Latest transfer news and rumors: Semenyo picks his next club

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: Antoine wants Anfield

Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo, arguably the most talented player expected to be available during the upcoming January transfer window, has generated interest from many of the Premier League's top sides.

But the Ghanaian international is believed to prefer a move to Liverpool over the likes of Manchester City and Manchester United. If he does decide to leave Bournemouth next month, the Cherries expect to collect around £65 million for his services. (The Guardian)

Other rumors

Dec. 21

All eyes on Olise: Real Madrid, Manchester City, and Liverpool are monitoring Bayern Munich's Michael Olise. The Reds, in particular, view the French star as a potential Mohamed Salah replacement. Any deal would be extremely difficult, as Olise is under contract with Bayern until 2029. (Christian Falk)

Talking about Bruno: Bayern Munich want to bolster their midfield, and are prepared to offer Manchester United around €50 million for club captain Bruno Fernandes. The Portuguese international recently said the Red Devils were open to letting him leave this past summer. (Fichajes)

Mastantuono's minutes: Real Madrid are "actively" considering letting attacking midfielder Franco Mastantuono leave on loan in January. The teenager would like more playing time in the second half of the season to increase his chances of making Argentina's World Cup squad. (Calciomercato)

Battle for Bastoni: Liverpool are on high alert after being informed that Alessandro Bastoni could be open to a transfer in 2026. They'll face competition from Barcelona, who are also interested in signing Inter Milan's star center-back. (TEAMtalk and Mundo Deportivo)

Williams wants Madrid: Multiple Premier League teams - Liverpool, Arsenal, and Chelsea included - are interested in signing Spanish winger Nico Williams, but the Athletic Bilbao star is determined to join Real Madrid whenever he decides to leave the Basque club. (Football Transfers)

Gunners get serious: Arsenal have been linked with Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi for some time, but the Premier League leaders are stepping up their pursuit. They've made contact with the teenager's representatives over a potential €45-million January transfer. (The Mirror)

Dec. 20

Free Mainoo: Kobbie Mainoo sees no future for himself at Manchester United under Ruben Amorim. The 20-year-old midfielder is now considering a permanent transfer away from his boyhood club in January. (Daily Mail)

Finalizing Fullkrug deal: AC Milan are closing in on the signing of West Ham striker Niclas Fullkrug. The clubs are in talks to rubber-stamp the agreement, which is expected to involve an initial loan and purchase option worth around €15 million. (Fabrizio Romano)

Cherries impose deadline: Bournemouth are willing to sanction the sale of Ghanaian international Antoine Semenyo for £65 million, but any interested clubs must seal a deal by Jan. 10. (The i Paper)

Retaining Rashford: It's becoming increasingly likely that Barcelona will trigger their £26-million option to turn Marcus Rashford's loan move from Manchester United into a permanent transfer. (Mundo Deportivo)

Ruben's return: Portuguese midfielder Ruben Neves could leave Saudi side Al-Hilal and return to Europe in the January transfer window. Real Madrid have emerged as a possible destination for the 28-year-old. (Fichajes)

Talking to Thiago: AC Milan wanted Thiago Silva to return to the club in the January transfer window, but the 41-year-old defender ultimately joined FC Porto after terminating his contract at Fluminense. (ESPN Brasil)

Dec. 19

Keen on Kenan: Manchester United are prepared to splash €100 million on Kenan Yildiz to immediately improve their attack. 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)

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)

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 in the summer 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

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, and Eintracht Frankfurt's Nathaniel Brown 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)

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

Messi's new netminder: 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 shot-stopper. (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 has been linked with a move to the Saudi Pro League. (talkSPORT)

Ruben gets rid: The January transfer window could be a crucial period in Manchester United's transformation under Ruben Amorim. 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 Zirkzee aboard until his Manchester United teammate Bryan Mbeumo returns from the Africa Cup of Nations in mid-to-late January. (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)

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. Jack Hinshelwood checks all those boxes, 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 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'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)

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, and Southampton are all interested. (Caught Offside)

Dec. 15

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

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)

Jesus rising: Niclas 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)

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)

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