#transfer-speculation

#transfer-speculation

Pep Guardiola has once again shown his class both on and off the pitch, earning praise for his post-match gesture toward Real Madrid forward Rodrygo Goes following Manchester City's 2-1 Champions League victory at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday night. The Premier League giants secured a crucial away win thanks to goals from Nico O'Reilly and Erling Haaland. But one of the night's most talked-about moments came after the final whistle, when Guardiola approached Rodrygo for a brief but heartfelt conversation. Speaking to reporters after the match, Guardiola revealed what he told the Brazilian forward, as reported by Fabrizio Romano: I went to Rodrygo and I told him, What a player you are he's really unbelievable.'

Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez has officially changed representatives, parting ways with his long-time agent Uriel Perez to join The Elegant Game, an agency co-founded by former Argentina international and Paris Saint-Germain star Javier Pastore. According to Fabrizio Romano, the change of representation has been finalised. By signing with The Elegant Game, Enzo joins a growing roster of South American talent under Pastore's management group, which has quickly gained traction in Europe's football circles for its strong ties with Serie A and La Liga clubs.

It seems like the club has thrown me under the bus. That is how I am feeling. I think it is very clear that someone wanted me to get all of the blame. The club made me a lot of promises in the summer and so far I am in the bench for three games, so I can't say they keep the promise.

Leicester City midfielder Bilal El Khannouss has been linked with a move away from the club permanently. The midfielder is currently on loan at Stuttgart, and they have an option to buy the player for a fee of around 22 million. Meanwhile, clubs like Newcastle United are keeping tabs on his progress as per TEAMtalk. They could use more quality and depth in the middle of the park. The talented midfielder could prove to be a solid long-term acquisition.

Raphinha has always stated that it had been a dream for him to play for Barcelona, and now that he is living it, the winger wants to continue for as long as possible. Indeed, according to SPORT, Raphinha has no plans of considering a departure from the Catalan club anytime soon, having only recently renewed his contract until 2028. Since parting ways with Deco, the Brazilian does not work with any agent, and every agency that has approached him has received the same message regarding his future.

I think Ollie wants to move, if I'm honest. And I think he has a fairly good reason because when they got to the quarter-finals of the Champions League and he got left out for a player on loan in (Marcus) Rashford in both ties. I might be wrong, but looking at his body language and everything else about him, probably best for everybody for him to move on.

Richarlison is one of those, with the Brazil international poised to enter a delicate contract situation in North London. The 28-year-old, who has five Premier League goals this season, is fighting for his Tottenham future. He is out of contract in 2027, so he will soon be entering into the final 12 months of his current deal, which means he'd be in a precarious situation.

While he has been training alone with goalkeeping coach Jose Ramon de la Fuente for weeks, the plan is now accelerating. Ter Stegen is expected to rejoin group training within the next two weeks. If everything goes according to plan, he should receive the medical green light before the end of 2025. His recent social media post, captioned "It's great to be back with the team," confirms that he is already reintegrating with the squad dynamics.

West Ham United are reportedly interested in a potential transfer move for AC Milan striker Santiago Gimenez, and could try offering Jean-Clair Todibo as part of the deal. Gimenez's agent Rafaela Pimenta is said to have received some approaches from clubs in England, and it seems West Ham are one to watch in particular. According to Sport Witness, citing reports from Tuttosport and Milan Live,

Arsenal and Liverpool are keeping tabs on the RB Leipzig midfielder Assan Ouedraogo. The 19-year-old is a tremendous talent with a bright future, and several clubs are monitoring his progress. According to a report from BILD via SportWitness, Arsenal and Liverpool have shown the most concrete interest in the player. However, he will not be a cheap acquisition. The German outfit could hold out for a fee of around 100 million for him.

His agent Andre Cury has now claimed that the player has a soft corner towards the Spanish club. It will certainly fuel speculations surrounding the future of the 18-year-old. Estevao has five years of contract and is enjoying his time at Chelsea. But he has a special affection for Barcelona, he told Cadena Ser. It will be interesting to see if Barcelona decide to come back for the attacker in future.

Santiago Gimenez has not enjoyed his start to life at AC Milan, and the relationship could end in the next few months. When it seemed like Gimenez was going to join Milan, many were hopeful for the future. It seemed like the Rossoneri had overcome an obstacle, paying €30 million for a striker. However, he has not proved that worth since.

I can't lie - it was really difficult for me that period. I'm still trying to get back to my best form, whether it's physically or mentally. It's not been great. I've not enjoyed every part of it. I've read a lot of wrong stuff. I had to be quiet and just try and do my best to get back playing and to get back to helping the team. Now, I just look forward and try to improve.

Tottenham Hotspur are looking to improve their defensive unit with the signing of Lautaro Rivero. The 22-year-old is highly rated in Argentina, and he could develop into a key player for the North London outfit. They want him to start alongside his compatriot Cristian Romero. The player has done quite well for River Plate, but he is valued at 100 million. It is unlikely that Tottenham will be able to afford him at that price. River Plate will have to be more reasonable

Vinicius Jr will enter 2026 with 18 months left on his Real Madrid contract and little appetite to renew due to the breakdown of his relationship with coach Xabi Alonso, according to a report in The Athletic. The Brazil winger has struggled to make an impact under the former Spain midfielder, playing the full 90 minutes just five times in 17 Madrid games this season. That has led to growing frustration for Vinicius Jr, and it spilled over during October's El Clasico when, having been substituted, he shouted "Always me, I'm leaving the team, it's better if I leave, I'm leaving."

Marc Guehi suffered a foot injury in Crystal Palace's Conference League win over AZ Alkmaar on 6 November and was forced to withdraw from England duty. The Crystal Palace captain, who has become a regular for his country in recent years, sat out the Eagles' 0-0 draw with Brighton three days later having sustained a heavy bone bruise that left him in such pain he was unable to sleep afterwards according to his manager Oliver Glasner.

Marcus Rashford's future is once again in the spotlight, with fresh reports from El Nacional claiming that the Manchester United forward's agent has held discreet meetings with both Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur to explore a potential summer transfer. The 27-year-old, currently on loan at Barcelona, is said to be keeping all options open as uncertainty continues to surround his long-term plans.

The latest update comes from Sky Sports and states that Milan legend Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who is part of the club's coaching staff, is "strongly pushing" the Rossoneri to go for Lewandowski in the summer. The veteran will be available on a free transfer and Ibrahimovic believes "Lewandowski perfectly embodies the club's values ​​and could serve as a role model for the younger generation."

Rodrygo needs a move Arsenal and Liverpool have now joined the auction to sign the 24-year-old Brazilian attacker. He has played just 452 minutes of first-team football this season, and he needs to play more often. The player will be desperate to get his career back on track with the regular opportunities. Moving to the Premier League could be ideal for him.

That has been confirmed by Pete O'Rourke (via Football Insider), who has confirmed that West Ham will not allow Bowen to leave in January at the very least. I don't think he'll be sold in the near future. There's definitely no chance he'll move in January because they will need Jarrod Bowen to try and help them stay up in the Premier League. He is the club captain, he is the talisman, he's been top scorer for the last four years.

In the summer transfer window, Liverpool and Bayern Munich were linked with a move for the exciting young attacker. Back in July, it was suggested that Bayern were interested in signing the winger, who is valued at around £51.5m (€60m). Fabrizio Romano claimed that Bayern had made contact to sign the attacker, and stated that he could become a 'strong' option for the Bavarian giants if they fail to sign Luis Díaz. However, the interest probably died down after Bayern signed Diaz from Liverpool.

Real Madrid are interested in signing the Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice. The 26-year-old has firmly established himself as one of the best players in the Premier League. He has been a key player for Arsenal since joining the club, and he could improve further with coaching and experience. The England International is certainly one of the best around, and it is hardly a surprise that Real Madrid are interested in him.