Latest transfer news and rumors: Man United ready to bid €100M for Yildiz

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Top story: Keen on Kenan

Manchester United are prepared to splash €100 million on Kenan Yildiz to immediately improve their attack. The left side of Ruben Amorim's frontline hasn't provided consistency and incisiveness this season, and the 20-year-old Juventus star certainly appears to fit the bill in that regard.

Yildiz wants to move to the Premier League, and it's believed an offer of this size would encourage Juventus to sell their standout player. (Fichajes)

Other rumors

Dec. 19

New start for Endrick: Endrick has verbally agreed to join Lyon on loan until the end of the season. Formal talks between the French club and Real Madrid are only expected to last a few days. (L'Equipe)

Thiago return: AC Milan want Thiago Silva to return to the club in the January transfer window. The 41-year-old defender recently terminated his contract at Fluminense by mutual consent. (ESPN Brasil)

Rodri's replacement: Manchester City have identified Bayern Munich's Aleksandar Pavlovic as a natural heir to Rodri in Pep Guardiola's midfield. The club is prepared to compete with Chelsea for the 21-year-old. (TEAMtalk)

Paz passes on Prem: Nico Paz has rebuffed January interest from English giants Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Manchester City, as he's determined to return to Real Madrid when Como's campaign is over. (TEAMtalk)

Denzel deal: Denzel Dumfries won't leave Inter Milan until the summer because he's currently sidelined following ankle surgery. Aston Villa, Manchester United, and Newcastle United would like to sign him when he regains fitness. (TEAMtalk)

Getting Goretzka: Atletico Madrid are in the frame to sign Leon Goretzka on a free transfer once his Bayern Munich contract expires at the end of June. (Fichajes)

Real surprise: Real Oviedo have emerged as a potential landing spot for Mauro Icardi. The Argentine striker is prepared to leave Galatasaray this January for a new challenge, and the relegation-threatened La Liga side could push hard for his signing as they search for more firepower. (Fichajes)

Hugo going home: Former Real Madrid academy talent Hugo Humanes is set to return to the Spanish capital to join Atletico Madrid from Inter Milan. The promising midfielder is 18. (Fabrizio Romano)

Dec. 18

Ruben reaches out to EPL: Portuguese midfielder Ruben Neves rejected Al-Hilal's latest contract offer and is pushing for a return to England. Manchester United and Newcastle United are both interested. (The Times)

Pouncing after Pep reports: Manchester United hope the uncertainty over Pep Guardiola's future will help them get ahead of Manchester City in the race to sign Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo. Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur are also interested. (The Telegraph)

Reloading Gunners: Arsenal could dip into the January market for more depth. Crystal Palace's Marc Guehi, Rennes' Jeremy Jacquet, Sporting CP's Ousmane Diomande, Eintracht Frankfurt's Nathaniel Brown, and Lille's Ayyoub Bouaddi are under consideration. (Caught Offside)

Blueprint: Chelsea would like to strengthen their midfield in the summer to ease Moises Caicedo and Enzo Fernandez's workload. They're also considering signing a central defender. (The Telegraph)

Icardi back to Italy: Mauro Icardi appears to be playing his final season for Galatasaray and his representatives have already offered him to Serie A clubs, including AC Milan, Como, and Roma. (Calciomercato)

Leon's lifeline: Tottenham, Nottingham Forest, and West Ham United could all attempt to sign Leon Goretzka as he struggles for consistency at Bayern Munich. (Fichajes)

Monga madness brewing: Tottenham are pushing hard to sign 16-year-old Leicester City winger Jeremy Monga, but they could face fierce competition from huge clubs across Europe's top five leagues. (TEAMtalk)

Saint marching into Inter: 2025 MLS Goalkeeper of the Year Dayne St. Clair is a free agent after his Minnesota United contract expired. Inter Miami are closing in on a deal to sign the Canadian. (The Athletic)

Dec. 17

Chicago firepower: The Chicago Fire have held positive talks with legendary striker Robert Lewandowski about moving to the Windy City when his Barcelona contract expires in the summer. (BBC Sport)

Bye, Bruno: There's a feeling within the Manchester United dressing room that this season could be Bruno Fernandes' final one with the club. The captain is linked with moves to the Saudi Pro League and Bayern Munich. (talkSPORT)

Ruben gets rid: The January transfer window could be a crucial period in Manchester United's transformation under Ruben Amorim, as Manuel Ugarte, Mason Mount, Joshua Zirkzee, Altay Bayindir, and Tyrell Malacia could all leave. (Caught Offside)

Roma will wait: Roma are willing to delay bringing Zirzkee aboard until his Manchester United teammate Bryan Mbeumo potentially returns from the Africa Cup of Nations in mid-to-late January. (Gianluca Di Marzio)

Fast-forwarding Fullkrug deal: AC Milan want to quickly wrap up a move for Niclas Fullkrug so that he arrives early in January. They're still trying to work out transfer terms with West Ham United. (Gianluca Di Marzio)

Giving Johnson a jump start: Tottenham will allow Brennan Johnson to leave on loan in January in a bid to revive his career. Aston Villa, Bournemouth, and Crystal Palace are linked with the Welsh attacker. (TEAMtalk)

Timo tremors: The San Jose Earthquakes are currently Timo Werner's most likely destination as the RB Leipzig attacker discusses a transfer to Major League Soccer. (Florian Plettenberg)

All mapped out for Mathys: Troyes striker Mathys Detourbet visited Manchester City's training facilities and was presented with a detailed progression plan should he join the club. Monaco also want the 18-year-old. Roma are interested along with outfits in England and Germany. (Santi Aouna)

Echeverri's escape: Girona are close to reaching an agreement with Manchester City to sign Claudio Echeverri on a temporary basis once his disappointing loan spell with Bayer Leverkusen is cut short. (Cadena Ser)

Stubborn Seagulls: Sean Dyche wants to improve Nottingham Forest with energetic, adaptable, and young players. The club has made contact about Jack Hinshelwood, but Brighton & Hove Albion don't want to sell him. (TEAMtalk)

Dec. 16

Push for Rodrygo: Pep Guardiola's admiration for Rodrygo is no secret. Manchester City are prepared to pay close to €80 million for the Real Madrid winger to appease their decorated head coach. (Fichajes)

Wirtz's value plummets: Liverpool are considering cutting their losses on Florian Wirtz following an underwhelming start to the playmaker's career in England. They could sell him to Real Madrid for €110 million. (Defensa Central)

Kobbie's cost: Real Madrid appreciate Kobbie Mainoo's versatility and industry, but it could take as much as €90 million to encourage Manchester United to sell the 20-year-old midfielder. (Fichajes)

Scott's hot property: Bournemouth's Alex Scott could feature in Manchester United's midfield rebuild. The Red Devils are still interested in Brighton & Hove Albion's Carlos Baleba, Crystal Palace's Adam Wharton, and Nottingham Forest's Elliot Anderson. (The Sun)

Unsold Trafford: Guardiola said James Trafford will "absolutely" remain with Manchester City beyond the January transfer window. The second-choice goalkeeper was linked with a loan move. (The Times)

Case for defense: Crystal Palace's Marc Guehi is a leading summer target for Manchester City. The club is succession planning in defense as John Stones nears the end of his contract, while Nathan Ake and Manuel Akanji - the latter of whom is on loan at Inter Milan - are likely to depart. (The Times)

Yan plan: Barcelona could make an approach for Borussia Dortmund full-back Yan Couto, but their planned €30-million offer might not be enough for the German club. (Fichajes)

Unsettled Tyrique: Tyrique George could leave Chelsea in search of regular playing time. Crystal Palace, Everton, Fulham, Leeds United, and Southampton are all interested. (Caught Offside)

Dec. 15

Mainoo's move blocked: Kobbie Mainoo has been linked with a January move away from Manchester United for months, but Ruben Amorim has stepped in and will block the 20-year-old from leaving the club. (Metro)

Thiago's return: Veteran defender Thiago Silva will leave Fluminense and become a free agent in January. The Brazilian stalwart, 41, wants to play in Europe again ahead of the 2026 World Cup. (Fabrizio Romano)

Milan making moves: With Santiago Gimenez expected to undergo ankle surgery in the near future, AC Milan are working to add another striker. Talks are ongoing with Niclas Fullkrug's camp over a deal for the West Ham forward. (Fabrizio Romano)

Jesus rising: Fullkrug isn't the only attacker on Milan's list of targets. Arsenal's Gabriel Jesus, finally back from injury, is another option, while former Inter captain Mauro Icardi, now at Galatasaray, is also under consideration. (Calciomercato)

Double Dutch: Tottenham want to sign Brighton & Hove Albion defender Jan Paul van Hecke in the summer. If they land the center-back, it would see him join a backline that already includes compatriot Micky van de Ven. (Football Insider)

Dec. 14

Barca out on Vlahovic: Barcelona have kept a close eye on Dusan Vlahovic's performances this season, but they've decided against pursuing the impending free-agent. That's opened the door for AC Milan to sign the Serbian when his Juventus contract expires. (Diario Sport)

Resolute Reds: Liverpool are determined to keep Mohamed Salah beyond January. His difficult relationship with head coach Arne Slot and his emotional interaction with the fans at Anfield on Saturday have fueled rumors that Salah will move to Saudi Arabia. (Fichajes)

Dayot's demands: Bayern Munich are still trying to keep Dayot Upamecano but their latest contract offer fell below the defender's expectations. Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid are prepared to pay him what he wants if he lets his Bayern contract expire in June. (Foot Mercato)

Derby d'Italia deals: Juventus would like to sign Inter Milan midfielder Davide Frattesi. In an unrelated potential deal, Khephren Thuram could leave Juventus for Inter to join up with his brother Marcus Thuram. (Gazzetta dello Sport)

Kobbie competition: Bayern Munich, Chelsea, and Napoli are among a group of at least 12 clubs that are exploring a move for out-of-favor Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo. (Caught Offside)

Boca bargain: Napoli could offer close to €20 million for 17-year-old Boca Juniors striker Milton Pereyra after head coach Antonio Conte asked the club to sign him. (Fichajes)

Tare still trying: AC Milan sporting director Igli Tare says the club remains in "active talks" with Mike Maignan over a new contract. His current terms expire in June. (Fabrizio Romano)

Die Adler want youthful Younes: Younes Ebnoutalib is close to reaching a verbal agreement to join Eintracht Frankfurt. Second-tier side Elversberg are yet to receive a formal offer for the 22-year-old striker. (Florian Plettenberg)

Dec. 13

Blues lead race for wunderkind: Chelsea are currently likelier than Manchester United and Newcastle United to sign 19-year-old AZ Alkmaar midfielder Kees Smith. He's valued at around £25 million. (iNews)

Caution to the wind: Tottenham are willing to "smash" their wage structure to sign Bournemouth star Antoine Semenyo. Spurs know they need to make a hefty offer to beat the likes of Manchester City and Liverpool to the Ghana international. (TEAMtalk)

Fly, Eagles fly: Crystal Palace added Tottenham's Brennan Johnson to their list of January targets. The Eagles view the Welshman as the type of player capable of helping them qualify for the Champions League. (The Telegraph)

Sadiki scuttlebutt: Chelsea and Manchester United are both working to sign Noah Sadiki after the versatile 20-year-old's impressive start to life in the Premier League with Sunderland. (Football Insider)

Fullkrug wants out: German striker Niclas Fullkrug wants to leave West Ham. AC Milan will consider making a move for the 32-year-old during the January transfer window. (Gazzetta dello Sport)

Return of the Ox: Former Arsenal midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is hoping to return to the Premier League in January. The 32-year-old has been a free agent since leaving Besiktas in the summer. (The Athletic)