Transfer rumors, news: Real Madrid, Man Utd eye Mouzakitis
Olympiacos teenager Christos Mouzakitis counts Real Madrid and Manchester United among his admirers, while Tottenham Hotspur could replace Brighton & Hove Albion defender Jan Paul van Hecke. Join us for the latest transfer news and rumors from around the world.
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TRENDING RUMORS
– Real Madrid could compete with Manchester United to recruit the Olympiacos prodigy Christos Mouzakitisreports The Sun. The 18-year-old midfielder recently impressed in the UEFA Champions League against Real Madrid, leading The Whites manager Xavi Alonso to sing his praises after the match. As such, AC Milan, Juventus and Atletico Madrid are also following his progress. The Greece international could be available for a transfer for around €45 million as things stand, although that amount could rise between now and January.
– Tottenham Hotspur could launch £40m bid for Brighton & Hove Albion defender Jan Paul van Hecke in 2026, according to TEAMtalk. Spurs are long-time admirers of the Dutch centre-back and even considered formally bidding to sign him last summer, before turning their attention elsewhere. Van Hecke has continued to impress for Brighton this season, playing 14 times for the club in the Premier League to date, and with his current contract expiring in June 2027, a move next year remains a distinct possibility.
– Arsenal keep tabs on Elche midfield Rodrigo Mendozaaccording to Sky Sports News. The Spain U21 international is one of a number of talented youngsters being monitored by the Gunners, following a strong start to the La Liga season. Mainly used as a central midfielder, Mendoza has played 10 times in the league this season, scoring once.
– Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta has opened the door for a potential move away from Crystal Palace in January amid continued interest from Manchester United, says TEAMtalk. Mateta has reportedly expressed his desire to test himself at a higher level, prompting his team to explore possible options this winter. The France international has been in good form for Palace this season, already scoring seven Premier League goals, and offers in excess of £40m could be enough to lure him away from Selhurst Park.
– AC Milan have reached an agreement to sign a 20-year-old full-back. Juan Arizala of Deportivo Independiente Medellin, revealed Fabrizio Romano. A €3million fee, plus a future transfer clause, is understood to be part of the deal after the youngster turned down offers from England and Belgium. Arizala has been capped 22 times by the Colombia U20 team, making his debut for the team in early 2025, and was part of the squad that finished third at the U20 World Cup.
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OTHER RUMORS
– Saudi Pro League ready to fund huge bid to sign Liverpool winger Mohamed Salah if he’s ready to go. (Telegraph)
– Brighton & Hove Albion are monitoring Aston Villa midfielder Lamare Bogarde as they eye a long-term replacement for Carlos Baleba (Telegraph)
– Many European clubs follow West Ham United teenage sensation Emeka Adiele. The 18-year-old left-back is entering the final six months of his contract. (Football Insider)
– Chelsea working on deal to sign Under-17 World Cup star Mohamed Zongo on the side of Burkina Faso Tenakourou Academy. (Daily Mail)
– Santos is pushing to try to extend the contract of Neymarbecause it expires at the end of the year. (Nicolo Schira)
– Newcastle United ready to trigger Palmeiras midfielder Alan Elias” Release clause of 100 million euros. (Ekrem Konur)
– Chivas finalizes an agreement to sign Brian Gutierrez of Chicago Fire, in a deal worth 5 million euros. (Tom Bogert)
– Nantes has entered the race for the signature Deiver Machado from Lens, with talks having progressed in recent hours compared to a move in January. (Rudy Galetti)
