Transfer Update: FUTBALLNEWS brings you the most up-to-date Transfer News, and Rumors, on top European clubs and players.
Wout Weghorst, a 30-year-old Burnley striker from the Netherlands who is now on loan at Besiktas, has promised to pay the Turkish club a compensation sum out of his own pocket to force through a transfer to Manchester United, and the deal might be finalized by Tuesday. (Gokhan Dinc, via Express)
Enzo Fernandez, an Argentine midfielder, has a release clause of approximately £106 million, and according to Benfica manager Roger Schmidt, Chelsea’s pursuit of him is “closed.” (Mirror)
Before the 23-year-old forward from Portugal joins Chelsea on loan for the remainder of the season, Atletico Madrid wants to extend Joao Felix’s contract by one year, to 2027. (Marca – in Spanish)
The 25-year-old France forward Marcus Thuram, whose deal with Borussia Monchengladbach expires in the summer, has drawn more interest from Chelsea. The Blues are also considering a move for 20-year-old England Under-21 forward Noni Madueke, who plays for PSV Eindhoven. (Times)
Leandro Trossard, a Belgian forward, had a verbal bid from Tottenham rejected by Brighton, and the Seagulls have no plans to offload the 28-year-old in January. (Football Insider)
Youssef En-Nesyri of Sevilla is once again a target for West Ham United, who are hoping to recruit the 25-year-old Moroccan international on a loan deal to finish the season. (Times)
En-Nesyri, though, has said he is not yet prepared to leave Spain. (Mail)
Tottenham, according to Sporting Lisbon, must fully satisfy Pedro Porro’s €45 million (£36.7 million) release clause if they intend to sign the 23-year-old Spain defender this month. (Guardian)
Former Italy international Andrea Pirlo is considering taking over as manager of Belgium after Roberto Martinez. (HLN – in Dutch)
Forward Wilfried Zaha, 30, of the Ivory Coast wants to remain at Crystal Palace until the end of the current campaign before making a decision about his future. (Athletic)
Both Jamaican striker Jamal Lowe, 26, and Danish midfielder Emiliano Marcondes, 27, are willing to leave Bournemouth this month. (Dorset Live)
Steve Bruce, a former manager of Birmingham, Newcastle, and Sunderland, is planning to end his 25-year managerial career. (Mail)
Leeds United and German club Hoffenheim are in advanced negotiations for the 20-year-old French forward Georginio Rutter. The deal could be worth a club record £35.3 million. (Sky Germany)
English forward Joe Gelhardt, 20, will be permitted to leave Leeds United on loan in January after learning he is not in manager Jesse March’s plans for the remainder of the campaign. (Football Insider)
Nottingham Forest is in negotiations with Palmeiras to acquire Brazilian midfielder Danilo, 21, for £18 million plus add-ons. (Mail)
Sergio Busquets, a 34-year-old midfielder from Spain whose contract with Barcelona expires in the summer, is wanted by Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr. (ESPN)
Hussein Isa, a former English futsal player known as “Tekkers Guru,” has joined Arsenal as a technical coach. The 34-year-old Spaniard, who has served as Lionel Messi’s body double in TV commercials, will begin serving in this capacity prior to the 2023–24 season. (Athletic)
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