Bayern Munich still have Liverpool winger Rio Ngumoha firmly in their sights, while a host of top European clubs including UEFA Champions League holder Paris Saint-Germain and Premier League champions Arsenal are monitoring Aston Villa goalkeeper Zion Suzuki. Join us for the latest transfer news and rumors from around the globe.
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Trending rumors
– Bayern Munich are prepared to make another attempt to sign Liverpool winger Rio Ngumoha, according to Christian Falk. The Bundesliga champions tried to recruit the 18-year-old in the summer, but after that proved too difficult to complete they pivoted to sign Ismael Saibari instead. However, the England international remains on their shortlist, and remain in contact with the player’s camp. The Bavarians are also watching RB Leipzig winger Antonio Nusa, but they would want the 21-year-old as a back-up option.
– Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain, Arsenal, Manchester City, Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur are all keeping an eye on Aston Villa goalkeeper Zion Suzuki, according to TEAMtalk. PSG considered a summer move for the 24-year-old but ultimately chose to give Matvey Safonov and Lucas Chevalier more opportunities. Los Blancos are preparing to offer Thibaut Courtois a new contract but are also focusing on succession plans for their No. 1, while Liverpool face uncertainty about Alisson Becker‘s future. The Gunners and the Citizens are making a longer-term assessment rather than preparing an immediate move.
– Manchester United is the Premier League club that is the most persistent in its pursuit of Como centre-back Jacobo Ramón, but he is also on the radar of Chelsea and Liverpool, AS reports. The 21-year-old is currently focused on playing for Como, but Real Madrid could also have a say as Los Blancos have 50% of the defender’s rights and a clause that would allow them to sign him for around €10m. They also see Ramón as the top candidate to replace Antonio Rüdiger if the former Germany international leaves, with his contract set to expire in the summer.
– Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United are continuing to monitor the situation of Nottingham Forest attacking midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White, according to TEAMtalk. The 26-year-old is an important figure for Forest and they have no intention of losing him, but the two clubs’ interest is gathering pace. Spurs had come close to signing Gibbs-White in 2025 and have never lost their interest, believing he would still want to join them. The Red Devils see the England international as a possible alternative to Bruno Fernandes if he leaves Old Trafford.
– RB Leipzig centre-back Castello Lukeba had dreams of joining Barcelona, according to Sky Germany’s Philipp Hinze. The 23-year-old wants to make the next step in his career by joining a top club and earning a call-up to the France national team. Lukeba was already looking to leave last summer but a deal never materialised, although his release clause is set to drop from €80 million to €65 million in the summer.
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Other rumors
– Liverpool have set their sights on signing Brighton & Hove Albion goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen in the summer. (Football Insider)
– Manchester United could make a January move for Roma right-back Wesley Franca as they look to replace Diogo Dalot. (Football Insider)
– Brentford have no intention of letting El Hadji Malick Diouf leave despite recent reports linking the left-back with Chelsea and Liverpool. (TEAMtalk)
– Roma could face competition from RB Leipzig, Eintracht Frankfurt, Leeds United, Sunderland, Everton and Crystal Palace for Chelsea winger Jamie Gittens. (TEAMtalk)
– Crystal Palace have joined Leeds United and Everton in looking at Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Conor Gallagher. (Football Insider)
– Achraf Hakimi is getting closer to extending his contract with Paris Saint-Germain until 2031. (Nicolo Schira)
– Le Havre are exploring the possibility of signing Shelbourne striker Mipo Odubeko when his contract expires this winter. (Footmercato)
– Lazio have opened talks to extend Fisayo Dele-Bashiru‘s contract until 2030. (Nicolo Schira)
