ESPN — Nov 10, 2025
Brighton & Hove Albion winger Yankuba Minteh could be eyed as a future Mohamed Salah replacement at Liverpool, sources say. The 21-year-old has directly contributed to four goals in 11 Premier League matches this season and previously worked under Liverpool manager Arne Slot at Feyenoord. Football Insider reports the Reds are “plotting a move” for Minteh as Salah enters the final 18 months of his deal at Anfield in January.
Manchester City and Real Madrid are reportedly monitoring Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai, per Diario AS. The 25-year-old has six direct goal contributions in 15 matches across all competitions this season. Szoboszlai’s contract at Anfield runs until 2028; Liverpool are keen to tie him down to a new deal and are willing to raise his reported €135,000-a-week wage to avoid entering next summer with only two years left on his current terms.
Real Madrid are prioritizing a new contract for Vinícius Júnior, Cadena Ser reports. Club chiefs believe the 25-year-old has been unfairly treated by manager Xabi Alonso and are not considering offers for him despite recent links elsewhere. Vini Jr. played 90 minutes in both of Real’s last two matches, including a 0-0 La Liga draw with Rayo Vallecano.
AC Milan’s stance on Rafael Leão appears open, according to Matteo Moretto. The Rossoneri are reportedly satisfied with the 23-year-old Portugal international’s current form and could offer a two- or three-year deal to keep him, though they would consider a significant transfer offer.
Top stories: Lionel Messi hints at a possible Barcelona return; Neymar storms off as Santos face relegation concerns; a U.S.-based firm has bought a majority stake in Atlético Madrid.
Expert take: Mark Ogden questions Liverpool’s direction after a heavy 3-0 Premier League defeat to Manchester City, suggesting the club may have made too many changes to their title-winning team.
Other rumors:
– Chelsea have made an enquiry about Como attacking midfielder Nico Paz. (Caught Offside)
– Manchester United cannot recall striker Rasmus Højlund from his loan at Napoli in January. (Daily Star)
– Chelsea defender Axel Disasi is expected to leave Stamford Bridge in January. (Foot Mercato)
– FC Copenhagen are reportedly interested in Newcastle defender Emil Krafth. (Shields Gazette)
– Celtic may receive offers for winger Sebastian Tounekti in January, with Leeds linked. (Football Insider)
– Udinese want to sign on-loan Galatasaray forward Nicolò Zaniolo permanently. (Gazzetta dello Sport)
– Talks are underway between Parma and defender Enrico Delprato over a three-and-a-half-year contract extension. (Nicolò Schira)
– European clubs are monitoring CS Sfaxien left back Hichem Baccar. (Rudy Galetti)
– Former Italy manager Roberto Mancini has dismissed an approach from Al Sadd in the Qatar Stars League. (Fabrizio Romano)
