Latest transfer news today: Man Utd make Bruno Fernandes decision as Prem trio fight for £100m man

Latest transfer news today: Man Utd make Bruno Fernandes decision as Prem trio fight for £100m man
Latest transfer news - Photo by IMAGO / Every Second Media, Sportimage, Alberto Gardin

The January window is well underway and the rumours continue to flood our newsfeeds. Here, we take a closer look at some of the latest transfer news today. 

One of the biggest stories of the day comes from Old Trafford, with Manchester United making their final decision on the future of star midfielder Bruno Fernandes.

Elsewhere, Premier League clubs are getting ready to make a move for a Real Madrid superstar.

Here are the biggest headlines of the day…

Man Utd make final decision on Bruno Fernandes

Bruno Fernandes
Man Utd star Bruno Fernandes is set for Old Trafford departure – Photo by IMAGO / Sportimage

Manchester United are ready to part ways with superstar midfielder Bruno Fernandes as early as this winter after the relationship between club and player continues to sour.

Latest reports from Football Insider suggest that United are open to offers during this January transfer window, with Bayern Munich being one of the big clubs linked with the Portuguese midfielder.

Fernandes has a contract with the Red Devils until June 2027, with possible suitors needing to meet the £51m release clause in his contract.

The Man United captain has been at Old Trafford for almost six years and the 31-year-old is currently valued at around £34m by Transfermarkt.

Premier League clubs on alert as Rodrygo eyes Real Madrid exit

Rodrygo
Rodrygo is set to leave Real Madrid in 2026 – Photo by IMAGO / Alberto Gardin

Latest reports from Spanish outlet AS believe that Brazilian winger Rodrygo wants to leave Real Madrid amid serious interest from the Premier League. 

Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester City are all interested in signing the forward, though no formal offer has yet arrived at Santiago Bernabeu.

The 24-year-old has a contract with Los Blancos until the summer of 2028, while his Transfermarkt valuation is currently at around £52m.

Rodrygo is expected to leave the club at some point in 2026, though reports suggest that any interested party would have to be willing to spend in the region of £100m for his services. 

Newcastle’s Joe Willock wanted by Premier League trio

Joe Willock
Newcastle United's Joe Willock could join Premier League rivals – Photo by IMAGO / Every Second Media

Interest is building around Newcastle United’s midfielder Joe Willock, with three Premier League clubs looking to sign the 26-year-old according to the latest reports from the i paper.

Crystal Palace, Leeds United and Nottingham Forest are all looking to bolster their squads ahead of the second half of the season, and Willock remains an option for all three clubs.

The former England U21 international is closing in on 150 career appearances for the Magpies, while his estimated value on Transfermarkt is in the region of £14m.

Willock has a contract at St James’ Park until the end of the 2026/27 season, and a departure is on the cards having made just two Premier League starts this season.


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