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TRANSFER RUMOURS: Enzo Fernandez open to Chelsea exit as Barcelona prepare bid
Robin Bairner
- Updated: 15 Jan 2026 15:59 GMT
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FootballTransfers runs through the biggest rumours and gossip from 15 January, including the latest updates on Enzo Fernandez's Chelsea future and Barcelona's pursuit of 'the next Declan Rice.'
Man Utd fear Bruno Fernandes exit
Manchester United believe that Bruno Fernandes will push to leave the club in the summer, with the Saudi Pro League and Bayern Munich thought to be interested in the Portugal star.
Bruno was close to Ruben Amorim, and with his compatriot having left the club there are doubts over the No.10’s appetite to continue under an interim manager and then a new permanent manager.
He holds a contract until 2027, while a release clause worth €66 million (£57m) will ease an exit to any non-English club.
Find out more on why Bruno wants to leave and the future of four other Man Utd stars here.
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Bruno Fernandes
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Bruno Fernandes
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€34.3M - €41.9M
Enzo Fernandez ready to quit Chelsea amid PSG interest
World Cup-winning midfielder Enzo Fernandez is ready to leave Chelsea following the resignation of Enzo Maresca, according to reports.
Despite being a regular at Stamford Bridge, transfer rumours have constantly followed the 24-year-old, who has been heavily linked with Real Madrid in the past.
PSG are emerging as a possible destination for the Argentine should he elect to leave the London outfit, with the Ligue 1 champions having added him to their transfer shortlist.
Enzo Fernandez’s future is discussed in full here.
Crystal Palace’s Marc Guehi price tag revealed
Crystal Palace are willing to listen to bids in the region of €40-46 million for centre-back Marc Guehi, who continues to be linked with Manchester City, Arsenal and Liverpool.
Palace are reticent to sell the England defender, but with the player set for free agency in six months, they are taking a pragmatic approach to the situation.
So far, only Man City look willing to make a January offer.
Is Guehi worth Palace’s asking price? Find out here.
Facundo Buonanotte to leave Chelsea
Leeds United have reached an agreement to sign Facundo Buonanotte on loan for the remainder of the season, with his temporary spell at Chelsea set to conclude as a result.
The Argentina attacking midfielder moved to Stamford Bridge on a season-long loan deal on Transfer Deadline Day last summer, but he has been unable to establish as a regular for the Blues and the club have now reached an agreement for him to depart Stamford Bridge in January.
That is according to football transfer news expert Fabrizio Romano, who posted on X: "Leeds United reach verbal agreement to sign Facundo Buonanotte!
“Chelsea to interrupt loan move from Brighton, leaving Chelsea to return to Brighton and then join Leeds. Move to Leeds will be on loan until the end of the season. Here we go, soon.”
Barcelona want 'new Declan Rice'
Barcelona are ready to make a transfer bid for a young star who has been branded the new Declan Rice.
Morocco midfielder Neil El Anyaoui has impressed at AFCON to such a degree that the Roma star has attracted the attention of the Blaugrana, winning comparisons with Arsenal and England midfielder Rice in the process.
Barcelona are said to be very attracted to the profile of El Aynaoui, with Hansi Flick’s side eager to add a physical and tactically intelligent player to their ranks, according to Fichajes.
Al-Hilal chase Man Utd target
Manchester United striker target Mohamed Kader Meite has received a “concrete offer” from Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal, according to reports in France.
The France U21 international has scored three goals and provided two assists in 17 first-team appearances for Rennes so far this season, averaging a goal contribution every 113 minutes, although Man Utd will face significant competition for his signature as Al-Hilal have now joined the race to sign him.
That is according to French publication L’Equipe, who claim that Al-Hilal hope to finalise a deal before the end of the January transfer window.
Chelsea eye new centre-back
Chelsea are reportedly ready to dip into the transfer market in order to sign a new defender before the end of the January window, as per The Telegraph’s Matt Law.
Liam Rosenior's predecessor Enzo Maresca was denied the chance to sign a new defender following Levi Colwill’s anterior cruciate ligament injury in August, but the Chelsea board have now made a transfer u-turn and they are prepared to accelerate their pursuit of a new defender during the final two weeks of the January window.
It's reported that Chelsea are ready to sign a centre-back in order to help new boss Rosenior deal with a busy fixture schedule for the remainder of the season.
Transfer rumour round-up
Lucas Paqueta continues pushing to leave West Ham, who will hold a meeting to discuss dropping their asking price. (More here)
Newcastle are adamant that Sandro Tonali will not leave in January, but interest remains strong from the Premier League and Juventus. (More here)
Everton have launched an official transfer bid for Fenerbahce striker Youssef En-Nesyri. (Fabrizio Romano)
The Toffees are also assessing a move for Callum Wilson, who is set to leave West Ham. (The Athletic)
Aston Villa are poised to send Donyell Malen on loan to Roma, with the agreement containing a buy clause. (Fabrizio Romano)
Atletico Madrid are set to beat Manchester United to the signing of Wolves midfielder Joao Gomes. (Marca)
Man Utd and Man City are “keeping close tabs” on Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott. (TeamTalk)
Tottenham are set to wrap up a deal for Santos defender Souza imminently. (Sky Sports)
Crystal Palace are set to snap up Angers attacker Sidiki Cherif, having opened transfer talks with the Ligue 1 side over the in-demand forward. (Sky Sports)
Brentford are ready to complete an €18m deal to sign Lazio’s Matteo Cancellieri. (Gazzetta dello Sport)
Celtic are among the clubs trying to sign Chelsea striker David Datro Fofana on a permanent basis. (Fabrizio Romano)
Houston Dynamo are close to signing Poland international Mateusz Bogusz from Liga MX side Cruz Azul. (Tom Bogert)
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