Manchester United's Transfer Strategy

Manchester United are actively planning for the upcoming transfer windows, with a keen interest in Nottingham Forest's Elliot Anderson and Brighton & Hove Albion's Carlos Baleba. According to TEAMtalk, the Red Devils aim to secure one midfielder in the winter and another in the summer. Despite their admiration for the 22-year-old Anderson, they acknowledge the challenges in bringing him to Old Trafford. Baleba remains a top target, though a January breakthrough with Brighton seems unlikely.

Liverpool's Defensive Reinforcements

Liverpool are also in the mix, with Juventus' Gleison Bremer on their radar. TEAMtalk reports that the Reds had previously come close to signing the 28-year-old center-back in 2024. Bremer's consistent performances for Juventus continue to attract attention from top European clubs. Additionally, Crystal Palace's Marc Guéhi is another name linked to Liverpool, though Bremer remains a strong consideration.

Other Transfer Rumors

• Internazionale: The Italian giants could return for AS Roma's Manu Koné in 2026, with a summer move more probable than January. Gazzetta dello Sport notes that Roma needs €90 million by June 30 to meet financial fair play requirements.
• Ajax's Aaron Bouwman: Liverpool, Chelsea, Manchester United, Manchester City, and Barcelona are all tracking the 18-year-old center-back, who made his senior debut this season.
• Real Madrid: Xabi Alonso is monitoring VfB Stuttgart's Angelo Stiller for a potential 2026 signing. However, Stuttgart's €45 million valuation and interest from Bayern Munich could complicate matters.

Expert Insights

Don Hutchison discusses the competition for spots in Liverpool's lineup following their summer signings. The Reds are also reportedly relaxed about interest in Crystal Palace's Marc Guehi, viewing Bayern Munich's Michael Olise as a long-term replacement for Mohamed Salah.

Additional Rumors

• Casemiro: Al Ittihad may offer the Manchester United midfielder 'huge' wages in January, though there's a chance he could stay at Old Trafford.
• Krepin Diatta: AS Monaco might release the winger in return for a percentage of his next transfer fee, with Trabzonspor and Besiktas interested.
• Billal Brahimi: The free agent is set to join Santos after terminating his contract with Nice.
• Luis Maximiano: Neom has agreed to sign the goalkeeper from Almeria for €6m plus 15% of his next transfer fee.

Stay tuned for more updates as the transfer window approaches.