Transfer rumors, news: Man City prepare move for Marmoush

Manchester City have made an offer for Eintracht Frankfurt’s Omar Marmoush, while Mohamed Salah‘s agents are in continuous contact with Paris Saint-Germain. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors, and gossip from around the globe.

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TRENDING RUMORS

– Manchester City have made an offer to Eintracht Frankfurt striker Omar Marmoush for a transfer in the summer, reports Foot Mercato. The Citizens are first to do so with Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool also interested in the 25-year-old, and Marmoush seems excited about City’s project having already spoken with their management.

– Mohamed Salah may have publicly stated that he is playing his last season at Liverpool, but Foot Mercato reports that the forward’s priority is to stay at Anfield while also listing the most likely alternatives. They state that the 32-year-old’s agents remain in continuous contact with Paris Saint-Germain as they follow the situation closely, and Saudi Arabia remains an option despite no clubs taking concrete steps to sign Salah yet.

– Manchester City have been offered hope over a potential move to sign Jamal Musiala in the summer as the attacking midfielder’s contract talks with Bayern Munich have stalled, reports Football Insider. The 21-year-old’s current deal expires in the summer of 2026 and he is also the topic of interest from Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea and Real Madrid.

– Liverpool are tracking Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson and have sent scouts to watch each of his last six matches, reports The Sun. Forest only signed the 22-year-old in the summer and are under no pressure to let him leave but the Reds will be keen to make a move if he becomes available.

– Newcastle United will look to Internazionale midfielder Davide Frattesi to replace Bruno Guimarães if the 27-year-old leaves in 2025, reports TEAMtalk, with Manchester City being the favourites to sign the Brazil international. Frattesi is valued at around €50 million and there will be competition from Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur and Roma for the 25-year-old.

– Borussia Dortmund are now demanding at least €30m from Aston Villa for Donyell Malen, reports Christian Falk. The Premier League side had already offered €18m for the 25-year-old forward but that is not enough and there is currently no deal between the two clubs. His contract runs until the summer of 2026.

CONFIRMED TRANSFERS

Chelsea have recalled Aaron Anselmino from his loan at Boca Juniors and he will now be part of the first team. The 19-year-old centre-back was signed by the west London club in the summer for £16m, but loaned straight back to Boca to continue his development. He made 18 appearances over the course of the loan and became a regular in the XI.

Aaron Anselmino has been recalled from his loan spell at Boca Juniors.
Welcome back to Chelsea, Aaron!
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) January 3, 2025

Espanyol have confirmed the permanent signing of Real Madrid defender Pablo Ramón. The 23-year-old did not play a game for Los Blancos‘ first XI, but has experience out on loan with Mirandés last season.

Pablo Ramón ja és blanc-i-blau. pic.twitter.com/vUf3L1Iz8N
— RCD Espanyol de Barcelona (@RCDEspanyol) January 3, 2025

Southampton have formally completed the signing of Brazilian defender Welington, who had previously signed a pre-contract agreement. The 23-year-old left-back moves after the expiry of his São Paulo contract.

Welcome, Welington pic.twitter.com/89GWiUf4g9
— Southampton FC (@SouthamptonFC) January 3, 2025

AFC Bournemouth have announced the signing of United States youth international Matai Akinmboni from MLS club D.C. United.

Welcome to #afcb, Matai!
We’re delighted to announce the signing of young prospect, Matai Akinmboni pic.twitter.com/bEYfT2Dfek
— AFC Bournemouth (@afcbournemouth) January 3, 2025