Martin Odegaard and Mikel Arteta have always shared a great relationship at Arsenal. The Spaniard made the midfielder his captain in his second full season and has since trusted him in the middle of the park. Yes, Odegaard hasn't been at his best this season, mainly due to injuries, but some of the speculation that followed was very strange.
The reigning Ballon d'Or winner is said to be unhappy at PSG, with the club unwilling to meet his astronomical 60m-a-year contract demands, according to Fichajes. There has also been talk of Dembele falling out with PSG manager Luis Enrique, as per TEAMtalk, who linked the Ligue 1 giants with a move for Manchester City striker Erling Haaland as a potential replacement.
A transfer for the 33-year-old could satisfy all parties: Salah would be the one to decide on the move following his complaints about his treatment by Liverpool in December; the Reds would receive a transfer fee as the Egypt star has a contract until 2027; and Al Ittihad need to strengthen having already lost Karim Benzema and N'Golo Kanté in the January window, while Fabinho's contract ends in the summer and Moussa Diaby has been linked with Inter Milan.
Bournemouth forward Junior Kroupi is attracting attention from some of Europe's elite clubs, while Manchester City angle for a move for England international Elliot Anderson. Join us for the latest transfer news and rumors from around the globe. Transfers home page | Men's winter grades | Women's grades TRENDING RUMORS - Real Madrid, Liverpool, and Chelsea are among the clubs tracking Bournemouth forward Junior Kroupi, according to The Sun. It is reported that Bournemouth are braced for offers for the 19-year-old in the summer, and that a deal of around £80 million could see Kroupi move on.
Tottenham Hotspur are in the market for a new winger and have made contact over former Arsenal star Serge Gnabry, who is now at Bayern Munich, according to Bild. Spurs need a forward to replace Brennan Johnson, who joined Crystal Palace at the start of the window, and Mohammed Kudus, who is out until April through injury. The club are also tracking Al Ittihad winger Moussa Diaby, as reported by The Independent
Aside of being an insanely productive player for one of the biggest, best clubs in the world, Karl is also trying to learn how to, well, live like an adult (which he will soon be). In between playing a starring role in Chanpions League or scoring goals in the Bundesliga, Karl is attending classes in school and learning how to drive.
The European market is stirring amid growing interest from Bayern Munich in Elliot Anderson , the midfielder currently dazzling at Nottingham Forest . Bayern Munich is considering a major signing next summer, believing the 23-year-old represents the ideal evolution for their current German tactical system. Competition for the England international is fierce, placing the Bavarian giants in a direct race against financial powerhouses like Manchester City and Manchester United.
Kim Min-jae's Bayern Munich tenure appears to be heading to its end. The stalwart center-back arrived as a Serie A defender of the year, settling into an XI that made ballyhooed transfer Matthijs de Ligt expendable. But after just two seasons, the Bavarians went and signed Jonathan Tah on a free transfer from Bayer Leverkusen, and now it is Kim who finds himself surplus to requirements.
Napoli have been heavily linked with a loan move for Real Madrid midfielder Franco Mastantuono, but Madrid have closed the door on any departure, according to Marca. Mastantuono, 18, only moved from River Plate for €45 million in the summer and has already become Los Blancos' second-youngest debutant in the Champions League and their fourth youngest goal-scorer in LaLiga history. Napoli had been enquiring about a loan deal as they seek midfield reinforcements, but their interest was quickly quashed before any concrete offer was made.
Arsenal and Chelsea are among the clubs keen on signing Marseille midfielder Darryl Bakola, according to Footmercato. Newcastle United, VfB Stuttgart and Borussia Dortmund are also monitoring the 18-year-old's development, following his impressive recent displays in France. Bakola may well leave Marseille next month if he turns down the club's contract extension offer. His current deal is set to expire in the summer of 2027.
The speculation appears to have started from Joan Fontes on X and a post yesterday that read: "Íñigo, desperate to return to Barça." Fast forward a few hours and notorious rumor-mongers Fichajes posted a report that read "Iñigo Martínez is pushing to return to Barcelona in January." The report goes on to talk about how Martinez is eager to return on loan in the January window and "is confident that his desire to return will be fulfilled."
"He really helped me with my positioning, body positioning, how to approach the long balls, and when. We got straight to work from day one. There are very precise body positions to respect. I think I did that well against Paris. We do a lot of video analysis; some sessions last 30-40 minutes. We've become a team, a force," Upamecano told L'Equipe (as captured by @iMiaSanMia).
Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur are poised to make a move for Canada international striker Jonathan David if Juventus make him available for a transfer, Tuttomercato reports. Despite joining the Serie A giants on a free transfer from Lille in the summer, David's slow start of one goal from 10 games has seen him drop down the striking pecking order below Dusan Vlahovic.
The Spanish outlet claims that Van Dijk and his representatives fought until the last minute to secure a switch to the Santiago Bernabeu. Van Dijk reached out to Real Madrid to join them His agents are said to have reached out to intermediaries in Spain in a bid to establish direct contact with Real Madrid's hierarchy, hoping to explore the possibility of a move.
In January, James moved from Rayo Vallecano to Mexico - more precisely, to Club Leon. But the Colombian's time at his new club could already be over. According to Mexican TV reporter Paco Vela, the superstar will be gone after the first half of the season. And there's a simple reason for that. Because the club is in a serious crisis. With 13 points, they are currently second to last, and it doesn't look like that will change in the short to medium term.
The Red Devils' current stance is that they don't want to let Zirkzee go, but it seems this will not put West Ham United off from trying their luck. That's according to iNews, who state that the Hammers will likely push to bring in Zirkzee on loan for the second half of the season. The report adds that other clubs are also interested in Zirkzee, including Roma and others from Serie A.
Barcelona are admirers of Borussia Dortmund forward Karim Adeyemi, says Sky Switzerland. Adeyemi, 23, could emerge as a concrete target next summer, as he will be entering the final year of his current deal, and Barca are keeping tabs on his development in the Bundesliga. The Germany international has had a solid start to the new season, with three goal involvements from his first six league games and could replace 37-year-old Robert Lewandowski long term.
- 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.
