Transfer rumours, news: Chelsea, Napoli chasing Adeyemi deal
January 16, 2025 at 12:00 noon ET

Liverpool lead race to sign Bournemouth left-back Milos Kolquezwhile Chelsea are looking to sign the Borussia Dortmund striker Karim Adeyemi in summer. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors and gossip from around the world.

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Hot Rumors

- Chelsea looking to sign Borussia Dortmund striker Karim Adeyemi in summer, say Bild. The 22-year-old Germany international is contracted until 2027 but is set to leave and could be tempted by a move to the Premier League. Napoli are also interested and considering a switch this month Hvitsa KvaratskheliaHe is about to join Paris Saint-Germain for 60 million euros, but Dortmund is seeking a transfer fee of more than 50 million euros to sign Adeyemi.

- Liverpool are in pole position to land Bournemouth left-back Milos KolqueziNews reports. While Manchester United and Manchester City have also contacted the player's representatives, the 21-year-old is instead favoring a move to Merseyside. Kolquez has been compared to Andrew Robertson and is not expected to leave this month. But reports suggest an offer in the region of £50m could bring Bournemouth to the negotiating table this summer.

- Saudi Arabian clubs looking to finalize a deal Mohamed SalahAccording to The Sun, Al Hilal leads the way. The 32-year-old Salah's contract expires this summer, and the Saudi League is prepared to provide him with a two-year salary of 65 million pounds. At the same time, "Sports" stated that the league also plans to make adjustments to some of Barcelona's lineup, namely: Rafinha, Frenkie de Jong, Andreas Christensen, Ansu Fati and Robert Lewandowski.

- Arsenal will decide this week whether to make concrete proposals for Juventus striker Dusan VlahovichTeamTALK reports. The Gunners are still "gathering information" about the Serbia international, who has seven goals in 16 Serie A games this season despite being frowned upon by head coach Thiago Motta. Arsenal are currently the only club with serious interest in the 24-year-old, as he remains their number one attacking target in the winter transfer window.

- RB Leipzig have seen loan offers to sign the USMNT winger Timothy Weah According to Foot Mercato, was rejected. The deal would have included an option to sign the 24-year-old permanently, but Juve want to keep him as he has contributed four goals and four assists in 20 games so far this season and seems to be interested in signing him. New head coach Thiago has confidence in Motta.

Confirm transfer

- Winger Jaden Philokine Joins Ipswich Town from Aston Villa for an undisclosed fee.

- Leicester City signs Parma right-back That Coulibaly About 2 million euros.

Expert opinion

ESPN's Liverpool correspondent Beth Lindop discusses a potential move for Milos Kerkez.

There is no doubt that Liverpool need a new left-back. Andy Robertson is a club legend but his performances this season have left a lot to be desired and with the Scotland international turning 31 in March, Arne Slott's side will surely look to The department would benefit from bringing in some new blood.

Robertson's deputy, Kostas Tsimikas, is a solid rotation option but not a long-term solution to the left-back dilemma. So the link to Kerkez makes sense.

At just 21 years old, the Hungary international already has plenty of domestic and international experience and has impressed for Bournemouth, who have been one of the Premier League's surprises this season. Liverpool sporting director Richard Hughes has close links with the south coast club, having previously served as their technical director, which could help give Slott's side an edge in the race to sign Kirkez . But it will cost them.

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- TSG Hoffenheim midfielder Tom Bishop He has agreed to join Bayern Munich on a free transfer and a medical examination will be carried out next week. Contrary to some reports, the 19-year-old will not be leaving Bayern on loan after officially joining the club in July. (Florian Plettenberg)

- Aymeric Laporte Al Nasr centre-back is "awaiting" a call from Real Madrid this month but will be disappointed the La Liga giants are not considering a January transfer window. The 30-year-old Spanish international wants to leave Saudi Arabia, but Real Madrid will only consider signing a player of his age for free. (Marca)

- Manchester City show interest in Juventus defender Andrea Cambiasobut the club is only prepared to listen to offers in excess of €50 million for the Italy international. ("All Sports News")

- Real Betis are among the clubs interested in signing the 24-year-old Manchester United winger anthony Loan this month. (sun)

- Napoli offer winger to Manchester United Alejandro GarnacioThe 20-year-old has a five-year contract but has yet to agree a transfer fee with the club. (Il Martino)

- Chelsea have made an offer to sign the Deportivo winger Jeremiah Hernandez But have seen it rejected. (subway)

- Bournemouth have reached an agreement with Chelsea to sign the 19-year-old winger Zain Silcott Dewberry. (Fabrizio Romano)

- Brighton and Hove Albion express interest in signing Chelsea defender Tosin Adarabio. The 27-year-old joined Stamford Bridge on a free transfer from Fulham last summer and has made 10 Premier League appearances for the club so far. (Daily Mail)

- Chelsea now unlikely to move for £70m Crystal Palace defender Mark Gay until summer After recalling Trevor Chalobah He is on loan at Selhurst Park. (Daily Mail)

- However, the Chelsea defender Axel DisasiThe 26-year-old could leave this month and has attracted interest from Juventus, Atalanta and Bayer Leverkusen. (conducted for offside)

——Bayern Munich left back Alphonso Davis "Terms of agreement" have been agreed on a free transfer to Real Madrid this summer, although his current club are still pressuring him to renew his contract and hope for an answer soon. (Marca)

- Arsenal, PSG and Manchester City have all shown interest in signing the former NC Courage star keratinhe left the NWSL club on a free transfer. (Rob Pratley)

- Negotiations between Atlanta United and Newcastle United over a permanent transfer are progressing Miguel Almiron,Report. The 30-year-old Paraguayan midfielder is the subject of an £11m bid from his former club and the Magpies are said to be considering an offer. (sports)

Newcastle United reject Fenerbahce's £11m bid to sign defender Lloyd Kelly. (sports)

- West Ham United ready to move on Louis Guilherm18 years old, seven months after signing him. (Second-rate)

- They could replace him with another Brazilian: Fulham's Rodrigo Muniz. (standard)

- Or Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi. (Florian Plettenberg)

- Everton, Newcastle United, West Ham United and Aston Villa are keen on signing Galatasaray winger Barris Alper Yilmazaz. (hurry up)