Brazilian superstar Neymar could look to move to Europe or MLS if he leaves Santos, while Liverpool look to strengthen in defense with Borussia Dortmund. Nico Schlotterbeck and that of Galatasaray Wilfried Singo. Join us for the latest transfer news and rumors from around the world.
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FEATURED STORIES
– Salah criticizes treatment of Liverpool and hints at January departure
– Messi says “special” farewell to Alba and Busquets
– Miami boss: Luis Suárez’s future is his decision
TRENDING RUMORS
– Santos forward Neymar is set to consider a return to Europe or MLS if he does not stay in Brazil, according to AS. Due to numerous injuries, Neymar, 33, played only 19 of the 38 days of the Brasileirão, which began in April, and scored eight goals in helping the team avoid relegation. But with the next domestic season starting in mid-February and knee surgery due in the coming weeks, the superstar is still hoping to be part of Brazil’s final squad for the 2026 World Cup this summer. And that means he could look for a new club if he does not renew his expiring contract beyond this month, with Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami linked.
– Liverpool have opened negotiations regarding the transfer of the central defender from Borussia Dortmund Nico Schlotterbeckaccording to TEAMtalk. The Reds have been monitoring the 26-year-old’s situation for over a year but, although he has entered the final 18 months of his contract, it will take an offer worth in the region of €50 million to sign him as Real Madrid, Barcelona and Bayern Munich are also interested in his signature. Meanwhile, Fotomac claims Liverpool are preparing an initial offer of €28 million plus up to €15 million in add-ons to sign the versatile Galatasaray defender. Wilfried Singo.
– Manchester City prepare transfer for Newcastle full-back Tino Bookreports TEAMtalk. City manager Pep Guardiola views the 23-year-old as a complete package, capable of being deployed in a reverse role, and is considering signing him as a long-term solution at right-back. City believe the journalist is considering a bid worth more than £65m, which could also include goalkeeper James Trafford in a player swap deal.
– Inter Miami made an offer to keep the 38-year-old striker Luis Suarezreports AS. Suarez will likely have to accept a lower salary if he stays in MLS, but the Uruguayan Primera Division Nacional side would also like to welcome him back for the third and final time to finish his career at the club where he made his professional debut in 2005.
– Galatasaray is interested in the Atalanta winger Ademola Lookmansaid Nicolo Schira. The Turkish Super Lig giants are keen to sign a striker in January and have added the 28-year-old Nigeria international to their shortlist. Lookman has recently found form with two goals in his last three matches in all competitions, and was on the radar of Internazionale and Arsenal during the summer transfer window.
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OTHER RUMORS
– Wrexham and Birmingham City could challenge Crystal Palace and Hull City to sign the University College Dublin (UCD) midfielder Adam Brennan18-year-old, who has contributed to 13 goals in 28 league appearances so far this season (Football Insider).
– Liverpool want a winger Mohamed Salah remaining at the club until the end of his contract despite being left out of the Champions League squad to face Internazionale. (Athletic)
– Bournemouth would prefer to keep the winger Antoine Sémenyo until the summer amid interest from Premier League clubs. (BBC)
– Bayern Munich is confident in the 39-year-old goalkeeper Manuel Neuer will sign a contract extension and could move on Alexandre Nubelcurrently on loan to VfB Stuttgart. (Christian Falk).
– Real Madrid could sack their coach Xabi Alonso if he does not obtain a positive result in the Champions League against Manchester City on Wednesday. (Marca)
– Atalanta midfielder on loan Yunus Moussa would rather stay and fight for his place than return to AC Milan in January. (Calciomercato)
– Aston Villa and West Ham are among the teams interested in the Manchester United striker Joshua Zirkzee. (TEAMtalk)
– Juventus prepares an offer worth 25 million euros to recruit the Marseille defender Leonard Balerdi. (Ekrem Konur)
– Deal worth €3m agreed by Lens to sign RB Leipzig midfielder Amadou Haïdara. (Fabrizio Romano)
– Representatives of the Nice winger Jeremy Boga have offered him to Serie A clubs because he wants to leave in January. (Nicolo Schira)
– Leeds United and Nottingham Forest love Hibernian midfielder Josh Mulligan. (Daily Mail)
– A loan for the Borussia Dortmund striker Fabio Silva is being considered by Real Betis, Sevilla and Valencia. (Rudy Galetti)
