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Transfer Rumours: Guehi-Barcelona Talks Advance; Liverpool Eye Semenyo; Madrid Track Olise

December 23, 2025
Transfer Rumours Guehi-Barcelona Talks Advance; Liverpool Eye Semenyo; Madrid Track Olise

Europe’s January transfer window is beginning to take shape, with clubs across the Premier League and the continent actively advancing talks, testing the market, and monitoring contract situations.

Several high-profile names are already central to negotiations, while others remain long-term targets as clubs plan beyond the winter window.

Below is a complete roundup of all current transfer rumours updates.

Premier League

Manchester United

  • Talks between Joshua Zirkzee and AS Roma are advancing ahead of a potential January move, according to Fabrizio Romano. Personal terms discussions are progressing, though United are yet to give final approval.
  • Manchester United are also tracking Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, with Liverpool also interested (Caught Offside).

Liverpool

  • Liverpool could activate Antoine Semenyo’s £65 million release clause in January following Alexander Isak’s injury setback, reports The Telegraph.
  • The Reds are also preparing a €15 million bid for 17-year-old Grêmio winger Gabriel Mec, though the Brazilian club are expected to demand more (Fábio Vargas).
  • Liverpool remain ready to battle Barcelona for Inter defender Alessandro Bastoni if he does not sign a new contract (Quotidiano Sportivo).

Chelsea

  • Chelsea defender Axel Disasi will leave the club in January after being frozen out of the first-team squad, according to Fabrizio Romano.
  • Genk wonderkid Konstantinos Karetsas is also on Chelsea’s radar, with Arsenal and Liverpool tracking him too (TEAMtalk).
  • Chelsea forward Catarina Macario has attracted interest from several NWSL clubs, reports ESPN’s Jeff Kassouf.

West Ham United

  • West Ham are exploring a move for Wolves striker Jørgen Strand Larsen, according to The Athletic.
  • Manager Nuno Espírito Santo is also driving talks for Fulham winger Adama Traoré, who is available in January (Daily Mail).
  • However, West Ham are not pursuing Jesse Lingard, despite reports suggesting otherwise (Claret & Hugh).

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Serie A

  • An agreement has been reached between AC Milan and West Ham for striker Niclas Füllkrug, per Fabrizio Romano via Football Buzzer on X.
  • Milan are also monitoring Lille goalkeeper Berke Özer (Nicolò Schira).
  • Talks are progressing for Giacomo Raspadori to join Roma on loan from Atlético Madrid, with an option to buy (Nicolò Schira).

LaLiga

Barcelona

  • Juventus defender Gleison Bremer is on Barcelona’s shortlist, though his €60m+ valuation is a concern (Fichajes).
  • Barcelona goalkeeper Áron Yaakobishvili has drawn interest from clubs in Italy and Germany following an impressive loan at Andorra (Fabrizio Romano).
  • Hansi Flick wants a new centre-back, but Barcelona prefer to wait until summer to pursue Nico Schlotterbeck or Marc Guéhi (SPORT).

Real Madrid

  • Real Madrid and Manchester City are both interested in Bayern winger Michael Olise, though Bayern are adamant he will not be sold (Christian Falk).
  • PSG are prepared to offer Madrid defender Antonio Rüdiger a lucrative contract to leave in the summer (El Nacional).
  • Arsenal have offered Madrid the chance to sign Gabriel Jesus, but Los Blancos are not interested (Defensa Central).

Bundesliga & Others

  • Bayern Munich are close to extending the contract of 16-year-old defender Cassiano Kiala, per Fabrizio Romano.
  • Bayern midfielder Leon Goretzka is open to joining Atlético Madrid, though no decision has been made (AS).
  • Nice have agreed a loan deal with Eintracht Frankfurt for Elye Wahi, convinced by coach Franck Haise (Foot Mercato).

Final verdict

With talks already advancing on multiple fronts, this January window is shaping up to be one of steady movement rather than late chaos. Several deals appear close, while others remain firmly in the monitoring phase.


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