Real Madrid have agreed a six-year deal worth around £62m to sign Brazilian teenager Endrick from Palmeiras, but the 16-year-old forward will not join the club until July 2024 when he will be aged 18.
Paris St-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi is poised to step up his bid to land Marcus Rashford after the Manchester United forward’s goalscoring form at the World Cup.
Arsenal will “look at the options” after Brazil striker Gabriel Jesus suffered a knee injury at the World Cup in Qatar, says manager Mikel Arteta.
Real Madrid are interested in Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho – the 18-year-old Argentine who scored his first Premier League goal against Fulham last month.
The deal for Tyson Fury to fight Oleksandr Usyk is “almost done” and the undisputed heavyweight clash could be held as soon as late February in Saudi Arabia.
Leicester and England midfielder James Maddison, 26, is Newcastle’s top transfer target in January.
Manchester United are working on a deal to sign Borussia Monchengladbach and Switzerland goalkeeper Yann Sommer, 33, on a free transfer next summer.
AC Milan are ready to bid for Chelsea forward Hakim Ziyech, 29, who has impressed at the World Cup with Morocco.
Wolverhampton Wanderers‘ Chinese owners are looking for a new investor in the club but insist they will not entertain any takeover offers despite financial pressures on their main business.
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Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp reportedly asked the board a few months ago to sign a player like Sofyan Amrabat in January.
Harry Maguire‘s threat from set-pieces makes him the man France must devise a plan to stop, according to daily French newspaper L’Equipe.
Al-Khelaifi said he was confident Argentina forward Lionel Messi, 35, would extend his stay in Paris when they discuss his future in January.
AC Milan will give Portugal forward Rafael Leao, 23, an ultimatum in January – sign a new contract or leave.
Celtic could be set to add to their midfield ranks yet again with Ferencvaros midfielder Aissa Laidouni the latest star to be linked with a move to the Scottish Premiership leaders.
Ben White returned home from England’s World Cup camp following an alleged bust-up with assistant boss Steve Holland. White also became unhappy in the England camp and struggled to mix with his fellow team-mates.
Jude Bellingham will tell Borussia Dortmund he wants to leave the club after the World Cup, according to reports.
Alejandro Garnacho is reportedly set to see his wages increase by 10 times in a new Manchester United contract.
England playmaker James Maddison, 26, and Belgium midfielder Youri Tielemans, 25, have been linked with leaving Leicester City but the Foxes would be resistant to letting either player leave in January.
Real Madrid are set to beat Chelsea to the signing of 16-year-old Palmeiras forward Endrick, who can only move when he turns 18 in 2024.
Arsenal have not ruled out recalling striker Folarin Balogun, 21, from his loan spell at French club Stade Reims in January as they assess the injury to Brazil forward Gabriel Jesus, 25.
England and Premier League footballers are dismayed by the security arrangements made for them by their clubs with players even ready to have safety measures written into their contracts.
Cristiano Ronaldo was spotted being the first player down the tunnel while his Portugal team-mates stayed on the pitch to celebrate their 6-1 win over Switzerland at the World Cup.
Moussa Dembele could reportedly leave Lyon for as little as £5m in January as the Ligue 1 side look to cash in on the former Celtic striker.
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Barcelona are tracking Arsenal and Brazil winger Gabriel Martinelli, 21, with a view to making a move for him in the January transfer window.
Borussia Dortmund would be willing to sell England midfielder Jude Bellingham, 19, next summer for 100m-150m euros
Paris St-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi says “everybody” wants to sign the “amazing” Bellingham and the French club will go through Dortmund first if they want to make a move for him.
Newcastle’s record signing Alexander Isak will miss the club’s mid-season friendlies and faces a race against time to be fit for the return of the Premier League.
Italy midfielder Marco Verratti, 30, will sign a new contract with Paris St-Germain.
Aston Villa will be offered Leicester City and Denmark centre-back Jannik Vestergaard, 30, during the January transfer window.
Newcastle have been inundated with loan offers for 18-year-old Australia forward Garang Kuol after his performances at the World Cup – before he has officially joined the club. The Magpies agreed a £300,000 transfer with Central Coast Mariners earlier this year with Kuol set to move to Newcastle in January.
Barcelona have approached Frenkie de Jong‘s entourage in an effort to lower the Dutchman’s wage and free up funds for upcoming transfer moves, according to reports.
Tottenham have emerged as the favourites to sign 25-year-old Ivory Coast midfielder Franck Kessie from Barcelona.
David Moyes faces the sack as West Ham manager amid an increasingly tense relationship with club co-chairman David Sullivan.
The France national team have strongly denied claims there was some form of training ground bust-up just days before their World Cup quarter-final clash against England.
Manchester United will reportedly face competition from Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich in a bid to land Joao Felix in January – with Atletico Madrid ‘ready to sell’ for €100million.
Chelsea are in negotiations with RB Leipzig over signing Josko Gvardiol and the Croatia defender, 20, has said “maybe one day I will be there”.
Barcelona are interested in Brazilian Endrick, 16, but will not enter a bid for the Palmeiras forward this season.
Liverpool have held talks over terminating Billy Koumetio’s season-long loan deal with Austria Vienna as they have given the French centre-back, 20, little game time.
South Korea boss Paulo Bento blasted English referee Anthony Taylor for showing “a deep lack of common sense” when issuing him with his World Cup red card.
England international Luke Shaw admits that Manchester City players in the England camp stand out because of their love of playing football.
Roberto Martinez will pursue options in club management after tearful scenes in the Belgium dressing room as he stood down following the nation’s World Cup exit.
Atletico Madrid have made an enquiry about Leicester’s Turkey centre-half Caglar Soyuncu, 26.
Al Hilal want to beat Saudi rivals Al-Nassr to the signing of Cristiano Ronaldo, 37, after the Portugal forward’s departure from Manchester United.
Barcelona are talking up the possibility of Lionel Messi returning to the club, with sporting director Jordi Cruyff saying: “Barca and Messi have to be together again one day. This is clear.”
Borussia Dortmund managing director Carsten Cramer says they have a “good relationship” with former boss and current Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp, but the Reds will not get any “gifts” if they want to sign England midfielder Jude Bellingham, 19, from the German club.
Brazil are reportedly concerned Neymar could be out for the entire World Cup after he was forced off in their opening game with an ankle injury.
England midfielder Declan Rice, 23, has indicated he wants to leave West Ham, saying he wants to win trophies and play in the Champions League.
Jack Grealish has broken his silence on his controversial dig at Newcastle’sMiguel Almiron to apologise for his actions in Manchester City‘s title celebrations last season.
Nottingham Forest have reached an agreement to sign Brazilian attacking midfielder Gustavo Scarpa, 28, from Palmeiras.
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Liverpool’s owners Fenway Sports Group are still putting recruitment high on their agenda amid apparent changes to their takeover plan, which may not see them sell their whole stake in the club after all.
Barcelona’s summer signing Franck Kessie does not feel comfortable at the club, who would consider selling the Ivory Coast midfielder, 25, for as little as 10m euros.
Chelsea are rivalling Newcastle United to sign Brazilian midfielder Andrey Santos, 18, from Vasco da Gama.
Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez has asked the club to extend the contract of 34-year-old Spain midfielder Sergio Busquets for one more season.
Manchester United are considering a move for Bayer Leverkusen‘s 23-year-old France striker Moussa Diaby.
Chelsea and Real Madrid remain in the race for Palmeiras’ 16-year-old Brazilian striker Endrick despite Paris St-Germain making a bid.
The Premier League will not follow Fifa’s ultra-strict approach to stoppage time, which has meant some matches last more than 100 minutes, when the league resumes after the World Cup.
England midfielder Mason Mount, 23, rejected a new Chelsea contract worth more than £200,000 a week before the World Cup gland.
Real Betis are considering a move for 26-year-old Spain winger Adama Traore, whose contract at Wolves expires at the end of the season.
Napoli are interested in signing Wolves’ Traore on a free transfer next summer.
Former Arsenal and Manchester City defender Kolo Toure, 41, has agreed a three-and-a-half-year deal to become manager of Championship side Wigan.
Manchester United have held talks about re-signing 28-year-old Netherlands forward Memphis Depay from Barcelona, who may cancel his contract to get him off their books.
Portugal forward Joao Felix, 23, wants to leave Atletico Madrid and has asked his agent to find him a new club.
John Terry is backing Harry Kane to eventually swap Tottenham for Real Madrid to win some trophies, although he admitted he would take “any chance to have a pop” at his former rivals.
Nigeria midfielder Alex Iwobi, 26, is set to sign a new three-and-a-half-year deal at Everton worth £100,000 per week.
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Everton would be willing to allow Colombia centre-back Yerry Mina, 28, and Mali midfielder Abdoulaye Doucoure, 29, in January.
Bologna chief executive Claudio Fenucci insists Austria forward Marko Arnautovic, who was linked with a move to Manchester United last summer, is not for sale.
West Ham are willing to sell 30-year-old Czech Republic full-back Vladimir Coufal in January and will accept offers of £6m.
Amancio Ortega, the owner of the Inditex empire that owns the fashion chain Zara, has no interest in buying Manchester United despite reports suggesting the 86-year-old was ready to make a bid.
Paris Saint-Germain have made a £34.3m bid to take ownership of their Parc des Princes home but the city’s urban department are understood to value the site at £300m which could mean owners Qatar Sports Investments seeking a new stadium site.
Sampdoria could cancel Harry Winks‘ season-long loan from Tottenham early. The 26-year-old England midfielder has not played because of an ankle injury.
Shakhtar Donetsk have warned suitors for young superstar Mykhaylo Mudryk that they value the winger at €100m (£87.75m) following his exploits in the Champions League this season.
Gerard Pique has been handed a four-match ban for his foul-mouthed rant towards a referee in his final game for Barcelona.
Arsenal midfielder Charlie Patino, 19, whose contract runs out next summer and is currently on loan at Blackpool, is being tracked by Barcelona.
Contract negotiations between England midfielder Mason Mount, 23, and the Chelsea owners are ongoing and a breakthrough has been made “in the past few weeks”.
Rangers have reportedly reignited their interest in Standard Liege midfielder Nicolas Raskin as they look to kickstart their title bid following the World Cup break.
Former Argentina defender Martín Demichelis, 41, who spent three years at Manchester City, has left a coaching role at Bayern Munich to become new head coach at River Plate.
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Barcelona president Joan Laporta says his club were interested in signing Colombian forward Luis Diaz, 25, before he joined Liverpool from Porto.
France midfielder Adrien Rabiot, 27, says he feels “lucky” not to have completed a transfer from Juventus to Manchester United in the summer.
Erik ten Hag has made it clear that there is no way back for Cristiano Ronaldo at Manchester United following explosive comments directed at the Dutchman during an interview with Piers Morgan.
A mural of Ronaldo was removed from the side of Manchester United’s Old Trafford stadium hours before his interview with Piers Morgan was aired on Wednesday.
Sporting Lisbon chief Frederico Varandas has denied reports linking the Portuguese club with a move for Cristiano Ronaldo, 37, saying a bid for the Manchester United and Portugal forward was never discussed.
Eden Hazard has apologised to Real Madrid fans for his injury-stricken time at the club.
Manchester United have accelerated their plans to replace Cristiano Ronaldo – with France superstar Kylian Mbappe having emerged as a shock target.
Manchester United target Benjamin Pavard, 26, has said he would be open to joining AC Milan from Bayern Munich despite the France defender being heavily linked with the Red Devils.
Manchester City could make a move for Germany midfielder Tony Kroos but Real Madrid are hopeful that the 33-year-old will renew his contract.
Phil Foden has revealed how he is desperate to fire England to World Cup glory in Qatar – to put his Euros heartbreak behind him.
Chelsea have received a boost in the race for Palmeiras wonderkid Endrick with the Brazilian club rejecting two offers from Paris Saint-Germain, a report says.
West Ham have told manager David Moyes that his job is safe for now after his side lost their ninth game of the season on Saturday.
Brighton are interested in Shakhtar Donetsk and Ukraine central defender Mykola Matviyenko, 26.
Manchester City, Chelsea, Tottenham, Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester United are all interested in signing Slovakia defender Milan Skriniar, with Inter Milan hoping the 27-year-old will sign a new deal.
Cristiano Ronaldo has given Piers Morgan’s son the boots he scored his ‘final Manchester United goals in’ – as more bombshells continue to emerge.
England stalwart Kieran Trippier insists he has no plans to retire from international duty but concedes this World Cup is likely to be his last.
Newcastle United’s owners will not gamble to chase a Champions League place this winter, despite recently congratulating manager Eddie Howe for a brilliant start to the season.
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Barcelona president Joan Laporta says the Spanish giants will not be able to sign any players in January unless La Liga change.
Leicester, Everton and Brighton are all interested in signing Lens and France goalkeeper Brice Samba, 28.
Liverpool’s former England youth international midfielder Fabio Carvalho, 20, has quit Portugal Under-21s by text message.
David Beckham has made a sensational move to lure Cristiano Ronaldo to Inter Miami.
Ashley Young insists he will never retire from England duty – even though he thought making the 55-man World Cup squad was a “joke”.
Liverpool are reportedly already in close contact with Jude Bellingham’s camp and remain ‘very optimistic’ about completing a blockbuster deal for the Borussia Dortmund midfielder in 2023.
David de Gea will be forced to take a significant pay cut if he signs a new deal with Manchester United.
Dutch winger Cody Gakpo, who was linked with a move away from PSV Eindhoven in the summer, says he will be “ready to take that next step” at the end of the season and that it would be an “honour” to play for any of “Real Madrid, FC Barcelona, Manchester United, Manchester City and Liverpool”.
Juventus have met with the agent of 27-year-old Lazio and Serbia midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, while they are also interested in signing either Roma’s 27-year-old Dutch full-back Rick Karsdorp or Real Madrid’s 26-year-old Spain defender Alvaro Odriozola.
Manchester United’s Alejandro Garnacho still does not have a place in the first-team dressing room at Carrington despite his start to life in the senior ranks.
Former England captain Wayne Rooney says Harry Maguire, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Jude Bellingham should start in England’s first match at the World Cup in a 4-4-1-1 formation.
Aston Villa are targeting a move for 23-year-old Nigeria winger Samuel Chukwueze, who plays for new manager Unai Emery’s former side Villarreal.
Chelsea owner Todd Boehly is planning to build a new stadium in London’s Earl’s Court, nine years after the idea of leaving Stamford Bridge was scrapped.
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Liverpool’s 20-year-old English midfielder Tyler Morton, who is currently on loan at Blackburn, could be the latest youngster to head to the Bundesliga, with Borussia Dortmund interested.
Birmingham City will try to turn 22-year-old English defender Dion Sanderson’s season-long loan move from Wolves into a permanent move during January.
England midfielder Mason Mount has yet to agree a new deal with Chelsea after talks about extending his Blues contract, which is set to enter its remaining 18 months, reached a stalemate.
Inter Milan are keen on signing Spanish left-back Jesus Vazquez, 19, from Valencia and Borussia Monchengladbach and France forward Marcus Thuram, 25.
Brighton and Spain keeper Robert Sanchez, 24, is being monitored by Chelsea and Manchester United.
Palmeiras have turned down an offer from Paris St-Germain for Brazilian forward Endrick. The 16-year-old’s preferred destination is Chelsea, with the Stamford Bridge club willing to meet the teenager’s 60m euro release clause.
Former Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel is the favourite to replace Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone if the Spanish club decide to part ways with their Argentine.
Callum Hudson-Odoi has rejected the chance to play at the Qatar World Cup with Ghana and will instead hold off on deciding his international future.
Brighton and Spain keeper Robert Sanchez, 24, is being monitored by Chelsea and Manchester United.
Paris St-Germain could make a move for Tottenham forward Son Heung-min, with Real Madrid having doubts about signing the 30-year-old South Korea international.
Cristiano Ronaldo will not be given the weekend off to ensure he is fresh for the World Cup as Manchester United face Fulham this weekend.
Chelsea have hosted 16-year-old Palmeiras striker Endrick and his family at their training ground as they try to beat Paris St-Germain and Real Madrid to the Brazilian’s signing.
Memphis Depay, 28, who has been linked with possible moves to Tottenham and former club Manchester United, wants to leave Barcelona on a free transfer in January.
Bournemouth are exploring a move for former Leeds United head coach Marcelo Bielsa, 67, to take over as permanent manager following the sacking of Scott Parker in August.
Wayne Rooney says Roy Keane would not have accepted the sort of behaviour he has defended from 37-year-old Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo at former club Manchester United this season.
Erik ten Hag has warned Donny van de Beek that he must prove he can cut it at Manchester United or face being sold after ruling out a loan move.
Netherlands boss Louis van Gaal has revealed he caught some of his players “naked” on FaceTime when telling them they had not made his World Cup squad.
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag wants to sell England defender Harry Maguire next summer and the club may have to accept considerably less than the £80m that he cost to offload the 29-year-old.
Former Rangers midfielder Joey Barton has unleashed an astonishing blast against his old club – including a thinly-veiled swipe at captain James Tavernier.
Kylian Mbappe, 23, says he wants to write his name in the history books of home city club Paris St-Germain rather than move abroad to win the Champions League.
Arsenal are planning moves for Leicester City’s Belgium midfielder Youri Tielemans, 25, and 21-year-old midfielder Danilo, who plays for Brazil and Palmerias, in January.
Newcastle United are planning a move for 21-year-old Shakhtar Donetsk and Ukraine forward Mykhaylo Mudryk, who has also been linked with Arsenal.
Scotland midfielder Lewis Ferguson has been linked with a sensational January move to Juventus after impressing for Bologna.
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Tottenham’sEmerson Royal could be on his way out of north London next summer, with Juventus reportedly keen on bringing him to Turin.
Newcastle United will listen to offers for left-sided Scottish winger Matt Ritchie in January, with Magpies boss Eddie Howe giving the green light to the club letting the 33-year-old leave.
Sadio Mane is a doubt for the World Cup after limping off injured playing for Bayern Munich.
Everton manager Frank Lampard is keen on bringing Manchester United left-back Luke Shaw to Goodison Park but the 27-year-old is hoping for a contract extension at Old Trafford.
Shakhtar Donetsk and Ukraine winger Mykhaylo Mudryk, 21, is understood to have held “positive talks” over a move to Arsenal in the January transfer window.
Erik ten Hag will look to sign a right-back in January if Manchester United are able to offload Aaron Wan-Bissaka.
Chelsea have had several meetings with Palmeiras’ 16-year-old striker Endrick but face competition from Real Madrid and Paris St-Germain for the Brazilian’s signature.
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says not signing Son Heung-min when he was Borussia Dortmund manager is “one of the big mistakes in my life”.
Leeds’ Scottish midfielder Stuart McKinstry, 20, is wanted by Burnley.
Leeds are at the front of a queue of clubs chasing Birmingham’s English midfielder George Hall, 19.
Former Southampton striker Charlie Austin says the club’s sacked manager Ralph Hasenhuttl was “quick to throw the team under the bus”.
Cristiano Ronaldo could reportedly ‘leave Manchester United this winter’ as club executives and manager Erik ten Hag ‘are looking to ensure tranquillity’ at Old Trafford.
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Arsenal could loan out winger Marquinhos for the second half of the season to give the teenager some game time, according to a report.
Newcastle have a clear run at signing summer target Yannick Carrasco in January as Atletico Madrid are likely to sell the 29-year-old Belgium winger.
Dubai International Capital are interested in a move to buy the Reds despite failing to finalise a deal when trying to buy the club in 2007.
Tottenham are looking to replace 35-year-old France goalkeeper and club captain Hugo Lloris next summer.
Spurs are keen on Sporting Lisbon’s English midfielder Marcus Edwards, 23, who came through the youth ranks at the London club.
Tottenham are interested in signing Napoli star Victor Osimhen, according to reports.
Manchester United have scouted Blackburn and Chile striker Ben Brereton Diaz though a host of Premier League clubs are interested in a January move for the 23-year-old.
Barcelona forward Memphis Depay, 28, will demand to leave the club in January, with the likes of Manchester United and Tottenham monitoring the Dutch international’s situation.
Liverpool have reportedly sent scouts to look at Midtjylland’s Danish winger Gustav Isaksen, 21, with a view to a January transfer.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe has ruled himself out of buying Liverpool as the businessman no longer sees value in buying a top Premier League team.
Watford are in talks with Eintracht Frankfurt director of football Ben Manga over becoming the club’s sporting director.
Tottenham Hotspur will push for quality over quantity in the January transfer window as the club look to deliver signings that improve Antonio Conte’s first XI for the second half of the season.
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England wonderkid Jude Bellingham has emerged as a top target for Chelsea as they look to steal a march on Liverpool in the chase for the midfielder, according to reports.
PSV Eindhoven’s Cody Gakpo, 23, says a move to Manchester United fell through in the summer, with Leeds United and Southampton also interested in the Netherlands winger before he decided to stay.
Chelsea manager Graham Potter is yet to make a decision on the future of 25-year-old Switzerland midfielder Denis Zakaria, who is on loan from Juventus.
Everton are showing interest in Lille’s Canada forward Jonathan David, 22, as manager Frank Lampard looks to improve his forward options.
Tottenham could receive £26m for France midfielder Tanguy Ndombele, 25, if Napoli decide to make his loan move permanent.
New plans to relaunch the European Super League within three years have been revealed.
Michael Carrick has edged closer to becoming the next head coach of Middlesbrough and is expected to be in the dugout for the club’s home game with Huddersfield on Saturday.
Chelsea are looking at signing a striker next summer and Napoli’s 23-year-old Nigeria international Victor Osimhen is becoming the favourite as they consider multiple options.
Barcelona are monitoring of 23-year-old Manchester United’s Portugal defender Diogo Dalot, whose contract runs out next summer but has an option to be extended for a year.
The release clause Wolves will have to pay to appoint QPR manager Michael Beale as manager is believed to be about £1m.
Wolves’ Portugal 25-year-old midfielder Ruben Neves has been offered to Barcelona.
Mikel Arteta has stressed the importance of Arsenal topping their Europa League group and getting a bye to the last 16 of the competition.
Arsenal could rival Barcelona and Real Madrid in the race to sign 16-year-old Palmeiras striker Endrick, who has been called “the next Pele”.
Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag is delaying contract decisions over the futures of 31-year-old Spain goalkeeper David de Gea, and 24-year-old England striker Marcus Rashford.
Arsenal face a tough test soon after the World Cup with a potential January from hell. That’s because Amazon Prime are rescheduling their clash against title rivals Manchester City “early in the New Year”.
Wolves winger Adama Traore, 26, says he hopes to one day return to play in his native Spain.
England manager Gareth Southgate will monitor the form of Liverpool defender Joe Gomez, 25, before he names his World Cup squad in November.
