Alexander-Arnold signed a six-year contract upon his arrival at the Bernabeu, signalling Real Madrid's intention to make him a key long-term figure in their evolving squad. However, the move has not unfolded as smoothly as expected. The 27-year-old has been limited to just five LaLiga starts this season, with a series of muscular and leg injuries disrupting his rhythm and preventing him from staking a consistent claim for the right-back role.
Jorgen Strand Larsen has been linked with a move away from Wolves in recent weeks. According to Sky Sports, Leeds United, Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest have made enquiries to sign the player this month. In addition, multiple clubs from across Europe's top five leagues are also interested in the Norwegian International. However, the report claims that the player has not decided to continue in the Premier League, even if he leaves Wolves.
"It is TRUE: Kim Min-jae's agents are informed that Chelsea are interested. "Chelsea have a shortlist with a few defenders on it - and Min-jae is on this list. Bayern Munich have said that if Kim is happy with his current situation, where he's not always starting for the club, that's okay for them. "If not, and he asks for a move to get more playing time, FC Bayern are then open for talks."
According to reports via The Mirror, Arsenal have made an enquiry about the 20-year-old midfielder and have been in contact with his club Corinthians. They have also made contact with the agency. It will be interesting to see if they follow it up with an official offer to sign the player. Bidon is highly rated in South America and has a bright future ahead of him. He has all the tools to develop into a quality player with the right guidance.
Como's rising star Jacobo Ramon has become one of the most sought-after young defenders of the winter transfer window, attracting intense interest from several Premier League clubs. Since December, Chelsea, Tottenham and Liverpool have been monitoring him closely, while Newcastle United, Brighton and Crystal Palace have also sent scouts to watch his performances firsthand, sources close to the agents industry have informed CaughtOffside.
El Mala, 19, is one of the most exciting talents coming through in the Bundesliga at the moment, with an impressive contribution of six goals and two assists so far this season despite not being a regular starter. It seems only a matter of time before the Germany Under-21 international is snapped up by a bigger club, and it seems that Liverpool and Chelsea will be teams to watch out for.
So we've been supporting him and we'll be going along with that. Again though, like a lot of things, we'll obviously see as things progress through January where everyone is and make sure everyone is on the same page. But, certainly at this moment in time, Kyogo is an important player in the squad and will continue to be so.
AC Milan are facing a crucial decision as uncertainty grows around the future of Mike Maignan, with several European clubs closely monitoring his situation. According to Calciomercato, clubs including Chelsea, Manchester United, and Juventus are all keeping a close watch as the French international enters the final six months of his contract at AC Milan. Maignan, now 30, has been one of Milan's most important players since arriving from Lille, establishing himself as one of Europe's elite goalkeepers.
Chelsea are among a growing list of clubs monitoring the situation of James McAtee, with the Blues considering a potential move for the Nottingham Forest playmaker amid concerns over his limited game time. According to Daily Mail, Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca is a long-standing admirer of the 23-year-old, having previously worked closely with him during his time at Manchester City.
For Juventus, the appeal is clear. The Bianconeri are keen to add balance to their defensive unit and have prioritised the signing of a left-footed central defender who can operate comfortably in a high line and build play from the back. Senesi's profile fits that brief well. Strong in duels, composed in possession, and experienced at both domestic and international level, he is seen as a player who could slot into Serie A seamlessly.
Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing the Ajax attacker Mika Godts, as per TEAMtalk. The 20-year-old has done quite well for Ajax this season, and he has 15 goal contributions in all competitions. He has the potential to develop into a quality performer for the North London club, and it will be interesting to see if they can get the deal done. They need to add more quality and depth to the attacking unit.
Atalanta's teenage centre-back Honest Ahanor has rapidly emerged as one of the most coveted young defenders in European football, following an impressive start to life in Bergamo after his summer move from Genoa. Still only 17, Ahanor has defied expectations with a level of maturity and authority that belies his age, drawing widespread admiration. Chelsea are widely regarded as one of the most aggressive suitors, with reports suggesting the Blues could be prepared to test Atalanta's resolve with a bid in the region of 60 million,
The 18-year-old has rapidly emerged as a highly coveted talent across Europe, drawing interest not only from City but also from Roma, Monaco and several Bundesliga clubs. Detourbet's rise has been closely tracked by scouts this season, with the teenage striker impressing through his movement, composure in front of goal, and physical maturity beyond his years. Despite his age, he has already shown an ability to compete against senior opposition, prompting clubs to act early in order to secure his long-term future.
It's easy to see why. He's 6-foot-1 with a lean build, but strides forward with power and has a remarkable ability to quicken his step just enough to nip in and intercept a pass. He ranks in the 85th percentile in Ligue 1 for dribblers tackled, plus the 78th and 92nd percentiles for progressive passes and successful take-ons, respectively. This is a player who can halt opponents' attacks, then start his own in seconds.
He's [Salah] obviously really upset he's not playing, which I respect. A couple of lines about throwing people under the bus - wrong. [You] need to reverse a little bit away from that, to deal with that with the manager. This needs Virgil van Dijk to go, 'How are we sorting this out for the benefit of not the club, or the team, but the fans?'
First of all, Bayern Munich. The Bundesliga champions are a little bit confident that they will get the centre-half to sign a new contract. However, failing that, there are two clubs that interest Upamecano - otherwise, no Premier League clubs are on the list - and these are Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain. Both outfits are interested in the 27-year-old because he's currently on track to be a free agent next year.