Manchester United and Arsenal are both reportedly interested in signing Bayern Munich winger Leroy Sane, whose contract is set to expire at the end of the season. Sane, who previously played for Manchester City, is facing competition for game-time in Vincent Kompany’s team and could be looking to make a move. Arsenal are keen on adding more options on the wings, while United are looking to shake up their squad under new head coach Ruben Amorim. Sane’s contract is up in summer 2025, and he may have to take a pay cut if he wants to stay with Bayern.
Barcelona and Real Madrid are said to be eyeing Nottingham Forest center-back Murillo, who is considered one of the most promising defenders in Europe. Chelsea and Juventus have also shown interest in the 22-year-old, who joined Forest from Corinthians in 2023. Forest’s owner, Evangelos Marinakis, has not ruled out making a big sale for Murillo, who has impressed with his performances. Barcelona has been keeping tabs on Murillo since his time at Timao, while Real Madrid is looking to reinforce their defensive line following an injury to Eder Militao.
Despite a poor run of form and the sacking of two staff members, Steven Gerrard has managed to hold on to his job as the manager of Al-Ettifaq in the Saudi Pro League. The team has not won a game in two months and has only managed to secure one point in their last seven matches. Fans turned on Gerrard after a recent derby loss, leading to crisis talks with the club’s leadership. While Gerrard has survived for now, his assistant Dean Holden and sporting director Mark Allen have both been sacked. Holden had only recently joined Gerrard in the Middle East earlier this year.
Real Madrid is reportedly interested in signing Benfica striker Darwin Nunez as a potential replacement for the injured Karim Benzema. Nunez has been in impressive form for Benfica, scoring 18 goals in 17 appearances this season. With Benzema facing a long spell on the sidelines due to injury, Real Madrid is looking to bolster their attacking options in the January transfer window. Nunez, who has a release clause of €150 million, is one of a number of players being considered by Real Madrid as they look to strengthen their squad.
Inter Miami are said to be interested in signing Chelsea midfielder Ross Barkley on loan in the January transfer window. Barkley has found opportunities limited at Chelsea and is looking for regular playing time to boost his chances of making it into the England squad for the World Cup. Inter Miami, who are managed by former England teammate Phil Neville, are looking to add quality to their midfield and see Barkley as a potential target. The loan deal could provide Barkley with the chance to showcase his talents in Major League Soccer while getting more game time.
Southampton are reportedly interested in signing Celtic winger Cameron Carter-Vickers on a pre-contract agreement. The 24-year-old, who is on loan at Celtic from Tottenham Hotspur, has impressed with his performances in Scotland and is attracting interest from Premier League clubs. Southampton are looking to strengthen their defensive options and see Carter-Vickers as a potential target. The Saints are said to be monitoring the situation closely and could make a move for the American winger in the upcoming transfer window.
