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Transfer Rumours: Chelsea make Enzo Fernandez sale decision as record-breaking deal close
Cameron Smith
- 28 Dec 2025 11:00 CST
- 6 min read
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The January transfer window is nearly here and several major deals are expected to be completed shortly.
Below, FootballTransfers runs through the biggest rumours and gossip from 28 December, including the latest updates on Enzo Fernandez and Ayyoub Bouaddi.
Enzo Fernandez sale decision
Chelsea are ready to include Enzo Fernandez in a swap deal bid for Real Madrid superstar Jude Bellingham, according to a bombshell report in Spain.
The Blues have been reluctant to sanction a sale due to Fernandez’s importance to head coach Enzo Maresca, although it appears they may be willing to permit an exit if they are able to land Bellingham in exchange.
That is according to Spanish publication Defensa Central, who sensationally claim that Chelsea are prepared to submit a swap deal bid involving Fernandez in 2026.
Current ETV
Enzo Fernández
M, DM (C)
Chelsea
Enzo Fernández
M, DM (C)
Chelsea
ETV Range
€73.8M - €90.2M
Arsenal chase Ayyoub Bouaddi
Arsenal are set to make a “decisive move” to beat Chelsea and Manchester United to the signing of Lille wonderkid Ayyoub Bouaddi, as per Italian publication TuttoJuve.
They have initiated contact with the Frenchman’s camp and they are now pushing to finalise an agreement for the teenager to arrive at the Emirates Stadium next summer.
It’s reported that Arsenal could even be set to submit a €45m bid for Bouaddi, which would make him the most expensive teenager to ever join the club - usurping the €30m fee paid for William Saliba back in 2019.
Man Utd ‘agree’ Manu Kone transfer
AS Roma midfielder Manu Kone will join Manchester United on a permanent deal next summer.
That is according to Italian journalist Francesca Teodori, who told AS Roma Live (via Manchester Evening News): “It's a fairly credible rumour. I've been told by multiple sources that he'll leave Roma in June and join Manchester United.
“I don't know if this has anything to do with the [Joshua] Zirkzee deal, he might have been included as a sort of counterpart. This remains to be seen, but what's certain is that Kone is very keen on the destination and it looks like he could join United in June.”
Celtic edge closer to Diego Rossi deal
Columbus Crew star Diego Rossi is preparing to join Celtic during the upcoming January transfer window, according to Turkish outlet Fanatik
The 27-year-old attacking midfielder scored 19 goals and provided five assists in 37 games for Columbus Crew during the 2025 season and he has been heavily linked with a move to Celtic Park since the arrival of Wilfried Nancy as the club’s new head coach.
The report suggests that Nancy has played a key role in the proposed transfer, with an agreement seemingly expected to be formalised next month.
Chelsea want James McAtee
Chelsea have reportedly rekindled their interest in former Manchester City star James McAtee amid his struggles at Nottingham Forest.
The west London giants are one of several Premier League clubs monitoring McAtee’s situation at Nottingham Forest, with Bournemouth, Fulham, Leeds United and Sunderland also keeping close tabs on his development, as per The Daily Mail.
In addition, it’s reported that Bayer Leverkusen, Eintracht Frankfurt, Porto, PSV, RB Leipzig and Stuttgart are interested in McAtee too.
€200m Jude Bellingham offer
Manchester United are preparing a €200 million offer for Real Madrid superstar Jude Bellingham, according to a blockbuster report in Spain.
The England international was heavily linked with a move to Old Trafford before joining Borussia Dortmund back in 2020 and he remains a key target for the Red Devils hierarchy amid his immense form over the past few years.
In fact, OK Diario speculate that Man Utd are ready to lodge a €200m offer for the England midfielder next year.
Other Transfer Rumours
Ajax want to re-sign Jorrel Hato on loan in January just six months after selling him to Chelsea. (Telegraaf)
Barcelona are lining up a January move for Manchester City defender Nathan Ake. (CaughtOffside)
Sunderland are interested in signing Ligue 1 midfield duo Ayyoub Bouaddi and Lamine Camara. (TEAMtalk)
Chelsea have identified Genk youngster Konstantinos Karetsas and Saint-Etienne winger Djylian N'Guessan as two possible signings for 2026. (Evening Standard)
Real Madrid are prepared to pay €40m to sign Atalanta centre-back Honest Ahanor. (Fichajes)
Man Utd are increasingly likely to sell Bruno Fernandes during the upcoming January transfer window. (Football Insider)
Tottenham are pushing to sign Man Utd star Omar Marmoush next month, with the Egypt star set to fall further down the pecking order if Antoine Semenyo arrives at the Etihad Stadium. (CaughtOffside)
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