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TRANSFER RUMOURS: Arsenal handed €100m update as Man Utd star makes decision
Cameron Smith
- 15 Dec 2025 16:57 GMT
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The January transfer window is nearly here and several huge deals are expected to be completed throughout the month.
Below, FootballTransfers runs through the biggest rumours and gossip from 15 December, including the latest updates on Kenan Yildiz and Kobbie Mainoo.
Kenan Yildiz update
Arsenal have been given an update on the future of Juventus starlet Kenan Yildiz – a player that Mikel Arteta is ready to splash out €100 million on.
Although his current deal runs until 2029, if Juventus are not successful in contract extension negotiations, Yildiz is expected to secure a move to the Premier League, with Arsenal at the front of the queue.
However, Giorgio Chiellini, the sporting director of Juve, has played down any fears of the Turin side being forced into a sale.
“Kenan has a long contract with us; everything can't be resolved in a week. Our shared desire is to continue together; we know how important that is. We want to live up to his status,” he said (via Nicolo Schira).
Current ETV
Kenan Yıldız
F, M (L)
Juventus
Kenan Yıldız
F, M (L)
Juventus
ETV Range
€60.5M - €74M
Kobbie Mainoo wants Real Madrid
Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo is reportedly wanted by both Barcelona and Real Madrid in January, but he is currently prioritising a move to the latter.
Reports claim that as many as 12 clubs are monitoring Mainoo’s current situation at Old Trafford and he is therefore set to be the subject of a major transfer battle next month.
Spanish publication Defensa Central claim that Barcelona president Joan Laporta is considering a January move for Mainoo, but it’s understood that would instead prefer to join Real Madrid next year.
Real Madrid chase Brazilian wonderkid
Real Madrid are reportedly eager to beat Chelsea to the signing of Vasco da Gama wonderkid Rayan by lodging a €50 million bid for his services.
The Brazil U20 forward is regarded as one of the brightest young talents in world football and his development is being closely monitored by the likes of Arsenal, Barcelona, Chelsea and Inter Milan.
Real Madrid are also interested in signing the 19-year-old and they are the “clear favourites” to sign Rayan next year, as per Spanish publication Fichajes.
Brendan Rodgers next job confirmed
Brendan Rodgers is on the verge of completing a move to Saudi Pro League side Al Qadsiah, according to transfer expert Matteo Moretto, who indicated on X that a deal is already done.
Al Qadsiah sacked Michel Gonzalez on Sunday, with the Saudi outfit promising a ‘swift’ appointment of a new manager.
According to The Athletic, the Saudi club had talks with a number of candidates from Europe but Rodgers emerged as the leading candidate due to his experience, playing style and philosophy.
Gonzalo Garcia wants to stay at Real Madrid
Real Madrid forward Gonzalo Garcia has decided to snub significant transfer interest from across Europe to remain at the club during the January window.
Several clubs in La Liga and the Premier League have expressed their interest in finalising a mid-season deal for the 21-year-old, including Aston Villa, Leeds United and Getafe, however Garcia has now opted to remain at the Bernabeu until at least next summer.
That is according to a shock report from Spanish publication Fichajes, who claim that he will not entertain any offers to leave his boyhood club during the winter window.
Other Transfer Rumours
Man Utd have added Tyler Adams to their midfield transfer shortlist, with Bournemouth expected to demand a fee in the region of €50m. (The Daily Mail)
Aston Villa, Newcastle and Tottenham are all eager to sign in-form Brentford striker Igor Thiago. (CaughtOffside)
Tottenham have registered their interest in Brighton centre-back Jan Paul van Hecke and are set to pursue a deal next summer. (Football Insider)
Man City have joined the race to land Crystal Palace star Daniel Munoz amid competition from Chelsea and Man Utd. (CaughtOffside)
Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann has received several offers to leave the club at the end of the season. (Fichajes)
Wilfried Nancy is already under pressure at Celtic after losing his first three matches in charge. (TEAMtalk)
West Ham have added Norwich striker Josh Sargent to their list of January transfer targets. (The Sun)
Man Utd will listen to offers for Uruguay midfielder Manuel Ugarte during the upcoming January transfer window. (Football Insider)
Football transfer news headlines today
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Arsenal Transfer News Today: Arteta confirms January plan as medical scheduled
Chelsea Transfer News Today: Blues chase Europe's most in-demand midfielder as €100m battle heats up
Man Utd Transfer News Today: Baleba issues update as new target confirmed
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