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TRANSFER RUMOURS: Chelsea line up €185m raid as Man Utd breakthrough made
Tom Weber
- Updated: 26 Nov 2025 17:20 GMT
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FootballTransfers runs through the biggest rumours from 26 November, including the latest updates on Antoine Semenyo and Mike Maignan.
Chelsea line up double Porto raid
Chelsea are plotting a damaging raid on Portuguese giants Porto for young talents Victor Froholdt and Samu Aghehowa, according to TEAMtalk.
19-year-old midfielder Froholdt has an €85 million release clause, but he could be available in January for around €50m-€60m.
21-year-old striker Aghehowa, on the other hand, can only be signed in the winter by triggering his €100m release clause. Chelsea were previously close to signing him in the summer of 2024.
Zirkzee says yes to transfer
Out-of-favour Man Utd striker Joshua Zirkzee has greenlit a January move to Serie A leaders AS Roma, according to Gazzetta dello Sport.
The Netherlands international wants to play regularly in a bid to keep his hopes of making Oranje's 2026 World Cup squad alive.
Man Utd's stance on Zirkzee's exit remains unclear, but the player is keen to join Roma on a loan deal that will become permanent if they qualify for the Champions League.
Man City get serious about Semenyo
Man City are stepping up their pursuit of Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo as they seek to ease their over-reliance on Erling Haaland, according to TEAMtalk.
The 25-year-old is expected to field offers from various suitors in the winter window due to having a €74m release clause. This clause, however, can only be triggered early in the window to give the Cherries a chance to bring in a replacement.
Semenyo's clause will become cheaper in the summer, but clubs like Man City and Liverpool may be desperate enough to pursue a mid-season transfer.
Chelsea face Maignan competition
Chelsea continue to be associated with a move for AC Milan shot-stopper Mike Maignan, who was the hero in the recent Milan Derby.
The Rossoneri have made him a lucrative contract offer, but the current signs are pointing towards a free transfer departure in the summer of 2026.
In addition to Chelsea, Milan rivals Inter and Juventus are also keen on signing the France international on a Bosman deal.
More transfer rumours
Barcelona forward Robert Lewandowski will not make a decision on his next club until after the January window. (Fabrizio Romano)
Man Utd are planning to loan young left-back Diego Leon to INEOS sister club OGC Nice in January. (Cesar Luis Merlo)
Arsenal are ready to make a January move for young Elche midfielder Rodrigo Mendoza. (The Telegraph)
Borussia Dortmund winger Karim Adeyemi has his heart set on moving to the Premier League if he is to leave the Bundesliga. (Fabrizio Romano)
Chelsea are being 'aggressive and bold' in their courtship of Arsenal youngster Myles Lewis-Skelly, who is struggling for minutes. (Simon Phillips)
Liverpool have submitted a low-ball January bid for Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi. (Indykaila)
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