TRANSFER RUMOURS: Chelsea chase Mainoo as €80m January signing prepared

Robin Bairner

Updated: 6 Nov 2025 13:25 GMT
4 min read

Kobbie Mainoo, Transfer Rumours — © IMAGO

The latest transfer rumours and gossip from 6 November, including big updates for Kobbie Mainoo, Rodrygo, Elliot Anderson and Vini Jr.

Ten teams chase Man Utd’s Kobbie Mainoo

Manchester United star Kobbie Mainoo continues to find himself in the eye of a transfer storm. With limited game time, the 20-year-old England international is seeking to leave Old Trafford on loan in January.

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While Napoli are leading the way for the Stockport-born star, there are 10 teams actively chasing the player. Among these sides are Premier League giants Chelsea and Manchester City, plus Spanish giants Barcelona and Real Madrid.

The Blues, in particular, seem eager to snap up Mainoo, though as FootballTransfers’ data shows, there are better options open to him.

Current ETV

Kobbie Mainoo

M, DM (C)

Man Utd

Kobbie Mainoo

M, DM (C)

Man Utd

ETV Range

€56.4M - €69M

Chelsea in monster Rodrygo offer

Chelsea are ready to offer Real Madrid €80 million to sign Rodrygo in January, according to a report.

The Brazil international is unhappy with the lack of game time that he has received since Xabi Alonso took charge and has repeatedly been linked with a move away from the Bernabeu in January.

Arsenal have previously been linked with the winger, but now Chelsea appear to be making moves to snap up the South American as they seek additional offensive options after missing out on top choice Xavi Simons in the summer.

Current ETV

Rodrygo

F (R), M (RL)

Real Madrid

Rodrygo

F (R), M (RL)

Real Madrid

ETV Range

€67.7M - €82.8M

Arsenal target ‘Baby Zubimendi

Mikel Arteta seems satisfied with Arsenal’s front line options ahead of the January transfer window but is now turning his attentions towards the future by studying young prospects.

To that end, the Gunners are tracking the progress of wonderkid Kennet Eichhorn, who is just 16 years old but has already been making huge strides in the game for the 2.Bundesliga side.

Current ETV

Kennet Eichhorn

DM (C)

Hertha BSC

Kennet Eichhorn

DM (C)

Hertha BSC

ETV Range

€2.4M - €3.6M

Other transfer rumours

Man Utd want to make two midfield signings in January and are best placed to land Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest.

Manchester City have joined the race to sign Vinicius Junior from Real Madrid in 2026.

Dayot Upamecano has agreed to join Real Madrid as a free agent next summer, turning down Liverpool in the process.

Arsenal have told Barcelona that they have no intention of selling Martin Odegaard to the Catalan giants.

Barcelona have a €20m discount lined up for Man Utd’s Marcus Rashford if they choose to make his loan permanent.

Roma are ready to move for Man Utd attacker Joshua Zirkzee. (CalcioMercato)

Tottenham and Liverpool are interested in Wolfsburg defender Konstantinos Koulieraki. (TBR Football)

Everton are considering selling Beto during the January transfer window. (Everton.News)

Juventus are planning contract talks with Kenan Yildiz to stave off interest from Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea. (TeamTalk)

Atletico Madrid are ready to make an offer for Chelsea left-back Marc Cucurella. (Fijaches)

Read more about: La Liga Serie A Bundesliga Premier League Arsenal Atlético Madrid Barcelona Chelsea Everton Juventus Liverpool Man City Man Utd Napoli Nottingham Real Madrid Roma Tottenham VfL Wolfsburg Beto Dayot Upamecano Elliot Anderson Joshua Zirkzee Kenan Yıldız Kobbie Mainoo Marc Cucurella Marcus Rashford Martin Odegaard Martin Zubimendi Rodrygo Vinicius Junior Xavi Simons