Latest news and rumors from January window: Juventus in Mateta talks

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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Juve storm the Palace

Juventus are in active talks with Jean-Philippe Mateta's entourage. It would take a fee of around €40 million to sign the Frenchman from Crystal Palace, and he would demand a sizable salary, so Juve must decide whether to pull the trigger now, in the summer, or not at all. (Sky Sport Italy)

Jan. 16

Happy without Xabi: Vinicius Junior is more likely to commit his future to Real Madrid following the exit of Xabi Alonso. The axed Spanish coach was viewed as a major obstacle to the Brazilian winger signing a new contract. (ESPN)

Ter Stegen staying in Catalonia: Marc-Andre ter Stegen is on the verge of joining Girona on loan for the rest of the season. The German goalkeeper will waive a portion of his Barcelona salary to ease the move. (Cadena SER)

Forest foraging: Nottingham Forest's Murillo is one of the names under consideration by Manchester United as the club prepares for the anticipated departure of Harry Maguire. (Daily Mail)

Casemiro's clause: Casemiro needs to start all 17 of Manchester United's remaining matches this season to trigger an extra year in his contract at Old Trafford. (The Athletic)

Leeds lead Larsen charge: Leeds United have contacted Wolverhampton Wanderers to discuss Jorgen Strand Larsen's potential availability. Newcastle United, Nottingham Forest, and West Ham United have all been linked with the striker in the past. (The Athletic)

Doug deep in Italy: Decorated Brazilian winger Douglas Costa is making a surprise move to Serie B outfit Chievo. The 35-year-old most recently had a spell with Sydney FC in Australia. (Gianluca Di Marzio)

Jan. 15

Kante could leave: Al-Ittihad haven't made any progress on a new deal with N'Golo Kante, which has opened the door for the veteran French midfielder to discuss a move to Fenerbahce. (Fabrizio Romano)

Souza signing: Santos left-back Souza is on the verge of completing his move to Tottenham Hotspur. The 19-year-old will arrive in London this week to undergo a medical and finalize the £13-million transfer. (Sky Sports)

Atleti eye more bite: Atletico Madrid want to sign midfielder Joao Gomes from Wolves. Atletico view the 24-year-old as an ideal option to replace Conor Gallagher after the energetic Englishman's transfer to Tottenham. (Marca)

Hammering out a deal: West Ham will hold an internal meeting with club shareholders to decide if they should lower their asking price and help facilitate Lucas Paqueta's desired move to Brazilian club Flamengo. (ESPN)

Cancellieri is coming: Brentford are close to completing a deal for Lazio forward Matteo Cancellieri. The Bees will pay £15.6 million for the 23-year-old Italian. (Gazzetta dello Sport)

Jan. 14

Reluctant Red Devils: Michael Carrick is expected to work with the players at his disposal as the Manchester United hierarchy doesn't intend to sign anyone during the January transfer window. (ESPN)

ReAFCONaissance: Chelsea have held talks with the representatives of Feyenoord winger Anis Hadj-Moussa after being impressed by his performances for Algeria at the Africa Cup of Nations. (Foot Mercato)

Toffees still talking: Everton are yet to reach an agreement to sign Moroccan striker Youssef En-Nesyri from Fenerbahce. The Toffees want to bring in the 28-year-old on loan with an option to buy. (Florian Plettenberg)

New Cherif in town: Crystal Palace are in advanced negotiations over a potential transfer for Sidiki Cherif from Angers. The 19-year-old attacker is expected to cost around €25 million. (Florian Plettenberg)

Bransaction: Eighteen-year-old defender Branimir Mlacic should undergo a medical at Inter Milan in the coming days. The Serie A title challengers have agreed to a €5-million package with Hajduk Split. (Fabrizio Romano)

Dave waves goodbye: Chelsea are trying to offload David Datro Fofana this month. Celtic, Derby County, and Royal Antwerp are interested. Fofana is currently on loan at Fatih Karagumruk in Turkey. (Fabrizio Romano)

Bogusz claim: Major League Soccer's Houston Dynamo have sent a new bid for Polish midfielder Mateusz Bogusz that's closer to Cruz Azul's $10-million valuation. (Fabrizio Romano)

Jan. 13

Tempting Tel: Tottenham Hotspur want to keep Mathys Tel, but Paris FC are trying to encourage the youngster to join them on loan with the promise of regular minutes in his preferred No. 9 role. (Florian Plettenberg)

Bayern want winger: Bayern Munich will try to buy a new winger in the summer, preferably for the left side. RB Leipzig's Yan Diomande and Koln's Said El Mala are among their preferred signings. (Florian Plettenberg)

Bernie buzz: Juventus are monitoring Bernardo Silva. The Portuguese midfielder, 31, is one of the hottest names in the transfer market due to his Manchester City contract expiring in June. (Gianluca Di Marzio)

Lurking for Leon: AC Milan will try to sign Leon Goretzka if he doesn't renew his contract with Bayern Munich. His contract in Bavaria expires in June. (Gianluca Di Marzio)

Radu sauce: Roma and RB Leipzig have both made approaches to sign Romanian defender Radu Dragusin from Tottenham Hotspur. (Gianluca Di Marzio)

Jan. 12

Ruben to round out midfield: Manchester United could attempt to sign Al-Hilal and Portugal's Ruben Neves this month if they can free up funds for a deal. He would cost around £20 million. (The Guardian)

Paqueta packs his bags: Lucas Paqueta has reached an agreement on personal terms with Flamengo. The midfielder wants to return to Brazil and is pushing hard for West Ham United to approve his exit. (Fabrizio Romano)

Timo tremors: Timo Werner is on the verge of joining the San Jose Earthquakes this month. The 57-time German international almost moved to Major League Soccer rivals New York Red Bulls last summer. (The Athletic)

Al-Romagnoli: Roberto Mancini wants to add Alessio Romagnoli to his ranks at Al-Sadd in the Qatar Stars League, but Lazio is unlikely to be open to negotiations. (Gianluca Di Marzio)

Luis leaving Lions: Luis Muriel, 34, will join Junior FC in his native Colombia on a deal until December 2027. The move frees up a Designated Player spot for Orlando City. (Pipe Sierra)

Max mimics father's resume: Zlatan Ibrahimovic's son, Maximilian, has completed a medical with Ajax ahead of joining on loan with an option to buy. His move from AC Milan is set to be announced Tuesday. (Fabrizio Romano)

Jan. 11

Bruno bothered by bedlam: Bruno Fernandes' teammates believe his mind is already made up that he'll leave Manchester United next summer. He's grown tired of the ongoing turmoil at Old Trafford. (The Sun)

Looking at Lukeba: Castello Lukeba has emerged as a potential replacement for Antonio Rudiger at Real Madrid. RB Leipzig could ask for more than €50 million for the 23-year-old defender. (Defensa Central)

Bianconeri can beat Barca: Juventus want to sign center-back Marcos Senesi on a free transfer when his Bournemouth contract expires in the summer. Juve are confident they'll fight off competition from Barcelona. (Tuttosport)

Turin targets: Juventus are starting to push for the signing of Noussair Mazraoui from Manchester United. They're also interested in Paolo Maldini's son, Daniel, who's currently with Atalanta. (Gazzetta dello Sport)

EPL rivals eye Ramon: Brighton & Hove Albion, Chelsea, Crystal Palace, Liverpool, Newcastle United, and Tottenham Hotspur are all admirers of 21-year-old Como defender Jacobo Ramon. (Caught Offside)

Bobb bounced: Oscar Bobb is likelier to leave Manchester City this month following the arrival of Antoine Semenyo. Borussia Dortmund and other clubs are keen on the Norwegian attacker. (Florian Plettenberg)

Adding Ademola: Fenerbahce are close to reaching a verbal agreement with Ademola Lookman for his transfer from Atalanta. The club has already signed Matteo Guendouzi and Anthony Musaba in the January window. (Hurriyet)

Tough Tammy transfer: Aston Villa are considering re-signing Tammy Abraham as support for Ollie Watkins. Any potential deal is complicated by the fact that he's on loan at Besiktas from Roma on terms that include an obligation to buy for £11.2 million if certain conditions are met. (The Telegraph)

Jan. 10

Diomande's dream: Yan Diomande said on an Instagram Live stream that he'd like to join Liverpool when his time with RB Leipzig is up. It could take as much as €120 million to sign him this January, but he could be available for around €100 million in the summer. (TEAMtalk)

Cooking up Cristian bid: Real Madrid plan to offer around €80 million for Cristian Romero after the Argentine defender made it clear that he wants to leave Tottenham Hotspur. (Fichajes)

Try before you buy: Barcelona have already told Marcus Rashford they'd like to keep him beyond his season-long loan from Manchester United, but there's no guarantee they'll exercise their €30-million purchase option. (Fabrizio Romano)

Planes sailing with Benz: Al-Ittihad sporting director Ramon Planes is confident that Karim Benzema wants to stay with the Saudi Pro League champions next season. (ABC)

Friends reunited: Ilkay Gundogan is trying to persuade Bernardo Silva to join him at Galatasaray. The Turkish club has opened talks with the Manchester City midfielder over signing him as a free agent when his contract expires in the summer. (Nicolo Schira)

Tino tussle: Arsenal and Manchester City could battle for Newcastle United right-back Tino Livramento in the summer. The 23-year-old is valued at around £60 million. (The Sun)

Sound the Eichhorn: Bayern Munich are stepping up their pursuit of Hertha Berlin's Kennet Eichhorn, and they still maintain an interest in Anderlecht's Nathan De Cat. Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig are also tracking Eichhorn. (Florian Plettenberg)

Chucked away: Hirving "Chucky" Lozano is available for transfer after San Diego FC sporting director Tyler Heaps said the Mexican winger isn't part of the club's plans for 2026. (ESPN)

Mario in Middle East: Mario Balotelli has been pictured holding an Al-Ittifaq jersey ahead of his free transfer to the team that plays in the United Arab Emirates' second tier. They're not to be confused with Al-Ettifaq, the Saudi club currently captained by Georginio Wijnaldum. (Nicolo Schira)

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