Sporting CP's fresh bid for Alberto Costa hits a wall. Juventus plans to keep the full-back, with Coach Igor Tudor impressed by his FIFA Club World Cup displays. A transfer now seems unlikely, despite a reported €13m offer from Sporting.
Sunderland is reportedly preparing a substantial £20M bid for Bologna's Colombian defender Jhon Lucumi. With top clubs also interested, the Black Cats aim to strengthen their squad with the Champions League-bound star.
Galatasaray is set to lodge a new €75m offer for Victor Osimhen to Napoli tomorrow, promising full payment within 12 months and a significant upfront sum. This move could finally secure Osimhen's desired permanent transfer to Istanbul.
Sam Beukema's €30m move to Napoli is slightly delayed, with his medical now set for Wednesday. Agent commission payment schedules are the hold-up, as Noa Lang already completed his €25m transfer tests for the reigning champions.
A fierce transfer battle erupts for Palmeiras star Richard Rios. Benfica's significant bid, coupled with the player's preference, poses a major challenge to Roma's pursuit, sparking an intense bidding war.
Milan shifts focus to Marc Pubill, tabling a £15m bid for the Almeria right-back after abandoning the Guela Dou chase. They face intense competition from Barcelona and Wolves for the Spain U21 international.
Marti Cifuentes has officially taken the helm at Leicester City on a two-year deal, replacing Ruud van Nistelrooy. The former QPR boss even took a pay cut, showing commitment to the Foxes' challenging project despite financial hurdles and potential points deduction.
Serie A newcomers Como are reportedly closing in on a major deal for Galatasaray's Colombian defender Davinson Sanchez, with a proposed €20 million package to bolster their squad for coach Cesc Fabregas.
Marc-Andre ter Stegen's Barcelona future is in turmoil. Despite his desire to stay, the club, having signed Joan Garcia and reportedly demoting him to third choice, actively seeks to offload their captain, sparking a dramatic transfer standoff.
Cristhian Mosquera, Valencia's promising U21 defender, is poised to join Arsenal for a reported £15m plus add-ons. The 21-year-old, emotional about leaving his boyhood club, is already in London, ready for his new challenge at the Emirates.
