Real Madrid plot move for Man City star Rodri
Real Madrid are looking into a move for Spain midfielder Rodri, reports Marca.
But a deal for the 29-year-old won’t happen this month.
That’s because Madrid will wait until this summer, when Rodri will have just one year left on his contract at the Etihad Stadium.
Mike Jones5 January 2026 14:45
Real Madrid to challenge Liverpool for Adam Wharton
Crystal Palace’s creative midfielder Adam Wharton is a prime target for plenty of Premier League clubs including Liverpool and Manchester United.
He is valued at around £60m but is unlikely to move away from Palace in January despite the growing interest in his skills.
Some of that interest comes from abroad with AS claiming that Wharton has been offered to Real Madrid who would then challenge Liverpool – seen as the English club in pole position – for his signature.
This is all speculation as, in another report, AS say that Madrid will not be making any moves in the January window meaning the path is clear should some of the Premier League big hitters want to make their move before the month is out.
Mike Jones5 January 2026 14:30
Man United star linked with Napoli move
Napoli have enjoyed reviving a Manchester United midfielder’s career previously, after Scott McTominay’s sensational impact in Serie A.
And now the Azzurri want Kobbie Mainoo, according to Gazzetta dello Sport.
The 20-year-old could emerge as a target this month, but only if Dutch winger Noa Lang can find a move away from the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona.
Kobbie Mainoo’s future remains the subject of speculation (Martin Rickett/PA) (PA Wire)
Mike Jones5 January 2026 14:15
How Man United can finally break their cycle of doom after Amorim sacking
Well-placed sources say the club’s hierarchy met last Thursday (1 January) to discuss the manager’s situation, among other issues with the team, which was quite a way to start the new year.
Miguel Delaney5 January 2026 14:00
Chelsea could bring back Argentine defender from Dortmund loan
Borussia Dortmund sporting director Sebastian Kehl has confirmed Chelsea could bring back Aaron Anselmino from his loan.
He states: “We’re planning with him for the second half of the season. But of course, in the end, it’s a matter of contract design. Chelsea also has certain ideas from the situation we were in back then.”
“I think it makes sense for all parties involved for Aaron to also play for Borussia Dortmund in the second half of the season, to help us, himself, and ultimately Chelsea as well.”
The Argentine has impressed for BVB and could boost the Blues at the back at centre-back or left-back.
Jack Rathborn5 January 2026 13:45
Saudi boxing chief calls for Glazer family to go after Ruben Amorim sacking
Flo Clifford5 January 2026 13:30
West Ham sign Argentine striker from Lazio
Valentin Castellanos, known as ‘Taty’, has joined West Ham from Lazio.
The Argentina joins a rich history of compatriots who built a bond with the Hammers faithful: Carlos Tevez, Mauro Zarate and Manuel Lanzini.
Will he be enough to boost their goals to fire them to safety?
Jack Rathborn5 January 2026 13:15
What Gary Neville said about Ruben Amorim just before his Man United sacking
Following United’s 1-1 Premier League draw at Leeds on Sunday, Amorim stressed that he was manager of the club, rather than just their coach, during a tetchy press conference that raised doubts over his future.
Mike Jones5 January 2026 13:00
McFarlane on Chelsea characters
Temporary boss Calum McFarlane paid tribute to the Chelsea players after they shrugged off a week of turmoil to snatch an unexpected draw at Manchester City.
McFarlane said: “There’s a lot of change that’s gone on. Enzo was incredibly successful with this group and some of them were shocked by the decision.
“So the character that they’ve shown in the last two days. Everyone thought we were coming here to lose. No-one thought we stood a chance.
“But we knew the character and the talent in this group and they’ve really dragged it through. I can’t speak highly enough about the characters in the group.”
Mike Jones5 January 2026 12:46
Gil Vicente striker Pablo is a player who is also represented by Jorge Mendes’ Gestifute agency, the same as Nuno Espirito Santo’s.
West Ham are also hoping to sign Fulham’s Adama Traore and have agreed a £25.2m deal with Lazio for forward Taty Castellanos.
Mike Jones5 January 2026 12:37