Manchester United are tracking Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo, while Real Madrid winger Vinícius Júnior remains on the radar of the Saudi Pro League. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors and gossip from around the globe.
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TRENDING RUMORS
– Manchester United have joined Newcastle and Arsenal in the race to sign Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo, says The Daily Star. Mbeumo, 25, joined from French club Troyes in 2019 for a club-record £5.9 million but the Cameroon international could double his wages with a move to a bigger club and Brentford could listen to offers at around £40m. He has scored 13 goals in 20 Premier League games so far this season.
– Real Madrid winger Vinícius Júnior remains on the radar of the Saudi Pro League, reports Relevo. It is reported that the league are prepared to make the 24-year-old the face of their competition should he accept a move there, and they are preparing to offer him a significant contract amid hopes of persuading him to decide against extending his stay at the Bernabéu. He has previously been linked with Al Ahli and has a release clause of €1 billion.
– Manchester City remain keen on Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimarães, reports Gazzetta dello Sport. The Premier League club are said to be “working” on a move for the 27-year-old, but amid concerns of being able to meet his €100m valuation, the Citizens are considering Real Sociedad‘s Martín Zubimendi, 25, as a potential alternative. Guimarães has remained a key player for Newcastle this season, registering an assist in his 20th league appearance of the season in the 2-1 win over Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday.
– Paris Saint-Germain winger Marco Asensio could leave the Parc des Princes this month, reports RMC Sport. The 28-year-old is believed to be on the radar of Aston Villa, who are exploring whether they could tempt him to Villa Park. Asensio joined PSG after leaving Real Madrid on a free transfer in the summer of 2023, but he has seen a reduction in game time recently, having not started a league game since November 22, with just 18 minutes played as a substitute since then.
– Multiple clubs are interested in Paris Saint-Germain forward Randal Kolo Muani, reports Sky Sports Deutschland’s Florian Plettenberg. Manchester United are reported to have been in contact with the 26-year-old’s representatives with interest in signing him on an initial loan deal that would include an option to become permanent, while Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur, Juventus, and AC Milan also remain in the race to sign him. Kolo Muani has made just two Ligue 1 starts so far this season.
CONFIRMED TRANSFERS
– RB Leipzig have completed the signing of defender Ridle Baku from Wolfsburg for €4.5m.
– Sevilla sign Switzerland international Ruben Vargas from Augsburg for around €2.5m.
– Chelsea women’s team have confirmed that defender Charlotte Wardlaw has been recalled from her loan spell at Sheffield United.
– Mexican international Cesar Huerta has left Pumas and signed a five-year contract with Anderlecht.
EXPERT TAKE
ESPN’s Sam Tighe looks at why Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo is attracting so much attention.
Mbeumo’s star has steadily been rising since entering the Premier League in 2021, and 3½ seasons on, there can be no doubt: He is a superb, difference-making, versatile attacker who would improve just about any side.
He’s currently on track to score 20+ goals in the league, building on consecutive seasons in which he registered 15 and 17 combined goals and assists respectively. That’s the sort of production that turns heads and, at 25 years of age, he’s hitting his prime.
Technically he’s sound, with a neat touch and an explosive step, and he’s got a healthy amount of pace that can stretch defences. He is so dangerous when cutting in off the right flank, on to his left foot, and either shooting or finding the right pass. He can also play off the left flank, or in support of a target striker from a more central position, with aplomb.
Many Liverpool fans have long had their eye on him as a potential replacement for Mohamed Salah if and when the time comes, so they’ll be dismayed to see other top Premier League clubs taking a good look at him. His dynamic, difference-making ability would lift Arsenal and Manchester United, while he’d be a great fit for Newcastle United on the right.
OTHER RUMORS
– Bayern Munich expect to have a decision on the future of left-back Alphonso Davies, who is available for free in the summer and on the radar of Real Madrid and Man United, by Jan. 16. (Bild)
– Manchester United, Arsenal, Crystal Palace, Tottenham, and Borussia Dortmund — Jude Bellingham’s former team — are among the clubs closely monitoring the progress of his brother Jobe Bellingham, 19. (Sun)
– Dortmund have had success with signing players from Manchester City’s academy before and are looking to land 19-year-old defender Max Alleyne. (Fabrizio Romano)
– Juventus have made Barcelona centre-back Ronald Araujo, 25, their primary target, but Arsenal are also keen. (Fabrizio Romano)
– Talks are underway between Charlotte FC and Newcastle over a move for Paraguay international winger Miguel Almirón. (TyC Sports)
– Inter Miami have agreed a deal to sign midfielder Telasco Segovia from Casa Pia for $2.5m. (Fabrizio Romano)
– Nottingham Forest asked Juventus about a possible loan deal for former Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz, with Manchester United, City and Fulham also keen. (Daily Mail)
– Bournemouth have four players who could leave the club in the coming months: centre-back Illia Zabarnyi, left-back Milos Kerkez, forward Antoine Semenyo, and defender Dean Huijsen are being monitored by Chelsea, Newcastle and Liverpool. (iNews)
– The club are also looking to do a loan move for 29-year-old LDU Quito Paraguayan striker Alex Arce. (Football Insider)
– Newcastle are looking a move for Southampton goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale, 26, after he left Arsenal in the summer. (Sun)
– Atletico Madrid have scouted Crystal Palace left-back Tyrick Mitchell, 25, with a view to a future move. (Mirror)
– West Ham have a new manager and could make a move to to sign 24-year-old Lille forward Jonathan David, who is available on a free transfer in the summer. (GMS)
– Former Arsenal striker Mika Biereth, who is now at Sturm Graz, has completed his medical ahead of a move to AS Monaco. (Fabrizio Romano)
– Liverpool are poised to enter the race for Napoli winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. (The Athletic)
– Liverpool’s Federico Chiesa and Tottenham’s Dejan Kulusevski have been added to Napoli‘s shortlist as potential reinforcements this month. (Nicolo Schira)
– Barcelona have no money right now, but have made an enquiry to Sporting CP regarding a summer transfer for striker Viktor Gyökeres. (Sport)
– Manchester United are considering a move for Lecce wing-back Patrick Dorgu. (Nicolo Schira)
– Athletic Club midfielder Ander Herrera is headed to Argentina to undergo a medical after agreeing a two-year deal with Boca Juniors. (TyC Sports)
– Negotiations are ongoing between Manchester City and Palmeiras over a move for defender Vitor Reis. (Gazeta Esportiva)
– Ipswich Town are interested in signing Lyon midfielder Nemanja Matic, but they could face competition from Como, Napoli, and Fiorentina. (Sky Sports Deutschland’s Florian Plettenberg)
– Women’s Super League side Manchester United are closing in on the signing of Southampton and England youth international goalkeeper Kayla Rendell. (BBC Sport)
– Borussia Dortmund have been in talks with the representatives of Brentford winger Kevin Schade, but a deal could be difficult with the Bees expected to demand an offer “significantly” higher than €40m. (Sky Germany’s Patrick Berger)
– AC Milan striker Noah Okafor is set to join RB Leipzig on a loan deal until the end of the season that includes an option to be made permanent for €25m. (Calciomercato)