Football Transfer Rumors: Chelsea Targets Kelleher, Pulisic Draws Premier League Interest

Reports on Tuesday indicate Chelsea’s plans for a summer bid for Caoimhin Kelleher, Christian Pulisic drawing attention from Premier League teams, and Ruben Amorim’s anticipated role with a more constrained budget at Manchester United. Chelsea is reportedly planning a summer offer for Caoimhin Kelleher, the 25-year-old goalkeeper for Liverpool and the Republic of Ireland. (Sun) Manchester United, alongside Liverpool and West Ham, is showing interest in Christian Pulisic, the 26-year-old USA winger currently with AC Milan. (Calciomercato) Ruben Amorim is expected to manage with a more conservative budget compared to that of former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag. His mandate will include optimizing the squad’s unexploited talent, as the club seeks to conclude its detrimental and expensive pattern of extensive squad overhauls. (Telegraph – subscription required) Furthermore, Manchester United is exploring a potential swap agreement involving their 23-year-old Netherlands striker Joshua Zirkzee transferring to Napoli, while Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen, 25, would move to Old Trafford. (Calcio Napoli) Christian Eriksen, the 32-year-old Denmark midfielder for Manchester United, is also anticipated to depart at the conclusion of the season, as no discussions are presently occurring between the club and player regarding a new contract. (Fabrizio Romano) Both West Ham and Fulham have expressed interest in James McAtee, the 22-year-old Manchester City and England Under-21 midfielder, for a January move, given his limited playing time of only one Premier League minute this season. (Guardian) Arsenal is reportedly interested in Brazil forward Raphinha and is said to be preparing an offer nearing £75m. Nevertheless, Barcelona is unwilling to release the 27-year-old for a sum below £83m. (Fichajes – in Spanish) Nottingham Forest intends to disregard any inquiries for their 22-year-old Brazil defender Murillo in January, despite interest from clubs including Real Madrid. (Football Insider) Federico Chiesa, the 27-year-old Liverpool winger, might return to Italy in January, as Inter Milan is reportedly considering a loan transfer. (Mirror) Liverpool and Arsenal will reportedly be unable to acquire Ghana winger Mohammed Kudus for less than his £85m release clause next summer, as West Ham is resolute in retaining the 24-year-old. (Football Insider) Chelsea, Manchester City, and Tottenham are anticipated to compete for Illia Zabarnyi, the 22-year-old defender from Bournemouth and Ukraine. (Teamtalk) Tottenham is aiming to sign Javi Guerra, the 21-year-old Valencia and Spain midfielder, who could potentially be acquired for a price considerably below his £84m release clause. (GiveMeSport) Paul Pogba, the 31-year-old French midfielder, is resolute in pursuing his career within one of Europe’s top five leagues following the termination of his contract with Juventus last week. (ESPN) Everton manager Sean Dyche is expected to face close examination during the Toffees’ challenging schedule of matches throughout the Christmas period. (Football Insider) Arsenal has reportedly contacted Paris St-Germain football adviser Luis Campos regarding the possibility of succeeding former sporting director Edu. (Football Transfers) Jonathan Tah, the 28-year-old Bayer Leverkusen and Germany centre-back, is set to initiate discussions with various clubs in January, as he plans to depart the Bundesliga champions upon his contract’s expiration in the summer. Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Bayern Munich are among the interested parties. (Mundo Deportivo) Former Brazil striker Ronaldo is reportedly preparing a campaign to assume the presidency of the Brazilian Football Confederation in March 2026, with an ambition to appoint Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola as the national team’s next coach. (L’Equipe – in French)