{"id":304742,"date":"2025-12-08T09:18:21","date_gmt":"2025-12-08T09:18:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/304742\/"},"modified":"2025-12-08T09:18:21","modified_gmt":"2025-12-08T09:18:21","slug":"football-transfer-news-recap-man-utd-close-to-agreeing-january-deal-as-chelsea-stunned-by-offer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/304742\/","title":{"rendered":"Football Transfer News Recap: Man Utd close to agreeing January deal as Chelsea stunned by offer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>                                                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-image-size=\"not_specified\" class=\"\" width=\"112\" height=\"112\" alt=\"Cameron Smith\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/w=112,h=112,quality=75,fit=cover,format=auto.png\"\/>                                                    <\/p>\n<p>                                                  <img decoding=\"async\" data-image-size=\"retina\" class=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" alt=\"Ruben Amorim, Man Utd, 2025\/26\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/w=1200,h=675,quality=75,fit=cover,format=auto.jpeg\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/><br \/>\n                                                                                                                                                                                                        \u00a9 IMAGO <\/p>\n<p>The January transfer window is nearly here and several clubs across world football are beginning to make significant moves in the market.<\/p>\n<p>Below, FootballTransfers runs through the biggest news stories from the day, including the latest on Kobbie Mainoo and Estevao.<\/p>\n<p>Mainoo deal  <img decoding=\"async\" data-image-size=\"retina\" class=\"lazyload\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Kobbie Mainoo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/w=750,h=422,quality=75,fit=cover,format=auto.jpeg\"\/> \u00a9 IMAGO &#8211; Kobbie Mainoo<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.footballtransfers.com\/en\/teams\/uk\/man-utd\" title=\"Manchester United\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Man Utd<\/a> are reportedly close to agreeing a deal for Kobbie Mainoo to leave on loan in January.<\/p>\n<p>Article continues under the video<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"&lt;b&gt;READ MORE.&lt;\/b&gt;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footballtransfers.com\/en\/transfer-news\/uk-premier-league\/2025\/12\/man-utd-transfer-news-kobbie-mainoo-napoli-january-sale\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">READ MORE.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Estevao offer  <img decoding=\"async\" data-image-size=\"retina\" class=\"lazyload\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Estevao\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/w=750,h=422,quality=75,fit=cover,format=auto.jpeg\"\/> \u00a9 IMAGO &#8211; Estevao<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.footballtransfers.com\/en\/teams\/uk\/chelsea\" title=\"Chelsea\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Chelsea<\/a> have been tipped to receive a \u20ac120m offer for Estevao.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"&lt;b&gt;READ MORE.&lt;\/b&gt;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footballtransfers.com\/en\/transfer-news\/uk-premier-league\/2025\/12\/chelsea-transfer-news-estevao-man-city-120m-offer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">READ MORE.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Real Madrid reach agreement  <img decoding=\"async\" data-image-size=\"retina\" class=\"lazyload\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Rodrygo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1765185496_626_w=750,h=422,quality=75,fit=cover,format=auto.jpeg\"\/> \u00a9 IMAGO &#8211; Rodrygo<\/p>\n<p>Real Madrid have reportedly reached an agreement over <a href=\"https:\/\/www.footballtransfers.com\/en\/players\/rodrygo-silva-de-goes\" title=\"Rodrygo\" data-skill=\"80.9\" data-pot=\"86.0\" data-position=\"F (R),  M (RL)\" data-estimates=\"\u20ac75.2M\" data-xtvrange=\"\u20ac67.7M - \u20ac82.8M\" data-team=\"Real Madrid\" data-team-image=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/resources\/teams\/48.png\" data-profile-image=\"https:\/\/images.footballtransfers.com\/?url=https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/resources\/players\/407258-alt.webp&amp;h=200\" data-player-tooltip=\"1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Rodrygo<\/a>&#8216;s future at the club.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"&lt;b&gt;READ MORE.&lt;\/b&gt;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footballtransfers.com\/en\/transfer-news\/es-primera-division\/2025\/12\/real-madrid-transfer-news-rodrygo-70m-deal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">READ MORE.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Mohamed Salah latest  <img decoding=\"async\" data-image-size=\"retina\" class=\"lazyload\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Mohamed Salah\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1765185497_23_w=750,h=422,quality=75,fit=cover,format=auto.jpeg\"\/> \u00a9 IMAGO &#8211; Mohamed Salah<\/p>\n<p>Liverpool are set to receive a \u20ac100m offer for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.footballtransfers.com\/en\/players\/mohamed-salah\" title=\"Mohamed Salah\" data-skill=\"82.5\" data-pot=\"83.4\" data-position=\"F (CR),  M (R)\" data-estimates=\"\u20ac40.1M\" data-xtvrange=\"\u20ac36.1M - \u20ac44.1M\" data-team=\"Liverpool\" data-team-image=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/resources\/teams\/230-alt.webp\" data-profile-image=\"https:\/\/images.footballtransfers.com\/?url=https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/resources\/players\/7780-alt.webp&amp;h=200\" data-player-tooltip=\"1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Mohamed Salah<\/a>, who has lost his place as a guaranteed starter at Anfield.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"&lt;b&gt;READ MORE.&lt;\/b&gt;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footballtransfers.com\/en\/transfer-news\/uk-premier-league\/2025\/12\/liverpool-transfer-news-mohamed-salah-100m-saudi-arabia-january\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">READ MORE.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Chelsea battle  <img decoding=\"async\" data-image-size=\"retina\" class=\"lazyload\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Romeo Lavia\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1765185498_480_w=750,h=422,quality=75,fit=cover,format=auto.jpeg\"\/> \u00a9 IMAGO &#8211; Romeo Lavia<\/p>\n<p>Chelsea are involved in a three-way battle to sign a possible replacement for Romeo Lavia.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"&lt;b&gt;READ MORE.&lt;\/b&gt;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footballtransfers.com\/en\/transfer-news\/uk-premier-league\/2025\/12\/chelsea-transfer-news-valentin-barco-strasbourg-atletico-madrid-bayern-munich-romeo-lavia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">READ MORE.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Arsenal chase \u20ac100m winger  <img decoding=\"async\" data-image-size=\"retina\" class=\"lazyload\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Mikel Arteta\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1765185500_30_w=750,h=422,quality=75,fit=cover,format=auto.jpeg\"\/> \u00a9 IMAGO &#8211; Mikel Arteta<\/p>\n<p>Arsenal have made a &#8220;strong move&#8221; to sign a winger who is currently valued at \u20ac100m.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"&lt;b&gt;READ MORE.&lt;\/b&gt;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footballtransfers.com\/en\/transfer-news\/uk-premier-league\/2025\/12\/arsenal-transfer-news-bradley-barcola-psg-contract-offer-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">READ MORE.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Man Utd receive Adam Wharton message  <img decoding=\"async\" data-image-size=\"retina\" class=\"lazyload\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Adam Wharton\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1765185501_987_w=750,h=422,quality=75,fit=cover,format=auto.jpeg\"\/> \u00a9 IMAGO &#8211; Adam Wharton<\/p>\n<p>Adam Wharton&#8217;s agent has responded to speculation linking his client to Man Utd.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"&lt;b&gt;READ MORE.&lt;\/b&gt;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footballtransfers.com\/en\/transfer-news\/uk-premier-league\/2025\/12\/man-utd-transfer-news-adam-wharton-crystal-palace-agent-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">READ MORE.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Football transfer news headlines today<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"TRANSFER RUMOURS: Arsenal chase &#039;next Mbappe&#039; as mega offer prepared\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footballtransfers.com\/en\/transfer-news\/uk-premier-league\/2025\/12\/transfer-rumours-gossip-news-updates-arsenal-bradley-barcola-kylian-mbappe-chelsea-estevao\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">TRANSFER RUMOURS: Arsenal chase &#8216;next Mbappe&#8217; as mega offer prepared<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Chelsea ROCKED by \u20ac120m Estevao offer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footballtransfers.com\/en\/transfer-news\/uk-premier-league\/2025\/12\/chelsea-transfer-news-estevao-man-city-120m-offer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Chelsea ROCKED by \u20ac120m Estevao offer<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Arsenal make &#039;strong move&#039; to sign \u20ac100m winger as contract offer confirmed\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footballtransfers.com\/en\/transfer-news\/uk-premier-league\/2025\/12\/arsenal-transfer-news-bradley-barcola-psg-contract-offer-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Arsenal make &#8216;strong move&#8217; to sign \u20ac100m winger as contract offer confirmed<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Man Utd receive Adam Wharton transfer confirmation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footballtransfers.com\/en\/transfer-news\/uk-premier-league\/2025\/12\/man-utd-transfer-news-adam-wharton-crystal-palace-agent-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Man Utd receive Adam Wharton transfer confirmation<\/a><\/p>\n<p> The FootballTransfers app <\/p>\n<p>Check out FootballTransfers&#8217; new app for all of football&#8217;s big storylines, transfer rumours and exclusive news in one convenient place directly on your mobile device.<\/p>\n<p>The FootballTransfers app is available on Google Play and in the Apple App Store. 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