Transfer News: Madrid Reignite Haaland Dream; Man Utd Plot €70M Wharton Bid; Inter Miami Eye Neymar Reunion

Real Madrid have re-established contact with 25-year-old Erling Haaland’s representatives to assess his openness to a future switch from Manchester City to LaLiga, according to reports from Spain. While the Norwegian striker remains content in Manchester, Florentino Pérez still dreams of pairing him with Kylian Mbappé at the Bernabéu. Madrid are aware that City would demand an enormous fee, prompting internal discussions about potentially offloading Vinícius Júnior to fund the move. Haaland, valued at €180 million, signed a nine-and-a-half-year contract earlier this year, meaning several factors must align for a deal to materialize before 2026. (Source: Marca)

Moisés Caicedo, 23, remains a long-term target for Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain, but Chelsea have made it clear they will not entertain offers for the Ecuadorian midfielder, reports Football Insider. Signed from Brighton in 2023 for a record €133 million (£115m), Caicedo has become a cornerstone of Chelsea’s rebuild under Todd Boehly’s ownership. The London club, whose valuation of the player now exceeds €150 million, view him as indispensable and tied to the club until 2031. (Source: Pete O’Rourke – Football Insider)

Manchester United are preparing a €70 million bid for Adam Wharton, 21, according to the source. Manager Rúben Amorim is reportedly a huge admirer of the Crystal Palace midfielder’s technical ability and consistency, having monitored him closely since taking charge at Old Trafford. While United’s board is ready to back Amorim financially, Wharton is said to be content at Palace for now. The club expects stronger negotiations next summer, with Liverpool, Manchester City, and Real Madrid also watching developments closely. (Sources: Daily Star, Football Insider)

Tottenham Hotspur are exploring a potential January loan move for 20-year-old Kobbie Mainoo, according to TEAMtalk correspondent Fraser Fletcher. Despite remaining committed to Manchester United, the young midfielder has become frustrated by limited game time this season. Spurs manager Thomas Frank is keen to add midfield depth and views Mainoo as an ideal short-term addition to balance youth and energy in the squad. (Source: TEAMtalk)

Inter Miami are reportedly exploring a deal to sign Neymar, 33, once his contract with Santos expires at the end of 2025. The Brazilian forward’s representatives are said to be open to discussions, potentially reuniting him with Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez in the MLS. Neymar’s current market valuation stands at €11 million, though a free transfer would make the reunion financially realistic for the club’s ownership group led by David Beckham. (Source: Daily Mail)

Barcelona are reportedly assessing a move for 25-year-old Dusan Vlahovic, who is expected to leave Juventus as a free agent next summer. The Serbian striker has rediscovered form under manager Igor Tudor, scoring six goals in his last six appearances, yet Juventus remain unable to meet his current salary demands. Valued at €35 million, Vlahovic is seen as an ideal fit for Barcelona’s system and could join the Catalan side if wage terms can be agreed. (Source: TEAMtalk)