TRANSFER RUMOURS: Man Utd deal '99% likely' as Chelsea agreement announced

Cameron Smith
Cameron Smith
  • 14 Oct 2025 14:51 BST
  • 7 min read
Ruben Amorim, Enzo Maresca
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The transfer window is closed until 1 January, however clubs across world football are already planning their mid-season business and high-profile rumours are currently rife.

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Below, FootballTransfers runs through some of the biggest rumours of the day.

Rasmus Hojlund expected to join Napoli

Fabrizio Romano has revealed there is a “99% chance” that Napoli will make their loan transfer of Rasmus Hojlund permanent at the end of the season.

Hojlund joined Napoli on loan from Manchester United for a €6 million fee at the end of the summer window and they have an option to make the deal permanent for a further €44m.

Football transfer news expert Romano believes it is a formality that Napoli will sign the Denmark striker after his brilliant start to life at the Stadio Maradona.

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Current ETV
Player image Rasmus Højlund
Rasmus Højlund

F (C)

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Napoli

Rasmus Højlund
Rasmus Højlund

F (C)

Napoli

Napoli

€43.2M

ETV Range

€38.8M - €47.5M

Chelsea announce three signings

Chelsea have officially announced the signings of three new academy players as they continue to pursue the best young talents in world football.

The Blues have added Riley Ebho, Jashayde Greenwood and Justin Osagie to their academy teams from West Ham United, Wolverhampton Wanderers and Peterborough United respectively.

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Neymar back to Europe?

Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Brazil legend Neymar was offered to Napoli and Inter Milan this summer, as a return to Europe ahead of the World Cup beckons.

The 33-year-old’s contract at Santos is set to expire at the end of December and he could be set to return to Europe during the January transfer window as he targets a return to the Brazil squad for the 2026 World Cup.

He hasn't played for his country since October 2023, but he is dreaming of competing at one last major tournament and is reportedly willing to do whatever it takes to get Carlo Ancelotti's attention.

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Neymar has been linked with a move to Serie A
© IMAGO - Neymar has been linked with a move to Serie A

Arsenal target another left-back

Arsenal are reportedly among the clubs interested in signing Eintracht Frankfurt left-back Nathaniel Brown next summer.

The 22-year-old’s recent form in the Bundesliga has caught the attention of numerous top European clubs, including Arsenal, Manchester City and Real Madrid, as per BILD.

Eintracht Frankfurt are braced to receive interest in Brown next summer and they have reacted to his growing stock by slapping a €60m price tag on his head, according to Sky Germany reporter Florian Plettenberg on X.

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Jobe Bellingham to Man Utd?

Manchester United have reportedly rekindled their interest in England U21 international Jobe Bellingham amid his uncertain future at Borussia Dortmund.

The 20-year-old followed in his older brother’s footsteps by moving to the Signal Iduna Park this summer, however he has endured a difficult start to life in Germany and an early return to England appears to be on the cards.

His father controversially confronted the club’s sporting director Sebastian Kehl in the tunnel after his son was substituted at half-time in their opening Bundesliga fixture of the season and the incident has clouded Jobe’s first few months in Germany.

The England U21 captain still has over four-and-a-half years remaining on his current contract with the German giants, but his lack of progress at Dortmund is being closely monitored by both Man Utd and Crystal Palace, as per BILD.

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Player image Jobe Bellingham
Jobe Bellingham

M, DM (C)

Dortmund logo

Dortmund

Jobe Bellingham
Jobe Bellingham

M, DM (C)

Dortmund

Dortmund

All Tournaments

2025/26

  • 9

    Games

  • 0

    Goals

  • 0

    Assists

Other Transfer Rumours

The recruitment department at Man Utd are keeping a close eye on Bayern Munich midfielder Aleksandar Pavlovic ahead of a possible January bid. (Football Insider)

Juventus have identified AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan as a key transfer target for 2026. (Sky Sport)

Juventus are also interested in signing Bayern Munich star Raphael Guerreiro, who could be available on loan in January. (Sky Sport)

Roma are interested in signing Man Utd outcast Joshua Zirkzee in January as he looks to leave Old Trafford in order to boost his chances of being selected for the 2026 World Cup. (The Sun)

Chelsea, Inter Milan, Liverpool, Man Utd and Tottenham Hotspur are keeping tabs on Lyon winger Malick Fofana ahead of a possible bid in 2026. (CaughtOffside)

Tyrell Malacia is ready to leave Man Utd in January after being told he isn’t part of Ruben Amorim’s plans. (Nicolo Schira)

Real Madrid are increasingly likely to sell Vinicius Junior to Saudi Arabia, although he is expected to cost at least €250m. (Sky Sport)

Arsenal, Liverpool, Man Utd and Tottenham are all interested in signing Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo. (Fichajes)

Bayern Munich have entered the race to sign Man Utd captain Bruno Fernandes amid his uncertain future at Old Trafford. (Fichajes)

Casemiro is due to leave Man Utd on a free transfer next summer, however the Red Devils could extend his contract if he accepts a pay cut. (ESPN)

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