Chelsea is aiming to outpace Liverpool in the race for Adeyemi, who has been dubbed the “next Mohamed Salah,” according to *Football Insider*. The Blues are interested in acquiring the 22-year-old forward as part of their strategy to identify top young talent, but they will need to make some squad adjustments to facilitate the move. Liverpool is also considering Adeyemi as a potential replacement for Salah, whose contract at Anfield has yet to be renewed.
Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal are both monitoring Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba, as reported by Ekrem Konur. The 20-year-old Cameroonian joined Brighton from Lille last year for £23 million and made 37 appearances in his debut season. He has already scored two goals in ten games this season, although he was left out of the squad for the match against Liverpool on Saturday. Brighton may face pressure to retain Baleba, especially with Arsenal long interested in him and Spurs seeking potential reinforcements. Baleba’s contract runs until 2028.
Liverpool is also considering a move for Real Madrid midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni in the January transfer window, according to TEAMtalk. The club’s coach, Arne Slot, is a fan of Tchouaméni, and Real Madrid might be open to selling the 24-year-old for around £100 million, allowing them to strengthen their squad.
Meanwhile, a move to the Saudi Pro League for Real Madrid star Vinícius Júnior isn’t completely off the table. *Marca* reports that discussions prior to last Monday’s Ballon d’Or ceremony, which Madrid boycotted, left his future uncertain. The report indicates that Vinícius is weighing both sporting and financial factors regarding his next steps.
Finally, striker Viktor Gyökeres seems destined to leave Sporting Lisbon in 2025, with *Corriere Dello Sport* reporting that AC Milan and Juventus are interested in the 26-year-old. Gyökeres has netted 20 goals in 16 appearances this season, but the departure of former Sporting coach Ruben Amorim to Manchester United has sparked interest from several clubs, including United and Arsenal. However, the current €100 million release clause could be a hurdle for the Italian clubs.
