
Latest Football Transfer Rumors: Casemiro, Vlahovic, Messi, and More
Al-Nassr is interested in signing Manchester United midfielder Casemiro, 33, as his contract at Old Trafford is set to expire in the summer. Manchester United, Atletico Madrid, and Barcelona are all vying to secure the services of Serbia striker Dusan Vlahovic, 25, whose contract with Juventus ends next summer. Real Madrid has shown interest in Tottenham Hotspur defender Micky van de Ven, 24, with the player valued at around £70m by his current club. Inter Miami is close to finalizing a new multi-year deal with Argentina forward Lionel Messi, 38, who joined the MLS club in 2023. Liverpool winger Federico Chiesa, 27, may leave Anfield in the January transfer window to return to Italy. Arne Slot is interested in bringing Ajax defender Youri Baas, 22, to Liverpool, but the player is under contract until 2028. Croatian Slaven Bilic is a potential candidate to replace Graham Potter at West Ham if the club decides to make a managerial change. Former Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo and Sean Dyche are also being considered for the West Ham managerial position. Tottenham is one of several Premier League clubs eyeing Atletico Madrid and England midfielder Conor Gallagher, 25. AC Milan is looking to acquire Udinese's Danish defender Thomas Kristensen, 23, who was a target for Aston Villa in the previous transfer window. Manchester United is willing to let go of Netherlands forward Joshua Zirkzee, 24, with Slovenia striker Benjamin Sesko, 22, now being considered their primary attacking option. Barcelona and Spain midfielder Alexia Putellas, 31, declined a lucrative offer from Paris St-Germain women's team, despite the French club being prepared to meet her 1m euro release clause.