Latest transfer news and rumors: Mourinho wants Benzema reunion

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: Reunited, and it feels so good

New Benfica boss Jose Mourinho wants to reunite with Karim Benzema. The Al-Ittihad striker is considering leaving Saudi Arabia in January, and Benfica are among the clubs interested in bringing him back to Europe. Al-Ittihad's slow start to the season reportedly has Benzema eyeing an exit.

The 37-year-old, a former Ballon d'Or winner, worked with Mourinho when the two were at Real Madrid. That familiarity could give the Portuguese club an advantage over several other suitors. (Marca)

Other rumors

Sept. 28

Branthwaite battle: Liverpool and Manchester United will compete to sign Everton's Jarrad Branthwaite, who's valued at £65 million. The Red Devils have long been linked with the center-back, but the reigning champions could enter the mix after missing out on Marc Guehi. (Sunday Mirror)

Gallagher grab: Manchester United will make a move for Atletico Madrid midfielder Conor Gallagher if they're unable to land Carlos Baleba. The 25-year-old Englishman has fallen down the order at Atleti this season, and could be available for around £50 million. (Sunday Express)

Rashford's role: Manchester United are hoping Barcelona will make Marcus Rashford's loan move permanent so they can turn around and use those funds to beat Chelsea to the signing of Juventus' Kenan Yildiz. The Turkish international would cost at least £80 million. (Caught Offside)

Love for Locatelli: Juventus captain Manuel Locatelli is no longer a guaranteed starter under Igor Tudor, which has alerted several clubs across Europe. Chelsea, Newcastle, Aston Villa, West Ham, and Bayer Leverkusen are all interested in the 27-year-old midfielder. (Caught Offside)

Adeyemi's new deal: Karim Adeyemi is close to extending his Borussia Dortmund contract. The 23-year-old was linked with a transfer away from the club this past summer, but now looks set to extend his stay until 2030. His current deal expires in 2027. (Nicolo Schira)

Sept. 27

Vlahovic wanted in England: Multiple Premier League clubs are lining up to sign Dusan Vlahovic for a cut-rate price in January. The Juventus striker's contract expires at the end of the season. Chelsea and Manchester United are monitoring the situation. (Gazzetta dello Sport)

Zaire-Emery urged to leave: Manchester City are keeping tabs on Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Warren Zaire-Emery. The 19-year-old isn't part of Luis Enrique's first-choice midfield, and could seek a move away from the European champions. (Jeunes Footeux)

Hands off: Manchester United, Tottenham, Newcastle, and Liverpool are all interested in rising star Elliot Anderson, but Nottingham Forest have informed all of them that the 22-year-old isn't going anywhere. (TBR Football)

Isidor turning heads: Sunderland striker Wilson Isidor's strong start to the season is catching the attention of Premier League clubs seeking more firepower up front. Aston Villa are considering a January move for the 25-year-old. (Football Insider)

Stones staying put: Manchester City are set to open talks with defender John Stones over a new contract. The 31-year-old's current deal expires this summer, but City are prepared to offer him an extension. (The Mirror)

PIF interference: Newcastle's majority owner, the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia, pulled the plug on William Osula joining Eintracht Frankfurt on loan with an option to buy on deadline day of the summer transfer window. The loan fee exceeded £6 million. (Daily Mail)

Sept. 26

Post-Konate plans: Liverpool are starting to plan for life without Ibrahima Konate. Barcelona's Ronald Araujo has emerged as a potential candidate and could be available for around €60 million. (Caught Offside)

Dayot duel: Araujo isn't the only defender on Liverpool's radar. The Reds are lining up a move for Bayern Munich's Dayot Upamecano. The English club could be in a two-way battle with Real Madrid to sign the Frenchman on a free transfer when his contract expires in June. (BILD)

Savinho signing: Savinho is close to inking a new Manchester City contract until 2031. Tottenham tried to buy the Brazilian winger in the summer, and there were rumors they'd return with a new offer in January. (The Athletic)

Lovesick Yannick: Al-Shabab's Yannick Carrasco, 32, won't rule out a return to Europe in the future and said he would always be open to joining his beloved Atletico Madrid for a third stint. (Marca)

Spending Sergio savings: Inter Miami are expected to exercise a purchase option of around $17 million for Rodrigo De Paul, who's on loan from Atletico Madrid, when the retiring Sergio Busquets come off the payroll. (Tom Bogert)

Big change for Charlie: Promising 16-year-old goalkeeper Charlie Hardy is going through formalities to complete a move from Derby County to Manchester United. (TEAMtalk)

Sept. 25

No delay for Guehi: Rather than wait for Marc Guehi's Crystal Palace contract to expire in June, Liverpool are now much likelier to accelerate negotiations over a potential January transfer following Giovanni Leoni's ACL injury. (TBR Football)

Will will stay: William Saliba agreed to a new five-year contract with Arsenal. The paperwork should be signed in the coming days. The French defender was the subject of interest from Real Madrid. (The Athletic)

Endrick sticking point: Endrick's agent met with Real Madrid representatives Monday to discuss his future. The club is open to sending him out on loan, but the 19-year-old isn't interested in a temporary move. (Cope)

Making Micky happy: Tottenham are confident they can tie down Micky van de Ven to a new contract beyond his current agreement, which runs until 2029. A fresh deal should help keep interested clubs like Real Madrid at bay. (Football Insider)

Raheem's home comforts: Chelsea outcast Raheem Sterling resisted summer interest from Bayern Munich because he didn't want to move his family away from London or be away from them for around nine months. (The Athletic)

Mulling midfielder move: Real Madrid are monitoring Real Betis' Sergi Altimira, who has a release clause of around €50 million but could be available for just €30 million. Betis turned down offers from Eintracht Frankfurt in the summer. (Fichajes)

Antoine attraction: Bournemouth are braced for another battle to keep in-form attacker Antoine Semenyo in January amid interest from Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester United, Newcastle, and Tottenham. (TEAMtalk)

Stretford shake-up: Casemiro, Jadon Sancho, Tyrell Malacia, and Tom Heaton are among those expected to leave Manchester United within the next year. Harry Maguire could be offered a new deal. Some of the freed-up funds could be used to sign Brighton & Hove Albion's Carlos Baleba. (The Sun)

Monchi mission: Benfica have their eyes on Monchi after he left his role as Aston Villa's director of football operations. Agent Jorge Mendes represents Monchi and new Benfica head coach Jose Mourinho. (Football Insider)

Sept. 24

Reaching for vital Vitinha: Real Madrid are considering offering €50 million plus Rodrygo for Vitinha. Despite PSG's determination to keep hold of Vitinha, this offer could appeal to the reigning European champions. (Fichajes)

Filling the Gavi gap: Barcelona could turn to Kobbie Mainoo in the wake of Gavi's long-term injury. The club plans to attempt to sign the Manchester United midfielder on loan with an option to buy. (Fichajes)

No. 6 search: Manchester United want someone who can dictate play from the base of midfield. Elliot Anderson, Carlos Baleba, and Adam Wharton are top of their January wish list. (The Telegraph)

Jumping for Jackson: Bayern Munich have already negotiated a five-year contract with Nicolas Jackson's representatives. The Bavarians are preparing to trigger the on-loan striker's €65-million release clause. (BILD)

EPL rivals' Nat scrap: Arsenal and Manchester City could soon open talks with Eintracht Frankfurt over the potential signing of Nathaniel Brown. Aston Villa, Manchester United, and Newcastle are also interested in the German left-back. (Caught Offside)

De Jong belongs: Frenkie de Jong's contract negotiations with Barcelona are moving along nicely. The Dutchman is comfortable with accepting a lower salary on a deal that will run until 2029. (Mundo Deportivo)

Fermin's future: Fermin Lopez received offers from other clubs over the summer but said a transfer was never considered by him or Barcelona. He doesn't think Real Madrid made an approach. (RAC1)

Exploring Exposito move: Atletico Madrid are closely monitoring Edu Exposito as they explore ways to strengthen the midfield in upcoming transfer windows. Atleti are yet to open formal negotiations with Espanyol. (Fichajes)

Getafe get Pat: Patrick Bamford is ready for a change of scenery after his release from Leeds. The English striker, who's had rotten luck with injuries, is finalizing the paperwork for a move to La Liga's Getafe. (Matteo Moretto)

Sept. 23

City pursuing Joao now: Manchester City want to jump ahead of any potential competitors for Joao Neves' signature. The club is preparing an initial €120-million offer for the Paris Saint-Germain star. (Fichajes)

Contract concerns: Real Madrid will start to consider offers for Vinicius Junior if he doesn't agree to a new contract soon. His current terms run until 2027. A huge approach from Saudi Arabia is expected next summer. (Fichajes)

Vying for Vini: Vinicius' situation at Real Madrid is also being monitored by Arsenal, Bayern Munich, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, and Paris Saint-Germain. Los Blancos would rather sell the Brazilian than let him enter the final 12 months of his contract. (TBR Football)

Kane clause: Harry Kane can trigger a release clause of around €65 million at Bayern Munich this January if he announces that he wants to leave the club before the end of the transfer window. (BILD)

VVD to Atleti: Diego Simeone's dream defensive signing at Atletico Madrid is Virgil van Dijk. The Liverpool defender is an ambitious target, but Atleti could attempt a cut-price move next summer or try to sign him on a free transfer when his contract expires in 2027. (Fichajes)

Goalie grab: Manchester United are prioritizing a big goalkeeper signing in 2026 despite the recent arrival of Senne Lammens. A summer move for Emiliano Martinez failed. AC Milan's Mike Maignan, whose contract expires in June, is a possibility. (The Sun)

Nico won't go: Bayer Leverkusen, Chelsea, Leeds United, and Lyon are all monitoring versatile Manchester City youngster Nico O'Reilly. It's unlikely that the Mancunian club will sell the 20-year-old. (Football Insider)

Sept. 22

SMS pending: Juventus could make a move for former Lazio favorite Sergej Milinkovic-Savic to address their midfield issues. The 30-year-old's Al-Hilal contract expires next summer, and he'd be open to returning to Italy. (Tuttosport)

No Trent repent: Real Madrid are "very happy" with Trent Alexander-Arnold despite recent speculation they could sell the right-back next summer due to a disappointing start to his time with the club. (Fabrizio Romano)

Mike check: Robert Sanchez's red card against Manchester United has encouraged Chelsea to ponder an approach for Mike Maignan. The AC Milan goalkeeper's contract expires next June. (Daily Express)

Offload Sorloth: Atletico Madrid could try to sell Alexander Sorloth in January if his poor form continues. Several European clubs are monitoring the situation in the hopes of completing a cut-price deal for the Norwegian. (Fichajes)

BVB talent factory: With Roony Bardghji getting few playing opportunities at Barcelona, the club may sanction a loan move this winter. Borussia Dortmund, known for developing young stars, are interested in taking him on a temporary basis. (Fichajes)