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Transfer Rumours: Mainoo decision as Man Utd battle Chelsea over £87m star
Robin Bairner
- Updated: 1 Oct 2025 08:47 CDT
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The transfer window may be over, but teams are already planning for January and beyond. Here are some of today’s biggest rumours.
Mainoo makes January transfer decision
Kobbie Mainoo has made a definitive decision over what he will do in the January transfer window, according to Fabrizio Romano.
The transfer news insider claims that the Manchester United star, who has been out of favour under Ruben Amorim, is ready to leave the club and move to Serie A.
Mainoo is said to be pushing hard to convince the Red Devils to allow him to leave, with his agents’ strong relationship with clubs in Italy making a switch there a possibility.
Napoli were linked with a move for Mainoo at the end of the summer transfer window and could revisit a deal.
Current ETV
Kobbie Mainoo
DM, M (C)
Man Utd
Kobbie Mainoo
DM, M (C)
Man Utd
ETV Range
€54.6M - €66.8M
United ready record bid
Man Utd are ready to enter the market to sign Juventus wonderkid Kenan Yildiz – and Marcus Rashford could give the Red Devils a decisive edge over transfer rivals Chelsea.
Competition is fierce for Yildiz, with PSG also interested, but it is thought that an influx of money brought by Rashford moving permanently to Barcelona from United will give Ruben Amorim’s side a decisive advantage in the race for the young Turkey star.
It is believed that he will cost at least £87m (€100m) – and that could make him Man Utd’s record signing if they are successful in a bid.
Current ETV
Kenan Yıldız
F, M (L)
Juventus
Kenan Yıldız
F, M (L)
Juventus
ETV Range
€53.9M - €65.9M
Man City revisit Rodrygo deal
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola believes that he has found the ideal partner for Erling Haaland in the form of Real Madrid star Rodrygo.
City were linked with a move for the Brazil star during the summer transfer window but no deal materialised.
The Cityzens are ready to dip back into the market for the 24-year-old, who remains frustrated at the peripheral role that he continues to have under Xabi Alonso at the Bernabeu.
Current ETV
Rodrygo
F (R), M (RL)
Real Madrid
Rodrygo
F (R), M (RL)
Real Madrid
ETV Range
€93.3M - €114.1M
Other transfer rumours
Barcelona are hoping to use Lionel Messi to lure Julian Alvarez to the club from Atletico Madrid.
Chelsea have identified a new transfer target ahead of the January window amid their poor recent form.
Man Utd hold concrete interest in Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic amid a poor start to life for Benjamin Sesko at Old Trafford.
Barcelona have denied that they wanted to sign Nico Williams from Athletic Club in the summer, with sporting director Deco claiming that the player’s agent forced them to explore a move.
Tottenham have emerged as a leading candidate to sign Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace. (CaughtOffside)
Man Utd are ready to explore a move for Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde next year. (Fichajes)
Barcelona sensation Dro Fernandez has no intention of moving to Arsenal, Chelsea or Manchester City. (TBR Football)
Antoine Semenyo of Bournemouth continues to attract Premier League interest, with Spurs, Man Utd, Man City and Aston Villa all interested. (TBR Football)
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