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Transfer rumors, news: Chelsea to loan Barcelona goalkeeper Ter Stegen?
Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen is a potential loan option for Chelsea, while the Catalan club are closely monitoring the situation of Atletico Madrid striker Julián Álvarez. Join us for the latest transfer news and rumors from around the globe.
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TOP STORIES
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TRENDING RUMORS
– Chelsea are continuing to explore the market for a goalkeeper, with Barcelona‘s Marc-André ter Stegen a potential option on loan. TEAMtalk reports that a move in January for the 33-year-old is a possibility, but competition from clubs across Europe, as well as his hefty salary, could make the deal difficult to secure. The Blues are also reportedly keen on AC Milan‘s Mike Maignan, who could be brought to Stamford Bridge next summer on a permanent deal after the club previously looked at him in January.
– Barcelona are “closely monitoring” the situation of Atletico Madrid striker Julián Álvarez, according to Sport. The 25-year-old is reported to be weighing up his options at the Wanda Metropolitano, with plans to look to leave the club if they fail to win any silverware this season. Despite having a release clause in his contract worth €500 million, Atleti could have no choice but to discuss a deal if Alvarez decides that he wants to move on. This season, the Argentina international has scored seven goals while assisting another three in 11 games across all competitions.
– A move for Manchester United striker Joshua Zirkzee is being prepared by West Ham United, according to iNews. It is reported that the Hammers want to secure a January loan move for the 24-year-old, who is yet to make a single start this season. But, despite the Red Devils being reluctant to part ways with the Netherlands international amid plans to block squad outgoings in the next transfer window, it is reported that he will look at his options with hopes of playing more ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
– Clubs in Saudi Arabia remain interested in AC Milan winger Rafael Leão, reports Gazzetta dello Sport. The report claims that teams have indicated they would be willing to make an offer to sign the 26-year-old for a fee worth €80 million, but whether the Rossoneri decide to part ways with him will hinge on how he performs for the rest of the season. The Portugal international scored twice to help Milan to a 2-1 Serie A win over Fiorentina on Saturday.
– Aston Villa and Newcastle are among the teams looking at FC Porto striker Samu Aghehowa, according to A Bola. It is reported that clubs in the Premier League “remain vigilant” on the 21-year-old’s situation, with Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur also linked. Samu is contracted with the Portuguese club until the summer of 2029, but has a release clause in his deal that allows him to be signed for €100 million.
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OTHER RUMORS
– Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba has affirmed his commitment to the Seagulls, who would ask for a £120 million fee to let him go, despite interest from Manchester United. While United have also been linked with VfB Stuttgart’s Angelo Stiller. (Sun)
– Real Madrid defender David Alaba, 33, is hopeful of being offered a new contract to stay at the Bernabeu despite his injury record and age. (Florian Plettenberg)
– An offer worth €50 million would be required for Inter Milan to consider parting ways with striker Marcus Thuram. (Gazzetta dello Sport)
– Barcelona are willing to sign on-loan Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford for his €30 million permanent clause if he continues his current form. (Fabrizio Romano)
– A new two-year contract extension could be proposed to Bayern Munich winger Serge Gnabry. (Christian Falk)
– Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur are competing to sign AS Trencin and Nigeria winger Sani Suleiman, 19. (TEAMtalk)
– Newcastle are considering joining the race to sign Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson. (iNews)
– Chelsea turned down an approach from Saudi Pro League side Al Qadsiah for midfielder Andrey Santos in the summer. (Fabrizio Romano)
– Serie A clubs are keeping tabs on PSV Eindhoven midfielder Jerdy Schouten. (Gazzetta dello Sport)
– Everton are confident of reaching an agreement over a new contract with midfielder James Garner. (TEAMtalk)
– Clubs in the Premier League are looking at Hoffenheim winger Bazoumana Toure. (Florian Plettenberg)
New York Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu‘s home in Los Angeles was burglarized Monday night, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
Police responded to the home at about 8 p.m., after two suspects smashed through a glass door at the rear of the residence, setting off the security alarm.
Authorities said several handbags worth more than $60,000 were stolen from the residence, where Ionescu lives with husband Hroniss Grasu, an NFL offensive lineman. The couple was not at home during the burglary.
No arrests were made, and an investigation is ongoing, police said.
Ionescu, 28, is a four-time WNBA All-Star and won a championship with the Liberty in 2024. Grasu was drafted by the Chicago Bears in 2015 and last played for the Las Vegas Raiders in 2023.
Monday’s break-in was the latest instance of a high-profile athlete’s home being burglarized in the past year. It occurred one day after Titans defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons‘ home in Tennessee was broken into while his team was on the road to face the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday night.
Foster Griffin, 30, spent the past three seasons in Japan’s Nippon Professional Baseball.
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Super Bowl champion Troy Aikman rails against referees over taunting penalty in Dolphins–Steelers game
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The Miami Dolphins’ playoff hopes officially ended with Monday night’s loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers.
The Dolphins were ultimately unable to overcome their slow start to the regular season, and now more than a quarter-century will have passed since the franchise last celebrated a postseason victory. Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers was sharp in the Week 15 finale, finishing the night with just four incompletions in the 28–15 win.
While Rodgers’ efficient performance helped Pittsburgh maintain its first-place spot in the AFC North, Pro Football Hall of Famer Troy Aikman sparked some chatter when he took issue with a call referees made in the second half that he described as “ridiculous.”
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Troy Aikman prior to a game between the New Orleans Saints and the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on Oct. 7 2024, in Kansas City, Missouri. (Jay Biggerstaff/Imagn Images)
The call in question surfaced in the third quarter. The Dolphins defense briefly appeared to make a stop on third down, but Miami’s efforts were negated by a taunting penalty. Dolphins linebacker Jordyn Brooks tackled Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth short of the line to gain.
After delivering the big hit, Brooks stood up and momentarily stood over Freiermuth before the tight end came to his feet.
After Brooks turned away, he quickly turned back and briefly exchanged words with Freiermuth. The penalty flag gave the Steelers an automatic first down and allowed them to extend their drive.
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth (88) runs with the ball in the third quarter against the Miami Dolphins at Acrisure Stadium on Dec. 15, 2025, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Charles LeClaire/Imagn Images)
“If this is a penalty on the Dolphins for taunting after the play that’s gonna be unbelievable,” Aikman, an NFL analyst for ESPN’s “Monday Night Football” broadcasts, said moments after noticing the referees throw a flag.
“I personally didn’t see anything after the play,” Aikman continued. “But we’ll take a look at it and see if we can’t follow it. I know the official who threw the flag, he was quite a ways away.”
ESPN’s rules analyst Russell Yurk defended the officials’ decision, noting that the league’s competition committee made “a point of clarification and emphasis” when it comes to players hovering over an opponent.
“Yeah, Troy, it was No. 20 standing over him. That’s a point of clarification and emphasis from the competition committee. They want that called, they’ve instructed officials to call it.”
“That’s ridiculous. I mean, that’s not much. That’s not much at all in my opinion. I don’t know. I think it’s a terrible call. And I’m not excusing the behavior. Just don’t think there’s enough there.”
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) runs away from Miami Dolphins linebacker Jordyn Brooks (20) in the third quarter at Acrisure Stadium on Dec. 15, 2025, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Barry Reeger/Imagn Images)
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The Steelers went on to score on another drive after picking up a first down via the penalty. The Dolphins had won four games in a row entering Monday night, but the loss to Pittsburgh dropped Miami’s record to 6–8.
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