Manchester United is reportedly looking to bolster their defensive line in January, with Antonee Robinson from Fulham emerging as a potential target. The Red Devils are said to be on the hunt for a long-term replacement for the injury-prone Luke Shaw. Robinson, who has been in good form for Fulham this season, could come at a price tag of £30m. AC Milan and Manchester City are also said to be interested in the 27-year-old full-back, who signed a new five-year deal with Fulham last summer.
Chelsea is open to loan offers for Deivid Washington after rejecting approaches from two English clubs on deadline day. The 19-year-old forward, who has only made two appearances for the Blues since joining from Santos, is considered a key part of Chelsea’s “future project.” While a loan move is possible, it seems that several Portuguese clubs are interested in acquiring Washington’s services. A potential move to Strasbourg reportedly fell through due to Chelsea pulling the plug on the deal.
RB Leipzig defender Mohamed Simakan is set to complete a €40 million move to Al Nassr, with the player already completing his medical in Berlin. The 24-year-old is expected to earn €15m annually in Saudi Arabia, including add-ons. Simakan has been a regular in the Bundesliga since joining Leipzig in 2021, as well as earning seven caps for France U21s.
AS Roma’s Chris Smalling is reportedly in advanced talks to join Saudi Pro League side Al Fayha. The former Manchester United defender is close to completing a move, with only a few details left to be sorted out. Time is running out before the Saudi transfer window closes, but once the deal is finalized, Roma is expected to push ahead in their pursuit of Mats Hummels, who is currently a free agent.
Former Atletico Madrid defender Mario Hermoso is said to be close to joining AS Roma after negotiations with Galatasaray. The 29-year-old is reportedly in talks over a three-year contract with the Serie A side. Hermoso left Atletico this summer after a five-year spell in Spain, and it looks like his future could be in Italy with Roma.
Al Hilal has agreed to a €40m fee with Benfica for Brazilian striker Marcos Leonardo. The 21-year-old is set to undergo medical tests in Paris after the agreement between the two clubs. Leonardo has impressed during his short time at Benfica, scoring eight goals in 17 league appearances. He is expected to earn around €5m per year at Al Hilal, with additional add-ons included in his contract.
Chelsea and West Ham United both made late loan offers for Aston Villa striker Jhon Durán on deadline day, but the attempts were swiftly rejected by Villa. The 20-year-old Colombian international, who has been linked with a Villa exit all summer, was valued at £40m by the club. However, with no time left to secure a replacement, Villa decided to hold onto Durán for now.
The transfer market is still active despite the deadline passing for Europe’s top five leagues. Clubs are already planning for the January window, with various rumors swirling around potential deals. It remains to be seen which of these speculations will come to fruition and how they will impact the teams involved. As the season progresses, the transfer saga is sure to continue evolving and keeping football fans on the edge of their seats.
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