Cody Gakpo: PSV Eindhoven, striker
PSV’s plan was to let the Netherlands international move in the summer but after his exceptional World Cup he has a chance to leave in January. Erik ten Hag is a big fan and Manchester United remain interested, making contact with the 23-year-old’s agents. Negotiations between the clubs have not started, though, and it depends on how much United are willing to invest in a forward. PSV wanted €50m last summer but are now demanding more than €60m.
Josko Gvardiol: RB Leipzig, defender
Chelsea are pushing again to sign the 20-year-old but there is also interest from Manchester City and Real Madrid. The question is whether the Croatia centre-back, who can also play at left-back, moves in January or next summer. Chelsea bid €80m at the end of August, with a view to Gvardiol staying on loan at Leipzig for another season. The asking price has gone up to more than €90m.
David Datro Fofana: Molde, striker
A deal is imminent for the 20-year-old to join Chelsea, who will pay the Norwegian club about €12m and give Fofana a five-year deal. Chelsea are deciding whether the Ivory Coast international should stay with them or go on loan but the deal has been agreed by the clubs and with the player.
Mykhaylo Mudryk: Shakhtar Donetsk, winger
The Ukrainian is Arsenal’s priority target and wants to join the Premier League leaders but the other important consideration is what happens between the clubs because Shakhtar want more than €65m-70m and Arsenal want to pay less. Contacts are ongoing.
Cristiano Ronaldo: free agent, forward
The 37-year-old has been training since the World Cup to be in the best possible shape and is waiting for an opportunity in Europe after leaving Manchester United. He has an offer on the table from the Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr worth €200m a season until June 2025 with commercial deals included.
Youssoufa Moukoko: Borussia Dortmund, forward
Dortmund are negotiating with the 18-year-old in the hope of extending his contract beyond the summer but are yet to make an offer that satisfies Moukoko. The Germany international has a great relationship with his manager, Edin Terzic, and would be happy to stay but Dortmund need to act fast because Premier League clubs will push to sign him if no agreement is reached.
João Félix: Atlético Madrid, forward
The Portugal international is open to leaving and Atlético are willing to listen to offers but will start with an asking price of more than €100m. There will be discussions with Félix’s agent, Jorge Mendes, in the coming weeks to try to bring proposals from English clubs or Paris Saint-Germain. There is a good chance the 23-year-old will move but it is too early to say where.
Sofyan Amrabat: Fiorentina, midfielder
Fiorentina will demand €40m for the Morocco international after he shone at the World Cup. Tottenham wanted Amrabat last January and Antonio Conte remains a big fan but Spurs are happy with Rodrigo Bentancur so nothing is advanced there. Liverpool are tracking the 26-year-old but a lot of other clubs also like him and it will not be an easy deal given the asking price.
Hakim Ziyech: Chelsea, attacking midfielder
Chelsea are open to letting Ziyech go if they receive the right offer for a permanent transfer – a loan does not interest them. Milan are not negotiating to sign him, contrary to rumours, but talks were held last summer.
Enzo Fernández: Benfica, midfielder
The Argentinian had a fantastic World Cup and a number of clubs, notably in the Premier League and La Liga, are interested. Liverpool and Chelsea are among those tracking him but this does not look a straightforward transfer because Benfica would like to keep their two biggest players: Fernández and the forward Gonçalo Ramos. Fernández has a €120m release clause.
