Al Hilal have identified Mohamed Salah and Rodrygo as possible replacements for Neymar, while Manchester United are reportedly ahead of Manchester City in the race to sign Nuno Mendes. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors and gossip from around the globe.
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TRENDING RUMORS
– Saudi Pro League heavyweights Al Hilal want Liverpool‘s Mohamed Salah or Real Madrid‘s Rodrygo to replace Neymar, reports Rudy Galetti. This comes just days after Al-Za’eem head coach Jorge Jesus hinted that Neymar was on his way out of the club, with ESPN sources confirming that the 32-year-old Brazil legend is in preliminary talks with three MLS sides — including Chicago Fire FC — over a proposed move. Salah is out of contract with Liverpool in June, while Rodrygo has been fighting for first-team minutes at Madrid since Kylian Mbappé joined the club last transfer window.
– Manchester United are leading rivals Manchester City in a race to sign Paris Saint-Germain left-back Nuno Mendes, according to Football Insider. The 22-year-old has long been seen as a priority for the Red Devils as a solution for their troublesome left-back spot, while City have earmarked Mendes as a potential cornerstone of their looming squad rebuild. Regardless, both clubs may need to continue their searches as L’Équipe says the Portugal international sees himself staying with the French capital club for the foreseeable future and wants to sign a new deal.
– Manchester City want to sign FC Porto goalkeeper Diogo Costa as a replacement for Ederson in the summer, according to Football Transfers. Talks are already underway with a summer deal for the 25-year-old quickly gaining momentum. Ederson has been the topic of strong interest and tempting financial offers from Saudi Arabia.
– In addition to pursuing Manchester City right-back Kyle Walker, Rudy Galetti reports that AC Milan also want to bring in a new midfielder this January. The Rossoneri are currently evaluating a long list of names for the position and have asked Juventus for fresh information on Nicolo Fagioli as the 23-year-old could be available.
– Internazionale are carefully monitoring Bologna duo Sam Beukema and Santiago Castro, says Calciomercato. Juventus have previously been mentioned regarding Beukema and there is a possibility that they could make a move for the 26-year-old in the summer, while there is growing interest in Castro from elsewhere. Centre-back Beukema has been rated at €25 million, while striker Castro won’t be allowed to leave the Stadio Renato Dall’Ara for less than €30m.
– Lens are interested in a January move for Bayern Munich goalkeeper Daniel Peretz and have already submitted a formal offer to the Bundesliga club, reports Sky Sports Deutschland, which adds that the 24-year-old currently intends to stay put. Meanwhile, Bayern are in negotiations to sign Jonas Urbig from FC Cologne this window, but an agreement has not yet been reached.
