There are lots of players who cause debate within the Real Madrid fanbase and media. Several people are fans of Vinicius, and less so of Kylian Mbappe, whilst plenty are of the opposite opinion.
Inter Milan are preparing for a significant squad overhaul ahead of next season, with several experienced figures approaching the end of their contracts and Stefan De Vrij could leave as soon as January.
Fabio Capello has warned his former side Milan that their spot in next season’s Champions League is far from guaranteed, and hopes to see an improved performance
Inter Milan have received a major boost ahead of their Serie A trip to face Atalanta, with Hakan Calhanoglu expected to return straight into the starting line-up.
It has been a dreadful season for Wolves, and in January, things could be about to get worse for Rob Edwards’ squad. There are plans for signings to be made, but players already at Molineux could also be on their way out.
Two former Celtic favourites have been linked with a move back to Glasgow in the past week, and it’s fair to say that plenty of Celtic supporters would welcome a move for either player.
Many reports have suggested that Antoine Semenyo has already chosen Manchester City as his next club, with claims that they have moved ahead of Arsenal and Liverpool in the race for the Ghanaian forward.
Bournemouth have lost a number of key players in recent years, and soon, the same could happen with their manager. Andoni Iraola has attracted a lot of interest over the last 18 months, and in 2026, he could next to move on.
Tottenham forward Richarlison’s resurgence in form has been one of the few positives for the Lilywhites in recent weeks, as the club continues to struggle for consistent results in the Premier League.
Juventus have been one of the clubs monitoring the situation of Mike Maignan, with the goalkeeper previously seen as a potential free transfer target in the summer as his contract at AC Milan approached its final stages.
Crystal Palace have had a good season so far, and they hope to add quality to their squad in January as they seek a successful campaign. A new winger is wanted by Oliver Glasner, and in recent weeks, the club have set their sights on Brennan Johnson.
Serie A outfit Roma are in talks over a permanent move for Chelsea outcast Axel Disasi according to reports in Italy. Disasi is part of the infamous “bomb” squad after he failed to secure a move away from Stamford Bridge in the summer.
Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has made the bold claim that he expects Senne Lammens to carry on as the club’s first-choice goalkeeper for the next ten years.
Ethan Nwaneri has found regular game time hard to come by at Arsenal this season, a situation that could lead to a loan move when the next transfer window opens.
Enzo Maresca has insisted he’s happy with Filip Jorgensen, but refused to rule out the goalkeeper leaving in January. Jorgensen joined Chelsea from Spanish side Villarreal in a deal worth £20.9m in the summer of 2024, but has struggled to make an impact at Stamford Bridge.
Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim managed to deceive his Newcastle counterpart through a pre-match ploy. Ahead of the Boxing Day clash against the Magpies, all sources projected a 3-4-2-1 formation when the lineups were announced, with Lisandro Martinez combining with Luke Shaw and Ayden Heaven in the back-three.
Arsenal are understood to be considering a transfer move for AC Milan’s highly-rated young left-back Davide Bartesaghi. As first reported in my Daily Briefing exclusive here, the Gunners are alongside Manchester City and Real Madrid in monitoring the talented 19-year-old, who is valued at around €45m.
Tyrique George is attracting interest from a number of teams in the Premier League and Champions League clubs in Europe according to The Athletic. George saw a move to Fulham fall through on deadline day despite a fee of £22m being agreed between the clubs.
Paul Merson believes that Liverpool’s match this afternoon provides the ‘perfect’ opportunity for Arne Slot to hand one player his first Premier League start of the season.
Tottenham Hotspur attacker Brennan Johnson has been linked with a move away from the club in recent months. The 24-year-old has struggled for regular opportunities at the North London club, and he has not been at his best.
Liverpool have been linked with a surprise January loan swoop for a Champions League-winning striker. The Reds’ gradual resurgence over the past month has come at a cost as injury problems pile up for Arne Slot, most notably the fractured fibula for Alexander Isak last weekend which means he’ll miss at least the next two months of action.
Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing Kenan Yildiz from Juventus in the coming months. The 20-year-old has been heavily linked with a move away from Italy.
Tottenham Hotspur travel to Selhurst Park to face Crystal Palace on Sunday in dire need of 3 points, as they languish in the bottom half of the table. Nine-man Spurs were narrowly beaten 2-1 by Liverpool at home last weekend.