AZ Alkmaar prodigy Kees Smit is being monitored by Chelsea, Newcastle United, and Manchester United, with the Blues appearing to be ahead in the pursuit, while Sunderland‘s midfielder Noah Sadiki is also garnering attention from two of those clubs. Stay tuned for the latest news and speculation on transfers worldwide.
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TRENDING RUMORS
– Chelsea leads the pack in the bid to secure AZ Alkmaar prodigy Kees Smit, as reported by iNews. While Newcastle United and Manchester United also have their sights set on the 19-year-old midfielder, Chelsea has quickly reached out to the player’s representatives. Smit’s transfer value is around £25 million, although it remains uncertain if Chelsea will invest that amount in January. In contrast, Newcastle are actively considering a push for the Netherlands international next month.
– Chelsea and Manchester United are intensifying their efforts to acquire Sunderland midfielder Noah Sadiki, according to Sky Switzerland. The DR Congo international is seen by United as a more affordable option compared to Brighton & Hove Albion star Carlos Baleba, who is valued at over £100 million, and a possible substitute for Kobbie Mainoo. Sadiki, who is 20, just transferred to Sunderland from Union SG in July for about £15 million, making him available for a significantly lower fee.
– Manchester City have pulled ahead of Liverpool in the pursuit of Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo next month, as stated by TEAMtalk. Semenyo, 25, is sought after by several Premier League clubs, including Spurs who are also preparing an offer; however, it appears City are in the prime position to secure his signature and would have no issues meeting his £65 million release clause. Personal negotiations are not thought to be a problem in any potential transfer.
– Liverpool, Chelsea, and Man City have RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande on their radar, as reported by Sky Germany. Diomande, 19, has a contract with Leipzig until June 2030, having made the move to the German side last summer. Nevertheless, the club might allow his departure if an offer exceeding €100 million is presented. Currently, no formal discussions have occurred with any Premier League team, but that could shift in the coming month. So far this season, the Ivory Coast international has netted six goals in 12 Bundesliga outings.
– Tottenham Hotspur winger Brennan Johnson is among Crystal Palace‘s targets for January, reports The Telegraph. Johnson has faced limited playing time recently, which might lead to a surprising transfer to the previous season’s FA Cup champions. Palace manager Oliver Glasner is expected to be without winger Ismaïla Sarr for several weeks due to his participation in AFCON with Senegal; however, Spurs manager Thomas Frank could prevent any Johnson transfer if he cannot secure a replacement.
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OTHER RUMORS
– Real Madrid could be a possible landing spot for Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise in the future, along with Liverpool and Arsenal. (TEAMtalk)
– Following his impressive performance against Manchester City, striker Endrick will depart Real Madrid to join Lyon on loan in January regardless of circumstances. (AS)
– Bayern Munich is negotiating with winger Serge Gnabry for a contract extension until 2028, with an option for an additional year. (Nicolo Schira)
– Nottingham Forest might focus their efforts on securing Everton’s James Garner as they seek midfield reinforcements, while Brighton’s Jack Hinshelwood is also a potential option. (Daily Mail)
– Bayern Munich right-back Sacha Boey, 25, may be leaving the club to join Crystal Palace. (Fabrizio Romano)
– West Ham United forward Niclas Füllkrug is on AC Milan’s shortlist for strikers. The Germany international is anticipated to leave the Hammers on loan next month. (Gazzetta dello Sport)
– West Ham may attempt to replace Füllkrug with Sassuolo forward Andrea Pinamonti, who is also pursued by Lazio. (Calciomercato)
– Toulouse defender Dayann Methalie is being considered by Newcastle as a potential replacement for Fabian Schar in the summer. (Football Insider)
– Eintracht Frankfurt has no plans to allow Brazilian goalkeeper Kauã Santos to leave during the winter window, despite interest from other clubs. (Sky Germany)
– Paderborn has finalized the signing of Waldhof Mannheim striker Kennedy Okpala, who will join the team in January. (Sky Germany)
– Southampton is interested in Bayern Munich goalkeeper Daniel Peretz, who is currently on loan at Hamburger SV. (Christian Falk)
– D.C. United is in advanced discussions to sign forward Tai Baribo from Philadelphia Union, with an estimated fee of around $4 million. (Tom Bogert)
– A transfer to Leicester City could be on the cards for former West Ham forward Michail Antonio, 35, who is currently training with the East Midlands club. (Ben Jacobs)
