Manchester United are reportedly preparing a major overhaul of their back line, with Everton centre‑back Jarrad Branthwaite at the centre of the club’s plans. According to Football Insider, United have been among the leading suitors for the 24‑year‑old since a £45 million bid was rejected in 2024. The club’s interest has remained steady, and Liverpool are also said to be eyeing the defender, though the Toffees may be reluctant to sell to a local rival.
In other transfer chatter, Paris Saint‑Germain have joined the race for Manchester United’s 16‑year‑old forward J.J. Gabriel, as reported by Diario AS. While Real Madrid are believed to be the favourites for the youngster, PSG’s latest approach shows the French club is keen to secure the promising talent. Gabriel’s future remains undecided, with negotiations still ongoing between his representatives and the European clubs involved.
Brighton have expressed confidence that Real Madrid do not have a release clause for midfielder Chema Andrés, according to TEAMtalk. The 21‑year‑old, who began his career at the Spanish club before a year at VfB Stuttgart, moved to Brighton for £15 million last summer. Andrés has previously said that returning to the Bernabéu would be an honour, adding to the intrigue surrounding his potential move.
Chelsea and Manchester City are both watching Club Brugge striker Nicolo Tresoldi, as TEAMtalk reported. The 22‑year‑old scored a hat‑trick in a 3‑2 league win over Sint‑Truidense, bringing his tally to 12 goals in 14 appearances. City see him as a long‑term replacement for Erling Haaland, while Chelsea view him as a backup option for João Pedro.
Inter Milan have reportedly reached a two‑year contract extension with wing‑back Federico Dimarco, Gazzetta dello Sport said. The deal would keep the 28‑year‑old at the San Siro until summer 2028, but the club has yet to agree on a salary that meets Dimarco’s €7.5 million‑per‑season demand.
Other notable rumours include Real Madrid’s interest in Manchester City’s Rayan Cherki and Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka; Chelsea’s long‑term plans for winger Estevao despite his limited playing time; and Everton, Napoli and Tottenham Hotspur monitoring Manchester United winger Marcus Rashford. Brighton and RB Leipzig are reportedly watching Juventus midfielder Adin Licina, who is currently on loan at Cremonese, while Hull City defender Lucas Herrington is attracting attention from several European clubs. Juventus are also looking to offload left‑back Juan Cabal during the January window. Former Newcastle manager Eddie Howe has reportedly expressed openness to a return to management with Manchester United, and Crystal Palace are considering former Nottingham Forest coach Sean Dyche if they part ways with Pierre Sage.