The January transfer period is now officially open, and the rumor mill is in overdrive throughout world soccer. theScore will keep you up to date on all the latest buzz with daily briefings until the window closes Feb. 3.
Jan. 1
Guler on Arsenal’s radar: Arsenal have an eight-player shortlist of potential impact signings. In addition to various strikers and wide forwards, Real Madrid playmaker Arda Guler, 19, is also being monitored. (Daily Mail)
Real Madrid undeterred: Liverpool rebuffed their effort to sign Trent Alexander-Arnold, but Real Madrid are confident they’ll land him for free this summer. Talks with the player’s camp will start this month. (Fabrizio Romano)
Coffers are empty: Manchester United have no money to spend in the January window. They’ll only be able to bolster the squad if they sell players first so they can comply with financial rules. (Manchester Evening News)
Someone rescue Zirkzee: Juventus and Napoli are keen on bringing Joshua Zirkzee back to Serie A. The Dutch forward, a breakout star last season at Bologna, has struggled since moving to Manchester United. (Daily Mail)
Nunez on the block: Liverpool are open to selling Uruguayan forward Darwin Nunez if a suitable offer arrives. The 25-year-old has just two Premier League goals this season. (TEAMtalk)
Barca’s backup plan: If Barcelona fail to register Dani Olmo, they’ll make a move for Chelsea’s Christopher Nkunku in January as they try to chase down the Madrid clubs at the top of La Liga. (Caught Offside)
Bayern looking ahead: Bayern Munich are already making plans to sign a long-term successor to Manuel Neuer in the summer. Brighton goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen, 22, is on the club’s shortlist. (BILD)
Talks on for Skriniar: Galatasaray have already discussed a potential loan deal with PSG for defender Milan Skriniar. The veteran center-back has multiple suitors and hasn’t yet decided on his next move. (Fabrizio Romano)
Dec. 31
Eyes on Olmo’s situation: If Barcelona can’t register Dani Olmo for the second half of the season, Manchester United and Manchester City will make a move for the Spanish playmaker. (Mundo Deportivo)
Madrid’s plan for TAA: Real Madrid want to sign Trent Alexander-Arnold in January but know they’ll likely need to wait until he becomes a free agent this summer, with Liverpool unwilling to sanction a midseason deal. (Marca)
Grealish attracting interest: Tottenham and Newcastle are monitoring Jack Grealish’s situation at Manchester City. The Englishman hasn’t scored a Premier League goal this season and has one assist. (Daily Mail)
Casemiro ready to leave: Having failed to convince Ruben Amorim that he deserves a starting spot, veteran midfielder Casemiro is keen to leave Manchester United. Al-Nassr could be an option for the Brazilian. (UOL)
Chelsea want more firepower: To provide internal competition for Nicolas Jackson, Chelsea could make a move for Ipswich Town’s Liam Delap or Brighton striker Evan Ferguson. (talkSPORT)
Wood has suitors in Italy: AC Milan and Napoli are keeping tabs on Chris Wood. The Nottingham Forest striker is on pace to have the best top-flight scoring season of his career at age 33. (Football Insider)
Blockbuster trade in MLS: The Seattle Sounders struck a deal to acquire forward Jesus Ferreira from FC Dallas in exchange for $2 million in GAM, an international roster spot, and winger Leo Chu. (Tom Bogert)
Dec. 30
Liverpool’s contingency plan: Should Trent Alexander-Arnold depart for Real Madrid either in January or in the summer, Liverpool will make a move for Bayer Leverkusen’s Jeremie Frimpong. (TEAMtalk)
Battle for Kolo Muani: Chelsea and Manchester United are set to compete for the signing of French international forward Randal Kolo Muani, who’s expected to leave Paris Saint-Germain in January. (Foot Mercato)
Danilo on the market: Juventus club captain Danilo has been excluded from the squad for the upcoming Italian Super Cup and informed he’ll be moved in January. (Fabrizio Romano)
EPL clubs eye Uzbek defender: Manchester City, Tottenham, Newcastle, Leicester, and Wolves are all interested in signing Lens center-back Abdukodir Khusanov, who his club values at £25 million. (Chronicle)
Luiz Henrique back to Europe: Fiorentina submitted an opening bid for Luiz Henrique, the Brazilian winger who was named MVP of the 2024 Copa Libertadores after leading Botafogo to the title. (Fabrizio Romano)
Competition for Raya: Arsenal are interested in signing Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia. However, the Spanish club won’t budge in its valuation and accept anything less than his £25-million release clause. (Daily Mirror)
Dec. 29
Real Madrid want Van de Ven: A flurry of injuries to key defensive stalwarts has left Real Madrid searching for immediate reinforcements. Tottenham’s Micky van de Ven, also injured, is a January target. (Relevo)
Price for German stars: Manchester City, expected to make two signings in January to help right the ship, are interested in Jamal Musiala and Florian Wirtz, but each would likely cost over £100 million. (The Times)
Isak’s enormous valuation: Newcastle have moved to deter any clubs from submitting an offer for Alexander Isak by putting a price tag of £150 million on the red-hot Swedish striker. (The Telegraph)
Sterling not leaving early: Despite seeing limited minutes since joining Arsenal on loan from Chelsea, Raheem Sterling doesn’t plan to cut short his temporary spell in north London. (The Athletic)
One out, one in for Villa: If Jhon Duran leaves in the January window, Aston Villa will turn around and try to land Mateo Retegui from Atalanta. The Italian international is tied for the Serie A scoring lead this season. (Caught Offside)
KDB prefers MLS: Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne is open to joining a Major League Soccer club if he doesn’t re-sign with the Premier League champions. His current deal expires in the summer. (TEAMtalk)
Dec. 28
Zubimendi in demand: Manchester City could trigger the £50-million release clause in Martin Zubimendi’s contract. The club views Real Sociedad midfielder as an ideal option to replace injured compatriot Rodri. (Football Insider)
Cunha staying put: Wolves won’t entertain any offers for leading scorer Matheus Cunha in January. Arsenal and Manchester United are eying the Brazilian forward, who’s in excellent form to close out 2024. (Daily Mirror)
Replacement for Onana?: Manchester United are keeping tabs on Royal Antwerp goalkeeper Senne Lammens. United view the 22-year-old as a potential long-term option at Old Trafford. (The Telegraph)
Liverpool courting Thuram: Liverpool remain interested in Inter Milan forward Marcus Thuram. The 27-year-old Frenchman, enjoying an excellent season in Serie A, has an €85-million release clause. (Calciomercato)
Central defender reunion: Juventus want to sign Fikayo Tomori from AC Milan in January. If they land the English center-back, he’ll reunite with former defensive partner Pierre Kalulu in Turin. (Gazzetta dello Sport)
Dec. 27
Rashford’s wage issue: PSG want to sign Marcus Rashford, but his wages, believed to be more than £300,000 per week, present a stumbling block when combined with Manchester United’s £60-million asking price. (TEAMtalk)
Who will land Kolo Muani?: Tottenham, RB Leipzig, Liverpool, and Manchester United are all monitoring Randal Kolo Muani’s situation. The French forward will be allowed to leave PSG in January. (Sky Sport Germany)
Atalanta standing firm: Manchester United are interested in signing Atalanta’s standout midfielder Ederson. However, the Serie A leaders won’t sell until the summer, and even then, will seek at least €60 million. (Tuttomercatoweb)
Tah makes his choice: German international defender Jonathan Tah, whose contract expires in the summer, has decided to join Barcelona on a free transfer when he leaves Bayer Leverkusen. (Mundo Deportivo)
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