Latest transfer news and rumors: European giants tracking Brown
The transfer window may be closed until the summer, but the rumor mill never stops. Check in every day for the latest transfer buzz around the soccer world.
👉 Most expensive January transfers
Battle for Brown
Eintracht Frankfurt are anticipating bids for left-back Nathaniel Brown in the summer. The 22-year-old is under contract until 2030 and would be available for around €65 million.
Arsenal, Liverpool, and Manchester United are the frontrunners to sign Brown, but Barcelona, Manchester City, and Real Madrid are also in the frame. (Caught Offside)
Feb. 22
Juli elected: Julian Alvarez would rather join Barcelona over Arsenal or Liverpool if he pushes for a transfer from Atletico Madrid in the summer. (Football Insider)
CR7 settled: Cristiano Ronaldo has shut down any rumors that he wants to leave Al-Nassr. "I belong to Saudi Arabia," he said, adding, "I'm happy here. I want to continue here." (Thmanyah)
Luka look: Tottenham Hotspur's Luka Vuskovic, who's on loan at Hamburg, is drawing interest from Real Madrid. The Spanish giants are impressed with scouting reports on the 18-year-old center-back. He would cost at least €60 million. (Sports Boom)
Armando's a man to watch: Armando Gonzalez is attracting high-profile interest through his exploits for Chivas Guadalajara. The 22-year-old striker's representatives have held conversations with Barcelona executives. (Fichajes)
Fres look at right-back: Arsenal could offload Ben White and Ivan Fresneda, the 21-year-old Sporting CP standout, is his potential replacement. Borussia Dortmund, Juventus, and Newcastle United are also linked with the right-back. (TEAMtalk)
Etta opportunities ahead: Karl Etta Eyong rejected a move to CSKA Moscow this winter despite Levante willingness to accept the Russian club's €30-million offer. Barcelona are monitoring Etta Eyong and Fulham have also been linked with him. (Fabrizio Romano)
Selling Ceballos: Real Madrid president Florentino Perez doesn't believe Dani Ceballos is good enough and will accept an offer close to €10 million for the midfielder. (Fichajes)
Manuel labor: Inter Milan will trigger the €15-million option to sign on-loan defender Manuel Akanji on a permanent deal from Manchester City. An agreement has already been reached on personal terms. (Nicolo Schira)
Feb. 21
Casemiro contenders: Inter Miami should expect to face serious competition from FC Porto, Sao Paulo, and clubs in the Saudi Pro League for outgoing Manchester United midfielder Casemiro. (The Sun)
Schlott into the defense: Real Madrid's decision-makers have approved an approach for Borussia Dortmund's Nico Schlotterbeck. The center-back, who's also been linked with Barcelona, is valued at around €50 million. (AS)
Hand Rod a wad: Pep Guardiola wants 2024 Ballon d'Or winner Rodri to prolong his stay at the Etihad Stadium. "I'd love Rodri to sign a new deal at Man City, desperately," he said.
Gakpo could go: Cody Gakpo could be sacrified if Liverpool attract a quality left-sided attacker in the summer transfer window. The club is still interested in Newcastle United's Anthony Gordon. (Football Insider)
Mane attraction: Eighteen-year-old Wolverhampton Wanderers playmaker Mateus Mane is a target for seven Premier League clubs, plus Bayern Munich, Dortmund, Paris Saint-Germain, and RB Leipzig. (TEAMtalk)
Senesi shopping around: After talking to Barcelona, Marco Senesi held discussions with Dortmund and Roma. The defender is assessing his options after he decided to leave Bournemouth in the summer. (Nicolo Schira)
Reds to Rossoneri: Liverpool are prepared to sell Joe Gomez as he nears the final year of his contract on Merseyside. AC Milan have the best chance to sign the defender, but Bayern Munich could join the race if they miss out on other targets. (Caught Offside)
Darwin's unwanted evolution: Darwin Nunez's situation at Al-Hilal is being monitored by several English clubs, including Newcastle and Tottenham Hotspur. The ex-Liverpool forward has been dropped from his team's league and cup squads following the arrival of Karim Benzema. (TEAMtalk)
Ajay ole: Sixteen-year-old Norwich City attacker Ajay Tavares is set to join Barcelona after rejecting approaches from German clubs. He'll undergo a medical Monday. (Fabrizio Romano)
Feb. 20
PSG eyeing Haaland: Paris Saint-Germain have asked about Erling Haaland's long-term situation at Manchester City. The Norwegian striker has a massive contract that ties him to the Premier League side until 2034, but PSG are staying vigilant. (TEAMtalk)
Bring in Bernardo: Barcelona, Atletico Madrid, Juventus, and AS Monaco are all interested in signing Portuguese midfielder Bernardo Silva when his Manchester City contract expires in the summer. (TEAMtalk)
Barca react: After losing teen phenom Dro Fernandez to PSG for only €8.2 million during the winter window, Barcelona are changing their approach to release clauses for their academy talents, making it more difficult for other clubs to buy their most promising young players. (RMC Sport)
Relegation consequences: Captain Cristian Romero and midfielder Conor Gallagher are among the notable players that will almost certainly leave Tottenham in the summer if Spurs' calamitous season ends with a stunning relegation. (The Athletic)
MLS in Coutinho's future: The LA Galaxy are keeping tabs on Philippe Coutinho's situation. The Brazilian playmaker, 33, is a free agent after Vasco da Gama terminated his contract. (AS)
Feb. 19
Man United's mea culpa: Manchester United regret giving Barcelona a £26-million purchase option in the Marcus Rashford deal because they believe the Englishman's strong performances in Catalonia have seen his value skyrocket to around £50 million. (Daily Star)
Senesi makes decision: Bournemouth's Marcos Senesi, an impending free agent, is being courted by several European clubs, but the Argentine center-back would prefer to sign with Barcelona. (TEAMtalk)
Delap already done: Liam Delap's time at Chelsea could already be coming to an end. The English striker, 23, is likely to leave Stamford Bridge in the summer after failing to make much impact with the Blues. Manchester United and Newcastle are monitoring the situation with interest. (Caught Offside)
Modric might stay: AC Milan are growing increasingly confident that veteran midfielder Luka Modric will sign a one-year contract to remain with the Italian club after immediately becoming a key contributor in his first season. (Calciomercato)
Leverkusen want Leon: Bayer Leverkusen want to sign Leon Goretzka when his Bayern Munich contract expires in the summer, but the veteran midfielder prefers to join Arsenal. (BILD)
Feb. 18
Endrick could do the trick: Manchester United have suddenly emerged as front-runners to sign Endrick, who's currently flourishing on loan at Lyon, in the summer. Real Madrid are open to selling while there's little opportunity for him to play in their stacked squad. (Fichajes)
Richy riches: With Richarlison's contract ending in 2027, the upcoming summer window is one of the last chances that Tottenham Hotspur have to sell him for decent money. Atletico Madrid and Flamengo could compete for the forward. (Fichajes)
Promising forward: Union Saint-Gilloise striker Promise David is becoming one of the most sought-after players in Europe. English clubs Brighton & Hove Albion, Leeds United, Newcastle United, Sunderland, and West Ham United have all scouted the Canadian marksman. (TEAMtalk)
Nick sick of Tyneside: Nick Woltemade is unhappy at Newcastle and would be open to returning to Stuttgart or trying to engineer a move to Bayern Munich. (Bild)
Daniele in demand: Daniele Ghilardi's rapid improvement in the heart of Roma's defense has caught the attention of Newcastle and could result in an Italy call-up in the near future. (Gazzetta dello Sport)
KDH stuck with Toffees: Everton will block any attempts to sign Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall this summer. Tottenham Hotspur are apparently interested in the former Leicester City and Chelsea midfielder. (Football Insider)
Magpies move for Baidoo: Newcastle opened talks with Red Bull Salzburg in an effort to sign Edmund Baidoo. The 20-year-old Ghanaian forward, who's valued at around €10 million, has also attracted attention from Borussia Dortmund. (Africafoot)
Aiming for Aimar: Real Madrid opened contract negotiations with Atletico Madrid youth-team player Aimar Garcia. The 18-year-old defender's current deal expires in June. (AS)
All the way to Remo: The next stop in Jesse Lingard's career could be in Brazil. The former Manchester United midfielder, who last played for South Korea's FC Seoul, is in talks with recently promoted Remo. (Globo)
Feb. 17
Barca bargaining blocked: Marcus Rashford's loan spell with Barcelona includes an option to buy for between €30 million and €35 million. Barca hoped to negotiate a lower fee with Manchester United, but the English club is unwilling to do so. Rashford wants to stay at Barcelona. (ESPN)
Sak-load of cash: Bukayo Saka is now the highest-paid player at Arsenal after he signed fresh terms in north London until 2031. He'll earn over £300,000 a week on his new contract. (BBC Sport)
David done: David Alaba will leave Real Madrid when his contract expires at the end of the campaign. The 33-year-old Austrian international is in his fifth season with Los Blancos. (Fabrizio Romano)
Dom deal in the works: Contract talks between Dominik Szoboszlai and Liverpool are progressing as the Merseyside club is willing to meet all of the Hungarian's demands. Real Madrid's interest in the midfielder is growing. (TEAMtalk)
Red-hot Rogers: Morgan Rogers' camp have denied they're exploring a big-money move from Aston Villa. Many clubs are rumored to be pursuing Rogers, including Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester United, Paris Saint-Germain, and Tottenham Hotspur. (TEAMtalk)
Juli noted: Borussia Dortmund right-back Julian Ryerson is on Manchester United's list of potential summer targets. United could rival Barcelona and Newcastle United for his signature. (Bild)
Prates plucked: Seventeen-year-old full-back Kaua Prates is set to join Borussia Dortmund from Cruzeiro for an overall potential package of €12 million. Talks for this transfer started in October. (Florian Plettenberg)
Vic vexed: Victor Osimhen revealed he had talks with Juventus before his negotiations to join Galatasaray started. Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis wouldn't allow him to switch to Juve. (Gazzetta dello Sport)
Trafford transfer conditions: Manchester City would prefer to send James Trafford out on loan next summer rather than sanction a permanent transfer. Aston Villa, Leeds United, and Newcastle United are interested in the goalkeeper. (TEAMtalk)
Feb. 16
Premier League Pulisic: Manchester United and Arsenal are interested in signing Christian Pulisic. Tottenham Hotspur are also keeping an eye on him. AC Milan want around €80 million for the ex-Chelsea forward. (Caught Offside)
Murillo on the move: Nottingham Forest defender Murillo will leave the club this summer. Chelsea and Liverpool are interested in signing the 23-year-old Brazilian center-back. (TEAMtalk)
Toon Army Tonali: Sandro Tonali's exuberant goal celebration after scoring in the FA Cup was a deliberate message. The Italian midfielder raced over to manager Eddie Howe to reaffirm his commitment to Newcastle and silence rumors about a potential Arsenal transfer. (Chronicle Live)
Extension on hold: Juventus want to extend Weston McKennie's contract, but negotiations have stalled. The American midfielder, flourishing under Luciano Spalletti, wants to double his wages. McKennie currently earns around €2.5 million per season. (Gazzetta dello Sport)
Yan in demand: Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany is a keen admirer of RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande. Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester United are also in the mix for the exciting 19-year-old. (Fabrizio Romano)
Donyell details: Roma are expected to make Donyell Malen's loan move from Aston Villa permanent, with Villa receiving €25 million plus a 10% sell-on clause. The option to buy becomes an obligation if Roma qualify for either the Champions League or Europa League. (Fabrizio Romano)
Pretty penny for MGW: Manchester City have been informed that they'll need to pay as much as £70 million in order to convince Nottingham Forest to sell Morgan Gibbs-White in the summer. (Football Insider)