Real Madrid and Manchester United are eyeing Christos Mouzakitis, who has indicated his desired destination should he part ways with Olympiacos. Meanwhile, several Premier League teams are pursuing Spain‘s international forward Samu Aghehowa. Stay tuned for the most recent transfer updates and speculations worldwide.
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TRENDING RUMORS
– Olympiacos’ standout player Christos Mouzakitis is leaning toward a transfer to Real Madrid over Manchester United, as reported by Football Insider. Ruben Amorim aims to bolster his midfield both in January and the summer, and the 18-year-old Mouzakitis is identified as an ideal fit to revitalize the Red Devils’ lineup. However, Amorim faces tough competition as Los Blancos coach Xabi Alonso is also an admirer of the midfielder, and the Greek international is intrigued by the possibility of playing in Spain.
– Tottenham Hotspur, Newcastle United, and Aston Villa are likely to lose out on their target Samu Aghehowa, who might remain at FC Porto, as per TEAMtalk. The 21-year-old has netted 25 league goals since joining from Atlético Madrid in 2024, earning him an international call-up for Spain, and attracting interest from clubs in England. Aghehowa is a prime target for Spurs needing additional attacking options in January, yet Porto has included an €80m buyout clause in his contract. Porto has also conveyed they won’t part with him in the winter transfer window as he is integral to their quest for their first league title since 2022.
– Manchester United has turned down a proposal from AS Roma for forward Joshua Zirkzee, according to Corriere Dello Sport. The Italian side hopes to secure the Netherlands international on loan in January with a chance for a permanent deal, but it was rejected because activation of the release clause hinged on Giallorossi qualifying for a UEFA Champions League. United officials are open to the 24-year-old leaving in January but would prefer a permanent transfer. Zirkzee has played eight matches across all competitions this season.
– Liverpool will accept bids around £15m for Ibrahima Konaté in January if they identify a replacement, according to Football Insider. Liverpool continues to pursue Marc Guéhi from Crystal Palace, but faces increasing competition from Manchester City, Bayern Munich, and Real Madrid. The Reds might have to explore other options, but it is evident a decision regarding Konaté needs to be made soon. The 26-year-old France international’s contract expires next summer, and he has made several significant errors this season.
– Lyon has reached out to Chelsea regarding the potential for central defender Axel Disasi to be loaned until the season’s end, as reported by L’Equipe. The French club desperately needs cover for Clinton Mata and Moussa Niakhaté, who are both heading to AFCON, and believe Disasi could be a reliable temporary solution, though Lyon has concerns due to his limited playtime this season. Meanwhile, CaughtOffside mentions that the defender is being pursued by Newcastle United and Borussia Dortmund, among others. Both clubs are also inquiring about a permanent transfer, with Dortmund particularly eager to reinforce their defensive line for the latter part of the season. Juventus, West Ham United, and Galatasaray are all keeping an eye on the situation.
EXPERT TAKE
ESPN’s Mark Ogden assesses Mohamed Salah’s decision to deliver a provocative interview after being sidelined by Liverpool once again:
By stating he felt «thrown under the bus» by the club, and implying that «someone wants me to take all the blame,» Salah mirrored the strategy employed by Cristiano Ronaldo during his consequential interview with Piers Morgan in November 2022, which made his departure from Manchester United inevitable.
Ronaldo expressed he «felt betrayed» by United and described his fractured relationship with then-manager Erik ten Hag. Salah might have been using a similar narrative when he vented his grievances at Elland Road, and his statements could potentially lead to parallels with Ronaldo’s outcome: a rapid transfer to the Saudi Pro League and a diminished legacy at the club where he became an icon.
Salah had found himself on the bench for the third consecutive game under Slot, making it clear that the benching affected him deeply.
However, the reality is that Salah’s performances this season have been significantly below his usual standard — just five goals in 19 appearances — indicating that Slot had given him ample time to regain his form before opting to bench his leading player.
– Ogden: Salah’s outburst at Liverpool resembles Ronaldo’s departure from Man Utd
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Hutchison foresees ‘no way back’ for Mohamed Salah at Liverpool
Don Hutchison responds to Mohamed Salah’s critical remarks about his treatment at Liverpool after the team’s 3-3 draw against Leeds United.
OTHER RUMORS
– Liverpool’s pursuit of Marc Guéhi may be complicated by Barcelona, who plan to make a pre-contract offer in January. (Ekrem Konur)
– Manchester United might permit Marcus Rashford to depart for Paris Saint-Germain next summer, potentially involving a swap with Bradley Barcola going the other way. (Football Insider)
– Juventus face possible competition from the Saudi club Al Qadisiya for Marseille defender Leonardo Balerdi, who is under contract until 2028. (Calciomercato)
– Yann Sommer‘s position at Inter Milan is uncertain as contract discussions have stalled. The 36-year-old’s deal concludes in the summer, but talks are at a standstill. (Nico Schira)
– Rangers look likely to lose their attempt to convince 19-year-old Bailey Rice to remain beyond next summer, with Aston Villa and Sunderland looking to capitalize. West Bromwich Albion and Cardiff City are also interested. (Football Insider)
– Manchester United is evaluating Wolves midfielder João Gomes as a possible target rather than Carlos Baleba, Adam Wharton, and Elliot Anderson. (TEAMtalk)
– Porto is among several European clubs monitoring Vasco De Gama forward Rayan, even though the 19-year-old recently signed an extension until 2028. The new agreement does not prevent a move to Europe in the summer of 2026, and Vasco might consider an offer of €25m. (Ekrem Konur)
– Santiago Castro seems poised to frustrate Premier League teams keen on his services by agreeing to extend his contract at Bologna through 2030. The club is not keen on his departure, and discussions have thus far been very positive. (Nico Schira)
– Juventus remains hopeful of finalizing a new contract with Kenan Yildiz, yet they face substantial competition for his signature from various Premier League teams. Barcelona and Real Madrid are also taking an interest. (Calciomercato)
– Aston Villa is actively pursuing Anderlecht midfielder Nathan de Cat. Villa manager Unai Emery views the 26-year-old as the ideal partner for Boubacar Kamara, and the club is gearing up to make a bid of €22-25m plus incentives. Anderlecht values the Belgian player at €35m. (Ekrem Konur)
