Chelsea will make a new attempt to sign the Spanish striker Samu Agehowawhile Liverpool are plotting a move for in-form AFC Bournemouth star Antonio Semenyo. Join us for the latest transfer news and rumors from around the world.
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– Mohamed Salah Poor form makes Liverpool consider signing for Bournemouth in January Antonio Semenyoaccording to the iPaper. Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United scouted the Ghanaian winger during the last transfer window, but it is the Reds who have established themselves as favorites to sign the in-form 25-year-old. The upcoming African Cup of Nations may play a major role in whether or not to finalize the much-discussed £75 million move; Salah will lead Egypt in the continental tournament but with Ghana not qualifying, Semenyo will be available to play in club football during the match-heavy January period.
– Chelsea are willing to make an £87m offer to FC Porto for the striker Samu Agehowa next summer, according to Record. The Blues had been close to signing the Spanish international from Atlético Madrid in the summer of 2024, but the move fell through and he signed for Porto instead. Samu scored 25 goals in his first season in Portugal and has scored eight goals in nine games so far this season. The 21-year-old player has a contract at the Estádio do Dragão until June 2029.
– Stuttgart has set its rate for Angelo Stiller Manchester United are among the clubs to have expressed interest in the midfielder for €50m, but the 24-year-old's valuation could still rise, according to Sky Sports Deutschland. While Stiller has a €40 million release clause, the Bundesliga club can buy him out and make his transfer fee freely negotiable. Meanwhile, TEAMtalk report that United are looking ahead to January with their list of options with Sporting CP. Morten HjulmandCrystal Palace Adam WhartonBrighton & Hove Albion Carlos Balebafrom Borussia Dortmund Jobe Bellingham and that of Porto Victor Froholdt. The Red Devils are optimistic they can reunite coach Ruben Amorim with Hjulmand for £50m despite the 26-year-old's £70m release clause, and this is due to Sporting's relationship with their former manager.
– Sky Sports Deutschland has offered a glimpse of the domino effect that could occur with free agent centre-backs in the summer. No final decision has been made on David AlabaHis future but it is likely that he will leave Real Madrid, while the Saudi Pro League observes the situation of his teammate Antonio Rudiger with its future uncertain even though an offer has been submitted for a contract that extends until 2028. Ibrahima Konate could be the replacement if any of them leave, while Marc Guéhi He could replace the Frenchman at Anfield but Barcelona, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich are also looking for him. Dayot Upamecano He could also move despite Bayern wanting to extend his contract until 2030.
– Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo is weighing up a January loan deal with Tottenham Hotspur, Newcastle United, Manchester City and Brentford all eyeing the 20-year-old, according to TEAMtalk. Mainoo remains committed to the Red Devils but the feeling is that he needs more minutes to help both his development and his ambitions to represent England at the FIFA World Cup. Man United's lack of depth in midfield has raised questions over whether they will be willing to allow a loan move.
– Barcelona keeps an eye on Mallorca's winger Jan Virgili and could seek to sign him again, as reported by Diario Sport. The 19-year-old left the blaugrana for 3.5 million euros this summer because he no longer wanted to be part of a reserve team, but Barça included a clause that would allow them to receive a percentage of the funds from his next move and another clause that would allow them to sign him again. Virgili marked his return from the Under-20 World Cup by providing the assist for Vedat Muriqi's equalizer in Mallorca's victory against Sevilla.
EXPERT SHOT
ESPN's Sam Tighe looks at how well Samu Agehowa would fit in at Chelsea:
In the summer of 2024, Samu looked set to move to Chelsea, having concluded his gold medal-winning campaign with Spain at the Olympics, but the move fell through and João Félix joined in his place.
It is a series of events that the Blues have probably regretted since, as Samu has continued to blossom into one of Europe's best young forwards at FC Porto, while Felix made minimal impact before being sent off to Saudi Arabia.
The Spanish international is a powerhouse number 9, capable of intimidating defenders using his massive frame. Look at his catalog of goals while on loan at Deportivo Alavés and you will see his opponents literally bouncing off him and falling to the ground. He can drop back towards the centre-backs a la Romelu Lukaku, or hit the channels and stretch the field.
His time at Porto has given him useful experience playing in a dominant team, as before all his football was focused on lesser teams that played more reactive football. This would help in a transition to a club like Chelsea, who are rapidly developing a 'type' they like up front: Samu, Liam Delap and Marc Guiu are all attacking centre-forwards.
OTHER RUMORS
– AC Milan was attentive to Parma's goalless draw against Genoa to watch goalkeeper Zion Suzuki. (Nicolò Schira)
– Willian, central defender of Paris Saint-Germain pacho He could extend his contract in the coming weeks, with an offer on the table to extend his contract by one year until 2030. (Le Parisien)
– Clubs across Europe are closely monitoring Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta. (Rudy Galetti)
– Massimiliano Allegri has given his approval to AC Milan's extension Fikayo Tomoriof the contract and initial informal discussions are already underway. (Calciomercato)
– Rodez Central Mathis Magnin He is being monitored by several Ligue 1 clubs who have impressed in Ligue 2. (Rudy Galetti)
– Several European clubs, especially from Italy and England, are closely monitoring Copenhagen centre-back Gabriel Pereira. (Rudy Galetti)
– Barcelona will not move in the January transfer market unless they suffer injuries. (AS)
– Bologna have rejected a “huge” offer from Al Qadsiah of the Saudi Pro League for Ricardo Orsoliniand the Rossoblu They are in talks to extend the winger's contract until 2029 with the option of one more year. (Nicolò Schira)
