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Transfer rumors, news: Chelsea keen to land Forest defender Murillo
Nottingham Forest center back Murillo is on the radar of Chelsea, while Sergio Ramos will leave Monterrey and has interest from clubs in Saudi Arabia, MLS and Europe. Join us for the latest transfer news and rumors from around the globe.
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TRENDING RUMORS
– Chelsea retain an interest in Nottingham Forest center back Murillo, according to TEAMtalk, although a deal in January is unlikely. Chelsea considered making a move for the 23-year-old in the summer window, but he signed a contract in January that runs until 2029 and that puts Forest in a strong position, with a fee of over £70 million required to sign him. Chelsea are still likely to try to bring in the Brazil international and could be willing to invest heavily if they are in a position to challenge for the title when the January window comes.
– Sergio Ramos will leave Monterrey and has interest from Saudi Arabia, MLS and Europe, claims Marca. The former Real Madrid defender, 39, is not ready to retire and is trying to make Spain‘s squad for the 2026 World Cup in the summer. Ramos is set to depart Monterrey just nine months after joining the Mexican team as a free agent, with Inter Miami a possible destination.
– While Manchester City are looking at AFC Bournemouth‘s Antoine Semenyo as they prioritize signing a winger, The Daily Mail has reported that the club are also ready to move ahead of Manchester United and Liverpool to bring in Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson. Forest will reject any January offers but a summer departure could be possible, especially if a fee approaching £100 million is offered. Crystal Palace‘s Adam Wharton has previously been considered, but Anderson is now the preferred choice at the Etihad.
– Matteo Moretto has told Radio Marca that Atletico Madrid are one of the clubs looking to sign Crystal Palace center back Marc Guéhi as a free agent in the summer. Bayern, Barcelona and a handful of Premier League clubs (including Liverpool), are looking at the 25-year-old, while Calciomercato has also mentioned Internazionale as a possible destination. Although the Italian side are also keen on Sassuolo‘s Tarik Muharemovic, Udinese‘s Oumar Solet and Lazio‘s Mario Gila.
– Manchester United’s Kobbie Mainoo is the priority for Napoli as they aim to sign a midfielder in January, reports Calciomercato. Kevin De Bruyne, André-Frank Zambo Anguissa and Billy Gilmour are all injured, so the club need to bring in reinforcements. They have also been linked with West Ham United‘s Soungoutou Magassa, Stade Rennais‘ Djaoui Cissé, Olympiacos‘ Christos Mouzakitis, Udinese’s Arthur Atta, Bologna‘s Giovanni Fabbian, Internazionale’s Davide Frattesi, Juventus‘ Fabio Miretti and Roma’s Lorenzo Pellegrini.
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OTHER RUMORS
– Arsenal are ready to make a move for Juventus forward Kenan Yildiz, 20, and have reached out to his agent. (La Repubblica)
– Newcastle right back Tino Livramento, 23, is being tracked by Manchester City, Manchester United and Arsenal. (Caught Offside)
– Liverpool want to sign Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Vitinha, but it all depends on the future of Mohamed Salah and his possible move to Saudi Arabia. (Football Insider)
– Liverpool could let Federico Chiesa leave in January amid interest from several Serie A clubs. (Football Insider)
– Newcastle United have made contact over AZ Alkmaar midfielder Kees Smit, who is also being linked with Manchester United and Liverpool. (TEAMtalk)
– AC Milan maintain an interest in Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta, who is also being looked at by other Serie A and Premier League clubs, and likes the idea of playing in Italy. (Fabrizio Romano)
– Milan are also monitoring Angers striker Sidiki Cherif, with scouts having watched the 18-year-old in recent weeks. (Nicolo Schira)
– Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund both have Hoffenheim striker Fisnik Asllani on their shortlist for the summer. (Florian Plettenberg)
– Sunderland and Newcastle United could go head-to-head for Lazio midfielder Matteo Guendouzi, while Aston Villa are also in the mix. (TEAMtalk)
– Juventus are looking at Modena’s Gady Beyuku in their search for a right back, but are also considering Genoa’s Brooke Norton-Cuffy, Atletico Madrid’s Nahuel Molina, Girona’s Arnau Martinez, Monaco’s Jordan Teze, Cagliari’s Marco Palestra, Roma’s Zeki Celik, Nice’s Jonathan Clauss and Bayern Munich’s Sacha Boey. (Calciomercato)
– Free agent winger Lorenzo Insigne has given his availability for a Lazio contract that will run until 2027. (Nicolo Schira)
– Paris Saint-Germain and Willian Pacho have reached a verbal agreement to extend the center back’s contract until 2030. (L’Equipe)
– Como are interested in 21-year-old Hertha BSC center back Linus Gechter. (Nicolo Schira)
– Barcelona are in talks with 18-year-old winger Shane Kluivert about his contract situation, but no decision has been made yet. (Fabrizio Romano)
– Nicolae Stanciu could leave Genoa during the January transfer window. (Nicolo Schira)
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20 charged in college hoops point-shaving plot
Twenty men have been charged in a point-shaving scheme involving more than 39 college basketball players on more than 17 NCAA Division I teams, leading to more than 29 games being fixed, according to a federal indictment unsealed Thursday in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
Fifteen of the defendants played college basketball during the 2023-24 and/or 2024-25 seasons, according to the indictment. Some have played this season. Two of the players named in the indictment, Cedquavious Hunter and Dyquavian Short, were sanctioned in November by the NCAA for fixing New Orleans games.
At least two of the defendants, Shane Hennen and Marves Fairley, were also charged in a federal indictment in the Eastern District of New York centered on gambling schemes in the NBA.
Former NBA player Antonio Blakeney was named but not charged in the indictment. The indictment describes Blakeney as being “charged elsewhere.”
The scheme, according to the indictment, began around September 2022 and initially was focused on fixing games in the Chinese Basketball Association. The group later targeted college basketball games, offering bribes to college players ranging from $10,000 to $30,000 to compromise games for betting purposes, according to the indictment.
“In placing these wagers on games they had fixed, the defendants defrauded sportsbooks, as well as individual sports bettors, who were all unaware that the defendants had corruptly manipulated the outcome of these games that should have been decided fairly, based on genuine competition and the best efforts of the players,” the indictment said.
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3 Pro Bowl players named finalists for NFL’s Salute to Service Award
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USAA on Thursday announced the three finalists for the NFL’s Salute to Service Award, and a dynasty in San Francisco could be on the rise.
After 49ers star George Kittle took home the award last year, Christian McCaffrey is among three finalists for the league’s award, along with Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson and Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones as the finalists — Jones was a finalist last year, as well.
“The finalists for the 15th Annual Salute to Service Award presented by USAA have used their platforms to be exceptional advocates for the military community, reminding us that service doesn’t stop when the uniform comes off,” Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Bob Whittle, Senior Vice President and Head of Military Affairs at USAA, said in a release.
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Christian McCaffrey, Jake Ferguson and Aaron Jones are this year’s Salute to Service Award finalists. (, G Fiume, and John Fisher/Getty Images)
“The NFL and USAA applaud Jake Ferguson, Aaron Jones, and Christian McCaffrey as deserving finalists who have demonstrated exactly what the award stands for — using the power of football to connect with, empower, appreciate and uplift our service members, veterans and their families.”
McCaffrey launched 23 and Troops in 2021 to focus on post-traumatic stress and athlete-level care for veterans. The foundation has raised $700,000 for military support and paid off holiday layaway for 515 military families.

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (23) celebrates his touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, in Santa Clara, California. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Ferguson has partnered with USAA to visit local military bases and supported the National Medal of Honor Museum, including an event in 2024 in which 900 students joined in person and thousands more virtually.
Jones grew up in a military household. His father, Alvin, served 29 years in the Army, while his mother, Vurgess, served for 27. Jones’ older brother, Xavier, serves in the Air Force. Jones and his twin brother, Alvin Jr., founded the A&A All the Way Foundation in 2020 to support the youth of military families.
The winner will be announced at NFL Honors in San Francisco on Feb. 5, the same night the MVP, Offensive and Defensive Players and Rookies, and Coach of the Year will be crowned.

George Kittle of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates after a touchdown with Christian McCaffrey of the San Francisco 49ers during the fourth quarter in the game against the Seattle Seahawks at Levi’s Stadium on Dec. 10, 2023, in Santa Clara, California. (Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
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Whittle and Kittle will be among those on the judging panel for the award.
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