Liverpool are looking at Brighton & Hove Albion forward João Pedro, while Manchester City could part ways with centre-back Rúben Dias. Join us for the latest transfer news, gossip, and rumors from around the globe.
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TRENDING RUMORS
– Liverpool are interested in a move for Brighton & Hove Albion forward João Pedro, reports UOL. The Reds are preparing to begin negotiations for the 23-year-old Brazilian when the January transfer window opens, having followed his progress for five years. He has been one of the in-form players in the Premier League so far this season, with four goals and three assists in nine appearances, and Liverpool manager Arne Slot believes he will be a strong fit for his system.
– Manchester City are considering offloading centre-back Rúben Dias, reports TEAMtalk. Manager Pep Guardiola is keen to strengthen his defence in the next transfer window, and the 27-year-old Portugal international is reportedly one of the options that could go the other way, with Chelsea keeping tabs on his situation. The Citizens have previously been linked with interest in Crystal Palace defender Marc Guéhi.
– An offer of £40 million will be enough to land Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford, reports the Daily Mail. The 27-year-old is one of several players that the Red Devils are open to moving on as the club looks to remain aligned with Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR), amid plans to also reinforce manager Ruben Amorim’s squad. It is believed that they aren’t expecting any interest in his signature in January, which could mean he remains at Old Trafford until next summer.
– Clubs in the Premier League are monitoring the situation of AC Milan left-back Theo Hernández, reports Gazzetta dello Sport. The Rossoneri are struggling to make progress during negotiations over a new contract with the 27-year-old, and they are braced for interest to emerge in his signature if they haven’t signed him to an extension by the end of the season. Bayern Munich have also been linked with him as a potential successor to Alphonso Davies.
– Juventus forward Dušan Vlahović is on the radar of Manchester United, reports Football Insider. The 24-year-old has been added to the Red Devils’ shortlist as a potential option, with the Serbia international’s contract situation currently uncertain in Turin. He will enter the final year of his deal next summer, and it is said that there is currently a “stand-off” regarding negotiations. He scored in the 2-0 win in the UEFA Champions League over Manchester City on Wednesday.
EXPERT TAKE
ESPN’s Sam Tighe takes a closer look at why top clubs might be looking at Brighton & Hove Albion forward João Pedro:
Reports that João Pedro is of interest to Liverpool should come as no surprise.
Not only are the Reds seemingly searching for answers in the centre-forward position — Diogo Jota struggles with injuries, while question marks abound over Darwin Núñez’s future — but Pedro has blossomed into a player that gives off faint echoes of a recent Liverpool great: Roberto Firmino.
He’s comfortable playing as the No. 9 and finishing chances, but almost equally adept at dropping toward the ball, linking play and moving wide to find space. He’s skilful and tricky, often knocking the ball around players or through their legs, and has a great understanding for how play develops around him — and how to pick out the right pass. Brighton’s speedy wide players love playing off him, and you have to imagine Liverpool’s would too.
The Brazilian is just 23 years of age and is enjoying a very good season, evidenced by the fact his combined Expected Goals (xG) and Expected Assists (xAG) tally per 90 minutes sits at 0.6, level with James Maddison, Bruno Fernandes and Anthony Gordon among others.
OTHER RUMORS
– Real Madrid are preparing to make a move for Real Sociedad midfielder Martín Zubimendi next summer, with Liverpool also set to renew their interest. (Bernabéu Digital)
– Juventus intend to sign winger Francisco Conceição on a permanent transfer from FC Porto next summer, according to the club’s football managing director Cristiano Giuntoli. (Sky Sports)
– Chelsea midfielder Cesare Casadei could be making a return to Italy in January with Serie A sides Juventus and Monza both eyeing the 21-year-old who is yet to start a league match for the Blues. (Calciomercato)
– Argentina midfielder Thiago Almada has bid farewell to Botafogo after less than six months at the Copa Libertadores champions as he is set to join Lyon in January 2025.(ESPN Brasil)
– A number of Premier League clubs are considering a move for Atlético Madrid left-back Reinildo, who is out of contract next summer but could even be available for a transfer fee in January. (FootballTransfers)
– Portugal international Nelson Semedo enters the last six months of his contract at Wolverhampton Wanderers in January, but he and the club are keen to agree a new deal. (Express & Star)
