Bayern Munich have their eyes on one of the brightest young talents once again. German youth international and FC Köln talent has burst onto the scene this season with an incredible start. El Mala is a massive reason for Köln's remarkable success this season after earning promotion to the Bundesliga last season. FC Köln know what they have in El Mala, and have already communicated that they know they will have to eventually sell El Mala.
CrystalPalace appear to be bracing themselves for a significant defensive shake-up ahead of the upcoming transfer windows. According to FootballInsider, Palace are already drawing up plans to bring in a new centre-back, citing the looming departure of their key man MarcGuehi. With the England international seemingly bound for pastures new, the Eagles' hierarchy are working to ensure they are not caught short at the back.
This could lead to the 28-year-old being available for around 40m, with a January move possible. Palace had hoped to tie him down to a new contract, but I think there's a growing realisation now that the player is unlikely to engage further in talks, one source said. Mateta is one to watch for sure. A new contract doesn't look likely, so they may well feel it's a good time to cash in. Don't be surprised if 40m gets a deal done, another told me.
Manchester United have been linked with a move for Morten Hjulmand from Sporting CP. The 26-year-old Denmark International has done quite well in Portugal, and he could prove to be an excellent acquisition for the Premier League club as well. They need more physicality and defensive cover in the middle of the park, and Hjulmand could be the ideal acquisition. The player has an 80 million release clause in his contract, and it remains to be seen whether Manchester United are prepared to pay.
We all know Palace want to keep Glasner. The way the chairman phrased it our positions have to be aligned' I read into it that the manager is demanding things the club haven't necessarily been doing. He wants to keep his best players and wants the board to supplement that by adding more depth and more quality in the transfer market.
Crystal Palace are keen on signing the Brazilian forward Wallace Yan, and they have now emerged as frontrunners in the pursuit of the Flamengo star. Reports in Brazil suggest discussions over a potential transfer are at an advanced stage. Journalist Julio Miguel Neto revealed via Bolavip that Palace opened negotiations during the summer window and they are looking to reignite talks once the window reopens in January.
Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing the Vasco da Gama attacker Rayan Vitor. The 19-year-old is a tremendous talent with a bright future, and several clubs are monitoring his progress. He has a 40 million release clause in his contract, but the Brazilian outfit are hoping to agree on a new deal with him. If that happens, it is a fair to assume that they will increase his release close. It will be increasingly difficult for him to leave the club in that case. Brighton and Nottingham Forest are interested in the striker as well.
Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing the Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde in the coming months. According to a report from Fichajes, they have identified the 27-year-old as a priority target. It will be interesting to see if they come forward with an offer to sign him. He has not been an important player for Xabi Alonso, and a move to the Premier League could be interesting for him at this stage of his career.
The transfer window may have already closed, but that does not mean that the likes of West Ham and Crystal Palace cannot sign players. There are a number of free agent currently available on the market that could be attractive propositions for either club. For West Ham in particular, they could need a signing or two as they seek to improve following the sacking of Graham Potter.
Pep Guardiola confirms knee injury for Rodri Guardiola has revealed that star midfielder Rodri was unable to feature due to ongoing pain in his knee, sparking concern ahead of a decisive run of fixtures. In training, Rodri said, I'm not able to play. I have a lot of pain in my knee, I cannot play,' the City boss revealed, as reported by Fabrizio Romano. And I said: You cannot play? You don't play. So, another one is going to play. It's the same knee he had injured.'
According to Fabrizio Romano (via @iMiaSanMia), Juve were in the market for a right-back, but balked at Bayern's price tag of €50 million for the Croatian International. Bayern also counter-offered Sacha Boey, but Juventus was not interested. Per the report, the 25-year old Stanišić will remain a target for Juventus going forward. His contract with the German Rekordmeister runs until the Summer of 2029. Unless something changes drastically with his performance, Bayern will likely not lower their asking price in the near future.
Will Man United pay 60 million for Gallagher? Atletico Madrid view Gallagher as an important player, but they could sell him if an offer of around 60 million is presented. It will be interesting to see if Manchester United are willing to pay that kind of money for him. They need more physicality and work rate in the middle of the park, and Gallagher would add tremendous balance to the side. He knows the Premier League well, and he could make an instant impact.
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According to a report in BILD, the striker can leave the Allianz Arena next summer for £57m as per the clause in his contract. However, the outlet explains that for that clause to be triggered, the Tottenham legend must inform Bayern of his intention to leave before the end of the winter transfer window. We might thus know in four months whether Kane is seriously considering an exit from the Bundesliga giants at the end of this season.
Julian Alvarez was heavily linked with the move to Liverpool during the summer transfer window, but the Premier League champions never really made a concrete offer to sign the player. The South American's agent has now revealed that Liverpool did not submit an official proposal to sign the player, and Atletico Madrid were unwilling to sanction his departure. Julian Alvarez agent on Liverpool links There were no official offers from Liverpool to sign Julian last season, and everything that's been said about it is false.
After a failed attempt to sign Manu Kone from AS Roma this summer, Inter Milan remain interested in the midfielder, according to the Gazzetta dello Sport, and their cause could be helped by Roma's need to raise funds in order to comply with the Financial Fair Play regulations. The negotiations between the two clubs are expected to reopen soon, but the move isn't likely to happen in January; the summer of 2026, when Kone will have three years left on his contract, appears a more realistic scenario.
Chelsea are set to make an attacking midfielder a priority in the transfer market in the coming year after missing out on Xavi Simons in the summer, CaughtOffside understands. The Blues had a busy summer bringing in exciting talents such as Jamie Gittens, Joao Pedro, Liam Delap, Jorrel Hato and Alejandro Garnacho, but their recruitment team continues to be busy assessing future targets.
According to Fichajes, Tottenham could look to renew their interest in the player when the transfer window reopens. They are now plotting a club record move to sign the player. They could submit an offer of around 80 million along with 20 million in bonuses. The package could reach around 100 million for the player. Daniel Levy has recently left his post, and he has been criticised for his lack of ambition in the market.
But the following season he was on the bench more for Manchester City and, despite winning his fourth Premier League title, was sold to Chelsea, the first marquee signing of their new owners. This move hasn't worked out at all. Now, aged 30, Sterling faces a season in exile at Chelsea, the 30m remaining in wages on his contract a key factor in the stalemate.
The balance of power in European football has shifted once again after a record-breaking summer transfer window, with seven clubs now boasting squads valued at more than €1 billion. The surge marks a dramatic rise from just three sides surpassing that threshold last year, underlining how spending and on-pitch success continue to reshape the financial hierarchy of the sport. According to Sportingpedia's latest analysis, Real Madrid remain the world's most valuable squad at €1.4 billion,
It was the transfer window when spending by Premier League clubs went into uncharted territory. Buoyed by the start of a record 6.7bn four-year domestic TV deal, and the extra revenue generated by newly expanded European club competitions, the top flight invested more than ever before this summer. But while the unprecedented 3bn outlay, and the drama of a frenetic deadline day, undoubtedly fuels even more interest in the league, does it also raise concerns?