Erling Haaland has reportedly set his sights on Real Madrid as his next destination after leaving Manchester City, with his contract due to expire in 2027.
Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo suggests the Norwegian star has a strong interest in joining Los Blancos, which could shape future transfer plans as City may seek to retain him or find a suitable successor.
Meanwhile, Arsenal and Liverpool are competing for Real Madrid’s young talent, Arda Guler. CaughtOffside reports that both Premier League clubs are eyeing Guler, who has struggled to secure regular playing time at the Bernabeu.
The Gunners have additional plans to strengthen their attack, with Sporting CP’s Viktor Gyokeres seen as a prime target for Mikel Arteta to improve his options upfront, according to GiveMeSport.
Chelsea’s Ben Chilwell is reportedly out of favor at Stamford Bridge and has attracted interest from Borussia Dortmund, with Bournemouth’s Milos Kerkez also on Dortmund’s shortlist, as per TEAMtalk.
Another potential move on the horizon involves Federico Chiesa, who joined Liverpool recently but is now rumored to be considering a loan return to Italy. Clubs such as AC Milan, Roma, and Inter Milan are all in the mix for the talented winger, according to Italian source Calciomercato.
Juventus has emerged as a possible destination for Manchester United’s Joshua Zirkzee, who has struggled to find form since his move from Bologna.
Tuttosport suggests a loan arrangement could allow the young forward to gain more playing time and confidence. In Spain, Arsenal, Newcastle, and Aston Villa are monitoring Barcelona’s Ferran Torres, with Fichajes reporting he could be available for around €25 million.
Arsenal is also keeping a close watch on Newcastle’s Alexander Isak, potentially setting up a summer pursuit if the striker remains out of contract talks at St. James’ Park. However, i notes that Isak is eager to stay and negotiate a new deal, despite reported interest from Arsenal and Chelsea.
Elsewhere, Ipswich Town is contemplating cutting short Kalvin Phillips’ loan spell in January if the Manchester City midfielder cannot make a greater impact at Portman Road, reports Football Insider.
In a major development for Barcelona, young defender Gerard Martin has signed a new deal that will extend to 2028, with AS reporting it includes an eye-catching €100 million release clause.
Finally, West Ham United’s Mohammed Kudus has garnered significant interest from the Saudi Pro League, where clubs are reportedly weighing a €100 million transfer bid to bring the Ghanaian star to the Middle East, as noted by Fichajes.
