TRANSFER RUMOURS: Salah exit update as Man Utd ready to complete €74m deal

Robin Bairner

Updated: 5 Dec 2025 13:03 GMT
4 min read

Mohamed Salah, Liverpool, Transfer Rumours — © IMAGO

Mohamed Salah continues to dominate today’s transfer headlines, with Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea all seeking big January deals.

Real Madrid eye move for Juventus star Kenan Yildiz

Real Madrid head coach Xabi Alonso has sent a text message to Juventus wonderkid Kenan Yildiz that could change the course of the youngster’s career.

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Arsenal and Chelsea have both been monitoring the Turkey international star, who appears increasingly likely to leave Turin despite being tied to the club until 2029.

While both Premier League sides have been in touch with Yildiz’s camp in recent weeks, reports from Italy indicate that Alonso has personally launched a bid for the youngster, putting Los Blancos firmly in pole position to sign him.

Current ETV

Kenan Yıldız

F, M (L)

Juventus

Kenan Yıldız

F, M (L)

Juventus

ETV Range

€62.7M - €76.7M

Mohamed Salah future at Liverpool grows uncertain

Mohamed Salah looks increasingly likely to leave Liverpool in 2026 after being benched for a second successive Premier League match by Arne Slot – but the Egypt international is highly unlikely to leave in the January transfer window.

Transfer expert Dean Jones has reiterated that the Saudi Pro League is a likely destination for the player come the summer and that it would be a “huge surprise” if he moved to MLS side San Diego.

Salah is said to be committed to turning things around at Liverpool.

Current ETV

Mohamed Salah

F (CR), M (R)

Liverpool

Mohamed Salah

F (CR), M (R)

Liverpool

ETV Range

€36.1M - €44.1M

Man Utd plan €74m January bid for Antoine Semenyo

Manchester United are ready to make a €74 million move for Antoine Semenyo as soon as January, according to a report.

A release clause in the Ghana international’s Bournemouth contract has made him one of the Premier League’s hottest transfer commodities, thanks to his strong form for the Cherries and the fact that his national side failed to qualify for AFCON.

United are concerned that they might miss out on him if they delay the move until the summer, with Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester City all interested.

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Antoine Semenyo

M (RL)

B'mouth

Antoine Semenyo

M (RL)

B'mouth

ETV Range

€46M - €56.2M

European giants battle for Koln prodigy Said El Mala

Manchester United and Chelsea are in a race to sign Koln breakout star Said El Mala, who has been dubbed a “one-in-a-million” talent.

Competition for the youngster is set to be fierce, with Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund both tracking the star.

The teenager insists he is not moving anywhere yet.

“It’s normal that when you have a few goal contributions as a young player in the Bundesliga, several clubs come in. That’s true. But it doesn’t bother me. It’s a nice recognition of my performances, but I’m fully focused on Koln,” he told Sky Sport Deutschland.

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Said El Mala

F, M (L)

Koln

Said El Mala

F, M (L)

Koln

ETV Range

€15.9M - €19.4M

Transfer rumour round-up

Manchester United’s hopes of signing Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba are threatened by Bayern Munich.

Manchester City are now expected to sign Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace, having taken the lead in the race from Liverpool.

Chelsea are ready to move for Borussia Dortmund attacker Serhou Guirassy after Liam Delap’s disappointing start at the club.

Santos are eager to extend Neymar’s contract, which expires at the end of 2025. (Nicolo Schira)

Chelsea want to sign Burkina Faso’s U17 World Cup sensation Mohamed Zongo from Tenakourou Academy. (Daily Mail)

Manchester United face competition from Real Madrid to sign Olympiacos wonderkid Christos Mouzakitis. (The Sun)

Newcastle are targeting Palmeiras’ 21-year-old midfielder Allan Elias. (Goal)

Tottenham are ready to offer Brighton £40 million for defender Jan Paul van Hecke. (TeamTalk)

Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta has told the club he is open to exploring a move in January. (TeamTalk)

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