TRANSFER RUMOURS: Man Utd restart Baleba talks as Chelsea receive €114m message

Cameron Smith
Cameron Smith
  • 4 Nov 2025 18:04 GMT
  • 6 min read
Carlos Baleba, Man Utd
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The countdown to the January transfer window is on and every top club in world football is already beginning to finalise their desired plans in the market.

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Below, FootballTransfers runs through the biggest rumours from 4 November, including the latest on Carlos Baleba and Morgan Rogers.

Carlos Baleba to Man Utd?

Manchester United have reportedly restarted negotiations with Brighton & Hove Albion over a January transfer for Carlos Baleba.

The Cameroon international was close to completing a blockbuster move to Old Trafford this summer, but Ruben Amorim’s side were unable to finalise a transfer fee agreement with Brighton and the proposed deal collapsed.

However, have now opened fresh talks over a possible January deal worth up to €102m, according to transfer reporter IndyKaila.

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Carlos Baleba

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Brighton

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Carlos Baleba

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€66.9M

ETV Range

€60.2M - €73.6M

Morgan Rogers release clause

Aston Villa are reportedly set to hand Morgan Rogers a massive release clause in a bid to fend off interest from Chelsea and other suitors.

The England international is in line for a bumper new contract at Villa Park and TEAMtalk reports that he is set to be handed a sizeable pay increase from £75,000 a week to £150,000.

Moreover, Villa will fit the attacking midfielder with a prohibitive release clause described as being close to £100 million (€114m). A transfer in that financial ballpark would make Rogers one of the most expensive players in Premier League history.

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Erling Haaland targets Real Madrid move

Erling Haaland has given the go-ahead to join Real Madrid, with the Man City superstar hoping to join the Blancos sooner rather than later.

That is according to respected Spanish journalist Jorge Picon, who reports that Haaland's entourage informed him of Haaland's desire to join Real Madrid.

Picon says that Haaland would like Madrid to be his next club and that he is in control of his own destiny as he has an unknown release clause in his latest Man City contract that the Spanish giants can activate.

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Erling Haaland, Man City
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Man Utd scout Vitor Roque

Manchester United are reportedly preparing a €50 million offer for Palmeiras star Vitor Roque amid their pursuit of a new centre forward.

Several Premier League clubs are understood to be monitoring his development in Brazil and Man Utd are now prepared to submit a big-money bid for the 20-year-old.

That is according to Spanish publication Sport, who claim that Man Utd are closely watching Roque ahead of a potential move next year.

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Crystal Palace eye Tyrique George

Chelsea star Tyrique George has been given a transfer lifeline following reports that Crystal Palace are interested in signing him during the upcoming January window.

The England U21 international was on the verge of joining Fulham on a permanent deal on Transfer Deadline Day this summer, however Marco Silva’s side surprisingly withdrew their offer at the last minute and the move collapsed.

Although he has featured eight times for the Blues so far this season, The Daily Mail have revealed that Chelsea plan on holding talks with George ahead of the January transfer window, with an exit on the cards, while The Mirror report that Crystal Palace are among the clubs interested in signing him.

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Tyrique George, Chelsea
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Other Transfer Rumours

Arsenal and Tottenham have both been informed that Rodrygo is once again weighing up a possible Real Madrid exit in 2026. (TBR Football)

Newcastle have earmarked Atalanta star Ederson as a possible long-term replacement for Joelinton. (The i Paper)

Man Utd are unlikely to sign West Ham star Lucas Paqueta, despite recent rumours linking them with a move for the Brazil international. (TEAMtalk)

Lyon are edging closer to reaching an agreement to sign Real Madrid striker Endrick on loan in January. (Fabrizio Romano)

Liverpool have shortlisted Eduardo Camavinga, Vitinha and Alessandro Bastoni as January transfer targets. (Fichajes)

Former Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag is among the managers being considered by Wolves following their decision to sack Vitor Pereira. (The Athletic)

Tottenham are the leading contenders to sign Al-Ahli striker Ivan Toney during the January transfer window. (TEAMtalk)

Nathan Ake wants to leave Man City in January amid interest from Crystal Palace, Inter Milan and Juventus. (CaughtOffside)

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