Sports Illustrated rounds up the latest transfer rumors and gossip from around the world.
Enzo Maresca saw red following Chelsea’s dramatic victory against Liverpool. / James Gill/Danehouse/Getty Images
Barcelona are considering an audacious swoop for Napoli star Scott McTominay. The former Manchester United midfielder has also been linked with a return to Old Trafford and Tottenham Hotspur but is thought to be happy in Naples, for now. (Source: TEAMtalk)
Amid growing concerns over Enzo Maresca’s future, Chelsea are plotting a move for Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola. (Source: indykalia)
Arsenal are mulling over a move for Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Fabián Ruiz. The languid left-footer has also attracted interest from Real Madrid and is thought to be available for €50 million (£43.9 million, $58.3 million). (Source: Fichajes)
Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo is set to be the subject of a fresh approach from Napoli this January as the Serie A champions search for André-Frank Zambo Anguissa coverage during the Africa Cup of Nations. (Source: Gazzetta dello Sport)
Bayern Munich have already opted against triggering the release clause in Nicolas Jackson’s loan deal, with the mercurial forward set to be heading back to Chelsea. (Source: Fichajes)
Liverpool are circling around Spurs center back Micky van de Ven, who could cost up to £88 million ($116.4 million). (Source: FootballFanCast)
Jarrod Bowen is giving consideration to a shock move to Tottenham. West Ham United would demand at least €60 million (£52.7 million, $69.9 million) for their captain and talisman. (Source: Fichajes)
Bukayo Saka has agreed to a new Arsenal contract after rejecting a glut of offers from “the world’s best clubs.” (Source: indykalia)
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Lamine Yamal failed to get anything going in Barcelona’s defeat to Real Madrid. / Angel Martinez/Getty Images
After posting an apology online which notably omitted Xabi Alonso, Vinícius Júnior’s relationship with the Real Madrid coach in “nonexistent.” (Source: Cadena SER)
Bayern Munich and PSG have joined the long list of Premier League suitors sniffing around Vinícius. (Source: OK Diario)
In the even that Vinícius does leave, Real Madrid have identified Manchester City’s Erling Haaland as his ideal replacement. (Source: SPORT)
Hansi Flick is “furious” with Lamine Yamal for antagonizing Real Madrid before Sunday’s Clásico defeat at the Santiago Bernabéu. (Source: DefensaCentral)
Victor Osimhen has emerged as a potential replacement for Robert Lewandowski at Barcelona. Alongside the Galatasaray star, Flick’s team are also thought to be interested in Juventus talent Kenan Yıldız. (Source: Radyospor)
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