Transfer news 25/10: MU offers 120 million euros, Real demands a swap deal.
MU is planning to spend 120 million euros on Sancet and Diomande; Real Madrid is asking Chelsea to offer Enzo or Caicedo in exchange for Camavinga; Bruno Fernandes has a 65 million euro release clause.
Manchester United are reportedly willing to spend €120 million on Oihan Sancet and Ousmane Diomande, while Real Madrid are only considering letting Eduardo Camavinga leave if Chelsea agree to include Enzo Fernandez or Moises Caicedo in a swap deal. Additionally, Bruno Fernandes is said to have a €65 million release clause.
MU is spending 120 million euros on Sancet and Diomande.
According to Fichajes, Manchester United have approved a €120 million budget for the January transfer window to pursue two targets: Oihan Sancet (Athletic Club) and Ousmane Diomande (Sporting CP). These are two key signings aimed at improving the quality of the midfield and strengthening the defense.
The decision to allocate budget to a midfielder and a center-back reflects Manchester United's short-term priority of balancing the squad. Sancet provides an option in midfield, while Diomande adds mobility and depth to the central defense.
Chelsea – Real Madrid: Camavinga and potential exchange deals.
According to E-Notices, Chelsea have made an €80 million offer for Eduardo Camavinga. Real Madrid have no intention of selling him and have stipulated that Chelsea must include either Enzo Fernandez or Moises Caicedo in a swap deal. This requirement makes the chances of completing the transfer very low.
Meanwhile, according to Football Insider, Chelsea are competing with Aston Villa and Brighton for right-back Guela Doue (Strasbourg). The BlueCo ownership structure is seen as a favorable factor. The Blues are also monitoring Ronald Araujo (Barcelona) as a long-term replacement for Reece James; Guela's younger brother, Desire Doue, is impressing at Paris Saint-Germain.
Bruno Fernandes has a €65 million release clause.
According to BBC Sport, Bruno Fernandes has a €65 million release clause. Although the player's representatives have stated he has no intention of leaving Old Trafford next summer, clubs in the Saudi Pro League and several other major European teams are still monitoring him. The Manchester United captain's current contract runs until 2027, with an option to extend for one year.
Goalkeeper Corner: Ter Stegen considering leaving Barca; Zion Suzuki on the radar.
According to Ekrem Konur, Marc-Andre ter Stegen is expected to leave Barcelona in the winter transfer window to find a regular starting spot, with Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur showing interest. Meanwhile, Corriere dello Sport reports that Chelsea and AC Milan are both monitoring goalkeeper Zion Suzuki (Parma). Chelsea see Suzuki as a long-term successor to Robert Sánchez. Suzuki joined Parma in 2024, has made 44 Serie A appearances, and is learning English and Italian to adapt.
Movements in Serie A and Premier League
- AC Milan are targeting center-back Jose Maria Giménez (Atlético Madrid) in January to strengthen their defensive depth (Mundo Deportivo).
- Newcastle United are preparing a €30 million bid for Juventus defender Pierre Kalulu. Manager Eddie Howe wants to add a versatile center-back who can play on both flanks (Ekrem Konur).
- Everton are considering bringing Richarlison back from Tottenham Hotspur; Spurs may sell him to free up funds for a new striker in the winter transfer window (TEAMtalk).
- Heidenheim wants to buy Arijon Ibrahimovic outright from Bayern Munich when his loan contract ends at the end of the season (Sky Germany).
- Chelsea are keeping Andrey Santos and have no intention of letting him leave the club in January, despite rumors of interest from Manchester United (TEAMtalk).
Saudi Arabian market
According to Nicolo Schira, Al Hilal is negotiating an extension for Sergej Milinkovic-Savic until 2028, when his current agreement expires next summer.
Summary of the transaction and key figures.
| club | Target/Star | Status | Value/Terms | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Man United | Oihan Sancet, Ousmane Diomande | January Budget | 120 million euros | Fichajes |
| Chelsea – Real Madrid | Eduardo Camavinga | Request blocked | 80 million euros; Enzo/Caicedo swap requested. | E-Notices |
| Man United | Bruno Fernandes | Release clause | 65 million euros; Contract until 2027 + 1-year option | BBC Sport |
| Chelsea, AC Milan | Zion back | Care about | 44 appearances in Serie A | Corriere dello Sport |
| Newcastle | Pierre Kalulu | Prepare a proposal | 30 million euros | Ekrem Konur |
| Al Hilal | Milinkovic-Savic | Negotiations for extension | By 2028 | Nicolo Schira |
| Portuguese | Marc-Andre ter Stegen | Consider postponing January. | Of interest: MU, Tottenham | Ekrem Konur |
Short-term impact
- MU prioritizes strengthening the midfield and defense, in line with their squad rebuilding plan.
- Real Madrid's exchange terms have effectively closed the Camavinga deal for Chelsea this winter.
- Bruno Fernandes's contract provides a potential trigger for the summer transfer window, although his intention to leave is currently unconfirmed.
