Liverpool target Bahoya, Real Madrid consider Haaland.

Liverpool are looking to add speed on the left wing with Jean-Matteo Bahoya, while Real Madrid are considering Erling Haaland if they part ways with Vinicius Junior. In England, Tottenham are evaluating Samu Aghehowa amidst a volatile attacking lineup; Jadon Sancho will remain at Aston Villa until the end of the 2025/26 season; Liverpool have yet to finalize a contract extension with Andrew Robertson; Newcastle are pushing ahead with a €40 million offer for Igor Thiago.

Liverpool and Jean-Matteo Bahoya: speed to unlock the left wing.

According to Anfield Watch, manager Arne Slot is impressed with the speed and dribbling ability of Jean-Matteo Bahoya (Eintracht Frankfurt). In the 2024/25 season, the French player reached a top speed of 37.16 km/h in a match against Bochum – the fastest in the Bundesliga at the time. The move to pursue Bahoya aims to increase depth on the left wing as Cody Gakpo has not yet reached his peak form.

Bahoya is noted for his good chemistry with Hugo Ekitike – Liverpool's summer signing. Tactically, Bahoya's speed and ability to attack into space could help Liverpool stretch the defensive block, increase attacking depth, and provide more rotation options for Slot's attack.

Real Madrid are keeping their options open regarding Erling Haaland.

According to Sport, Real Madrid are showing particular interest in Erling Haaland (Manchester City) amid uncertainty surrounding Vinicius Junior's future at Santiago Bernabeu. If they decide to part ways with the Brazilian star, Haaland would top Los Blancos' list of targets. Real have repeatedly expressed their admiration for the Norwegian forward since his time at Borussia Dortmund.

In terms of gameplay, pursuing a center forward like Haaland will reshape the attacking structure around a single spearhead along the central axis, requiring adjustments in ball circulation and the allocation of roles for the remaining attacking players.

Tottenham are monitoring Samu Aghehowa amid a volatile attacking lineup.

TEAMtalk reports that Tottenham Hotspur continues to monitor Samu Aghehowa (FC Porto) but has not yet made a decision for the January transfer window. Spurs are comprehensively evaluating their attacking options before formulating a plan.

In the 2025/26 season, the opportunity to start as a center forward has successively gone to Richarlison, then Mathys Tel, and most recently Randal Kolo Muani. Dominic Solanke is expected to return in early November, giving coach Thomas Frank more data to determine the optimal structure for the attacking line, thereby directly affecting Aghehowa's chances of joining.

Jadon Sancho: loan agreement with no termination clause.

According to The Daily Mail, Jadon Sancho will not return to Manchester United in January. His loan agreement at Aston Villa does not include an early termination clause, meaning Sancho will remain at Villa Park until the end of the 2025/26 season.

Sancho joined Aston Villa on loan in the summer of 2025 after being left out of manager Ruben Amorim's plans at Old Trafford. The English player's long-term future remains uncertain as neither Aston Villa nor Man Utd have announced a clear direction.

Andrew Robertson: Negotiations have stalled, Celtic are waiting for their chance.

Football Insider reveals that Liverpool have made no progress in renewing Andrew Robertson's contract despite wanting to keep the Scottish defender. Several major European clubs are ready to compete, with Celtic hoping to bring him back to Scotland.

For Liverpool, the delay in finalizing their squad could force them to manage risks regarding left-back depth and rotation plans, especially during a busy fixture period.

Newcastle leads the race, Igor Thiago

According to CaughtOffside, Igor Thiago (Brentford) is being closely monitored by Newcastle United, Tottenham, and Aston Villa. The 24-year-old Brazilian striker has scored 6 goals in 9 games and is one of the most sought-after players as the January transfer window approaches. Newcastle are reportedly leading the race and are ready to submit a €40 million offer to secure the deal early.

If completed, this would provide Newcastle with an immediate boost in firepower for the second half of the season, while also creating more internal competition in the attacking line.

Key numbers

• 37.16 km/h: Jean-Matteo Bahoya's top speed in the match against Bochum, the fastest in the Bundesliga at the time (according to Anfield Watch).
• 6 goals in 9 matches: Igor Thiago's record this season at Brentford.
• 40 million euros: the offer Newcastle are expected to send for Igor Thiago (according to CaughtOffside).
• Early November: Dominic Solanke is expected to return (according to TEAMtalk).
• End of the 2025/26 season: the time when Jadon Sancho's loan contract at Aston Villa ends (according to The Daily Mail).