Thu. Jan 8th, 2026
Newcastle United in Transfer Tug-of-War for Strand Larsen – Wednesday’s Football Rumours

Newcastle United may face competition from Tottenham for Wolves striker Jorgen Strand Larsen. Roma’s pursuit of Joshua Zirkzee is complicated by Manchester United‘s managerial situation. Liverpool are unlikely to let Federico Chiesa leave in January.

Newcastle United could encounter competition from Tottenham in their pursuit of Wolves’ 25-year-old Norway international, Jorgen Strand Larsen. (ChronicleLive), external

Tottenham are reportedly considering signing a forward in the January transfer window, prompted by a more severe than initially anticipated injury to Ghana’s Mohammed Kudus, 25. (Telegraph – subscription required), external

Roma director Ricky Massara has indicated that the potential acquisition of Manchester United forward Joshua Zirkzee, 24, is subject to change following Ruben Amorim’s departure from Old Trafford. (Sky Sports Italia, via Football Italia), external

Juventus’ pursuit of Italy winger Federico Chiesa, 28, from Liverpool hinges on Mohamed Salah’s, 33, decision to remain at Anfield. (La Gazzetta dello Sport – in Italian), external

While Napoli are also reportedly interested in Chiesa, Liverpool have not received any formal offers and are unlikely to sanction a departure in January. (Sky Sports News), external

Poland international Robert Lewandowski intends to remain at Barcelona in January, despite attracting interest from several clubs for the 37-year-old. (Sky Sports Germany), external

Bayern Munich have presented France defender Dayot Upamecano, whose contract expires in the summer, with an improved extension offer and are seeking a prompt decision, while the 27-year-old appears more at ease with the situation. (Sky Sports Germany), external

AC Milan have expressed interest in Bayern Munich’s centre-back Kim Min-jae, 29, but any potential deal would require the German club to contribute to the South Korea international’s wages. (La Gazzetta dello Sport – in Italian), external

Real Madrid’s 19-year-old striker Endrick, currently on loan at Lyon, stated that Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti advised him to seek a loan move to gain more first-team experience. (Goal), external

A proposed deal for striker Michail Antonio, formerly of West Ham, to join Leicester City has collapsed due to a muscle injury. The 35-year-old Jamaica international, who hasn’t played since a car accident in December 2024, was in negotiations for a short-term contract. (Talksport), external

South Korea forward Yang Min-hyeok, 19, is reportedly set to join Championship leaders Coventry City on loan from Tottenham. (Fabrizio Romano), external

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