Latest transfer news today: Chelsea plot midfield swap deal as Michael Olise to Liverpool update emerges

Premier League noise around January is starting to pick up, with clubs assessing where reinforcements may be needed.

Football Whispers takes a look at the top stories dominating today's headlines.

Man Utd handed Lewis Hall boost

Manchester United have been handed a potential boost in their long‑term left‑back search, with talkSPORT reporting that Newcastle United have not completely ruled out selling Lewis Hall in the summer despite his new deal running until 2031.

The 22-year-old was a leading Red Devils target earlier this year and was open to the move, but the Magpies insisted he was not for sale and have since made him one of the club’s best‑paid players under Matthias Jaissle.

Jaissle views him as his first‑choice left‑back, yet Newcastle’s wider transfer strategy, and recent high‑profile sales, means a future exit cannot be dismissed entirely.

While Hall’s extension signals strong commitment to the project, United are expected to monitor the situation closely heading into 2027, with the door not fully closed on a move.

Liverpool dream of Michael Olise transfer

Liverpool and their hopes of eventually landing Michael Olise remain alive, with Bayern Munich confirming they expect clarity on the winger’s long‑term plans by next summer.

The Reds still view Olise as an ideal right‑sided successor to Mo Salah, but the Bundesliga giants refused to entertain any bids and are now preparing talks over a new contract, given his current one expires in 2029.

Bavarian chief Max Eberl insists the France international will only be sold if he chooses not to extend, though Liverpool’s £123m move for Bradley Barcola may complicate any future pursuit.

Reports suggest Bayern would need a clear replacement before considering a sale, leaving Liverpool to monitor whether Olise commits to the German club or reopens the door to a Premier League switch.

Chelsea plot Manu Kone swap deal

Chelsea are preparing to return to AS Roma in January as they look to revive a move for midfielder Manu Kone, with talks likely to again feature Jamie Gittens after the summer deal fell apart late in the window.

Kone was keen on joining Stamford Bridge and the Serie A side were open to selling, but negotiations stalled when the Italians insisted on only loaning Gittens rather than taking him permanently.

With Enzo Fernandez gone and Lamine Camara also slipping away, Xabi Alonso is said to view the France international as a leading midfield option and are reassessing how Gittens could help unlock the deal, per reports.

The 22-year-old remains concerned about his game time under Alonso, leaving the door open for Chelsea to use him in fresh discussions as they push for a January midfield upgrade.