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Winter transitional period kicks off on January 1, and clubs across the continent are eyeing deals to strengthen their quest for titles, European football and survival.
As always, there will be plenty of eyes on him Premier League as the top of the country tries to find value in an often tough market, s Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester City everyone is ready to sign.
There could also be high-profile departures, with Marcus Rashford reportedly looking for a way out of the Manchester United while Trent Alexander-Arnold is free to negotiate with other clubs with just six months left on his current contract with Liverpool.
And across the rest of the league, teams will be juggling PSR regulations and tight budgets as they look for cut-price deals to help their bids for a successful 2024/25 season.
Follow all the latest transfer news, rumors and offers below:
Manchester United looking for PSG star Nuna Mendes?
Manchester United could make a move for Paris Saint-Germain defender Nuna Mendes in the winter transfer window.
Amorim has so far been unable to inspire an upturn in form from the Red Devils, but one position could be immediately improved to bolster the Portuguese’s system. Left-back appears to be United’s priority, with Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia often injured and Diogo Dalot often used at right-back.
Speculation has already begun with one report claiming the club have ‘made an offer’ for the PSG left-back following ongoing contract negotiations between the Ligue 1 club and Mendes, with transfer pundit Fabrizio Romano detailing that a deal is underway .
“PSG had a verbal agreement to extend Mendes’ contract and they insist on keeping him at the Ligue 1 club, so it won’t be an easy job for them,” said Fabrizio Romano in his Give Me Sport column. “Mendes is one of the most exciting young defenders in world football, and could be ideal for Amorim’s system.
“Mendes is a more than capable defender but also offers a threat in the final third, which makes him perfect for the full-back role under Amorim. Securing his signature will certainly not be easy, but with his contract expiring in 2026, PSG could be forced to sell if they are unable to tie him down to a new contract.”
Jack Rathborn31 December 2024 08:15
Enzo Maresca on Liam Delap’s Chelsea target
Enzo Maresca took a close look at Liam Delap’s quality after Ipswich stunned Chelsea on Monday night.
The Town striker was a nuisance throughout the contest at Portman Road, earning and scoring a penalty before setting up Omari Hutchinson in the 2-0 win, with the Italian manager praising the former Man City starlet in advance following speculation linking the Blues with a move for the forward his options in the offense behind Nicolas Jackson.
“Liam is a fantastic player, even for his age,” said Maresca. “I think we spent a year together and he scored a goal [about] 22 to 24 goals. He is a very good striker.
“England has a lot of good players, a lot of good strikers [but] works hard on and off the ball, understands the game and can score goals. I think he can be an important player for England.”
Jack Rathborn31 December 2024 08:00
Marcus Rashford, Martin Zubimendi and six other players who could be on the move this January
The winter transfer window begins on January 1, and clubs across Europe are looking for value in a tough market this month.
Injury crises, title challenges and relegation battles will force many clubs into the market in early 2025, with many eyes on the Premier League as the likes of Arsenal and Manchester City look poised to sign.
Some high-profile players could leave England this winter as well, with Marcus Rashford and Trent Alexander-Arnold set to negotiate a move away from their respective clubs.
And across the continent, many in-form European players have also been linked with moves, from Real Sociedad’s Martin Zubimendi to Sporting striker Viktor Gyokeres.
But who are the main players tipped for moves and where could they end up?
Jack Rathborn31 December 2024 07:52