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Manchester United have completed a £50m signing of 22-year-old midfielder Andrey Santos from Chelsea on a five-year contract, after Santos sought more regular first-team football behind Chelsea's midfield options.
Barcelona beat Bayern Munich (and Liverpool) to sign Newcastle winger Anthony Gordon on a five-year deal worth up to €80 million, after direct talks led by Joan Laporta and Hansi Flick convinced Gordon, with Bayern having underestimated Barça’s interest.
Chelsea are close to appointing Xabi Alonso as their next permanent head coach on a four-year deal, replacing Liam Rosenior. Talks have progressed and Alonso is the preferred candidate, with an announcement expected after the FA Cup final; he is keen to relocate and brings success from Leverkusen and Real Madrid. Chelsea may start the season without European football, needing to finish eighth to qualify for the Conference League.
With Salah at 33 and his Liverpool tenure winding down, his next destination remains unclear amid strong Saudi Pro League interest (Al Ittihad, Al Hilal, Al Qadsiah, NEOM) and MLS links, while a move back to Europe seems unlikely for now. After a 10-goal, 9-assist season and a recent two-year contract extension, his camp says no destination has been decided yet.
Minnesota United FC announced the signing of James Rodríguez, Colombia’s national team captain, on a contract through June 2026 with an option to extend through December 2026, signaling a high-profile MLS addition.
Colombia captain James Rodríguez is finalizing a non-designated-player deal to join Minnesota United in MLS, after time as a free agent and training in Colombia; the move aims to keep him match-ready for the 2026 World Cup and bolster Minnesota's attack and set-piece capabilities under coach Cameron Knowles.
Tottenham have agreed a transfer fee of up to €40m (£34.6m) to sign Conor Gallagher from Atlético Madrid, ahead of Aston Villa who had floated a loan-to-buy option. Gallagher wants a Premier League return to bolster his England World Cup chances. Spurs expect to pay around £25m upfront on a five-year deal, with bonuses potentially lifting the total to about £34m, as Bentancur's hamstring injury leaves them seeking midfield depth.
Toronto FC are pursuing USMNT striker Josh Sargent from Norwich City with an $18 million bid as talks continue, but Norwich says he is not for sale this transfer window and no agreement has been reached. Sargent reportedly told Norwich’s manager he was unavailable for a match due to transfer discussions, and the club maintains he won’t depart this window; he has 24 appearances this season with eight goals and three assists for Norwich.
Manchester City are close to finalizing a £65m deal to sign Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo, with negotiations at an advanced stage and personal terms being finalized, as the January transfer window approaches.
Missouri quarterback Beau Pribula plans to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal after one season with the Tigers, amid a series of player transfers including key wideouts and backups, as Missouri's offense struggles in SEC play and the team looks to rebuild its roster.
Marc Guéhi is expected to stay at Crystal Palace despite a deal being agreed upon and passing a medical, as the club prefers to retain him due to insufficient cover and his contract expiring at season's end, with potential moves to Liverpool or other options still possible.
Pedro Porro, a Tottenham fullback, announced the birth of his baby boy on Instagram, and Tottenham reportedly took a future option on the child, though it's unlikely he will join the first team. The news is a joyful personal milestone for Porro.
Alexander Isak is reportedly disappointed with Newcastle over a £100 million transfer promise, with Liverpool considering a second bid, while Newcastle targets Wolves' Jorgen Strand Larsen; Liverpool faces injury setbacks and squad questions amid transfer rumors.
Arsenal secured the signing of Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace in a late transfer move, beating Tottenham Hotspur, and Eze is expected to fit into the team primarily as a left winger or attacking midfielder, adding a creative and dynamic option to Arsenal's attack. The move was influenced by Eze's emotional connection to Arsenal and his recent performances, including winning the FA Cup with Palace.
Arsenal's bold £60m transfer move to acquire Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace, snatching him from Spurs' grasp, signals their strong intent to challenge for major trophies this season, especially after concerns over Kai Havertz's knee injury. Eze, a versatile forward and former Arsenal youth, is seen as a key addition to boost Arsenal's attacking options and their quest for success after a series of near misses.