Latest news and rumors from January window: Van de Ven eyes Barca

With the January transfer window open, the rumor mill is in overdrive. Check in every day for the latest buzz around the soccer world.

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Van de Ven value

Micky van de Ven would like to leave Tottenham Hotspur and is keen on moving to Barcelona. Barca are on the lookout for a left-sided center-back and would prefer to sign Inter Milan's Alessandro Bastoni, but his €80-million price tag could prove too much. Van De Ven is valued at around €65 million. (Diario Sport)

Jan. 9

Saka stays: Bukayo Saka is staying with Arsenal long term. The winger has agreed to a five-year contract extension that will keep him at the club until 2031. His improved salary will reflect his status as one of the best players in the world at his position. (The Athletic)

Worth a Schlott: Bayern Munich plan to wait for Borussia Dortmund defender Nico Schlotterbeck's contract to expire in 2027 so they can sign him on a free transfer. That leaves the door open for Real Madrid, who could move for Schlotterbeck following news Dayot Upamecano will commit to Bayern. (Bild)

Carrasco to go: Yannick Carrasco is considering leaving the Saudi Pro League this month. Juventus are among the clubs informed about the 32-year-old Al-Shabab winger's potential availability. (Fabrizio Romano)

Juve exchanging Euros for pounds: In addition to their attempts to re-sign Federico Chiesa from Liverpool, Juventus are exploring moves for Brentford's Mikkel Damsgaard and Kevin Schade and Sunderland's Simon Adingra. (Gazzetta dello Sport)

Tottenham transfer close: Spurs will pay Santos around €15 million for exciting Brazilian left-back Souza. He'll undergo a medical in the coming days before signing a contract through 2031. (Eduardo Burgos)

Kaye OK'd: Club Brugge forward Kaye Furo will undergo a medical with Brentford ahead of an initial €10-million transfer. The 18-year-old has appeared in just five league matches for the Belgian club. (HLN Sport)

Wherefore art thou, Romeo?: AC Milan and Arsenal have made inquiries about emerging Borussia Dortmund star Romeo Ritter. The German center-back, who's just 17, is under contract until 2027. (Florian Plettenberg)

HH back to Houston: Houston Dynamo are finalizing a deal to re-sign Hector Herrera. The 35-year-old midfielder, who spent 2025 with Toluca in Mexico, won't return to Major League Soccer on a DP contract. (am.com)

Scot hotshot: Manchester City will sign exciting 15-year-old midfielder Keir McMeekin from Hearts. The Scottish talent was wanted by several top Premier League clubs. (Fabrizio Romano)

Jan. 8

Arda ambition: Mikel Arteta has asked Arsenal to try to sign Real Madrid's Arda Guler. The Premier League leaders could attempt to sign the playmaker on loan with an option or obligation to buy for €90 million. (e-Noticies)

Traitorous TAA: Manchester United are sensationally among the favorites to sign former Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold if he decides to leave Real Madrid. (Football Insider)

Guehi grab: Manchester City are prepared to offer an initial £15 million for Marc Guehi with a further £5 million in add-ons. The Crystal Palace defender's contract expires in June, but City want a deal done now. (Football Insider)

Kayode clamor: Manchester City admire Brentford right-back Michael Kayode and could make an approach in the summer. They could face competition from Bayern Munich, Inter Milan, Juventus, and Newcastle United. (Caught Offside)

Antsy Milan: AC Milan are experiencing difficulties in their efforts to sign Chelsea's Axel Disasi, Juventus' Federico Gatti, and Fenerbahce's Milan Skriniar. Liverpool's Joe Gomez and Nottingham Forest's Murillo are also on the Rossoneri's radar. (Calciomercato)

Spurs spending: Tottenham Hotspur could attempt to energize Thomas Frank's sluggish midfield by signing Sporting CP's Morten Hjulmand. They could also try to sign FC Porto's Samu Aghehowa and Club Brugge's Christos Tzolis. (TEAMtalk)

Giac in the box: Roma and Napoli verbally agreed to terms that could see Giacomo Raspadori move to the Italian capital. It's now up to Raspadori to approve his transfer to Roma. (Gianluca Di Marzio)

Nwaneri nonplussed: Bournemouth are interested in signing Ethan Nwaneri on loan from Arsenal until the end of the season. But the 18-year-old, who's been previously linked with Borussia Dortmund, wants to assess his options in the summer. (The Independent)

Jan. 7

No Old Trafford olive branch: Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho, Rasmus Hojlund, and Andre Onana are unlikely to return to Manchester United despite Ruben Amorim's exit. It was a club decision to push the group out. (The Sun)

Rubbish reports: Vinicius Juniors' links with Chelsea are inaccurate. There have been "no talks, no bid, no negotiations" between the winger, London club, and Real Madrid. (Fabrizio Romano)

Guehi has a price: Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner admitted there's a possibility that Marc Guehi will join Manchester City this month. "If a massive offer comes from City and Marc wants to do it, it will happen," he said. (BBC Sport)

Kenneth capture: Lazio are finalizing a €15-million transfer for Ajax and Netherlands midfielder Kenneth Taylor. The 23-year-old is a product of the Dutch club's famed youth academy. (Gianluca Di Marzio)

Franca frenzy brewing: Manchester City, Newcastle United, and Tottenham Hotspur could make a move for talented wing-back Wesley Franca upon hearing that Roma boss Gian Piero Gasperini wants to fund deals for other parts of his squad, particularly up front. (TEAMtalk)

MA not MIA: Marc-Andre ter Stegen stepping away from the Barcelona squad in Saudi Arabia has nothing to do with him leaving the club. The goalkeeper suffered an injury. (Florian Plettenberg)

Wood worries: Nottingham Forest are on the lookout for firepower due to Chris Wood's fitness issues. They've been in contact with the representatives of Wolverhampton Wanderers frontman Jorgen Strand Larsen. (Football Insider)

Dayot deal: Bayern Munich have a verbal agreement in place with defender Dayot Upamecano on the structure and length of a new contract. The final point being discussed is the insertion of a release clause. (Fabrizio Romano)

Guendouzi's gone: Matteo Guendouzi is joining Fenerbahce. The Turkish club has a verbal agreement in place with Lazio over a €29-million deal. Paperwork is being drafted to finalize the transfer. (Fabrizio Romano)

Jan. 6

Toothless Tottenham: Tottenham Hotspur could attempt to sign an attacker. Their options are short in that department after Mohammed Kudus suffered an injury and Brennan Johnson joined Crystal Palace earlier in the January window. (The Telegraph)

Milan seek savings: AC Milan are interested in Bayern Munich defender Kim Min-jae, but the Italian giants will need Bayern to cover some of the South Korean's wages for any deal to happen. (Gazzetta dello sport)

Zirkzee difficulty: Roma director of football Frederic Massara admits the club's attempts to sign Joshua Zirkzee could be complicated by Ruben Amorim vacating the head coach position at Manchester United. (Sky Sport Italia)

Sale hinges on Salah: Juventus' hopes of signing Federico Chiesa depend on whether Mohamed Salah stays with Liverpool or not. Chiesa left Juve for the Reds in 2024. (Gazzetta dello Sport)

Jorgen not stranded: Jorgen Strand Larsen remains a coveted striker despite Wolverhampton Wanderers' woes, but Newcastle United will need to compete with Tottenham if they make a move for him this month. (Newcastle Chronicle)

Jan. 5

Cancelo culture: Barcelona are on the verge of signing Joao Cancelo from Al-Hilal. The full-back remains a huge admirer of the Catalan club and a deal is expected to be completed "very soon." (Fabrizio Romano)

Guardiola wants Guehi: Manchester City have emerged as contenders to sign Marc Guehi in January after injuries to center-backs Ruben Dias and Josko Gvardiol. (BBC Sport)

Waiting on Wharton: Adam Wharton is one of the big names to follow in the transfer market. Real Madrid are battling with Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, and Manchester United to sign the Crystal Palace midfielder. (AS)

Barca's black cat: Barcelona are considering a huge £70-million offer from Sunderland for Fermin Lopez. The versatile Spaniard, 22, has been linked with a Premier League move before, most recently with Chelsea. (Fichajes)

Chiesa coming back: Juventus, looking for another winger in January, have made contact with Liverpool to express an interest in re-signing Federico Chiesa. Negotiations are still in the early stages, but the Italian is open to the move. (Fabrizio Romano)

Jan. 4

Keeping tabs on Tonali: Chelsea are monitoring Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali. Though a January offer is unlikely, the Blues are considering a summer move for the Italian international, especially as several other clubs continue to be linked with Enzo Fernandez. (Football Insider)

Domino effect: Napoli still want to sign Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo in January, but they'll only be able to make that move happen if they can sell winger Noa Lang first. (Gazzetta dello Sport)

Real want Rodri: Real Madrid retain interest in Manchester City midfielder and former Ballon d'Or winner Rodri, but they'll wait until the summer to make an official offer for the Spaniard. (Marca)

Eyes on Marmoush: Aston Villa are interested in signing Omar Marmoush from Manchester City. Tottenham already made an approach for the Egyptian international forward, who has only started two Premier League matches so far this season. (TEAMtalk)

Frattesi financials: Galatasaray submitted a bid for Inter's Davide Frattesi. The Turkish club offered €5 million for an initial loan plus a €30-million purchase option. The two clubs are haggling over terms of the option; Inter want to insert an obligation to buy at "easy" conditions. (Fabrizio Romano)

Jan. 3

Madrid's midfield search: Real Madrid continue to look for help in midfield. Paris Saint-Germain star Vitinha and Crystal Palace's Adam Wharton are being considered, while the Spanish giants are also monitoring Argentine internationals Enzo Fernandez and Alexis Mac Allister. (AS)

Biding time: Manchester United continue to look into the possibility of signing Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Carlos Baleba, but are likely to wait until the summer before submitting an official offer. (Sky Sports)

Maamma, there goes that man: Liverpool, Manchester United, and Newcastle are all monitoring Watford striker Othmane Maamma. Born in France, the 20-year-old has represented Morocco at youth level. (TEAMtalk)

Rogers raid: Chelsea are plotting a move for Aston Villa star Morgan Rogers, one of the Villans' standout performers this season. The Blues are also keeping an eye on Arsenal's Ethan Nwaneri. (Caught Offside)

Osimhen offered: An English intermediary has offered Victor Osimhen to Bayern Munich. Galatasaray could offload the prolific Nigerian striker in order to generate revenue. (Sport Bild)

Quid pro quo: Inter are willing to offer Al-Hilal either Francesco Acerbi or Stefan de Vrij in exchange for Joao Cancelo. A swap deal would reunite Cancelo with Inter, and either of the veteran defenders with their former manager Simone Inzaghi in Saudi Arabia. (Fabrizio Romano)

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