Liverpool are considering fast-tracking a move for Ajax defender Jorrel Hato, while Chelsea have made Bournemouth's in-form centre-back Dean Huijsen a top target. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors and gossip from around the globe.
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TRENDING RUMORS
- Liverpool are considering fast-tracking a €30m move for Ajax defender Jorrel Hato in the January transfer window, according to TEAMtalk. The Reds were looking to make a move for Hato in the summer, as he can play left-back or centre-back and is highly rated, but could be forced into action as a result of interest from Arsenal, Real Madrid and Chelsea. Liverpool are already sweating on the futures of both Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Hato's contract expires in 2028. Meanwhile, the club could reportedly hijack Napoli's pursuit of Borussia Dortmund forward Karim Adeyemi, 23, who is available for around €40m according to Corriere dello Sport.
- Chelsea have made Bournemouth's in-form defensive star Dean Huijsen their top target in the January transfer window, according to The Sun. The 19-year-old central defender has been in fine form for the Cherries since his move from Juventus last summer, forming part of a teenage central pairing alongside Illia Zabarnyi that has conceded just nine goals in the last 11 games. The Dutch-born Spain U21 international has also scored two goals in his 17 appearances so far this season.
- Manchester United could face competition from Juventus for Lecce left-back Patrick Dorgu, with La Gazzetta dello Sport reporting that I Bianconeri see the 20-year-old as a possible replacement for Andrea Cambiaso -- who Manchester City could make an offer of €60m for late this window. Club sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli has already made significant moves to help bring in Dorgu, with Lecce wanting at least €30m.
- Napoli are set to continue talks with Manchester United over Alejandro Garnacho as the two clubs look to reach a compromise, reports Sky Sports, while Chelsea haven't made their interest in the winger official. The Serie A leaders plan to reach an agreement with the 20-year-old and his representatives then use their will to persuade the Red Devils to lower their demands. Nicolo Schira has reported that Napoli will also hold talks with Borussia Dortmund, as Karim Adeyemi is their second choice.
- Tuttosport have offered an insight into Juventus' plans to bring in a new centre-back. They are not giving up on signing Jean-Clair Todibo, who is currently on loan at West Ham United from Nice, despite a deal being complex, there are problems regarding Newcastle United's Lloyd Kelly, while there could be the possibility of a move for Stuttgart's Jeff Chabot, Lens' Kevin Danso or Feyenoord's Dávid Hancko.
CONFIRMED TRANSFERS
- FC Porto have appointed Martin Anselmi as their new coach on a 2½ year contract, a week after sacking Vitor Bruno following poor form in the Europa League and an exit from the League Cup semifinals. Read
- Paulo Dybala's contract extension at Roma has been automatically activated, as he has already played more than 50% of games for a minimum of 45 minutes, the club's sporting director Florent Ghisolfi has confirmed. Dybala's new contract runs until June 2026, with his release clause set at €12m.
- Sydney FC's Hayden Matthews has moved to Portsmouth in a transfer reported to be worth close to $2.5m, and the 20-year-old becomes the most expensive defender in the history of Australian football. Read
- Tottenham's women's team have confirmed the signing of Sweden centre-back Josefine Rybrink on a free transfer from BK Häcken.
- Rennes have signed Japan forward Kyogo Furuhashi from Celtic for €12m. Meanwhile, Celtic have re-signed Jota from Rennes for €10m.
- Botafogo have announced the signing of 26-year-old striker Artur from Zenit Saint Petersburg. Read
- 18-year-old left-back Christian McFarlane has joined Manchester City from New York City.
EXPERT TAKE
ESPN correspondent Beth Lindop on Liverpool's interest in Jorrel Hato.
It's no secret that Liverpool need another defender. Following Joel Matip's departure last summer, it was a surprise to see the Anfield club refrain from bolstering their back line in the transfer market, though the emergence of academy prospect Jarell Quansah did provide some mitigation for their conservatism.
However, injuries to both Ibrahima Konate and Joe Gomez over the past couple of months have reinforced Liverpool's need to strengthen, while Andy Robertson's noticeable dip in form has highlighted the importance of bringing in a new left-back.
While Arne Slot's side had been expected to wait until the summer to address their defence, the club's buzzword in the transfer market is "opportunistic" and, if Hato should become available this month, moving for him would make a lot of sense.
Crucially, the 18-year-old is versatile, and could provide useful cover in multiple positions. He certainly ticks a lot of boxes in terms of Liverpool's traditional transfer strategy; chiefly that he is young but already has a considerable amount of senior and international experience.
Considering how highly he is rated, he could prove a shrewd addition to Slot's side.
Julien Laurens believes that Christopher Nkunku should leave Chelsea due to his lack of game time.
OTHER RUMORS
- Al Nassr are in talks with Bayer Leverkusen over the signing of striker Victor Boniface as they look for a replacement for Fenerbahce-bound Talisca. (Fabrizio Romano)
- Bayer Leverkusen have approached Man City to sign attacking midfielder James McAtee on loan. (Fabrizio Romano)
- Chelsea defender Renato Veiga has landed in Turin ahead of a loan move to Juventus The Portugal U21 international was pictured boarding a plane, and is expected to undergo a medical on Monday morning. (Fabrizio Romano)
- Aston Villa want to sign Chelsea centre-back Axel Disasi, 26, as they search for a central defender this month. (Football Insider)
- Villa are also in talks to sign ex-Tottenham defender Juan Foyth, 27, now at Villarreal, after a move for Sevilla's Loic Bade fell through. (TalkSPORT)
- Lyon's women are interested in signing striker Marie-Antoinette Katoto from PSG on a free transfer in the summer. (Le Parisien)
- Botafogo striker Igor Jesus has turned down the chance to move to Nottingham Forest. Botafogo were offered €30m offer to sign the Brazil international but negotiations were cut short with Jesus unwilling to leave the Brazilian club in this transfer window. (Globoesporte)
- Roma coach Claudio Ranieri has confirmed that defender Mario Hermoso will leave the club in this transfer window and is in advanced negotiations to join Bayer Leverkusen. (Calciomercato)
- Villarreal have reached an agreement with Napoli to take Spanish defender Rafa Marin on loan for the remainder of the season. Marin, 22, has not made his Serie A debut and has made only two appearances for Napoli since joining the Serie A club in a €12m transfer from Real Madrid in the summer. (Sportmediaset)
- Chelsea defender Axel Disasi has agreed personal terms with Aston Villa ahead of a loan move, with Unai Emery playing a key role in attracting him. (Fabrizio Romano)
- Juventus could look at Chelsea midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka this transfer window, but they aren't considering a permanent transfer and will face Premier League competitions. (Matteo Moretto)
- West Ham United will step up their efforts to bring in Evan Ferguson with Brighton & Hove Albion willing to let the striker leave on loan. (Football Insider)
- Arsenal are hoping to beat Manchester City and a host of other Premier League clubs to the signing of Rosenborg attacking midfielder Sverre Nypan. (TalkSPORT)
- AC Milan are set to make an improved €34m offer to sign Feyenoord striker Santiago Giménez. (Calciomercato)
- Lille, Liverpool, and Chelsea are all interested in Anis Hadj-Moussa but Feyenoord don't want to let the 22-year-old winger leave in January. (Foot Mercato)
- Besiktas midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is keen on a return to England with Leicester City and Wolverhampton Wanderers monitoring his availability. (The Sun)
- AS Roma are blocking any move for Matías Soulé to join Bologna, who are still looking at AC Milan's Noah Okafor, Fiorentina's Jonathan Ikoné and Parma's Pontus Almqvist. (Corriere dello Sport)