Latest transfer news and rumors: Arsenal sign Ecuadorian twins
The transfer window may be closed, but the rumor mill never stops. Check in every day for the latest buzz around the soccer world.
Top story: Gunners focus on youth
Arsenal reached a deal in principle to acquire 16-year-old twins Edwin and Holger Quintero from Independiente Del Valle when they turn 18 in 2027. The teenagers will complete the necessary paperwork while in London this week.
The Quintero brothers are the latest in a long and impressive line of talented Ecuadorian players to develop at Independiente. The club also produced Piero Hincapie, who joined Arsenal earlier this year, and star Chelsea midfielder Moises Caicedo. (ESPN)
Other rumors
Dec. 1
Barca eye Nusa: Barcelona are among several clubs interested in signing RB Leipzig winger Antonio Nusa. Club representatives scouted the 20-year-old Norwegian during the latest round of World Cup qualifying. (Diario Sport)
Man United's new midfielder: Manchester United have a preliminary agreement in place to sign 17-year-old Colombian Cristian Orozco. The defensive midfielder can't formally join the Red Devils until he turns 18, so he'll remain at Fortaleza CEIF until July. (Daily Star)
Race for Rudiger: Fenerbahce are keeping tabs on Real Madrid center-back Antonio Rudiger. Clubs in Serie A, La Liga, the Premier League, and Saudi Pro League are also interested in the veteran defender. (Ekrem Konur)
Toughen up, Tottenham: Tottenham Hotspur have made imposing Juventus defender Gleison Bremer one of their main transfer targets. The Brazilian center-back, currently sidelined with a knee injury, is also being monitored by Manchester United and Chelsea. (Caught Offside)
Napoli need reinforcements: With Kevin De Bruyne and Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa both sidelined long term due to injury, Serie A title hopefuls Napoli are considering a move for Roma's Lorenzo Pellegrini to bolster their midfield. Pellegrini is viewed as a potential low-cost January option. (Calciomercato)
Nov. 30
Reds call for Camavinga: Liverpool are expected to offer €60 million for Eduardo Camavinga. Real Madrid could consider selling Camavinga so they can fund future transfers, but Xabi Alonso trusts the French international, and the 23-year-old hasn't suggested he wants to leave. (Caught Offside)
Valverde's valuation: Manchester United are one of several clubs keeping tabs on Federico Valverde following his bust-up with Xabi Alonso at Real Madrid. His asking price could be as high as £100 million. (The Mirror)
Jettisoning Jules: Barcelona will allow Jules Kounde to leave Camp Nou for €60 million. The club is unimpressed with his form and attitude, but that won't deter Premier League sides from trying to sign him. (Fichajes)
The Semenyo solution: Antoine Semenyo could be the man to ease Manchester City's overreliance on Erling Haaland and add more versatility to Pep Guardiola's attack. The club is considering triggering the Bournemouth star's £65-million release clause. (The Times)
Ndiaye enquiries: Liverpool, Manchester City, and Tottenham Hotspur have made initial contact about the potential signing of Everton forward Iliman Ndiaye over the next two transfer windows. (Footmercato)
Los Blancos' budget: Real Madrid don't want to spend huge amounts to bring Enzo Fernandez, Alexis Mac Allister, or Vitinha aboard, but they could spare at least €50 million for Kees Smith, Angelo Stiller, or Adam Wharton. (Defensa Central)
Nov. 29
Neuer in no rush: Manuel Neuer has indicated it'll be up to him whether he's a Bayern Munich player next season. "The crucial factor will be how I feel. We'll see in the second half of the season," he said. (Fabrizio Romano)
Sorloth won't be sold off: Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone has played down reports that Alexander Sorloth will leave in January. "He has things no other player offers us," Simeone said. (Fabrizio Romano)
Ramos' ride continues: Sergio Ramos isn't done yet. The 39-year-old defender is ready to leave Liga MX's Monterrey when his contract expires Dec. 31 and wants to join a new club. (El Chiringuito)
Bargain Brazilian: The agent of Atalanta midfielder Ederson claims his client's asking price is now in the region of €30-€40 million because his contract expires in June 2027. He was valued at €70 million only last summer. (Fabrizio Romano)
Hot Cole: American teenager Cole Campbell has told Borussia Dortmund he wants to leave as he tries to accelerate his development. Anderlecht, Club Brugge, Elversberg, and Midtjylland are interested. (Florian Plettenberg)
Nov. 28
Real Madrid out on Konate: Real Madrid have "directly and unequivocally" informed Liverpool that they no longer have any interest in signing pending free agent Ibrahima Konate. (The Athletic)
Vini says sorry: Vinicius Junior is now moving closer to signing a contract extension with Real Madrid after apologizing to manager Xabi Alonso and reducing his wage demands. (Mundo Deportivo)
Barca's long shopping list: Barcelona want a new striker, center-back, and left winger in the summer. They're looking at Harry Kane up front, Goncalo Inacio and Murillo in defense, and continue to monitor Rafael Leao in case they decide not to trigger Marcus Rashford's buy option. (Mundo Deportivo)
Mendoza's many suitors: Manchester City, Arsenal, and Real Madrid are all interested in signing Elche midfielder Rodrigo Mendoza. The 20-year-old has impressed at youth level with Spain and is starting to make a big impact with the promoted La Liga club. (Daily Mail)
Sunderland get serious: Sunderland are hoping to take advantage of Lazio's financial issues to sign French midfielder Matteo Guendouzi. Newcastle, Aston Villa, and Napoli are also interested. (Calciomercato)
Nov. 27
Barca missed out: Estevao's agent says the rising Brazilian star was offered to Barcelona before his move to Chelsea, but the Catalan club couldn't make a deal happen due to financial issues. (Cadena Ser)
Building a wall: Nottingham Forest will do everything possible to keep hold of England international midfielder Elliot Anderson. The club will reject any bids that arrive for the 23-year-old in January. (ESPN)
Magic Mike: Chelsea are back in talks with AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan's representatives about a potential free transfer in the summer. The French netminder's contract with the Italian side expires at the end of the season. (Sacha Tavolieri)
Happy in Madrid: Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez continues to be linked with many of Europe's top teams, but club president Enrique Cerezo says the Argentine wants to stay with the Spanish side. (Mundo Deportivo)
Nov. 26
Man United's summer plans: Manchester United want to sign at least one top-level midfielder. Nottingham Forest's Elliot Anderson, Brighton & Hove Albion's Carlos Baleba, and Crystal Palace's Adam Wharton are the most prominent Premier League players who could be targeted. (ESPN)
Rash decision: Marcus Rashford is enjoying life on loan at Barcelona, but the club might not trigger its €35-million option to buy due to financial concerns. Paris Saint-Germain could swoop in with a €50-million offer to Manchester United. (Fichajes)
Santi course: Sunderland director of football Florent Ghisolfi, who previously worked in a similar role at Roma, is strongly pursuing AC Milan striker Santiago Gimenez. Brentford are also interested. (Calciomercato)
Roma refresh frontline: Manchester United's Joshua Zirkzee has verbally approved a loan move to Roma in January. The Giallorossi are also looking at Midtjylland's free-scoring striker Franculino Dju, who's also on Tottenham Hotspur's radar. (Gazzetta dello Sport)
Kees to Willock deal: Crystal Palace are weighing up a summer approach for Joe Willock. Newcastle boss Eddie Howe could entertain the midfielder's exit if his club manages to sign AZ Alkmaar's Kees Smit. (The Telegraph)
Promising development: West Ham United are ahead of Leeds United and Wolves in the race to sign Canadian striker Promise David. Union Saint-Gilloise will consider offers in the region of €20 million. (TEAMtalk)
Half-season Harv: Unai Emery is yet to decide whether on-loan midfielder Harvey Elliott will remain with Aston Villa beyond January. The Liverpool youngster has struggled to make an impact at Villa Park. (Jacob Tanswell)
Nov. 25
Tottenham on the attack: Tottenham Hotspur are willing to back Thomas Frank with a £145-million splurge on Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo and FC Porto's Samu Aghehowa in January. (TEAMtalk)
Junior ready to jump: Arsenal are emerging as one of Vinicius Junior's likeliest destinations while Real Madrid won't meet his contract demands and he has a difficult relationship with head coach Xabi Alonso. (Fichajes)
Reds' Joel goal: Liverpool have regularly scouted Joel Ordonez over the past year. The Club Brugge defender is available for around €35 million-€40 million this January. He's also the subject of interest from Newcastle United. (Transfermarkt)
Fener lose out on Lewy: Robert Lewandowski has rejected Fenerbahce's interest in a January transfer. He still intends to remain with Barcelona until at least next summer. (Fabrizio Romano)
Nico nailed on for next summer: Nico Paz won't return to Real Madrid this January. The 21-year-old attacking midfielder will instead see out the season with Como before moving back to his former club. (Fabrizio Romano)
Atalanta stripping assets: Atalanta could offload some of their biggest stars. Ademola Lookman and Ederson can leave for €50 million each, and Honest Ahanor's price tag has surged to €40 million. (Gazzetta dello Sport)
Celik swoop: Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, and Manchester United could all compete to sign Roma right-back Zeki Celik. The 28-year-old's contract expires next June. (TEAMtalk)
Contact Lenz: Cajetan Lenz's agent insists his 19-year-old client is committed to Bochum, but every Bundesliga club (apart from Bayern Munich) and multiple English outfits (headed by West Ham United) are monitoring the midfielder. Formal inquiries have already been made. (Florian Plettenberg)