Liverpool are looking for a replacement for Salah; MU are prioritizing Wharton.
Al-Hilal wants to sign Mohamed Salah amid a rift with manager Arne Slot; Liverpool are targeting Antoine Semenyo, MU are prioritizing Adam Wharton, and Ederson is valued at £50 million.
Al-Hilal is ready to make an offer for Mohamed Salah in the January transfer window, after the striker declared his relationship with Liverpool manager Arne Slot had "broken down". Meanwhile, Liverpool are looking for a replacement in Antoine Semenyo. In Manchester, Adam Wharton tops Man United's transfer list, while Ederson (Atalanta) is valued at £50 million by Liverpool and Barcelona.
Liverpool: The Salah dilemma and the Semenyo option
The news of a "breakdown" between Salah and manager Arne Slot has cast uncertainty over the future of Liverpool's star player. According to sources, Al-Hilal is ready to submit an offer as early as January. What happens next week could determine whether Salah remains a part of Liverpool or not.
Meanwhile, Liverpool have planned to replace him with Antoine Semenyo, the Ghanaian striker from Bournemouth. The Kop had monitored Semenyo last summer before prioritizing big targets like Florian Wirtz, Hugo Ekitike, and Alexander Isak. Semenyo's performances since the start of the season have given the Anfield scouting team reason to regret their decision and reconsider his options during the winter transfer window.
MU and the midfield dilemma: Wharton tops the table.
Adam Wharton (Crystal Palace) is currently at the top of Manchester United's transfer list. The problem is that the English midfielder wants to play in the Champions League, so the Red Devils need to strongly convince him if they want to complete the deal. The fee for Wharton could reach £100 million.
Conversely, Manchester United decided not to sign young midfielder Mouhamed Dabo (captain of Senegal's U17 team, from the Be Sports Academy) despite receiving positive feedback during his trial at Carrington.
Premier League Movements: Tottenham, Newcastle, West Ham
Tottenham are monitoring the contract situation of Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace). The French forward is ready to leave Selhurst Park as early as next month; Palace may sell him if they receive an offer of more than £40 million plus bonuses.
Liverpool and Barcelona have reportedly been linked with a £50 million bid for Atalanta midfielder Ederson in January. In defense, Newcastle and West Ham are targeting Chelsea centre-back Axel Disasi.
Europe: Arsenal compete with Real Madrid, Roma lead the race for Zirkzee.
Arsenal are ready to compete with Real Madrid in the race to sign Kenan Yildiz from Juventus. The 20-year-old has attracted attention for his ability to play in multiple attacking positions: attacking midfielder, right winger, left winger, and even striker; and he can both score and assist goals.
Roma are currently leading the race to sign Joshua Zirkzee from Manchester United. At Old Trafford, Zirkzee is a backup option, and with Sesko's return, the prospect of him being benched becomes even more likely, opening up an opportunity for the Italian capital club.
Summary of notable deals
| Star/Club | Developments | Fees (if any) |
|---|---|---|
| Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) | Al-Hilal ready to make a January offer; relationship with coach Arne Slot "broken". | Not specified |
| Antoine Semenyo (Bournemouth) → Liverpool | Liverpool are looking for a replacement for Salah. | Not specified |
| Adam Wharton (Crystal Palace) → Man United | Manchester United tops the list; aiming for Champions League qualification. | It could be as much as £100 million. |
| Ederson (Atalanta) → Liverpool/Barcelona | It can be signed in January. | 50 million pounds |
| Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace) → Tottenham | Spurs are monitoring him; he could leave within the next month. | Over £40 million + bonuses |
| Kenan Yildiz (Juventus) → Arsenal/Real Madrid | Arsenal competes with Real Madrid. | Not specified |
| Joshua Zirkzee (Manchester United) → Roma | Roma lead the race; Zirkzee is a backup option at MU. | Not specified |
| Axel Disasi (Chelsea) → Newcastle/West Ham | Two clubs are pursuing him. | Not specified |
| Mouhamed Dabo → Man United | MU decided not to sign him. | But |
The winter transfer market is heating up with deals that could reshape the attacking and midfield lines of many big clubs. With key issues like Salah's future, Liverpool's plans, and Manchester United's priority for Wharton, the next few weeks promise to be a turning point.


