The January 2027 transfer window is drawing closer and the rumour mill is already spinning. Here’s the latest gossip from across the Premier League and Europe:
Manchester United
- The Red Devils are plotting a defensive overhaul and are ready to revisit a deal for Newcastle left-back Lewis Hall. The 22-year-old England international is said to be keen on a move to Old Trafford.
- Rennes and France full-back Adrien Truffert is also on United’s radar as an alternative left-back option.
- United continue to monitor Crystal Palace winger Ismaïla Sarr, with Galatasaray also interested.
Arsenal
- The Gunners are targeting a January move for Club Brugge striker Nicolò Tresoldi (valued around £42m).
- Interest remains in Barcelona wonderkid Xavi Espart, though Barça would demand a huge fee (release clause reportedly over £84m). Liverpool are also monitoring the 19-year-old.
- Arsenal are still linked with Julián Álvarez from Atlético Madrid and other options including Kim Min-jae, Antonio Nusa and Kevin Schade.
- Reports suggest Viktor Gyökeres could push for a departure if his role remains limited.
Liverpool & Chelsea
- Both clubs are battling for Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott.
- Liverpool are also assessing Juventus defender Pierre Kalulu and alternatives such as Felix Nmecha, Lamine Camara and Manu Koné.
- Florian Wirtz is not expected to reunite with Xabi Alonso at Chelsea despite earlier speculation.
Other notable links
- Real Madrid retain interest in Arsenal’s Riccardo Calafiori, but the Gunners would demand an extraordinary offer.
- Newcastle are keen on AC Milan’s Fikayo Tomori, who becomes a free agent next summer.
- Tottenham are monitoring Real Madrid forward Endrick along with other attacking options.
The summer window is long closed, but clubs are already lining up their winter targets. Stay tuned for more updates as the January window approaches.