Latest news and rumors from January window: Barca's dream signing
With the January transfer window open, the rumor mill is in overdrive. Check in every day for the latest buzz around the soccer world.
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Barca's big target
Barcelona are ramping up their efforts to find a new striker to replace impending free agent Robert Lewandowski. With the 37-year-old's contract set to expire, Barca are considering moves for Julian Alvarez and Dusan Vlahovic. Club president Joan Laporta is "dreaming" of signing Alvarez, but Atletico Madrid would likely demand well over €100 million for the Argentine international. (ESPN)
Jan. 26
Robbo roadblock: Andy Robertson's proposed transfer from Liverpool to Tottenham isn't progressing at the moment. The move hinges on Roma ending Kostas Tsimikas' loan and letting him return to Anfield, but the Italian club needs to first find a replacement for the left-back. (The Athletic)
Moving for Mateta: Nottingham Forest have submitted a £35-million offer for Jean-Philippe Mateta. Crystal Palace are holding out for a package worth around £40 million, and also want to secure a replacement before sanctioning the move. Wolves' Jorgen Strand Larsen is being considered. (The Athletic)
Bobb ready to bounce: Fulham and Manchester City are nearing the final stages in negotiations for Oscar Bobb. The clubs are in talks over a permanent transfer worth £35 million. (Fabrizio Romano)
Fermin deal finalized: Barcelona have verbally agreed to a new contract with Fermin Lopez. The 22-year-old will receive a salary bump as part of the deal, which will tie him to the club until 2031. (Fabrizio Romano)
Harry the Hammer: West Ham are prepared to reignite their longstanding interest in Harry Maguire if the veteran center-back can't come to terms on a new contract with Manchester United. (Football Insider)
Change of direction: With Juventus' move for Youssef En-Nesyri on the brink of collapse, the Italian club is shifting its attention toward other options to bolster the attack. Manchester United's Joshua Zirkzee and Liverpool's Federico Chiesa are being considered. (Gazzetta dello Sport)
Jan. 25
Paying for Paqueta: Flamengo have made a big step in their bid to sign Lucas Paqueta after submitting a €41.25-million offer for the midfielder. West Ham are satisfied with that sum, so the clubs just need to agree on the payment structure. (Vene Casagrande)
Play for TAA: Manchester City are keeping tabs on Trent Alexander-Arnold while the former Liverpool right-back endures a difficult first season with Real Madrid. It would be expensive to get a deal done. (TEAMtalk)
Meite topic for discussion: Manchester United could gatecrash Al-Hilal's pursuit of Rennes teenager Kader Meite. The Saudi club was prepared to offer €40 million before United joined the hunt for the striker. (Foot Mercato)
Read all about it: Bayern Munich maintain a strong interest in Givairo Read but the club needs to sort out some contract extensions and determine Sacha Boey's future before potentially making an official approach for the Feyenoord right-back. (Florian Plettenberg)
Maldini move revived: Lazio have reopened conversations with Atalanta in an effort to sign Daniel Maldini. The club's interest in the attacking midfielder isn't new, but there's a belief that a transfer could happen this time round. (Gianluca Di Marzio)
Barca buy local: Barcelona will complete the signing of 18-year-old striker Yusuf Rassul Ndjai from fellow Catalan club Terassa next week. He'll join the club's Juvenil A side. (Fabrizio Romano)
Teesside transaction: Middlesbrough are signing Jeremy Sarmiento on an initial loan with an obligation to buy for £3.2 million. The Brighton & Hove Albion winger has had loan spells with West Bromwich Albion, Ipswich Town, Burnley, and Cremonese. (Fabrizio Romano)
Swoop for Cisse: AC Milan have reached an agreement to sign Senegalese defender El Hadji Malick Cisse. The 18-year-old will join their under-23 team once he signs a contract following next week's medical. (Fabrizio Romano)
Schalke selling Sylla: Malian international Moussa Sylla is set for a medical before moving to New York City FC. The Schalke attacker's transfer will be worth up to €7 million. (Florian Plettenberg)
Jan. 24
Man United could miss out: Manchester United consider Brighton & Hove Albion's Carlos Baleba and Crystal Palace's Adam Wharton to be realistic summer targets, but there's a growing belief at United that Nottingham Forest's Elliot Anderson would prefer to join Manchester City. (The i Paper)
Blues bar exit: Chelsea are determined to keep hold of 19-year-old Josh Acheampong despite interest from Bayern Munich and Crystal Palace. The defender excelled in duels with Mateta and Alexander Isak this season. (The Guardian)
Dro on the go: Dro Fernandez will join Paris Saint-Germain. The French outfit and Barcelona are close to an agreement over a transfer fee worth slightly more than the youngster's €6-million release clause to maintain the clubs' good relationship. (Fabrizio Romano)
Don't buy Mbaye: Paris Saint-Germain are firm in their stance over Ibrahim Mbaye: He's not for sale. Several Premier League clubs, including Aston Villa and Chelsea, are interested in the 18-year-old winger. (Florian Plettenberg)
Sprinkle of Pepi: Fulham have submitted an offer for American forward Ricardo Pepi worth €32 million. Negotiations are ongoing between the Cottagers and PSV Eindhoven. (Fabrizio Romano)
Giving it a Traore: West Ham United have reached a verbal agreement to sign Adama Traore from Fulham. Guido Rodriguez will leave the London Stadium for Valencia. (Fabrizio Romano)
Leite replacement: Alessio Romagnoli is pushing Lazio to let him leave for Roberto Mancini's Al Sadd. The club could react to his potential departure by signing Union Berlin's Diogo Leite, who would cost only €2.5 million this month because his contract expires in the summer. (Gianluca Di Marzio)
Gladbackup: Sunderland have contacted Borussia Monchengladbach to register their interest in goalkeeper Jonas Omlin. The Black Cats, who have Robin Roefs as their starting shot-stopper, are considering an official offer before the end of the transfer window. (Florian Plettenberg)
Morgan for hire: Morgan Guilavogui of Ligue 1's Lens is set to join Real Salt Lake in Major League Soccer on a Designated Player contract. He's scored just once in 16 Ligue 1 appearances this season. (Foot Mercato)
Arthur's half-season switch: Arthur Masuaku is on the verge of moving to Lens on loan for the rest of the season. The Sunderland full-back is an automatic replacement for Deiver Machado, who left for Nantes. (Foot Mercato)
Jan. 23
Arsenal eye Alvarez: Arsenal are considering a summer move for Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez. Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta brought Alvarez to the Spanish capital when he worked for the La Liga club, and retains a strong relationship with the player's agent and camp. (ESPN)
SPL aiming big: Mohamed Salah of Liverpool and Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior headline a long list of marquee players that the Saudi Pro League will focus its efforts on signing in the summer transfer window. (The Telegraph)
The next Salah: Barcelona have finalized a deal with Al Ahly for 18-year-old Egyptian striker Hamza Abdelkarim. The Catalan club agreed to an initial loan that includes a €3-million purchase option that could hit €5 million if certain performance-related bonuses are triggered. (Mundo Deportivo)
Casemiro could go stateside: Following the announcement that Casemiro will leave Manchester United as a free agent when his contract expires at season's end, the LA Galaxy have emerged as a possible destination for the Brazilian midfielder. (Daily Mail)
Keeping Kobbie: Manchester United are now ready to open talks with Kobbie Mainoo over a contract extension. The 20-year-old was heavily linked with a move away from the club prior to the dismissal of Ruben Amorim. (Sky Sports)
Tammy time: Aston Villa have a verbal agreement in place with Besiktas to sign Tammy Abraham. Villa will pay €21 million plus add-ons, and defender Yasin Ozcan will join the Turkish club as part of the deal. Besiktas made Abraham's loan from Roma permanent, which is why they'll pocket the funds instead of the Italian club. (Fabrizio Romano)
Plucking a prodigy: Several Premier League clubs, including Arsenal, Liverpool, and Manchester City, are keeping tabs on Hertha Berlin's 16-year-old wunderkind Kennet Eichhorn. The midfielder's contract is believed to include a release clause worth around €12 million. (ESPN)
Inter's next netminder: Inter Milan are lining up a move for Guglielmo Vicario. The Nerazzurri are looking to replace 37-year-old Swiss shot-stopper Yann Sommer after this season. (Gazzetta dello Sport)
Jan. 22
Looking at Luiz: Chelsea are interested in acquiring Douglas Luiz on loan for the remainder of the season. The Brazilian midfielder is currently on loan at Nottingham Forest from Juventus, so there are logistical hurdles to overcome, but the Blues consider the 27-year-old a good tactical fit. (The Athletic)
Bernardo to Barca: Barcelona want to sign Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva on a free transfer when his contract expires in the summer. Juventus have also been linked with the Portuguese international. (Nacional)
Cold Trafford: Chelsea playmaker Cole Palmer is open to the idea of joining Manchester United. The English star, 23, previously played for United's local rivals Manchester City before signing with the London-based squad. (Express)
RLC back to EPL: After losing Boubacar Kamara to a serious knee injury, Aston Villa have identified AC Milan midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek as a possible replacement this month. (The Telegraph)
Jan. 21
Berterame bound for Miami: Inter Miami are finalizing a deal for Mexican international German Berterame after their $13-million offer for Los Angeles FC's Denis Bouanga fell short. Berterame, 27, is on the verge of joining Lionel Messi and Co. from Monterrey for $15 million. (The Athletic)
Signing prospect Rayan: Bournemouth are closing in on a move for Vasco da Gama's Rayan. The 19-year-old striker should cost around £30.6 million. (BBC Sport)
Alerted by the Bel: Arsenal and Manchester United headline a long list of European clubs tracking 17-year-old Brazilian prospect Rafael Belinho, who recently moved to NK Kustosija from Dinamo Zagreb. (The Mirror)
No move for Manuel: Ajax have contacted Manchester United to ask about Manuel Ugarte's potential availability, but there's little chance of a permanent transfer or loan deal happening anytime soon. (The Athletic)
Back to Brazil: Brenner will join Vasco da Gama from Udinese. The Brazilian forward spent the last few months of 2025 on loan at Major League Soccer's FC Cincinnati. (Andre Hernan)
Jan. 20
Gooner, not a goner: Gabriel Jesus wants to prove he's worth a new contract at Arsenal. The forward's deal expires in 2027 and his former club, Palmeiras, is interested in bringing him back to Brazil. (Daily Mail)
Cherries cling to Marcos: Bournemouth will resist any offers for Marcos Senesi despite the Argentine defender's contract on the south coast expiring in June. Barcelona, Chelsea, and Juventus are circling. (talkSPORT)
Bailey bails: Leon Bailey is returning to Aston Villa after the Premier League club recalled him from his loan spell at Roma. The Jamaican winger struggled to find consistency over 11 appearances for Roma. (Gianluca Di Marzio)
Mbick bids: Brighton & Hove Albion are considering returning with a third offer for Charlton Athletic forward Micah Mbick, who's on loan at League Two's Colchester United. The Seagulls' last approach was worth around £3.5 million. (The Athletic)