Transfer rumours and news: Napoli pushing for Manchester United

Manchester United midfielder Kobe Maino Napoli remain in their sights, while Bayern Munich and Tottenham Hotspur are eyeing the Juventus striker. Jonathan David. Join us for the latest transfer news and rumors from around the world.

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Common rumours

Napoli is “strongly” seeking to sign the Manchester United midfielder Kobe Maino On loan in January, according to TEAMtalk. The 20-year-old is targeting regular first-team football in a bid to join Thomas Tuchel’s England squad for next summer’s FIFA World Cup. As such, a loan is the most likely option in January, with the Serie A champions leading the race. Napoli are willing to cover Maino’s £45,000-a-week wage in full and could also include a future purchase option at United’s request.

– Bayern Munich and Tottenham Hotspur are ready to pounce if Juventus is punished Jonathan DavidOut this winter, according to Sky Sports. The Canada international has struggled to make an impact since his move from Lille to Juventus in the summer, scoring just once in 11 appearances so far. A response from David is now needed, otherwise the Serie A giants could be considering a ‘quick exit’ in January – with some of Europe’s biggest clubs already circling.

– The deal is “going well” for the Real Madrid striker Indrik To join Lyon on loan in January. Fabrizio Romano Reports. Endrick wants to make the move, provided no permanent options are included in the deal. Sources told ESPN last week that Lyon were leading the race to sign the Brazil international, and the Ligue 1 side remain the only club in advanced talks to sign him despite the likes of Aston Villa being linked in recent weeks. Endrik, 19, has played just once in La Liga this season so far.

– Atalanta midfielder Ederson He was mentioned in Newcastle United recruitment meetings as a possible replacement for Joelinton, Paper I And I mentioned. Ongoing injury issues have led to Newcastle exploring future transfer options, although it remains to be seen how serious their interest in Ederson really is. The 26-year-old is a Joelinton native and has made three caps for Brazil since September 2024.

– Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk He “fought until the last minute” to join Real Madrid last summer, Diario S Reports stated the day the two clubs will meet at Anfield in the Champions League. According to the Madrid-based outlet, Van Dijk’s agents made contact with Spanish representatives to try to connect with Madrid, who were not interested in the deal. Van Dijk ended up renewing his contract with Liverpool in April, with Real Madrid preferring to achieve other goals – signing Dean Howesen.

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Other rumours

– Barcelona is keen to sign Marcus Rashford On a permanent deal, provided that he accepts the Spanish club’s proposed salary. There may be a need to take a pay cut to extend his loan by a season, as Barcelona have an option to sign him next summer for up to €35m. (talkSPORT)

– Right back for Feyenoord Read Jeffero He tops Bayern Munich’s shortlist for summer 2026. The 19-year-old is seen as a potential long-term option behind Konrad Laimer, and could be available for around €25 million. (Sky Germany)

– Augsburg striker Philip Tietz He could leave the Bundesliga club in January with a host of MLS teams keen to sign him. (Sky Germany)

– Southampton agreed to a deal to bring her Oriol Romeo Back to the club. Medical tests are expected to be carried out, with a contract until the summer of 2026 on the table. (Fabrizio Romano)

– West Ham United is intensifying its efforts to sign a striker next Niklas VolkrugHis agent has suggested that his client may leave the Premier League club in January. (TEAMtalk)

– Manchester United sees “no future” for it Jadon Sancho At the club after his struggles at the beginning of the season with Aston Villa. (Football from the inside)

– Milan, Atalanta, Roma and Inter are monitoring Hellas Verona striker Giovanni. (Niccolò Schirra)

– Chicago Fire are finalizing a deal to sign AIK midfielder Anton Salétros in January. (Tom Bogert)

– Paris Saint-Germain have added Lokomotiv Moscow midfielder Alexei Batrakov to their summer shortlist. (Akram Connor)

– Internazionale is considering signing Udinese defender Omar Solit. (Akram Connor)