questions emerged:

1) Will Antetokounmpo (through his agent) actually demand a trade this time? He has danced up to this line but stepped back, not wanting to come off as the bad guy forcing his way out of Milwaukee (a tactic that has worked; the Bucks have upgraded their roster as best they could each time). Yes, Antetokounmpo asked the Bucks to explore a trade with the Knicks last summer, but by the time he did there was no deal to be made. This would be different. It also feels different on Antetokounmpo’s end this time.

2) If Antetokounmpo is available via trade, will the Bucks work with the two-time MVP to get him where he wants to go (presumably New York, although maybe another city or two is on the list), or will they look for the best offer regardless of destination? Antetokounmpo has some leverage because he can be a free agent in the summer of 2027, but plenty of teams would be willing to take the risk on him for a year at the right price.

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Anthony Davis

Davis getting traded feels more like an offseason move than one that happens during the season, especially since the team has looked better of late, winning three straight (games against Oklahoma City and Houston in the coming days are good measuring sticks).

When ESPNâ€s Windhorst was talking about teams not wanting to give up many first-round picks in a trade, that was aimed more at Anthony Davis and the market for him than at Antetokounmpo. Davis is 32, with a history of nagging injuries, and also is up for a contract extension this summer — a potentially massive one — which has teams a little hesitant. Is an aging Davis going to be worth the money he is asking? Windhorst added this on his podcast.

“When I have heard what people are saying Anthony Davis’ trade value is right now, not because of him as a player, to be clear, not because he’s diminished as a player, but because of the idea of paying an injury-prone mid-30s guy $50, $60 million dollars in the apron era is unpalatable.”

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James Harden, Kawhi Leonard

The Clippers have never hit the fact that they are built to pivot in 2027, when everyone except Ivica Zubac comes off the books. However, after a dreadful start to this season, could the Clippers accelerate that timeline by trading James Harden or Kawhi Leonard?

Good luck with that. Especially with Leonard, who is making $50 million this season and is guaranteed the same next season, and comes with a lengthy injury history. Harden, playing like an All-Star at a more reasonable $39.2 million (with a player option for $42 million next season), might be a different story, as Tim Bontemps wrote at ESPN.

“The feedback from league insiders has been that, while a team would take on Harden, it may be more difficult to find a landing spot for Leonard because of his injury and the Aspiration case still ongoing. “James has maybe neutral value,” an East scout said. “Kawhi Leonard has negative value.”

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Trae Young/LaMelo Ball/Ja Morant

This group of point guards is who I am watching most closely heading into the trade deadline, thinking that one of their teams might decide it’s time to make a major pivot and move on if the right deal comes along.

Except that deal is unlikely to materialize, as ESPNâ€s Tim MacMahon and Bobby Marks wrote. They said these comments summed up the prevailing opinion on all three.

“I wouldn’t want any of them,” a Western Conference general manager told ESPN.

“They all might have negative value,” an Eastern Conference executive said.

When we get to next offseason that may change for at least one and maybe all three of them, but don’t bet on a deadline deal.

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Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski told reporters last month at the GM Meetings in Las Vegas that a “change of scenery†might be beneficial for Castellanos, whom the Phils have tried to trade in each of the previous two offseasons. They are trying again this winter.

Both sides expect a separation before Spring Training, sources have said.

Castellanos appeared on MLB Hot Stove on Friday morning on MLB Network. Asked how his 2026 is looking for him, he said, “Well, I have no idea. All I know is that this offseason, I know that I wanted to just live as simple as possible, focus on training and being in a great spot just so Iâ€m physically ready for 162 [games] next year. You know? Thereâ€s a lot of stuff right now thatâ€s out of my control as far as like the trade talks and everything. So, Iâ€m just trying to focus on making sure today, I get done what needs to get done. Whatever happens is going to happen.â€

Castellanos said he is open to learning to play first base, if “a team or somebody needs me to do that.†It suggests teams have reached out about his willingness to play different positions.

It might take time to trade Castellanos, if it happens at all. He is owed $20 million next season, and the expectation is the Phillies will have to eat most of his salary to move him.

Castellanos was benched in June in Miami for inappropriate comments and actions in the dugout after Phillies manager Rob Thomson removed him from a game for defensive purposes. Castellanos again expressed his frustrations with Thomson in September.

In four seasons with the Phillies, Castellanos has slashed .260/.306/.426 with a .732 OPS and a 100 OPS+, meaning he has been a league average offensive player. His -32 outs above average were seventh lowest over those four seasons, out of 267 qualified players.

This season, Castellanos finished last out of 145 qualified players with -0.6 fWAR and -1.0 bWAR.

Numerous teams could use a right-handed-hitting corner outfielder like Castellanos, but teams might not want to take on any of his salary, thinking they could just sign him for the league minimum instead if he is released.

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After fueling speculation about Donald Trump possibly attending John Cenaâ€s retirement match, Logan Paul is now walking back part of his original statement.

Taking to Twitter on December 4, 2025, Paul addressed reports that quoted him as saying “people in the WWE†had discussed the potential appearance. According to Paul, that phrasing was taken out of context.

“Nooooo when I said ‘we†I meant my boys and I. We always speculate what the storylines will be because I like to enjoy the product both as a fan & performer,†Paul wrote. “Quoting ‘people in the WWE†is inaccurate.â€

The clarification comes after his FoxNews.com interview, where Paul commented on the rumor swirling around Trumpâ€s possible attendance at Saturday Nightâ€s Main Event on December 13 in Washington, D.C.—the night Cena is set to wrestle his final match. In that interview, Paul said:

“We (people in the WWE) have talked about it. I have no idea. It seems like something that could happen. I think itâ€d be awesome. But I donâ€t know how political the WWE wants to get, so Iâ€m not sure.â€

That line sparked headlines pointing to potential internal WWE discussions, but Paulâ€s update clearly separates fan speculation from company involvement.

Do you think Logan Paulâ€s clarification puts the Trump rumor to rest? Or could something still be in play for Cenaâ€s sendoff? Drop your thoughts in the comments below—we want to hear from you.

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Tristan Jarry (© Kyle Ross-Imagn Images)

Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry has been given the No. 8 spot on Lyle Richardson’s NHL Trade Targets Rankings for Bleacher Report.

Jarry has been the subject of trade rumors before, and it has carried over to the season. Because of this, it makes sense that he is being considered among the top trade candidates in the NHL right now. This is especially so when noting that the Penguins are retooling and Jarry is in the middle of a bounce-back season.

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In 11 games so far this campaign, Jarry has recorded an 8-2-0 record, a .911 save percentage, and a 2.57 goals-against average. This is after he had a 16-12-6 record, a .892 save percentage, and a 3.12 goals-against average in 36 games last season for Pittsburgh.

With how well Jarry is playing this season, it would be understandable if he generated interest from clubs looking for goaltending help near the deadline. Yet, the Penguins could also very well decide to keep him around if he keeps playing well. This is because he is signed until the end of the 2027-28 season, carrying a $5.375 million cap hit.

In 304 career games over 10 seasons with the Penguins, Jarry has recorded a 160-99-31 record, a .909 save percentage, and a 2.74 goals-against average.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo was frustrated. Doc Rivers was frustrated. Bucks GM Jon Horst was frustrated. All the Bucks players were frustrated. Milwaukee went into training camp believing internally they could be a force in a down Eastern Conference this season, but there they were on Wednesday morning at 9-13, having not only lost four in a row while Antetokounmpo was out with a groin strain, but they had lost on Monday night with him to a struggling Wizards team.

That’s when the report dropped that Antetokounmpo and his agent would meet with Bucks management to discuss his future with the franchise. That report sparked countless conversations — from front offices around the league to media broadcasts to barstools in New York City — about what an Antetokounmpo trade might look like.

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Wednesday night, the Bucks players, as well as Rivers, pushed back on all that talk on a number of fronts:

• The most impressive was a win without Antetokounmpo — who left the game with a calf strain two minutes in and now reportedly will be out 2-4 weeks — beating the top team in the East, the Detroit Pistons. That’s the Bucks’ best win of the season and met with Antetokounmpo’s approval, according to Bobby Portis.

“What’s so crazy is Giannis is the first person texting in the team group message, ‘Good job, fellas, way to get one,'” Portis said, via the Associated Press.

• Kevin Porter Jr. had maybe the best summation of where the Bucks locker room stands, seeing everything as outside noise until Antetokounmpo himself talks to the team, with the quote via Eric Nehm at The Athletic.

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“I’ll just say this: There’s a lot of outside noise, that’s just what comes with it,” Porter said. “And Giannis does a great job of assuring (us) that he’s wanting to be here with this group specifically.

“So, we ain’t even worried about all the outside noise. That’s my brother and I’m sure if it was something he would come to us, but he’s with us and we’re gonna hold it down until he’s ready.”

• Before the reports of Antetokounmpo meeting with management even dropped, the Bucks players held a team meeting to talk about why they had not been playing up to their own standards and what needed to be done. Here is how Portis described it, via The Athletic.

“Just trying to keep guys’ minds right, keep guys together, that’s a big thing in the league,” Portis explained of the motive behind the meeting. “Obviously, everybody wants to get paid, everybody has different motives, whatever it is. Just making sure that we’re together, right? And then, most importantly, understanding that we have to get a win. No matter how we get it. If it’s ugly, if it’s good, if we’re knocking down shots, whatever it is, the most important thing was to win.”

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The Bucks got the kind of win they needed on Wednesday night.

• Doc Rivers is maybe the best salesman among the current crop of NBA coaches, and he was selling the company line on Wednesday — but there is a truth in what he is saying. Here’s his full quote from pregame:

“I want to make it clear for the — I want to say one more time — for the 50th time, and clearly it’s not getting to one network, for sure, Giannis has never asked to be traded. Ever. I can’t make that more clear.”

Rivers also went on to say that if the Bucks turn things around and start winning games again, playing to their potential, all these questions will go away.

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Rivers is not lying here. The Bucks are not going to trade Antetokounmpo until he formally asks to be traded, and he has yet to do that forcefully and directly. He did pressure the Bucks to talk to the Knicks late in this summer (August), but after the Knicks re-signed Mikal Bridges to an extension, taking him off the trade table until Feb. 1, 2026. Those talks went nowhere.

This is the first big question being asked around the league, according to sources NBC Sports has spoken with: Is Antetokounmpo going to formally, officially ask for a trade? He’s danced up to that line before, but never stepped over it and officially asked. He comes off as maybe wanting out but also not wanting to be the bad guy. When asked about his status, his response is always some version of what he said at this year’s training camp: “I want to be in a situation that I can win, and now I’m here. I believe in this team. I believe in my teammates. I’m here to lead this team to wherever we can go.”

Until Antetokounmpo stops just rattling his sabers and actually makes a trade request (or, until he doesn’t sign an extension with the team next October when they can offer him a new max deal), the Bucks are going to try to find ways — including making moves at the February trade deadline — to improve the roster and win with him. The Bucks are all-in on Antetokounmpo until he tells them not to be.

• The other question being asked around the league is, if Antetokounmpo does request a trade, will the Bucks be willing to work with him and take less in return to get him where he wants to go (New York, presumably, but other teams like Miami or Golden State could be on a short list) or, are they going to take the best package regardless of where it sends the two-time MVP? Teams like Atlanta and San Antonio can put together offers far better than New York or the other reported preferred Antetokounmpo landing spots, should those teams decide to jump in and go after him. How would Antetokounmpo react if the Bucks worked out a trade with the Hawks or Spurs? Would this be like Antetokounmpo’s former teammate, Damian Lillard, who didn’t have Milwaukee on his trade list but was open to the idea once presented with the deal? Antetokounmpo has some leverage because he is under contract for one more season after this one and could tell a team he would not re-sign with them if they trade for him. Of course, that’s what Kawhi Leonard told Toronto, they traded for him anyway, won a ring, and then he left. There are teams that would sign up for that outcome.

• The Bucks’ current roster is going to ignore all that and focus instead on what matters most right now — winning games, so this becomes moot.

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Liverpool star Mohamed Salah remains a target for clubs in the Saudi Pro League, while Olympiacos midfielder Christos Mouzakitis is wanted by Manchester United. Join us for the latest transfer news and rumors from around the globe.

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– Amorim: Cunha hasn’t peaked at Man United yet
– Salah confirms Salah’s departure for AFCON will be Dec. 15
– Arsenal agree to sign twins from Hincapié’s former club – sources

Mohamed Salah has long been a target for clubs in the Saudi Pro League. Carl Recine/Getty Images

TRENDING RUMORS

– Clubs in Saudi Arabia are still interested in Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah, according to talkSPORT. The 33-year-old, who was left out of the starting XI in Sunday’s 2-0 win West Ham United, remains “firmly on the radar” of Al Hilal, while Al Qadsiah have also enquired regarding a move for him. They could explore an opportunity to get a deal over the line next summer when Salah, who previously turned down a £500 million move to the Middle East, will still have one year left on his contract at Anfield. Meanwhile, sources told ESPN on Tuesday that talks between Real Madrid and winger Vinícius Júnior are expected to run into 2026, which could encourage the Saudi Pro League to test the waters for the 26-year-old as they line up their next marquee signings.

– Interest has been stepped up from Manchester United in Olympiacos midfielder Christos Mouzakitis, the Daily Mail reports The Red Devils are believed to have sent scouts to watch the 19-year-old in the 4-3 Champions League defeat against Real Madrid on November 26, as they look to him as a potential future signing to strengthen Ruben Amorim’s midfield. Los Blancos are also one of the sides keen on Mouzakitis, with the LaLiga side reportedly weighing up a £25m proposal for him.

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– Liverpool, Arsenal, and Chelsea are interested in Cardiff City defender Dylan Lawlor, according to TEAMtalk. The Premier League trio are reported to be the latest teams to join the race alongside both Manchester City and Man United for the 19-year-old, who has also drawn attention from Bayern Munich. Lawlor made his senior international debut for Wales in September during a 1-0 win over Kazakhstan, before playing in both of November’s victories against Liechtenstein and North Macedonia.

– Barcelona, Bayern Munich, and Borussia Dortmund are keeping tabs on the situation of Hoffenheim striker Fisnik Asllani, according to Florian Plettenberg. A release clause in the 23-year-old’s contract that becomes active next summer will allow him to be signed for a fee between €25m and €29m, and he could indicate towards a decision on his future in March. Clubs in the Premier League aren’t expected to join the race for his signature.

– Chelsea would have to offer between £70m and £80m if they want to sign Nottingham Forest center back Murillo, according to Football Insider. There is reportedly “no chance” of the deal taking place in January, but Forest could be open to parting ways with him next summer if his valuation is met amid interest from the Blues, while they will also first want to ensure that they have found a replacement. Murillo has also been linked with Barcelona.

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– Real Madrid aren’t currently prioritizing a move for Crystal Palace center-back Marc Guéhi. (The Athletic)

– Liverpool are among the frontrunners in the race for Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo. (Football Insider)

– There have been no talks between Chelsea and AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan despite reports. (Fabrizio Romano)

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– Arsenal are expecting interest in both striker Gabriel Jesus and defender Myles Lewis-Skelly in the January transfer window, but they would prefer to wait until the summer before considering potential departures. (TEAMtalk)

– A move for AS Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara is being considered by Newcastle United. (The Athletic)

– Bayern Munich are confident of reaching an agreement over a contract extension with defender Dayot Upamecano. (Christian Falk)

– Uncertainty is growing over the future of Manchester United midfielder Manuel Ugarte, with the Red Devils looking to reinforce their midfield in the upcoming transfer windows. (talkSPORT)

– Clubs in Europe are interested in Inter Milan right-back Denzel Dumfries. (Fabrizio Romano)

– Crystal Palace are looking at Bayern Munich right-back Sacha Boey, while the Bundesliga champions could also consider parting ways with left-back Raphael Guerreiro in January. Guerreiro has recently been linked with Benfica. (Christian Falk)

– Manchester United could be willing to let midfielder Kobbie Mainoo leave the club if they are able to find a replacement in January. (Football Insider)

– Multiple teams have shown interest in Chelsea striker Tyrique George, but they are yet to make a decision regarding his future. (The Athletic)

– Benfica are monitoring River Plate teenage winger Ian Subiabre. The 18-year-old, who recently competed with Argentina at the U20 World Cup, has a contract with River until December 2026. (Record)

– Clubs in the Bundesliga are monitoring the situation of Besiktas defender Felix Uduokhai. (Florian Plettenberg)

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Manchester United, Real Madrid and Barcelona are all keen on Eintracht Frankfurt left back Nathaniel Brown, while Atlético Madrid midfielder Conor Gallagher could leave the club in January, which has United interested. Join us for the latest transfer news and rumors from around the globe.

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– Arsenal agree to sign twins from Hincapié’s former club – sources
– Real Madrid boss Alonso calls for calm: ‘It’s a long season’
– Liverpool’s Mac Allister: ‘No doubt’ about Wirtz’s quality

Several of the world’s biggest teams are linked with Eintracht Frankfurt defender Nathaniel Brown. (Photo by Oliver Kaelke/DeFodi Images/DeFodi via Getty Images)

TRENDING RUMORS

– Manchester United, Real Madrid and Barcelona are all keen on signing Eintracht Frankfurt left back Nathaniel Brown, according to Florian Plettenberg. Madrid in particular have sent scouts to watch the 22-year-old in action against Cologne and Atalanta, and the Germany international could be set to leave the Bundesliga in the summer of 2026 after what has been a breakout season. Brown won his first full international cap in October, and his crossing ability and attacking runs have earmarked him as one of the most exciting full backs in the German league. Eintracht are reported to be seeking a fee of around €60 million.

– Manchester United, Newcastle United, Everton and Tottenham Hotspur are all interested in signing Atlético Madrid midfielder Conor Gallagher in January, according to Fabrizio Romano. The 25-year-old was a loan target for Manchester United last summer, but Atlético rejected their advances. Now, though, Atletico could be open to a €30m permanent deal, while Gallagher himself is looking for a move to advance his chances of featuring for England at the World Cup next summer. Gallagher was not seen as a top priority in the last window, but United boss Ruben Amorim is likely to be at the front of the queue in January.

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– Manchester City goalkeeper James Trafford is considering leaving the club after just five months, following the subsequent arrival of Gianluigi Donnarumma, according to The Daily Mail. Fellow City backup keeper Stefan Ortegais also contemplating his future, with both keen for more first-team action. Trafford, 23, arrived from Burnley for £27 million in the summer but hasn’t played a Premier League game since Donnarumma signed from Paris Saint-Germain on transfer deadline day. Trafford had hoped his move would help him land the England No. 1 jersey, but now his place in the squad is in jeopardy because of his lack of game time. Newcastle were linked previously and could be first in line for the former Burnley man when the transfer window opens.

– Arsenal are considering a move for versatile Borussia Dortmund forward Karim Adeyemi, according to The Mirror. The Gunners are looking for further attacking reinforcements and the 23-year-old could be available next summer before his contract runs out in 2027. Dortmund value the striker’s transfer at around €80 million after he racked up 28 goal contributions in his past 56 appearances, grabbing three goals and six assists so far in 2025-26. Adeyemi can play anywhere along the front line, with Chelsea and Manchester United also interested.

– Barcelona boss Hansi Flick is keen to reunite with Dortmund defender Nico Schlotterbeck, having given him his debut for the Germany national team, according to Mundo Deportivo. Schlotterbeck, 26, has so far decided against extending his contract at Dortmund, which is due to expire in 2027, meaning he is likely to leave the club next summer. Bayern Munich are keen on signing him, but Dortmund are unwilling to let him go to their league rivals. That leaves Barcelona and Real Madrid as favorites to make a move, though Liverpool are also reported to be interested.

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– Manchester United and Chelsea are both in talks to sign 17-year-old center back Luis Eduardo from Gremio after he starred for Brazil at the recent U17 World Cup. (Transfermarkt)

– Tottenham Hotspur are keen on Manchester United midfield targets Carlos Baleba (Brighton) and Adam Wharton(Crystal Palace), but the Londoners are aware that both transfers could come with challenging fees upward of £100 million. (TEAMtalk)

– Aston Villa and Sunderland are among the clubs hoping to land 19-year-old Rangers star Bailey Rice on a free transfer this summer. (Daily Mail)

– Sunderland are keen to land former Arsenal midfielder Matteo Guendouzifrom Lazio, with the 26-year-old hoping to return to the Premier League (iNews)

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– Newcastle United goalkeeper Odysseas Vlachodimos has indicated that he would like to make permanent his current loan move to Sevilla, despite having two years left on his contract at St James’s Park. (Marca)

– Inter Milan lead a number of European clubs in their interest in Atalanta goalkeeper Marco Carnesecchi, who is contracted until 2028. (Rudy Galetti)

– Inter Milan center back Stefan de Vrij, 33, is a target for Nottingham Forest and is out of contract in the summer. Football Insider)

– Former Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramosis eyeing a return to Europe following the end of his contract with Mexican club Monterrey, with AC Milan interested in signing the 39-year-old defender. (Calciomercato)

– AC Milan are keen on signing prolific striker Jean-Philippe Mateta from Crystal Palace, who has indicated that he could be interested in a move away from the Premier League. (TalkSPORT)

– English clubs have joined Juventus, Inter and AC Milan in their admiration of Cagliari goalkeeper Elia Caprile. (Gazzetta dello Sport)

– Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jobe Bellinghamcould leave the club after just five months and French side Paris FC are interested, though Dortmund would only consider a loan. (Mirror)

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Chris Jericho may be one of the founding fathers of AEW, but his future in pro wrestling just got a lot more interesting—and more uncertain.

Speaking on WBSM with Tim Weisberg, Le Champion addressed the elephant in the room: will we see Chris Jericho back in the ring?

“You never know. Iâ€m not done yet. Still figuring out everything and weâ€ll see where I end up. Iâ€m pretty sure youâ€ll see me in 2026 in a wrestling ring somewhere,†Jericho said.

That statement comes amid growing speculation that Jericho could be on his way out of AEW and headed for a WWE return. Heâ€s been absent from AEW programming for a while now, leading fans and insiders to wonder if the end of an era is approaching.

But if you ask AEW President Tony Khan, the door is wide open for Jericho to return—whenever heâ€s ready. In a recent appearance on The Ariel Helwani Show, Khan reflected on Jerichoâ€s importance to AEW since day one and confirmed the two are still in contact.

“Chris Jericho is someone whoâ€s been in AEW from the very beginning. Heâ€s been away for a bit, but even this year heâ€s had great matches, like the one with Bandido. From day one of AEW, he was absolutely as key and important as anyone in launching the company.â€

Khan made it clear that both personally and professionally, heâ€s got nothing but love for Jericho and that the door is always open for Jericho to come back.

“I love Chris both personally and professionally. I recently reached out to wish him a happy birthday. Iâ€m very excited about everything heâ€s done in AEW, and he continues to be part of us. Is he going to be back? I canâ€t speak to that, but I love having Chris in AEW, and the door is always open for him.â€

As for Jerichoâ€s absence, Khan chalked it up to scheduling issues and remained hopeful they could work things out.

“With a star like Jericho, you negotiate a certain number of dates. Chris has always been great about being all-in when heâ€s here. If we can work out all the dates and everything else, I would always love to have him here.â€

Whether itâ€s AEW, WWE, or somewhere completely new, one thingâ€s clear—Chris Jericho isnâ€t done yet. 2026 could mark a brand-new chapter for the Demo God.

Where do you think Chris Jericho should land next—WWE, or somewhere else entirely? Drop your thoughts below and let us know what you want to see from Chris Jericho in 2026!

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Barcelona are monitoring RB Leipzig’s Antonio Nusa, while Manchester City could move to sign AFC Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo in January. Join us for the latest transfer news and rumors from around the globe.

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Could Antonio Nusa make a move to Barcelona? (Photo by Rene Nijhuis/MB Media/Getty Images)

TRENDING RUMORS

– Barcelona are among the various big-name clubs interested in RB Leipzig winger Antonio Nusa, according to Diario Sport. The Blaugrana‘s scouting manager and Deco’s assistant, Joao Amaral, was at a meeting in Milan between agents, intermediaries and sporting managers and used that as an opportunity to watch the 20-year-old when Norway faced Italy. Nusa scored Norway’s equalizer in the 4-1 win, which officially sealed their place at the country’s first World Cup since 1998.

– Manchester City could trigger Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo‘s £65 million release clause during the January transfer window, The Times reports. The Citizens have been monitoring the 25-year-old, as they are looking to bring in somebody who can help ease the goal-scoring burden being put on Erling Haaland at the Etihad. Various reports have linked the Citizens with a potential summer move for Semenyo, who is also a target for Premier League champions Liverpool, but it appears they may now be ready to take action earlier.

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– It is still not certain whether Real Madrid will trigger their option to re-sign Como attacking midfielder Nico Paz, but it is increasingly likely that they will, Diario AS reports. Como coach Cesc Fàbregas would like to keep the 21-year-old with him in Serie A, but even he recognizes that the Argentina international’s future is in Los Blancos‘ hands. Paz joined Como in August 2024 in a deal that included a re-sign option for Real Madrid that lasts three seasons.

– Chelsea and Manchester United have both started negotiations for Gremio center back Luis Eduardo and made contacts that should result in an offer in the coming weeks, reports Diario AS. This comes after the 17-year-old impressed for Brazil as they finished fourth in the U-17 World Cup. Eduardo, who will turn 18 on Jan. 16, has a €60m release clause, while European clubs want to sign him before the competition for his signature increases.

– Napoli had Roma attacking midfielder Lorenzo Pellegrini under special observation when the sides met on Sunday, as the Azzurri look at potentially signing him amid injuries to Kevin De Bruyne and André-Frank Zambo Anguissa, reports Calciomercato. They hope the 29-year-old can be a cheap January signing as his contract expires in the summer and there are no current negotiations for a renewal. Manchester United’s Kobbie Mainoo is also on Napoli’s list of midfield options.

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OTHER RUMORS

– Liverpool are expected to table a €60m offer for Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga. (Caught Offside)

– Juventus defender Gleison Bremer is one of Tottenham Hotspur’s priorities as they look for a centre-back, but there will be competition from Manchester United and Chelsea. (Caught Offside)

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– Chelsea are among a number of clubs keeping a close eye on Arsenal left-back Myles Lewis-Skelly, but the Gunners have no intentions of letting the 19-year-old leave – especially not to a direct rival. (Football Insider)

– Fenerbahce are monitoring Real Madrid centre-back Antonio Rüdiger, who has also received interest from Serie A, LaLiga, the Premier League and Saudi Pro League. (Ekrem Konur)

– Aston Villa are preparing a move for 17-year-old Anderlecht midfielder Nathan De Catdespite competition from Tottenham Hotspur, Brighton & Hove Albion and Bayern Munich. (Caught Offside)

– Borussia Dortmund want to keep Aaron Anselmino past the expiration of the centre-back’s loan in the summer. (Sport 1)

– No contact has been made regarding a move for Iliman Ndiaye and Everton have no intention of letting the winger leave in January. (TEAMtalk)

– Benfica are monitoring Juventus wingback Filip Kostic, who could be reunited with Jose Mourinho as his contract expires in the summer. (Nicolò Schira)

– Club Tijuana are interested in San Jose Earthquakes forward Cristian ‘Chicho’ Arango. The MLS club has already rejected an offer from Pumas UNAM. (Tom Bogert)

– Brayan Vera is set to join Montreal from Real Salt Lake for $1.5m plus add-ons. (Fabrizio Romano)

РMetz centre-back Sadibou San̩ has rejected various offers for a contract extension having been approached by clubs including Wolfsburg and Club Brugge. (Footmercato)

– Galatasaray have joined Eintracht Frankfurt, Crystal Palace, and Fulham in monitoring Watford winger Rocco Vata. (Ekrem Konur)

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The market for Kyle Schwarber is taking shape ahead of baseballâ€s annual Winter Meetings next week.

Re-signing the 32-year-old slugger is said to be a priority for the Phillies, but sources told MLB.comâ€s Todd Zolecki last week that no deal was close between the two sides. As a result, the door is open for another club to swoop in, and one of Philadelphiaâ€s biggest rivals has emerged as a possible landing spot.

According to ESPNâ€s Jeff Passan, the Mets are “in the mix†for Schwarber, who finished second in the voting for the 2025 National League Most Valuable Player Award after hitting 56 homers in 2025. On paper, he’s an obvious fit for New York. The club needs power after Pete Alonso opted out, it just traded one of its top left-handed bats in Brandon Nimmo and the DH spot is open with Starling Marte also a free agent.

That said, if their price tags are similar, it might make more sense for the Mets to simply re-sign Alonso. Heâ€s not only the franchiseâ€s all-time home run leader and a fan favorite but also wouldnâ€t cost the Mets Draft compensation. After Schwarber turned down Philadelphiaâ€s qualifying offer, the Mets would have to forfeit multiple Draft picks as well as $1 million from their international bonus pool to sign him. Accordingly, itâ€s fair to wonder whether New Yorkâ€s interest is primarily a strategic move, both to drive up Schwarberâ€s price tag for the Phillies and gain more leverage while negotiating with Alonso.

Of course, the two NL East clubs are far from the only Schwarber suitors. There’s also the Red Sox, who already checked off one major need with their trade for starter Sonny Gray and are now looking for a middle-of-the-order bat. While the Red Sox would prefer to land a righty hitter — they could re-sign Alex Bregman or pursue Alonso — Schwarber “is strongly in the mix†for Boston, according to MLB Network insider Jon Heyman in an article for the New York Post (subscription required).

Then thereâ€s the Reds, whoâ€d give Schwarber the opportunity to play close to his hometown of Middletown, Ohio. Cincinnati has never signed a free agent for more than $64 million, but after making the postseason in 2025, the club could be motivated to spend more aggressively this winter to maximize its chances of contending while it has a stable of promising young arms under control.

In any case, the Schwarber sweepstakes could reach a resolution relatively soon. In Passanâ€s view, it would be a surprise if he didnâ€t have a deal in place by the end of the Winter Meetings.

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