Transfers & Leaks

Liverpool’s Guehi gamble invites Atletico raid

Marc Guehi
November 2025

Liverpool are ready to revive their pursuit of Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi, but now face strong competition from Atletico Madrid and other European clubs, with the defender having turned down new terms and able to sign a pre contract with foreign sides from 1 January. A £35m transfer collapsed on deadline day when Palace pulled out without a replacement, a call now haunting Liverpool as defensive injuries and missed targets like Martin Zubimendi and Leny Yoro stack up, while Atleti can tempt Guehi with a free move next summer and secure Champions League football.

Manchester United weigh huge move for unsettled Valverde

Federico Valverde
November 2025

Manchester United are preparing an offer of around £87 million for Federico Valverde as they chase a flagship midfield signing, encouraged by reports of a recent bust up with Xabi Alonso that has left the Uruguayan more open than before to the idea of leaving Real Madrid. Real are expected to demand close to £100m or point to his release clause, while United must persuade a two time Champions League winner and vice captain, who prides himself on playing any role for the team, to leave a dominant side and front a rebuild without guaranteed Champions League football.

US youngster Cole Campbell pushes for Dortmund exit

Cole Campbell
November 2025

Nineteen-year-old winger Cole Campbell has formally requested to leave Borussia Dortmund in January, telling the club he needs regular first team minutes after managing only five senior appearances, despite breaking through last season and representing the United States at under 20 level. Via his representatives, Campbell has signalled that a winter move best serves his development, with Sky Sports Deutschland reporting official talks over a transfer request. Interest has emerged from Club Brugge, Anderlecht, FC Midtjylland and 2.Bundesliga side SV Elversberg, as Dortmund weigh up whether a loan or permanent sale is the best solution.

Manchester City join race for Forest star Elliot Anderson

Elliot Anderson
November 2025

Manchester City have moved into pole position in a three-way battle with Manchester United and Liverpool for Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson, who is now valued privately at around £100m after emerging as one of the Premier League’s most complete young midfielders. City scouts and decision-makers rate his versatility as a number 6, 8 or advanced midfielder and view him as a long-term piece to ease Rodri’s burden. Forest do not plan to sell in January, but accept that a major post-World Cup bid next summer could force their hand.

Nicolas Jackson set to return to Chelsea after Bayern loan

Nicolas Jackson
November 2025

Jackson’s Bayern stay will almost certainly end as a straight loan, since he cannot reach the appearance threshold that would trigger a £56.2m obligation to buy. AFCON absences and limited starts mean the 40-start clause is now mathematically impossible. The Senegal striker has only six qualifying starts and will miss more games while on international duty, leaving Bayern with no automatic purchase requirement. Despite a fractured relationship with Chelsea and Enzo Maresca, his agent still hopes to negotiate a permanent move away from Stamford Bridge.

Manchester United close in on Cristian Orozco as next long term midfield project

Cristian Orozco
November 2025

Manchester United are set to sign Fortaleza teenager Cristian Orozco as part of their youth focused rebuild, with Fabrizio Romano reporting the defensive midfielder will travel to England shortly to finalise a transfer that will see him officially join the club once he turns 18 in June 2026. United will pay around one million dollars to Fortaleza, continuing Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s push for high upside prospects instead of costly superstars. Orozco follows earlier moves for Diego Leon and Sekou Kone as United plan for life after Casemiro while Mainoo struggles for minutes under Ruben Amorim, putting long term succession planning at the heart of their recruitment.

Dortmund under pressure as Nico Schlotterbeck stalls on new deal

Nico Schlotterbeck
November 2025

Borussia Dortmund face a growing dilemma over Nico Schlotterbeck as the defender hesitates over a new deal while Bayern Munich and Liverpool circle, leaving the club worried they could lose a key centre back despite offering him a pay rise and possible captaincy in future seasons. Schlotterbeck’s contract runs until 2027 yet talks have stalled, driven by doubts about Dortmund’s long term title prospects and style of play after he said the team must play more football. Kovac insists he can only show appreciation while Sebastian Kehl wants the situation resolved by Christmas to avoid destabilising the squad.

Manchester United track Robinho’s son at Santos

Robinho’s son
November 2025

Manchester United are tracking Robinho’s teenage son at Santos and are open to a future move, with the youngster already earning first-team minutes in Brazil and generating wider European interest despite no formal offers yet arriving at the club ahead of the January window. The attacker has featured in 14 senior games, produced two assists and impressed coach Juan Pablo Vojvoda with composure, especially in a derby start against Palmeiras. United face competition from Inter, Espanyol and Galatasaray, and may delay a bid until timing suits all parties.

Shaun Wright-Phillips urges Chelsea to break the bank for Malick Thiaw

Malick Thiaw
November 2025

Shaun Wright-Phillips has urged Chelsea to make Malick Thiaw their top January target, arguing the Newcastle centre-back is worth a huge outlay after emerging as one of Eddie Howe’s most reliable defenders and a long-term solution for a fragile back line. The former Chelsea winger points to Thiaw’s rise from Schalke to AC Milan and now Newcastle, noting his consistency, age and adaptability. He concedes any deal would be extremely difficult given contract length and importance, but insists Chelsea must still test Newcastle’s resolve.

Agent tips “spectacular” Ederson for cut-price move in 2026

Ederson
November 2025

Manchester United’s long-running pursuit of Atalanta midfielder Ederson has been handed encouragement after his agent Andre Cury suggested the Brazilian could be available for €30–40 million in 2026, roughly half the fee Serie A side previously wanted for the in-demand all-rounder. Cury claims Atalanta once valued Ederson between €60m and €75m but may now cut their price as his contract winds down, describing him as a “spectacular” player with some of Europe’s best midfield statistics, while suitors such as Liverpool continue to monitor his situation.

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