Latest transfer news and rumors: Konsa courted by huge clubs
The transfer window may be closed, but the rumor mill never stops. Check in every day for the latest transfer buzz around the soccer world.
Top story: Ezri in demand
Ezri Konsa's reputation continues to soar after his consistent performances for Unai Emery's Aston Villa helped him establish himself in the England squad. The 28-year-old defender could be one of the most sought-after players in the January transfer window.
Liverpool, Manchester City, and Tottenham Hotspur are monitoring Konsa's situation at Villa Park, while Chelsea, Crystal Palace, Newcastle United and West Ham United have also shown interest. Aston Villa are desperate to keep hold of Konsa, but could accept an offer worth at least £40 million to help the club comply with financial rules. (Caught Offside)
Other rumors
Oct. 29
New beginning for Endrick: Lyon have opened talks to sign Endrick on a half-season loan from Real Madrid in January. The Brazilian striker is interested in the move but will assess other options in the next month. (Fabrizio Romano)
Mason murmurings: Marseille striker Mason Greenwood is becoming one of the most coveted players in Europe. Al-Hilal, Atletico Madrid, Barcelona, Inter Milan, and Tottenham are all weighing up offers for the Englishman. (Fichajes)
Scott's hot property: Newcastle and Tottenham are interested in bringing Scott McTominay back to the Premier League. The Napoli favorite is also a candidate to strengthen Barcelona's midfield. (TEAMtalk)
Jarrod could jump: Tottenham are prepared to offer up to €60 million for Jarrod Bowen. The attacker could consider leaving West Ham while the club stumbles through another crisis. (Fichajes)
Celik sale: Real Madrid have been offered the chance to sign Roma's Zeki Celik after Dani Carvajal suffered a new injury. Right-back Celik, who plays for Turkey with Arda Guler, is out of contract next June. (Defensa Central)
Atleti exits: Conor Gallagher, Nahuel Molina, and Alexander Sorloth could all leave Atletico Madrid in January. Manchester United are willing to pay €60 million for Gallagher, Juventus are interested in Molina, and Fenerbahce are preparing an offer worth around €35 million for Sorloth. (Fichajes)
James' new home: Club Leon have decided against renewing James Rodriguez's contract. He'll be a free agent on Dec. 31. The Colombian icon could end up in Major League Soccer or at another Mexican club. (ESPN)
Oct. 28
Vini considering exit: Vinicius Junior is seriously thinking about leaving Real Madrid, and could force a transfer as early as January. The Brazilian winger's relationship with manager Xabi Alonso has reportedly deteriorated. (AS)
Jobe not joining: Jobe Bellingham has no interest in signing for Manchester United. The Red Devils were reportedly considering a potential loan move for the young Borussia Dortmund midfielder. (Daily Mirror)
Barca looking at Leao: Barcelona are considering submitting an offer for AC Milan forward Rafael Leao, but the Portuguese international's €80-million valuation presents a challenge for the Catalan club. (Sport)
Anderson's price tag: Manchester United and Newcastle continue to monitor Elliot Anderson - the latter want to bring him back to St. James' Park - but Nottingham Forest want over £100 million for the English midfielder, and could demand as much as £120 million. (Florian Plettenberg)
Oct. 27
Ratcliffe doesn't want Lewy: Manchester United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe has stepped in to block any potential move for 37-year-old striker Robert Lewandowski. Ratcliffe doesn't want the club to repeat recruitment mistakes of the past by signing players near the end of their careers. (Daily Mirror)
Saka securing the bag: Bukayo Saka is on the verge of signing a new record-breaking contract that will make him the highest-paid player in Arsenal history. The star winger's new deal will include a base salary of over £300,000 per week. (Football Insider)
Barca bid for Munoz: Barcelona are preparing a formal offer worth around €30 million to sign Crystal Palace right-back Daniel Munoz in January. Palace will work hard to keep the Colombian, but Hansi Flick is keen on adding him to his squad. (Fichajes)
Thomas being frank: Tottenham manager Thomas Frank isn't impressed by striker Dominic Solanke, and could ask the club's directors to sell the 28-year-old striker in January. (Football Insider)
Bournemouth stood firm: Bournemouth rejected multiple summer bids for Antoine Semenyo. The Cherries rebuffed £50-million offers from Tottenham and Manchester United, a decision that looks wise after the Ghanaian international's strong start to the season. (The Telegraph)
Juve need new full-back: Juventus are monitoring Chelsea right-back Malo Gusto. The Italian side views the Frenchman as an alternative to Atletico Madrid's Nahuel Molina. (Calciomercato)
Oct. 26
Son considering Milan loan: LAFC star Son Heung-min has a clause in his contract - nicknamed the "Beckham clause" - that would allow him to join AC Milan on loan in the winter after the MLS season concludes. (Calciomercato)
Barca eye Greenwood: Barcelona scouts are watching Mason Greenwood. The former Manchester United forward, now at Marseille, spent time in La Liga with Getafe, and would be interested in reuniting with ex-United teammate Marcus Rashford at the Camp Nou. (The Sun)
Five-man shortlist: Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim has a list of targets that he wants to pursue to bolster the club's midfield. Morten Hjulmand remains the top option, but Adam Wharton, Carlos Baleba, Jobe Bellingham, and Victor Froholdt are also being considered. (TEAMtalk)
Roma revolution: Roma aren't satisfied with the output of strikers Artem Dovbyk and Evan Ferguson, who are struggling to find the net so far this season. Dovbyk could be sold outright, while the on-loan Ferguson could be sent back to Brighton & Hove Albion. (Gazzetta dello Sport)
BVB being proactive: Borussia Dortmund are working to extend Karim Adeyemi's contract. Talks with his agent, Jorge Mendes, are ongoing. Barcelona and Chelsea are keeping a keen eye on the situation. (Ekrem Konur)
Oct. 25
Bruno's buyout: Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has a €65-million release clause in his contract. Despite that figure making him an easy target for the Saudi Pro League, the Portuguese star has no desire to move to Saudi Arabia next summer. (BBC Sport)
Rescuing Zirkzee: West Ham and Sevilla are looking into the possibility of signing Joshua Zirkzee. The Dutchman has fallen out of favor at Old Trafford after the Red Devils recruited multiple forwards in the summer. (Daily Mirror)
Going after Gordon: Liverpool would like to add another forward to their attack-heavy squad. Newcastle winger Anthony Gordon and Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo are being strongly considered. (Football Insider)
Germany's next gem: Arsenal, Chelsea, and Manchester City have sent scouts to watch Bayern Munich teenager Lennart Karl, the 17-year-old who scored a splendid goal on his full Champions League debut. (Caught Offside)
Calling about Kalulu: Newcastle, Aston Villa, and RB Leipzig are interested in signing versatile Juventus defender Pierre Kalulu. The Magpies are preparing a €30-million bid for the Frenchman. (Ekrem Konur)
Oct. 24
Turkish tandem: Real Madrid are willing to pay €100 million to sign rising Turkish star Kenan Yildiz from Juventus. If they can land the 20-year-old, he'd link up with international teammate Arda Guler. (Fichajes)
Decision time for Blues: Chelsea want Bayern Munich center-back Dayot Upamecano. He'd cost around £52 million in January, but if Chelsea wait until the summer, when he becomes a free agent, they risk missing out on the Frenchman amid interest from other clubs. (Football London)
Discount for DM: Sporting CP captain Morten Hjulmand has a release clause of £70 million, but Manchester United are confident they can sign the Danish defensive midfielder for around £50 million. (TEAMtalk)
Jesus wants to stay: Brazilian forward Gabriel Jesus wants to remain at Arsenal through the entirety of his contract, which expires in June 2027, despite his opportunities to play seeming limited after the Gunners' recent additions up front. (ESPN)
Oct. 23
Chelsea want new 'keeper: Chelsea are still scouring the market for a new netminder, and Barcelona's Marc-Andre ter Stegen is viewed as a potential option. The German shot-stopper could join the Blues on loan in January, but other clubs are in the mix. (TEAMtalk)
Locking down Dowman: Arsenal have signed 15-year-old phenom Max Dowman to a scholarship deal, with a professional contract already in place for when he turns 17. The Gunners consider Dowman to be one of the most prodigious talents to come through the club's system. (Fabrizio Romano)
Bringing Anderson back: Newcastle are exploring the possibility of re-signing midfielder Elliot Anderson. The Magpies sold the 22-year-old to Nottingham Forest in 2024 due to financial constraints, only to watch him blossom into an England international. (i Paper)
Maguire still waiting: Harry Maguire has made it clear that he wants to stay at Manchester United, but the Red Devils haven't yet offered him a new contract. With his deal set to expire in the summer, the veteran defender could leave Old Trafford for free. (Daily Mail)
Mateta might leave: Jean-Philippe Mateta is unlikely to engage in talks with Crystal Palace over a new deal, which has put the likes of Manchester United, Newcastle, and Tottenham on high alert. The French striker would have several suitors if Palace made him available. (Caught Offside)
No clause for Olise: Bayern Munich director Max Eberl says French winger Michael Olise doesn't have a release clause in his contract. The playmaker has been linked with various clubs of late, but there's been no indication that Bayern would even entertain an offer. (talkSPORT)
Big offer for Leao: Clubs in Saudi Arabia are interested in signing AC Milan forward Rafael Leao, indicating that they'd be willing to offer €80 million for the Portuguese international. (Gazzetta dello Sport)