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Transfer Rumours: Man Utd prepare £61m offer as Chelsea face dilemma
Cameron Smith
- 23 Oct 2025 09:25 CDT
- 5 min read
Analysis
The transfer rumour mill is in full swing and clubs across world football are beginning to ramp up their plans ahead of the January window.
Below, we run through the biggest transfer rumours from 23 October.
Man Utd target Bruno Fernandes replacement
Manchester United are reportedly ready to submit a €70 million (£61m) offer for Athletic Club midfielder Oihan Sancet amid fears over Bruno Fernandes’ long-term future at Old Trafford.
Clubs in the Saudi Pro League are expected to rekindle their interest in the Portugal star next year, while Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich have also expressed their desire to land Fernandes in 2026.
In response to the threat of losing the 31-year-old, Man Utd have identified Sancet as a key target and an offer of €70m is being prepared by the Red Devils, as per Fichajes.
Chelsea striker dilemma
Chelsea have “entered the bidding” to sign Palmeiras striker Vitor Roque, according to Spanish outlet Fichajes.
The Brazilian has scored 17 goals since arriving at Palmeiras in February and he has been identified as a possible target for the upcoming January transfer window.
However, the Blues have already agreed a deal for Strasbourg striker Emanuel Emegha and they must therefore decide whether or not Roque is needed.
Man City eye Kobbie Mainoo
Manchester City are reportedly among the clubs interested in signing Manchester United outcast Kobbie Mainoo during the January transfer window.
The England midfielder is yet to start a Premier League match so far this season, after falling out of favour under Ruben Amorim, and he has been heavily tipped to leave Old Trafford in 2026 amid his current status at the club.
This has been confirmed by TEAMtalk, who state that Man City are one of the contenders to land Mainoo during the winter transfer window as Pep Guardiola eyes an ambitious mid-season raid.
Endrick to Man Utd update
Real Madrid striker Endrick finds himself caught up in the early January transfer hype and Manchester United are reportedly weighing up a move for the Brazil wonderkid.
The youngster is yet to play a minute of La Liga or Champions League football so far this season and Man Utd are among the clubs eager to land him in January.
However, football transfer news expert Fabrizio Romano has clarified that Endrick will only be allowed to depart Real Madrid on loan in order to develop ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
Other Transfer Rumours
Aston Villa are willing to pay €20m (£17.4m) to sign Real Madrid striker Gonzalo Garcia next year. (Fichajes)
Chelsea may look to sign Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen on loan during the January transfer window. (TEAMtalk)
Newcastle United are interested in re-signing Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson and the player is open to a move back to St James’ Park. (iNews)
Everton have placed a €70m (£61m) price tag on Iliman Ndiaye amid interest from AC Milan, Atletico Madrid, Juventus, Newcastle and Tottenham Hotspur. (TEAMtalk)
Man Utd remain eager to land Conor Gallagher and they view the Atletico Madrid star as a possible replacement for fellow Englishman Kobbie Mainoo. (Football Insider)
Jean-Philippe Mateta is open to leaving Crystal Palace amid interest from several Premier League clubs, including Man Utd, Newcastle and Tottenham Hotspur. (CaughtOffside)
Fikayo Tomori is in negotiations with AC Milan over a new deal with the Serie A giants. (Fabrizio Romano)
Liverpool have identified Bayern Munich centre-back Dayot Upamecano as a possible alternative to Crystal Palace’s Marc Guehi. (The Mirror)
David Alaba is currently expected to leave Real Madrid when his current contract expires next summer. (Sky Germany)
AC Milan, Aston Villa and West Ham United are among the clubs keeping tabs on Mateo Kovacic’s situation at Man City. (CaughtOffside)
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