Latest Football (Soccer) News
Real Madrid reportedly open to Vinícius Jr exit before 2026 World Cup
Reports indicate **Real Madrid are open to selling Vinícius Júnior** before the 2026 World Cup if no new contract is agreed. Sources close to the player expect no talks before the tournament, with tensions linked to form, media pressure and the Bernabéu crowd; improved performances could still reopen the door to a compromise extension.
Manchester City sign Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth in big-money deal
**Manchester City have completed the signing of forward Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth**, with reports citing a fee around €72m/£64m. The move strengthens City’s attacking options mid-season and is one of the headline transfers of the current winter window.
Crystal Palace land Brennan Johnson from Tottenham for £35m
**Crystal Palace have signed Wales forward Brennan Johnson from Tottenham Hotspur** in a deal worth £35m. The move gives Palace a major attacking reinforcement, while Spurs free up funds and squad space after a stop‑start spell for Johnson in North London.
West Ham sign striker duo Pablo and Taty Castellanos
**West Ham United have added two strikers, Pablo Felipe and Valentín ‘Taty’ Castellanos**, from Gil Vicente and Lazio respectively. Reports list fees of roughly £20m for Pablo and £25.2m for Castellanos, significantly boosting West Ham’s depth up front for the rest of the season.
Barcelona set to bring back João Cancelo on loan amid defensive needs
Barcelona are **set to re‑sign João Cancelo on loan**, adding full‑back depth during the winter window. Coach Hansi Flick had prioritised a centre‑back, but the club’s financial limits mean Cancelo’s versatility must cover both full‑back roles and allow Jules Koundé to play centrally when needed.
Manchester City eye Marc Guéhi after defensive injury crisis
Following injuries to Josko Gvardiol and Rúben Dias, plus John Stones’ ongoing issues, **Manchester City are considering a January move for Crystal Palace defender Marc Guéhi**. A transfer was not initially planned for this window, but City’s shortage at centre‑back has elevated Guéhi as a live target.
PSG quiet in January after Trophée des Champions win and key returns
Paris Saint‑Germain are **not planning major January business**, with Luis Enrique satisfied after another Trophée des Champions triumph. With injured players like Ousmane Dembélé, Achraf Hakimi, Marquinhos and Désiré Doué returning to fitness, club sources see little need for additions this month.
Premier League January window: key confirmed ins and outs
The **Premier League January transfer window is open**, with several notable deals already confirmed across clubs. Moves include Pascal Groß returning to Brighton from Borussia Dortmund, Fraser Forster joining Bournemouth as a free agent, and various loan recalls and exits that reshape mid‑table squads.
Antoine Semenyo to Man City tops today’s completed deals across Europe
Transfer trackers list **Antoine Semenyo’s move from Bournemouth to Manchester City** as the standout completed deal in Europe today. No new signings have yet been recorded in La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga or Ligue 1 today, underlining the Premier League’s early-window activity.
Atlanta United transfer Bartosz Slisz to Brøndby IF
In MLS news, **Atlanta United have transferred Polish midfielder Bartosz Slisz to Brøndby IF** of the Danish Superliga for an undisclosed fee. Slisz, who joined Atlanta in 2024 and made 62 MLS appearances with four goals and three assists, leaves after two seasons as a regular starter.