Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Kobbie Mainoo subject of Bayern Munich interest as Man Utd consider selling star midfielder

Bayern Munich are ready to enter the race to sign Kobbie Mainoo from Manchester United amid an ongoing contract stand-off.Per The Sun, Bayern are interested in signing Mainoo from United this month. The midfielder's future at Old Trafford is up in the air, as he is hoping to earn a new contract worth £200,000-per-week, a huge upgrade on his current £20,000-per-week deal. Mainoo would represent pure PSR profit for the Red Devils, as he is an academy product, and Chelsea are currently reported to be leading the race<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/kobbie-mainoo-bayern-munich-man-utd-stand-off-over-wage-demands/blt0a36b2320af4e2ce#cs1d5c8907f247039d" target="_blank">Read more now on GOAL!</a>

Mainoo to Bayern?! Bundesliga giants eye Man Utd ace

Per journalist <a href="https://x.com/ffpolo" target="_blank">Fernando Polo</a>, Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo will not leave the club in the January transfer window despite strong interest from Juventus. The Catalan giants have initiated contract talks with sporting Deco negotiating with the player and his representatives.

Araujo unlikely to leave Barcelona in January

Crystal Palace star Jeffrey Schlupp is all set to leave the Premier League after more than a decade as he will join MLS side San Diego FC in the January transfer window, according to <a href="https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1879423275077390558" target="_blank">Fabrizio Romano</a>.

Schlupp set to leave Crystal Palace for MLS move

Per <a href="https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1879422767042322811" target="_blank">Fabrizio Romano</a>, Premier League sides West Ham and Brighton are all set to compete in the transfer market to secure the signature of Celtic star Daniel Cummings. The Scottish giants, however, want to retain the striker's services who has scored 24 goals in as many games in the 2024/25 campaign thus far. The player's current deal expires in the summer of 2025.

West Ham and Brighton to compete for Celtic's Cummings

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has revealed the club's transfer plans for the January window. Speaking to reporters, the manager said: "We know who we want to sign. We have very clear ideas of the players that we want, yes. It was before Gabriel Jesus' injury, and it was with Gabi injured right now, and we have to wait and see how things develop."

Mikel Arteta opens up on Arsenal's transfer plans

West Ham United have reportedly set their sights on RB Leipzig forward André Silva to address their ongoing striker crisis.According to The Guardian, manager Graham Potter is urgently seeking attacking reinforcements, and Silva is seen as a viable option in a challenging January transfer market. The 29-year-old Portugal international has found game time limited this season, with Benjamin Šeško and Loïs Openda ahead of him in Leipzig's pecking order.

West Ham eye André Silva to address striker shortage

Liverpool flop Loris Karius has signed for Schalke 04 a new short-term deal until the end of the campaign.<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">𝐋𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐬 𝐊𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐮𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐑𝐨𝐲𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐥𝐮𝐞! ⚒️ The experienced goalkeeper has joined FC Schalke 04 until the end of the season ✍️ Welcome, Loris! 💙<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/S04?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#S04</a>— FC Schalke 04 (@s04_en) <a href="https://twitter.com/s04_en/status/1879146078253072854?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 14, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Karius is back! Liverpool flop signs for fallen German giants

Randal Kolo Muani is set to snub interest from Tottenham and Manchester United to join Juventus on loan from Paris Saint-Germain.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/man-utd-tottenham-randal-kolo-muani-psg-accepts-offer-juventus-medical/blt4b35bb3c1e49e114" target="_blank">Read more on GOAL</a>

Man Utd & Spurs miss out on Kolo Muani as he accepts Juventus deal

Flamengo have opened talks over a deal to sign Jorginho from Arsenal in January.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/jorginho-nears-arsenal-exit-as-talks-begin-with-flamengo-but-midfielder-needs-gunners-help-to-complete-free-transfer/bltf9dc4b11b65f6e06#cs8ddd9e7987e77f5f" target="_blank">Read more on GOAL</a>

Jorginho nears Arsenal exit as Flamengo open talks

U.S. women's national team star Jaedyn Shaw has been traded to the North Carolina Courage in a blockbuster NWSL deal.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/uswnt-jaedyn-shaw-trade-san-diego-wave-north-carolina-courage-nwsl/blt49a5664751e18224" target="_blank">Read more on GOAL</a>

Wave trade Shaw to Courage in blockbuster deal

Manchester United have not received any official bids for young winger Alejandro Garnacho, despite reported interest from abroad. According to reports from <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/live-blog/31771/12476234/transfer-centre-live-football-transfers-news-updates-and-rumours?postid=8923985#liveblog-body" target="_blank">Sky in Italy</a>, Serie A champions Napoli are monitoring Garnacho as a potential replacement for Kvicha Kvaratskhelia. However, they are yet to submit a formal offer.

United yet to receive offers for Garnacho

Aston Villa have signed Donyell Malen from Borussia Dortmund for a reported £19m fee.<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Aston Villa is delighted to announce the signing of Dutch international Donyell Malen from Borussia Dortmund. <a href="https://t.co/WHAFLagK9U">pic.twitter.com/WHAFLagK9U</a>— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/AVFCOfficial/status/1879215327336386685?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 14, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Villa unveil Dutch forward Malen 

Al Nassr are reportedly engaged in discussions to extend Cristiano Ronaldo's contract, which is currently set to expire at the end of this season, according to <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/live-blog/31771/12476234/transfer-centre-live-football-transfers-news-updates-and-rumours?postid=8923960#liveblog-body" target="_blank">Sky Sports.</a>With the Portuguese star turning 40 next month, the Saudi club is keen to secure his services beyond the current term. Al Nassr currently occupy third place in the Saudi Pro League, trailing leaders and reigning champions Al-Hilal by nine points.

Al Nassr exploring Ronaldo contract extension

Former Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp has firmly ruled out the possibility of coaching a Red Bull-affiliated team.Klopp said candidly, "I will not be a coach of a Red Bull team. I sit here, as much as I can give a guarantee, but I'm the only person to be asked where I will be in five years, four years, three years - no one knows. I will not be a Red Bull club manager, I hope we create a structure where these questions can't be asked. That would be cool."

Klopp refuses to coach a Red Bull team

Chelsea are reportedly demanding a huge transfer fee for Christopher Nkunku from Bayern Munich, despite his lack of playing time under Enzo Maresca.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/revealed-huge-christopher-nkunku-fee-chelsea-demanding-from-bayern-munich-unhappy-forward-pushes-for-harry-kane-link-up/blt10120be597a749de" target="_blank">Read more on GOAL</a>

Revealed: Huge Nkunku fee Chelsea are demanding from Bayern

Former Manchester United midfielder Ander Herrera is all set to complete a move to Argentine giants Boca Juniors, according to <a href="https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1879170428280967522" target="_blank">Fabrizio Romano</a>. Athletic Club have agreed to let the player leave as Boca are roping him in on a one-year deal with an option to extend the contract by one more year.

Former Man Utd star Herrera set to join Boca Juniors

Per <a href="https://sport.sky.de/transfer/news/34132/13288204/bvb-nimmt-gespraeche-mit-fc-chelsea-auf-wegen-carney-chukwuemeka" target="_blank">Sky Germany</a>, Dortmund have initiated direct talks with Chelsea in a bid to land their midfielder Chukwuemeka in the January transfer window. The Bundesliga side see the 21-year-old as the perfect candidate to play as a No.8 and are eyeing a loan move for the youngster.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/carney-chukwuemeka-borussia-dortmund-chelsea-in-talks-january-transfer-bundesliga-side-dream-signing/bltb70f2f62a506d6f1#cse0193bde902c2f3b" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Chukwuemeka off to Borussia Dortmund?

According to <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-14282281/Arsenal-Martin-Zubimendi-Real-Sociedad.html" target="_blank">The Daily Mail</a>, the Gunners are in advanced talks with Real Sociedad to seal a transfer for their star midfielder Martin Zubimendi, with the deal now 'virtually completed'. Arsenal ideally would have wanted the Spaniard to join the club in January, however, Real Sociedad remain determined to retain his services until the end of the 2024-25 campaign.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/arsenal-win-martin-zubimendi-transfer-race-gbp51m-deal-real-sociedad-star-virtually-completed/blt4162912a892a1432#cs878dbd541f9dab77" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Arsenal win Zubimendi transfer race

Per <a href="https://www.anfieldwatch.co.uk/liverpool-fc/news/exclusive-liverpool-darwin-nunez-al-hilal/" target="_blank">Anfield Watch</a>, Al-Hilal have come up with an initial verbal bid worth £70 million ($85m) for Darwin Nunez, however, Liverpool have rejected it. Last week, it was reported that the Premier League giants have set a massive £85m ($103m) price tag on the Uruguay international. The latest report adds that Liverpool are determined to get at least £75m ($91m) for the Uruguay international.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/liverpool-respond-to-huge-darwin-nunez-offer-from-al-hilal-saudi-giants-eye-uruguayan-forward-replace-neymar/blt88a8dce13d365b39#csdb5b96d1859577b6" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Liverpool respond to huge Nunez offer from Al-Hilal

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola came up with a sarcastic response when asked about Kyle Walker handing in a transfer request.In an interaction with the media, the Cityzens boss was asked about the 34-year-old's transfer request and in response Guardiola said with his tongue firmly planted in his cheek: "I'm so clever. I'm such a talented manager to find the right solution. Kyle is our player right now - that is all. We have the option. I don't know what's going to happen. I don't have anything else [to add] - and Brentford is on my mind."<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/i-m-such-a-talented-manager-pep-guardiola-vows-find-right-solution-kyle-walker-transfer-request-man-city-boss-sarcastic-so-clever-boast/blt9f511d551b1b10c4#csc18e881ce8802bfd" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Guardiola vows to 'find right solution' after Walker transfer request

Saudi Pro League CEO Omar Mugharbel believes Vinicius Junior completing a big-money transfer from Real Madrid to the Saudi Pro League is “just a matter of time”. He has told <a href="https://www.marca.com/futbol/real-madrid/2025/01/14/omar-mugharbel-ceo-liga-saudi-ve-fichaje-vinicius-posibilidad.html" target="_blank">Marca </a>when asked about interest in the South American superstar: “We don't have dreams, it's a matter of time and negotiation.”

Saudi Pro League chief claims Vini transfer is 'matter of time'

Per <a href="https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1878940393464820045" target="_blank">Fabrizio Romano</a>, Manchester City have reached a verbal agreement with Palmeiras to sign their star defender Vitor Reis. The agreed fee for the 19-year-old is under €40 million (£34m/$41m) and City want to complete the formalities quickly so the player can join Pep Guardiola's squad immediately.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/man-city-reach-agreement-sign-vitor-reis-from-palmeiras-new-marquinhos-join-pep-guardiola-s-squad-immediately/bltc698f92173cba473#cs053df7284b71cfa6" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Man City reach €40m agreement to sign Reis

Lionel Messi is entering the final year of his current deal in Florida. Those terms do, however, include the option for a 12-month extension through 2026. The Herons are expected to keep the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner at Chase Stadium.Agreeing to stay on in Miami would take Messi through two complete campaigns in MLS. That would see him cleared to make a loan move during the off-season. According to <a href="https://www.elnacional.cat/es/deportes/renovar-inter-miami-clave-acerca-retorno-leo-messi-barcelona_1344319_102.html" target="_blank">El Nacional</a>, that could pave the way for steps to be retraced to Catalunya.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/lionel-messi-sensational-barcelona-return-this-year-inter-miami-contract-trigger-mls-transfer-clause/bltfa627e3e749f554f#cs2c8e039fe11cc52a" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Messi in line for sensational Barcelona return

Liverpool are eyeing a move for 19-year-old Nurnberg star Stefanos Tzimas as they look to beat Chelsea in the transfer race. According to <a href="https://sport.sky.de/transfer/news/34132/13288164/fc-liverpool-meldet-sich-wegen-stefanos-tzimas-beim-1-fc-nuernberg" target="_blank">Sky Germany</a>, the teenage sensation has already attracted interest from top Premier League clubs like Liverpool, Chelsea, Brighton and Aston Villa along with some Bundesliga clubs. The Reds have approached Nurnberg and Tzimas' representatives to negotiate a deal for him as they look to pip the Blues to his signature this summer.

Liverpool open negotiations for €25m Nurnberg striker

According to <a href="https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1878900419558363639" target="_blank">Fabrizio Romano</a>, Chelsea have held talks with Bayern regarding 19-year-old Frenchman Tel. He may, however, form part of a swap switch that sees Nkunku take his place. That is because <a href="https://x.com/Plettigoal/status/1878936024358764690" target="_blank">Florian Plettenberg</a> claims that a “verbal agreement” is in place, with “all terms” drawn up.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/christopher-nkunku-harry-kane-chelsea-attacker-verbal-agreement-bayern-munich-swap-deal-involving-teenage-forward-mathys-tel/blt6098daf2ad20ac4f#csedd4de4d7728c525" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Chelsea eye swap deal involving Tel and Nkunku

Per <a href="https://www.sportitalia.it/2025/01/13/esclusiva-si-pedulla-lofferta-del-napoli-per-garnacho-la-valutazione-dello-united-e-linteresse-della-juve/" target="_blank">SportItalia</a>, Antonio Conte has identified Garnacho as a potential replacement for Kvaratskhelia, who appears to be closing in on a move to Paris Saint-Germain after the coach confirmed the winger's desire to leave. The Italian side have offered €45m (£38m/$46m) but their bid falls short of United's valuation of the Argentine.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/napoli-make-eur45m-offer-alejandro-garnacho-man-utd-asking-price-selling-winger/bltee3766dfa227f28a#cs41d5bbcf424d381c" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Napoli make €45m offer for Garnacho

Eintracht Frankfurt boss Dino Toppmoller suggested Omar Marmoush may stay despite Manchester City closing in on striking a deal for the Egypt star.Sky Sports Germany has now revealed that negotiations took place between City's director of football Txiki Begiristain and Frankfurt regarding the sale of Marmoush this January. The Premier League giants believe a deal can be reached for a fee of €70 million (£59m/$71m) while the German side are holding out for €80m (£67m/$82m).<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/eintracht-frankfurt-coach-omar-marmoush-future-man-city-talks-sign-egypt-star/blt261fb2308f7bed1f#csaa5434085e03f2e4" target="_blank">Read more now on GOAL!</a>

Man City close in on Marmoush agreement with Eintracht Frankfurt

Borussia Dortmund have held talks over signing Manchester United exile Marcus Rashford on loan in January, per a new report.Rashford has been exiled by Ruben Amorim in recent weeks and has not played for United in the Premier League since December 7. He has confirmed that he wants to take on a new challenge and Sky Germany reports that Dortmund are interested in striking a loan deal.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/marcus-rashford-agent-borussia-dortmund-bundesliga-loan-man-utd/blte159a791576307d5#csa7fead5b04866f27" target="_blank">Read more now on GOAL!</a>

Rashford's agent holds Borussia Dortmund talks

Pressure mounts on Carlo Ancelotti after Supercopa defeat as Real Madrid lineup replacement for the Italian coach.Per Relevo, club president Florentino Perez and other officials are unhappy with the Italian coach's team selection and tactics. His constant backing of Aurelien Tchouameni, despite the Frenchman's poor form, has annoyed the club bosses. They are also unhappy with Ancelotti's decision of not utilising academy graduate Raul Asencio more often.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/real-madrid-line-up-replacement-carlo-ancelotti-supercopa-defeat-barcelona-pressure-on-italian-tactician/blt55f181299fbc5397#cs34f69ef8b5c67d0c" target="_blank">Read more now on GOAL!</a>

Real Madrid line up replacement for Ancelotti after Supercopa defeat

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🔵🦊 Leicester City have signed Woyo Coulibaly as new fullback from Parma, documents completed. Transfer fee around £3m. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LCFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LCFC</a> <a href="https://t.co/5R2fiwoOpz">pic.twitter.com/5R2fiwoOpz</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1878820434415902863?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 13, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Leicester set to sign Woyo Coulibaly

La Liga side Valencia have confirmed the signing of AFC Bournemouth star Max Aarons until June 2025. The <a href="https://www.valenciacf.com/official-statement-max-aarons" target="_blank">official statement</a> from the club read: "Valencia CF have reached an agreement with AFC Bournemouth for the signing of Max Aarons until June 30, 2025."

Valencia sign Bournemouth's Aarons

Per <a href="https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1878803823751528916" target="_blank">Fabrizio Romano</a>, Chelsea are ready to let young midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka exit Stamford Bridge on loan in the January transfer window. The Blues have agreed to cover the player's entire salary and will include a no-buy option clause. Borussia Dortmund are keen on signing Chukwuemeka along with Ligue 1 club Strasbourg.

Chukwuemeka set to leave Chelsea on loan

Per <a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Calciomercato/Milan/13-01-2025/milan-su-rashford-e-walker-le-trattative-con-united-e-city.shtml" target="_blank">La Gazzetta dello Sport</a>, Manchester City will allow their skipper to leave for free in the January window if he does not agree to stay put. They won't charge a transfer fee, despite the player having a year left on his existing deal, as a goodwill gesture towards a loyal servant of the club.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/man-city-ready-let-kyle-walker-leave-for-absolutely-nothing-year-to-run-on-his-contract-ac-milan-circle/blta58d516fd342ce75#cs70f97da02c627e67" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Man City ready to let Kyle Walker leave for free

Former Chelsea star Pat Nevin revealed why the Blues and Manchester United passed up a chance to sign Virgil van Dijk from Celtic.Speaking to <a href="https://www.grosvenorcasinos.com/sport" target="_blank">Grosvenor Sport</a>, the 61-year-old said: "When it comes to Premier League clubs being unsure over signing players from Scotland, I remember being told by Manchester United and Chelsea that Virgil van Dijk made too many mistakes – but that’s because he was bored. Can you imagine how different things might have been if David Moyes had signed Virgil van Dijk? He ended up at Southampton and then Liverpool but teams didn’t want to pay the £10 million when he was at Celtic. Big money moves from Scotland to England are rare because teams are sceptical."<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/why-man-utd-chelsea-turned-down-chance-to-sign-liverpool-virgil-van-dijk-for-just-gbp10m/bltfe9b9aadc858e289#csd48e3d24dc475b51" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Why Man Utd & Chelsea turned down the chance to sign Van Dijk

Per <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6032915/2025/01/13/aston-villa-donyell-malen-transfer/?utm_medium=social&amp;utm_campaign=twitterfc&amp;source=twitteruk" target="_blank">The Athletic</a>, Aston Villa have reportedly agreed on a €23million plus €3m in add-ons transfer fee to sign Dutch forward Donyell Malen from Borussia Dortmund.The Netherlands international, who has scored five goals for the Bundesliga giants in the 2024/25 campaign in 21 appearances, have already agreed personal terms with the Villans and is on the verge of completing a move to the Premier League.

Aston Villa close to signing Malen from Dortmund

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca revealed if the club are planning to recall defender Trevoh Chalobah from his loan spell at Crystal Palace.Speaking to reporters, the Italian coach said: "He’s a Crystal Palace player. It's a lack of respect to talk about it now in public."

Maresca opens up on whether Chelsea will call back Chalobah

Chelsea spent €14 million (£12m/$15m) to land Renato Veiga from FC Basel in the summer, but they are now prepared to sell him after just six months as Bundesliga giants Borussia Dortmund push to sign him, according to <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6057471/2025/01/13/renato-veiga-chelsea-january-transfer/" target="_blank">The Athletic</a>.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/renato-veiga-shock-chelsea-exit-six-months-arrival-borussia-dortmund-transfer-interest/blta7ab56e75bc52159#csfc6b34a916f2da23" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Veiga pushing for shock Chelsea exit

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has addressed growing calls for the Gunners to sign a new striker during the January transfer window after their FA Cup third-round exit.Speaking to reporters, Arteta said: “We missed from various ways, from different players. I understand you guys asking. I cannot love our players more. I focus very much on the ones that we have to perform at the highest level, that’s it. The rest is not in our hands, my hands.”<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/will-arsenal-finally-sign-new-striker-mikel-arteta-addresses-likelihood-transfer-kai-havertz-disasterclass-gabriel-jesus-injury-fa-cup-exit-man-utd/bltd6fd73c6c197e97c#cs95ab5594cf876b1f" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Arteta addresses likelihood of much-needed transfer after Havertz disasterclass

Corriere dello Sport reports that Manchester United could be open to selling Alejandro Garnacho as they have to comply with Premier League's Profit and Sustainability Rules. Garnacho, being a homegrown player, will earn the Red Devils a pure profit and they have reportedly set an asking price of €70million (£58m/$71m). The transfer fee, however, is open to negotiation.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/man-utd-open-to-selling-alejandro-garnacho-napoli-eyeing-pure-profit-transfer-psr-concerns/bltbc33dc01e1f79ddc#csb55c28d81f6dc034" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Man Utd OPEN to selling £60m-rated Garnacho 

Pep Guardiola will not block Kyle Walker from heading through the exits at Manchester City, admitting that a call on his future is “not my decision”.Speaking to reporters, the City boss said: “He is an incredible player with his incredible physicality. When he is focused he is unstoppable as a right-back. He’s a top-class player. If he is fit he can play one, two, three, four more years as a professional. I have never seen a player with these physical conditions in my career. But if he wants to explore (other options), the club is going to explore, and he has to decide, not me. It’s not my decision."<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/not-my-decision-pep-guardiola-wont-block-kyle-walker-man-city-exit-ac-milan-linked-defender-keep-playing-four-years/blta63f3e9c706b215f#csdba557c95f2bc010" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Guardiola won't block Walker's Man City exit

Head coach Javier Mascherano has responded to Neymar's comments about potentially reuniting with Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez at Inter Miami.Speaking to the media, the Argentine coach said: "We cannot talk about Neymar because we have nothing. Obviously, Neymar is a great player. Every coach in the world wants him but at the moment, but you know the MLS rules around the salary cap. So for us in this moment, it's impossible to try to think about him."<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/-javier-mascherano-responds-to-neymar-welcoming-msn-reunion-lionel-messi-luis-suarez-inter-miami-head-coach-honest-verdict-potential-transfer/blte04a0663ace2bd5b#cs3ae3ecc802755dab" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Mascherano responds to Neymar welcoming 'MSN' reunion

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim says he is unsure if Marcus Rashford will ever play for the Red Devils again amid rumours of a move away.Speaking to reporters after United's FA Cup win over Arsenal, Amorim said: "I don't know. We'll see. He is a player for Manchester United. We'll see. He has to work. "He has to represent his club and he loves his club but I have to make choices. I already spoke about how I make the choices. It is what it is. Let's continue, let's see the next game and like I said I have to make a selection."<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/it-is-what-it-is-ruben-amorim-unsure-if-marcus-rashford-will-play-man-utd-again-amid-barcelona-ac-milan-transfer-interest/blt056ca3c06fdf67e0#cs2cefbbbd65261d11" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Amorim unsure if Rashford will ever play for Man Utd again amid transfers rumours

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🚨🔥 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ACMilan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ACMilan</a> want to finalize the deal for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ManCity?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ManCity</a> player Kyle <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Walker?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Walker</a> in the next few days. 🔴⚫ 🗣️ Talks are ongoing for a 2-year and a half contract (until 2027), as <a href="https://twitter.com/mcgrathmike?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@mcgrathmike</a> told. ⏳ There is no agreement as of today, but Ibrahimovic aims to solve everything asap. <a href="https://t.co/Cekx3WosAX">pic.twitter.com/Cekx3WosAX</a>— Rudy Galetti (@RudyGaletti) <a href="https://twitter.com/RudyGaletti/status/1878491007320273213?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 12, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Milan want to tie up Walker deal in the next few days

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🚨🔵 Chelsea are currently only opening the doors to Renato Veiga’s exit on a permanent deal. He’s pushing for new chapter to play centre back on regular basis. Borussia Dortmund agreed with Veiga; Chelsea also received approaches from top clubs in Italy, France and PL sides. <a href="https://t.co/h8vWelrZnx">pic.twitter.com/h8vWelrZnx</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1878542060258517054?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 12, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Chelsea open doors for Renato Veiga permanent sale

Liverpool and Manchester United are reportedly facing Antonee Robinson transfer frustration, with Fulham’s stance on the USMNT star being revealed.That is because, according to ESPN, Fulham have no intention of sanctioning a sale midway through the 2024-25 campaign. They will reportedly “rebuff any approaches for their star defender” as Robinson is considered to be “integral” to European qualification ambitions.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/liverpool-man-utd-antonee-robinson-transfer-frustration-january-window-update-usmnt-star-fulham-sale-stance-revealed/blt7822d60c5c59d0cb#cs91481cbbf829c048" target="_blank">Read more now on GOAL!</a>

Liverpool’s Robinson transfer frustration! Update on USMNT star

Colombia star James Rodriguez is reportedly set to move to Mexican side Club Leon after mutually terminating his contract with Rayo Vallecano.Diario AS have revealed that Rodriguez is set to leave Europe yet again as he is nearing a move to Liga MX side Club Leon. According to the source, a one-year contract has been nearly finalised, and Rodriguez will travel to Mexico in the coming days to finish the necessary paperwork.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/james-rodriguez-leave-europe-sights-new-club-release-la-liga-side-rayo-vallecano-colombia/blt1eaae377cb83dfaf" target="_blank"> Read more now on GOAL!</a>

Rodriguez set to join Club Leon

According to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/32752008/newcastle-transfer-everton-calvert-lewin-atalanta/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>, Serie A title contenders Atalanta want to sign the 27-year-old in the January transfer window and sent a representative to Merseyside to try and lure him to Gian Piero Gasperini's team. The report adds Newcastle United are waiting for him in the summer when he would be out of contract, but the Italian side may beat them to the punch.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/dominic-calvert-lewin-wanted-serie-a-title-contenders-atalanta-newcastle-everton-striker-shock-move-italy/blt9409b8793f5db0a8#cs3ef53ce2f011e9dd" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Calvert-Lewin wanted by Atalanta amid Newcastle links

Per <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20250111/1002384306/isak-nueve-mas-gusta-esta-lista-posibles-refuerzos.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>, Barcelona have placed Newcastle star Alexander Isak at the top of their shortlist as they are looking for a long-term replacement for ageing forward Robert Lewandowski.The Catalan giants have prepared a shortlist of forwards, which includes players like Rafael Leao, Luis Diaz and Jhon Duran. However, it is unlikely that any of these players will be sold by their respective clubs in the middle of the season. As an alternative, Barcelona could consider bringing in United outcast Rashford for whom they are prepared to go 'all in'.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/barcelona-alexander-isak-striker-targets-shortlist-joan-laporta-january-approach-man-utd-marcus-rashford/bltb896edc3ffb8773f#cs1d671ea6eb6f42f3" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Barcelona move Isak to top of striker targets shortlist

La Liga giants Real Madrid are waiting for Alphonso Davies who is set to be offered a record deal at Bayern Munich.According to <a href="https://www.marca.com/futbol/real-madrid/2025/01/12/davies-dinero-le-da-bayern-llega-real-madrid.html" target="_blank">Marca</a>, the Bavarian club are reportedly planning to offer the Canadian a new bumper deal that will see him earn €25million (£20m/&amp;25m) per season and become the second-highest wage earner in the team after Harry Kane.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/real-madrid-waiting-for-alphonso-davies-receiving-bayern-contract-offer-second-on-highest-earners-behind-harry-kane/blt6208572bab51607e#csd57b12af1e8f37d3" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Real 'waiting' for Davies after receiving Bayern contract offer

Per <a href="https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1878410794838155348" target="_blank">Fabrizio Romano</a>, Newcastle United are trying to convince goalkeeper Martin Dubrava to stay back at St James' Park amid strong interest from Saudi Pro League side Al Shabab. The 35-year-old goalkeeper has also reportedly attracted interest from MLS clubs.

Newcastle trying to retain Dubravka's services

According to <a href="https://www.sportitalia.it/2025/01/12/esclusiva-si-criscitiello-napoli-conte-ha-scelto-garnacho/" target="_blank">Sport Italia's Michele Criscitiello</a>, Napoli boss Antonio Conte has reportedly identified Manchester United's Alejandro Garnacho as a replacement for Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.Conte confirmed on Saturday that Kvaratskhelia has informed the club he wants to leave in the January transfer window after leaving him out of Napoli's matchday squad for the upcoming Serie A clash against Hellas Verona.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/antonio-conte-alejandro-garnacho-replacement-khvicha-kvaratskhelia-man-utd-price-tag/bltb82c5724f3d65ef2#cs214374a9de0d82bd" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Conte 'chooses Garnacho' as replacement for Kvaratskhelia 

Per Sky Sports' <a href="https://x.com/Plettigoal/status/1878400291093049582" target="_blank">Florian Plettenberg</a>, AC Milan remain a strong contender to sign Kyle Walker from Manchester City despite strong interest from Saudi Pro League clubs. The report adds that the England international would prefer staying in Europe rather than moving to the Middle East which makes the Italian giants favourites.

Walker likely to snub Saudi offers

Per <a href="https://www.anfieldwatch.co.uk/liverpool-fc/news/liverpool-exclusive-darwin-nunez-price-tag-al-hilal/" target="_blank">Anfield Watch</a>, Liverpool have reportedly slapped a huge price tag on striker Darwin Nunez amid interest from Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal.Nunez has scored just four goals and provided four assists in 26 appearances for Liverpool this season, with manager Arne Slot handing the 25-year-old just 10 starts in all competitions. If he continues to be on the fringes at the Reds, a move elsewhere may be on the cards.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/liverpool-remarkable-darwin-nunez-price-tag-interest-saudi-pro-league-side-al-hilal/blt17902fcdcbafc994#cs2a09d64b94000bff" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Liverpool set remarkable Nunez price tag

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🚨 Will Marcus Rashford play for Man United again? Rúben Amorim: “I don't know. We will see”. “He is a player for Manchester United. He loves this club but I have to make choices”. “It is what it is”, says via <a href="https://twitter.com/RichFay?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RichFay</a>. <a href="https://t.co/bGPLDwzNVj">pic.twitter.com/bGPLDwzNVj</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1878511036065526040?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 12, 2025</a></blockquote>
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