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TRANSFER RUMOURS: Chelsea ignore Caicedo 'demand' as Man Utd make €80m decision
Cameron Smith
- 20 Oct 2025 14:55 BST
- 6 min read
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Transfer rumours continue to dominate the headlines, even though the window isn’t open until 1 January, and several high-profile updates have been published over the past day.
Below, FootballTransfers runs through the biggest rumours from 20 October.
Moises Caicedo left disappointed
Aston Villa and Newcastle United are currently leading Liverpool in the race to sign Club Brugge defender Joel Ordonez.
That is according to CaughtOffside, who claim that he could move to the Premier League for a fee of €50 million next year.
This will come as frustrating news to Chelsea midfielder Moises Caicedo, who has reportedly asked the Blues to complete the signing of his Ecuador team-mate amid their pursuit of a new centre-back.
Current ETV
Joel Ordóñez
D (C)
Brugge
Joel Ordóñez
D (C)
Brugge
ETV Range
€30M - €36.7M
Bruno Fernandes to Bayern Munich?
Manchester United will reportedly demand a transfer fee of €80 million for club captain Bruno Fernandes next summer amid interest from Bayern Munich.
The 31-year-old was heavily linked with a move to Saudi Arabia this year, however he snubbed the chance to sign a lucrative contract in the Middle East and his recent form has now caught the attention of reigning Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich, according to The Mirror.
It’s reported that Fernandes would be open to leaving Man Utd if they fail to qualify for the Champions League yet again this season, although he is expected to cost a minimum of €80m.
Real Madrid consider €350m double sale
Real Madrid are reportedly prepared to sell Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo for a combined price of €350 million next summer as they look to fund a move for Manchester City striker Erling Haaland.
Haaland’s current deal at the Etihad Stadium isn’t due to expire until 2034 after he signed a lucrative contract extension in January, however rumours of a move to La Liga have intensified in recent weeks and Real Madrid are willing to sell both Vinicius Jr and Rodrygo to sign him.
That is according to a blockbuster report from Spanish outlet Fichajes, who claim that Alonso’s side are “beginning to study the possibility of parting ways” with the Brazilian duo.
Chelsea eye January deal
Chelsea are interested in making Strasbourg right-back Guela Doue their first signing of the January transfer window.
That is according to CaughtOffside, who claim the Blues sent scouts to watch Doue in action for their sister club Strasbourg during their 3-3 draw versus PSG on Friday evening.
Enzo Maresca’s side have watched Doue’s progress throughout the 2025-26 campaign and they have reportedly identified him as a possible January signing, although they will face competition from the likes of Aston Villa, Brighton & Hove Albion and Brentford.
Man Utd scout Coventry youngster
Manchester United are reportedly among the clubs interested in signing Coventry City youngster George Shepherd next year.
The 16-year-old midfielder was included in the Sky Blues’ matchday squad for the first time during their 2-0 victory over Blackburn Rovers on Saturday afternoon and his progress is being closely monitored by Man Utd.
That is according to The Daily Mail, who claim that Ruben Amorim’s side are “one of the high-profile clubs tracking Shepherd.”
Other Transfer Rumours
Barcelona sent scouts to watch Mason Greenwood score four goals for Marseille against Le Havre on Saturday. (TBR Football)
Rangers are close to appointing Danny Rohl as Russell Martin’s replacement after a deal with Kevin Muscat collapsed. (David Ornstein)
Endrick has decided to leave Real Madrid during the winter transfer window. (Defensa Central)
Tottenham have been keeping close tabs on FC Porto striker Samu Aghehowa ahead of a possible bid in 2026. (TBR Football)
Inter Milan and Paris Saint-Germain are both interested in signing FC Koln’s 19-year-old left winger Said El Mala. (Bild)
Bournemouth are unlikely to allow Antoine Semenyo to leave the club in January, despite interest from the likes of Liverpool, Man Utd and Tottenham Hotspur. (Football Insider)
Nottingham Forest have reached a verbal agreement to appoint Sean Dyche as their new manager following the sacking of Ange Postecoglou. (Fabrizio Romano)
Leeds United are interested in signing Gustavo Hamer during the January transfer window, however Sheffield United plan to block a mid-season exit. (Football Insider)
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