Transfer News and Rumors: December 14, 2025
As the January transfer window approaches, several top clubs are making moves to strengthen their squads. Manchester United full back Diogo Dalot could be on his way out, with Real Madrid expressing interest in the 26-year-old. According to TEAMtalk, United’s director of football Jason Wilcox is considering letting Dalot leave, despite his contract running until 2028 with an option for another year. Real Madrid’s interest in Dalot is likely due to his versatility, as well as the age of their current right back, Dani Carvajal, who is 33.
Trending Rumors
Manchester City are keeping tabs on Tottenham Hotspur right back Pedro Porro, who is out of contract in 2028. City are looking for a new right back and have also shown interest in Newcastle United’s Tino Livramento. However, Spurs are willing to offer Porro a significant pay rise to keep him at the club. Meanwhile, Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic is close to reaching an agreement with AC Milan, after Barcelona expressed doubts over signing him. Vlahovic’s wage demands of €12 million-a-season have been a major obstacle in negotiations.
Other rumors include Liverpool’s shortlist of potential replacements for Ibrahima Konate, which includes Stade Rennais’ Jeremy Jacquet, Crystal Palace’s Marc Guehi, and Borussia Dortmund’s Nico Schlotterbeck. Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario is also being considered by Internazionale as a replacement for Yann Sommer. West Ham have added Norwich City and USMNT striker Josh Sargent to their list of options, while Fiorentina’s Albert Gudmundsson is among Roma’s options if they can’t sign Manchester United striker Joshua Zirkzee.
Expert Take
ESPN’s Steve Nicol recently spoke about Mohamed Salah’s future at Liverpool, saying that the Egyptian forward didn’t look like he was saying goodbye to the fans after their win over Brighton. Nicol’s comments come amid speculation about Salah’s future at the club, with several top clubs expressing interest in the 31-year-old.
Other Rumors
Newcastle United will face competition from Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur for Manchester City goalkeeper James Trafford. Manchester City could also offload Savinho, Rico Lewis, and Oscar Bobb in January to fund new signings. Tottenham Hotspur, Newcastle United, and Aston Villa are all interested in Brentford striker Igor Thiago, while clubs from Serie A and LaLiga are also keeping an eye on the 24-year-old.
Villarreal are in talks with Angers about signing 18-year-old striker Sidiki Cherif, but they are only willing to offer a fee of up to €20 million. Crystal Palace and Leeds United are interested in Chelsea winger Raheem Sterling, according to reports. Two unnamed Premier League clubs are also monitoring Internazionale right back Denzel Dumfries, who has a €25 million release clause that is valid in July.
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