Latest transfer news and rumors: Man United's new midfield target

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: Man United eye Anderson

Manchester United's quest to bolster their midfield will continue in the January transfer window, with Nottingham Forest's Elliot Anderson being the latest player to appear on the radar. The 22-year-old was a standout performer for England during the recent international window.

The Red Devils' plan is to acquire one midfielder in January and another next summer, with Anderson emerging as the primary target for the upcoming window. The club's dream signing is still Carlos Baleba of Brighton & Hove Albion. (TEAMtalk)

Other rumors

Sept. 11

Salah succession: Liverpool view Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise as the ideal long-term replacement for superstar forward Mohamed Salah. The Frenchman is open to returning to the Premier League but would cost around £87 million. (Caught Offside)

Liverpool's backup plan: Liverpool are monitoring Juventus center-back Gleison Bremer. Marc Guehi remains the Reds' primary defensive target, but the imposing Brazilian is being considered in case a deal for the Crystal Palace captain proves too challenging. (TEAMtalk)

Gunners get to work: Arsenal are advancing in talks over new deals for stars Bukayo Saka and William Saliba. The winger and center-back, pillars of Mikel Arteta's side, are slated to become free agents in 2027. (TEAMtalk)

Cash for Casemiro: Al-Ittihad are considering a January bid for Manchester United midfielder Casemiro. The Saudi club is willing to offer "huge" wages, but the 33-year-old Brazilian could decide to remain at Old Trafford until his contract expires next summer. (Caught Offside)

Inter not giving up: Inter Milan will make another attempt to sign Manu Kone after missing out on the midfielder this summer. Roma need to raise €90 million by June 30, 2026, to meet Financial Fair Play (FFP) regulations, which could force their hand. (La Gazzetta dello Sport)

Martial to Mexico: Anthony Martial is on the verge of a transfer from Greek club AEK Athens to Monterrey. The French forward will link up with new teammate Sergio Ramos after completing his medical in Mexico. (Fabrizio Romano)

Come to Besiktas: Turkish squad Besiktas are closing in on signing Jota Silva from Nottingham Forest. The Portuguese winger will move on an initial loan, and the deal will include a purchase option that could become an obligation if certain conditions are met. (Fabrizio Romano)

Sept. 10

Micky to Madrid?: Real Madrid's search for another central defender has led them to Dutch international Micky van de Ven. Tottenham won't consider selling the 24-year-old for anything under €80 million. (Fichajes)

Reds prepared to wait: Liverpool are willing to wait out Crystal Palace and sign Marc Guehi on a free transfer next summer after their deadline-day move for the defender fell through. The Premier League champions don't intend to return with an offer during the January window. (Daily Mirror)

Mainoo still unsettled: Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo wasn't granted the loan move he wanted during the summer transfer window, but the 20-year-old will look to get a temporary switch to Napoli in January if he isn't given more playing time in the intervening months. (ESPN)

Arsenal ready to offload: Gabriel Jesus and Leandro Trossard will be transfer listed by Arsenal during the January window. Both players are expected to fall down the pecking order after the Gunners reloaded their attack during the summer. (Football Insider)

Stealing Stiller: Real Madrid have been circling around Stuttgart midfielder Angelo Stiller for months, but Arsenal and Liverpool are now entering the mix. Stiller, 24, has a £34.6-million release clause in his contract. (TEAMtalk)

Joga Bonito in ... Hull: Championship side Hull City are expected to sign Brazilian icon Ronaldinho's son, Joao Mendes, in the coming days. The 20-year-old winger will join the Tigers' U21 team from Burnley. (Hull Daily Mail)

Lorenzo's landing spot: Italian free agent Lorenzo Insigne was offered to Mexican club Pumas this summer. The former Toronto FC attacker was open to the move, but the two sides couldn't reach an agreement. (Tom Bogert)

Sept. 9

Winter getaway: Manchester City could offer Rodrygo and escape route out of Real Madrid in January if he continues to have a bit-part role under Xabi Alonso. His current asking price is around €80 million. (Caught Offside)

Turkish delight: Barcelona president Joan Laporta and head coach Hansi Flick are admirers of Kenan Yildiz. Juventus want to keep him and have set a minimum of €80 million as a starting point for negotiations. (Fichajes)

Keeping the 'keeper: AC Milan are yet to convince Mike Maignan to sign a new contract. His current deal expires in June 2026. The Rossoneri could turn to Parma's Zion Suzuki if talks with Maignan are unsuccessful. (Tuttosport)

Circling Cirkin: Tottenham Hotspur are keeping a close eye on Sunderland academy graduate Dennis Cirkin. The club wants to boost Thomas Frank's left-back options while adding to their homegrown quota. (TBR Football)

Veteran's vision: Juan Cuadrado said he chose to join Pisa over offers to play in Spain after talking to his family. The 37-year-old wants to keep Pisa in Serie A before winning the World Cup with Colombia. (Gianluca Di Marzio)

Sept. 8

Spurs spurned: Tottenham contacted Paris Saint-Germain during the final weeks of the summer window to ask about Senny Mayulu. PSG view him as a star of the future and won't entertain a transfer. (TEAMtalk)

Alli chat: Championship sides Birmingham City, West Bromwich Albion, and Wrexham have emerged as favorites to sign Dele Alli after he was released from his contract with Como. (Daily Mail)

Getting to know Zeno: Manchester United are scouting young Belgian center-back Zeno Debast before potentially making a move in January. His release clause at Sporting CP is €80 million. (Caught Offside)

Casey case solved: Arsenal and Crystal Palace have agreed to a compensation package for Dan Casey. The versatile 18-year-old attacker is set for a medical before officially joining the Eagles. (Bobby Manzi)

Sept. 7

Nico not long-term: Bayern Munich's honorary president Uli Hoeness said Nicolas Jackson's loan move from Chelsea to the Bavarians is extremely unlikely to be made permanent. Jackson needs to start 40 matches to trigger an obligation to buy. (Sport1)

Magpies' move panned: Hoeness also stated Nick Woltemade isn't worth the €90-million fee that Newcastle United reportedly paid for him. Bayern failed to sign Woltemade from Stuttgart over the summer. (Fabrizio Romano)

Dear Dane: Rasmus Hojlund's release clause at Napoli is €85 million - but it's only valid after the 2026-27 season. The striker joined the Serie A champions from Manchester United on an initial loan this summer. (Fabrizio Romano)

Sept. 6

Hard Haaland ultimatum: Erling Haaland wants to join Real Madrid one day, but Vinicius Junior must leave before he does. His agent Rafaela Pimenta believes the Brazilian's exit would free up the finances required for the move while leaving a space open in the starting lineup. (Defensa Central)

Winger still waiting: Hakim Ziyech, who left Qatar's Al-Duhail earlier this year, is still waiting to finalize his transfer to Elche. The Spanish club has put the move on hold due to the Moroccan international's financial demands. (Fichajes)

Money for Muniz: Rodrigo Muniz could soon be offered a significant pay raise after Fulham successfully managed to fend off interest from Atalanta during the summer transfer window. (GiveMeSport)

What the Hecke: Tottenham Hotspur are prepared to act on their interest in defender Jan Paul van Hecke in January after the Dutchman decided to delay signing a new contract with Brighton & Hove Albion. (GiveMeSport)