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Transfer Rumours: Mainoo to Chelsea heats up as Man Utd star 'confirms' deal
Cameron Smith
- 9 Dec 2025 10:31 CST
- 6 min read
Analysis
The transfer rumour mill is in full swing ahead of the upcoming January transfer window as clubs and players begin to target high-profile moves.
Below, FootballTransfers runs through the biggest rumours and gossip from 9 December, including the latest updates on Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Hojlund.
Kobbie Mainoo to Chelsea?
Enzo Maresca has been told that Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo could “quite easily” join Chelsea next year.
The 20-year-old has only racked up 273 minutes of action across all competitions this term and he has been widely tipped to leave Old Trafford in January, with his boyhood club eager to sign Nottingham Forest star Elliot Anderson as his replacement.
Chelsea have been heavily linked with a move for the England midfielder throughout 2025, and Man Utd legends Paul Scholes and Nicky Butt have confirmed that Mainoo should consider a move to Stamford Bridge next year.
Current ETV
Kobbie Mainoo
M, DM (C)
Man Utd
Kobbie Mainoo
M, DM (C)
Man Utd
ETV Range
€56.4M - €69M
Rasmus Hojlund ‘confirms’ deal
Manchester United striker Rasmus Hojlund has seemingly confirmed that his loan move to Napoli will become permanent next summer.
The Denmark international joined Antonio Conte’s side on an initial loan deal for the 2025-26 season on 1 September, with the transfer including an obligation to buy for €44 million if certain conditions are met.
Speaking after he netted a brace during Napoli’s 2-1 win over Juventus on Sunday, Hojlund told DAZN (via Metro): “Next season, I’ll give my interviews in Italian!”
Liverpool lead Arda Guler race
Liverpool are leading the race to sign Real Madrid wonderkid Arda Guler next year amid significant competition from a number of fellow Premier League clubs.
That is according to a report from CaughtOffside, who claim that Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United are all stepping up their pursuit of the Turkey superstar.
It is stated that Liverpool are currently the frontrunners to land Guler in 2026, with the Reds tracking his development at Real Madrid on a consistent basis this season. Arne Slot is understood to be a huge admirer of the 20-year-old and the reigning Premier League champions are eager to fight off competition from both Arsenal and Man Utd to land his signature.
Chelsea’s Emmanuel Emegha plan confirmed
Chelsea will not sign Strasbourg striker Emmanuel Emegha in January, despite Liam Delap’s recent shoulder injury.
The ex-England U21 international will be ruled out for the next eight weeks following a tussle with Bournemouth’s Marcos Senesi and his injury led to speculation that Chelsea could bring forward the signing of Emegha, who has agreed to join the Blues at the end of the season.
However, according to the Daily Mail, plans surrounding Emegha have not changed and Chelsea will instead look to options within to replace Delap, with Marc Guiu set to be handed a bigger role in the coming weeks.
Celtic chase Stefan Ortega
Celtic are reportedly plotting a move for Manchester City goalkeeper Stefan Ortega when his contract expires at the end of the 2025-26 season.
The 33-year-old has fallen down the pecking order at the Etihad Stadium following the summer arrivals of Gianluigi Donnarumma and James Trafford, and Celtic have now emerged as possible suitors amid their pursuit of a long-term replacement for Kasper Schmeichel.
That is according to a report from Football Insider, who report that Ortega has been identified as a possible new signing by the Bhoys hierarchy as they look to bolster the first-team squad available to new head coach Wilfried Nancy.
Chelsea in ‘love’ with Adam Wharton and Elliot Anderson
Chelsea are reportedly in “love” with Premier League duo Adam Wharton and Elliot Anderson amid their pursuit of a new central midfielder.
The Blues have already finalised agreements for Geovany Quenda, Emmanuel Emegha, Dastan Satpaev and Denner to join the club next year, and they have now added Wharton and Anderson to their wishlist, as per Simon Phillips.
The west London outfit have been linked with both players on a number of occasions over the past few months, but they have stepped up their interest in the two England internationals amid Romeo Lavia’s never-ending injury issues.
Other Transfer Rumours
Aston Villa and West Ham United have joined Chelsea in the race to sign Strasbourg striker Joaquin Panichelli. (TEAMtalk)
Brentford are reportedly eager to re-sign Ollie Watkins if they sell Igor Thiago during the upcoming January transfer window. (Football Insider)
Mohamed Salah has offered his services to Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Real Madrid amid widespread reports that he will leave Liverpool in January. (Fichajes)
Newcastle are interested in signing Ferencvaros youngster Alex Toth, who could cost around €17m next year. (Chronicle)
Neymar will consider a move back to Europe next year if he decides to leave Santos. (AS)
Real Betis, Sevilla and Valencia all want to sign Borussia Dortmund striker Fabio Silva on loan during the January window. (Rudy Galetti)
Manchester City are leading the race to sign Newcastle full-back Tino Livramento, although Atletico Madrid and Man Utd are also keeping tabs on his situation at St James’ Park. (TEAMtalk)
Bournemouth want Antoine Semenyo to stay at the club until the end of the 2025-26 season amid interest from several top Premier League teams. (BBC Sport)
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