Rashford Swap Talks, Konaté Bid, and Reguilón to Inter Miami
Transfer rumors swirl as clubs eye January moves for Rashford, Konaté, Reguilón, and others, with swap deals and permanent transfers shaping the market.
Football’s transfer rumor mill is in high gear as clubs prep for the January window. Here are the latest whispers involving Marcus Rashford, Ibrahima Konaté, Sergio Reguilón, and a handful of other stars that could reshape the likes of Manchester United, Liverpool, and Arsenal.
Latest transfer whispers
- Paris Saint-Germain eyeing a Rashford swap: PSG are considering a deal that would see 23-year-old Bradley Barcola move to Manchester United as part of a swap for Marcus Rashford, who is 28 and currently on loan at Barcelona.
- Reguilón to Inter Miami close: Free agent Sergio Reguilón, 28, after leaving Tottenham, is nearing a move to Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami in Major League Soccer.
- United reject Roma’s Zirkzee loan: Manchester United reportedly turned down Roma’s loan offer with an obligation to buy for Dutch forward Joshua Zirkzee, 24, preferring a permanent sale to reinvest in January.
- Arsenal eye Lille youngster Bouaddi: Arsenal are weighing a bid for 18-year-old French midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille as they look to futureproof the squad.
- Liverpool open to Konaté offers: Liverpool would consider offers around £15 million for 26-year-old Ibrahima Konaté in January if they can secure a replacement first.
- No talks with Saudi clubs for Salah: There have been no discussions between Saudi clubs and Mohamed Salah, 33, regarding a move at this time.
- Porto star Aghehowa staying put for now: Tottenham have been informed that 21-year-old Spanish striker Samu Aghehowa is not pushing to leave Porto in January.
- United risk Mouzakitis move to Real Madrid: Manchester United could miss out on 18-year-old Greece international Christos Mouzakitis, as Olympiacos prefer a transfer to Real Madrid.
Expert opinion
Expert comment: Transfer analysts say the January window remains volatile, with clubs balancing short‑term needs against long‑term plans and a growing focus on permanent deals rather than loans. Swaps and strategic price tagging could shape the market more than in previous years.
Summary
With several high-profile names linked to swaps, buys, or loans, January could bring a mix of permanent moves and quick fixes. Clubs will weigh immediate impact against longer-term squad building as negotiations continue across Europe.
Rising market volatility means clubs are testing bold swap ideas and permanent transfers to recalibrate squads for the second half of the season. BBC Sport