Transfer Rumours: Man Utd handed Lewandowski update as €150m bid prepared

Cameron Smith
Cameron Smith
  • 9 Nov 2025 11:43 CST
  • 5 min read
Robert Lewandowski, Man Utd
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The countdown to the January transfer window is on and several major deals are expected to be completed soon.

Below, FootballTransfers runs through the biggest rumours from today, including updates on Robert Lewandowski and Declan Rice.

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Robert Lewandowski to Man Utd?

Robert Lewandowski does not want to leave Barcelona in January, amidst interest from Manchester United and AC Milan.

Lewandowski has been heavily linked with a January transfer away from Barcelona as his current contract expires at the end of the season and reports state that an extension is extremely unlikely.

However, Fabrizio Romano has revealed on his Italian YouTube channel that Lewandowski has no intention of leaving Barcelona during the winter window.

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Current ETV
Player image Robert Lewandowski 
Robert Lewandowski 

F (C)

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Barcelona

Robert Lewandowski 
Robert Lewandowski 

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Barcelona

Barcelona

€10.3M

ETV Range

€9.3M - €11.3M

Real Madrid eye Declan Rice

Real Madrid are reportedly plotting a stunning €250 million raid for Arsenal’s Declan Rice and Paris Saint-Germain’s Bradley Barcola, according to Spanish outlet Fichajes.

It is alleged that Madrid would be willing to offer up to €150m for Rice in a January transfer that would allow the Spanish giants to compete on all fronts this season.

Madrid’s board are also said to have approved a €100m approach for Bradley Barcola as an ‘era-defining’ signing to replace Rodrygo, should the Brazilian be sold.

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Chelsea join Daniel Munoz race

Chelsea have reportedly joined Barcelona in the race to sign Crystal Palace defender Daniel Munoz next summer.

The Colombia international, 29, has developed into one of the best wing-backs in world football since his move to Selhurst Park in January 2024 and his recent form has attracted significant interest from across Europe.

That is according to Mundo Deportivo, who claim that Munoz has attracted the attention of both Chelsea and Manchester City ahead of 2026.

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Daniel Munoz, Crystal Palace
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Liverpool eye Alessandro Bastoni

Liverpool are preparing a €100 million bid for Inter Milan defender Alessandro Bastoni, as per Italian publication Il Giorno.

Arne Slot’s side are eager to sign at least one new centre-back next summer and they have reportedly identified Bastoni as their first choice replacement for Virgil van Dijk, who is now 34 years old.

However, the report states that Inter will not consider a sale at any price.

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Man Utd want new striker

Manchester United could consider signing another attacker in January following the injury sustained by Benjamin Sesko on Saturday.

Sesko was forced off with a knee problem during Man Utd's 2-2 draw with Tottenham on Saturday and The Daily Mirror reports that the injury could prompt Man Utd manager Ruben Amorim to consider signing another forward during the mid-season window.

The likes of Karl Etta Eyong, Endrick and the aforementioned Lewandowski have all been linked with the Red Devils in recent weeks.

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Karl Etta Eyong is wanted by Man Utd
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Other Transfer Rumours

Tottenham Hotspur have shortlisted Everton star Iliman Ndiaye as a primary transfer target following news that Morgan Rogers has agreed to sign a new Aston Villa contract. (TEAMtalk)

Axel Disasi is expected to leave Chelsea during the January transfer window after returning to full fitness. (Foot Mercato)

Morgan Rogers is set to earn £120,000 per week when he signs his new contract at Aston Villa. (Football Insider)

Nottingham Forest are interested in signing Arsenal forward Gabriel Jesus on loan. (IndyKaila)

Barcelona have opened talks with the representatives of Lyon winger Malick Fofana amid competition from Arsenal and Liverpool. (Sport)

Norwich City are interested in appointing Russell Martin as their new head coach after sacking Liam Manning. (Football Insider)

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