Transfer rumors, news: Chelsea turn to Ferguson, Delap over Osimhen

Chelsea are targeting a new striker, with Brighton & Hove Albion‘s Evan Ferguson and Ipswich Town‘s Liam Delap on their shortlist, while Manchester United are also looking to re-sign Lille midfielder Angel Gomes. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors, and gossip from around the globe.

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TRENDING RUMORS

– Chelsea are not confident they will be able to sign Napoli striker Victor Osimhen and are searching for alternatives, says journalist Simon Phillips. The Blues have been monitoring several centre-forwards in Europe, including Brighton & Hove Albion‘s Evan Ferguson and Ipswich Town‘s Liam Delap. Though Nicolas Jackson has impressed at Stamford Bridge there are concerns over Christopher Nkunku‘s future at the club, and a new No. 9 is on the agenda.

– Manchester United are looking to re-sign Lille midfielder Angel Gomes on a free transfer when his contract expires next summer, says The Sun. The 24-year-old came through the ranks at United before leaving in 2020 and he has impressed Amorim with his performances ever since, while he has also done enough to earn a call-up to the senior England side.

– Paris Saint-Germain striker Randal Kolo Muani could leave the club on loan in January for a club in the Premier League, says Caught Offside. West Ham and Newcastle are reported to be keen on the France international, who has struggled for minutes this season, while Le10 Sport reports that Man United are considering making an offer. Sources have told ESPN that Fulham and Everton are also monitoring the situation.

– Borussia Dortmund are interested in Sunderland midfielder Jobe Bellingham, BILD has reported. BVB bosses believe the 19-year-old can have a similar impact in the Bundesliga as his brother Jude Bellingham, who joined Real Madrid in 2023.

– Full-back Denzel Dumfries is set to sign a new deal at Internazionale after an agreement was reached with the Italian club, Fabrizio Romano reports. The transfer insider states that all documents are now in place, with the contract extension set to keep Dumfries at San Siro until June 2028.

EXPERT TAKE

ESPN’s Julien Laurens on interest from the Premier League in Randal Kolo Muani.

Looking at PSG’s last five games in all competitions, it is obvious that manager Luis Enrique doesn’t trust Randal Kolo Muani. The forward was given 24 minutes at Angers, 17 and 9 against Atletico Madrid and PSV, then left on the bench for the wins over Lens and Marseille. Signed for €80m from Eintracht Frankfurt just 18 months ago, the France international has only started two games out of 15, for a total of 436 minutes and two goals.

Luis Enrique clearly doesn’t consider him good enough technically, or intelligent enough to play in his fluid system. And with the return of Gonçalo Ramos from injury, Kolo Muani will soon drop even lower in the pecking order.

I’m sure the 25-year-old would love to change his manager’s mind and try to succeed in his hometown, but he needs to move in January or he risks losing his place with the national team. PSG would want a transfer fee of around €50m-€60m for him, but are likely to accept a loan so he can prove his worth again as no team will want to pay that now given his form.

For Frankfurt (23 goals and 14 assists in 2022-23) and France (seven goals and two assists in 2024) he has shown what he can do. But he needs to play in a counter-attacking team who are good in transition. A return to the Bundesliga makes sense, but his dream is to play in the Premier League and he would fit very well there. Manchester United have yet to show an interested, despite reports, a source told ESPN. However, West Ham, Fulham and Everton are monitoring his situation.

OTHER RUMORS

Sporting CP defender Ousmane Diomande is leaning towards joining Manchester United, and his former manager Rubem Amorim, rather than Manchester City. (Sky Sports)

Real Madrid will not consider loaning out teenage striker Endrick in January and reports of interest from Southampton are false. (Fabrizio Romano)

Real Valladolid’s 21-year-old striker Raul Moro is on the radar of Liverpool, Manchester City and Tottenham. (Super Deporte)

Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur are set to battle for the signing of Ajax defender Devyne Rensch. (Caught Offside)

Real Madrid want to sign “the new Pedri” — Tenerife starlet Aaron Martin. The midfielder, 17, has made eight appearances for Tenerife in Spain’s Second Division this season, drawing comparisons with the other Canary-Islands born prodigy, who signed for Barcelona. (Diario AS)

Real Madrid are confident Bayern Munich left-back Alphonso Davies will join them from on a free transfer in the summer. (AS)

Newcastle won’t return for a £70m move for Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi in January as Sven Botman is set to return from injury. (Times)

Manchester United and Real Madrid are set to compete to sign Atalanta winger Ademola Lookman. (Caught Offside)

West Ham, Newcastle, Everton and Nottingham Forest are tracking £17m-rated Corinthians striker Yuri Alberto. (TBR)

Achraf Hakimi has penned a five-year deal at Paris Saint-Germain, keeping him at the Ligue 1 club until 2029. (RMC Sport)

Burnley midfielder Josh Brownhill is attracting interest from Rangers and several Serie A clubs including Torino, Fiorentina and Lazio, as he is set to become a free agent next summer once his current contract expires. (Ekrem Konur)

Chelsea’s Ben Chilwell has emerged as a possible loan target for Juventus this winter. (Tuttosport)

Jonathan David won’t leave Lille this winter despite strong interest from Bayern Munich. (Florian Plettenberg)

Bologna defender Sam Beukema is on the radar of several Premier League and LaLiga clubs. (Rudy Galetti)

Manchester City have enquired about the availability of Atalanta midfielder Éderson, but the Serie A club aren’t willing to entertain offers below €50m for the 25-year-old. (Goal Brazil)

West Ham United forward Michail Antonio could exit the club in January. (Ekrem Konur)

Some Premier League clubs have asked for information about Juventus midfielder Nicolò Fagioli. (Nicolo Schira)

Bayern Munich are open to letting Leon Goretzka leave the club on loan this winter. (Florian Plettenberg)

Real Madrid are chasing Tenerife wonderkid Aarón Martín who could be available for as little as €2m. (AS)

Jose Mourinho is trying to persuade Cristiano Ronaldo to join Fenerbahçe in January. (FotoMac)

Barcelona will not consider any offers for Jules Koundé despite strong interest from the Premier League. (Ekrem Konur)