Newcastle United could face competition from Tottenham for Wolves striker Jørgen Strand Larsen, Roma’s interest in Joshua Zirkzee has been complicated by Manchester United’s decision to sack Ruben Amorim, while Liverpool are unlikely to sanction Federico Chiesa’s departure in January.
Newcastle United may have to fend off interest from Tottenham should they return to Wolves in pursuit of 25-year-old Norway striker Jørgen Strand Larsen.
Tottenham are assessing options to bolster their attack in January after it emerged that the injury sustained by 25-year-old Ghana international Mohammed Kudus is more serious than first anticipated.
Roma sporting director Ricky Massara has confirmed that any potential move for Manchester United forward Joshua Zirkzee, 24, has become more complex following the departure of head coach Ruben Amorim from Old Trafford.
Juventus’ hopes of re-signing Italy winger Federico Chiesa, 28, from Liverpool hinge on whether Egypt forward Mohamed Salah, 33, remains at Anfield beyond January.
Napoli are also monitoring Chiesa’s situation, but Liverpool have yet to receive any formal approaches and are not expected to allow the forward to leave during the winter window.
Poland striker Robert Lewandowski has no intention of leaving Barcelona in January, despite receiving several enquiries for the 37-year-old.
Bayern Munich have tabled an improved contract extension for France defender Dayot Upamecano, whose current deal expires in the summer, and would like clarity sooner rather than later, although the 27-year-old appears relaxed about his future.
AC Milan are interested in Bayern Munich centre-back Kim Min-jae, 29, but any potential deal would require the Bundesliga side to contribute towards the South Korea international’s wages.
Real Madrid striker Endrick, 19, currently on loan at Lyon, says Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti advised him to leave the Spanish club in order to gain regular first-team football.
Former West Ham striker Michail Antonio has seen a proposed move to Leicester City collapse after sustaining a muscle injury. The 35-year-old Jamaica international has not featured in a club match since a car accident in December 2024 but had been in discussions over a short-term contract.
South Korea forward Yang Min-hyeok, 19, is set to join Championship leaders Coventry City on loan from Tottenham.
Boro plan raid on rivals, Heskey to the Owls?
Middlesbrough are preparing to test the resolve of Championship promotion rivals Hull City with a move for defender Charlie Hughes, who is valued at around £10m.
Boro are also keen on securing Ecuador winger Jeremy Sarmiento on loan from Brighton, should the Seagulls opt to terminate the 23-year-old’s underwhelming loan spell at Serie A side Cremonese.
Ipswich Town goalkeeper Arijanet Muric has attracted interest from Serie A giants Juventus after the 27-year-old Kosovo international impressed during a loan spell at Sassuolo in the first half of the season. Ipswich paid an initial £8m to sign him from Burnley in 2024.
Several Championship clubs, including Watford and Bristol City, are on alert as Chelsea attacking midfielder Leo Castledine could be sold. The 20-year-old has impressed on loan at League One side Huddersfield, scoring 12 goals in 27 appearances, but has a January break clause in his deal and is out of contract in the summer.
Portsmouth are set to battle Danish club Brøndby for the signing of Senegal striker Ousmane Sow, 25, who is valued at £2.6m and has scored nine goals this season for Polish side Górnik Zabrze.
Sheffield Wednesday are keen on signing Manchester City midfielder Jaden Heskey, 20 — the son of former England forward Emile Heskey — on a free loan for the remainder of the season.
