Transfer news LIVE: Chelsea eye cut-price Vinicius Junior deal

January 5th

Transfer news LIVE: Lennart Karl dreams of Real Madrid as Chelsea eye Vinicius Jr deal

©IMAGO

The January transfer window is now open and the rumours continue to circulate as clubs plan out moves. Teams are working tirelessly behind the scenes on identifying targets and figuring out their budgets.

Managers will be constantly assessing their squads with sporting directors and recruitment staff scanning the market for potential deals. The rumour mill is still gathering pace and we've collated some of the biggest current transfer stories.

Today's biggest transfer stories

Market Value

L. Karl

Attacking Midfield

€60.00m

Lennart Karl has admitted that he dreams of playing for Real Madrid. The wonderkid has been exceptional during his breakthrough season at Bayern Munich but he’s spoken openly of his future plans. “Bayern is a very, very big club,” Karl said. “It’s a dream to play here. But one day I definitely want to join Real Madrid. That’s the club of my dreams,”

Market Value

A. Wharton

Defensive Midfield

€60.00m

A more realistic midfield option for Madrid, however, could be Adam Wharton. The 21-year-old is expected to leave Crystal Palace next summer and Los Blancs have joined Chelsea, Manchester United and Liverpool in the race for his signature.

Market Value

Vinicius Junior

Left Winger

€150.00m

Chelsea are reportedly keen on Vinicius Junior, according to reports in Spain. The 25-year-old has entered the last 18 months of his contract at the Spanish giants and there’s been no breakthrough over new terms.

Homepage

Report

error

Transfermarkt Videos

Additional news

Latest news

Serie A

Premier League

LaLiga

Ligue 1

Today
16:29
Celtic sack Wilfried Nancy after 32 days – Shortest managerial term in Old …

Today
13:43
Done Deal West Ham complete signing of Lazio’s Castellanos – what will he bring to …

Today
12:13
Who is Igor Tyjon? Arsenal leading race for Blackburn Rovers and England …

Today
12:05
García hits treble in rout – where does he rank among Real Madrid’s youngest …

Today
11:59
Oliver Glasner, Enzo Maresca & Co. – Five candidates to be the next Man …

Today
13:43
Done Deal West Ham complete signing of Lazio’s Castellanos – what will he bring to …

Yesterday
17:03
‘Something is wrong with you’ – Amorim singles out Zirkzee amid Man Utd …

01/01/2026
14:00
Brandt 8th, Konaté 2nd – The most valuable players out of contract in 2026

31/12/2025
16:00
Haaland 3rd, Alvarez 7th, Mbeumo 16th – The top goalscorers of 2025

31/12/2025
08:58
Top 20 ranked – Which major European leagues gained and lost the most market …

Today
13:43
Done Deal West Ham complete signing of Lazio’s Castellanos – what will he bring to …

Today
12:13
Who is Igor Tyjon? Arsenal leading race for Blackburn Rovers and England …

Today
11:59
Oliver Glasner, Enzo Maresca & Co. – Five candidates to be the next Man …

Today
11:06
Done Deal Man Utd sack Rúben Amorim after 14 months in charge – worst Old Trafford …

Yesterday
21:30
McFarlane ices baptism of fire – Chelsea show fight to earn Man City draw …

Today
12:05
García hits treble in rout – where does he rank among Real Madrid’s youngest …

01/01/2026
14:00
Brandt 8th, Konaté 2nd – The most valuable players out of contract in 2026

31/12/2025
16:00
Haaland 3rd, Alvarez 7th, Mbeumo 16th – The top goalscorers of 2025

31/12/2025
08:58
Top 20 ranked – Which major European leagues gained and lost the most market …

30/12/2025
14:03
The most valuable U21 players 10 years ago – how many did Transfermarkt get …

02/01/2026
15:41
Not ready or the next thing big thing? – What Liam Rosenior could bring to …

01/01/2026
14:00
Brandt 8th, Konaté 2nd – The most valuable players out of contract in 2026

31/12/2025
16:00
Haaland 3rd, Alvarez 7th, Mbeumo 16th – The top goalscorers of 2025

31/12/2025
08:58
Top 20 ranked – Which major European leagues gained and lost the most market …

30/12/2025
14:03
The most valuable U21 players 10 years ago – how many did Transfermarkt get …

Latest posts from the news forum

Join discussion Create an account to join the discussion.

Araujo leaving Barcelona? That’d shake things up. scratch geometry dash

Author

Euan Booth Robertson

User:euanbooth
@EuanBRobertson

UK Content Manager at Transfermarkt

To the author site

Date of birth/Age:

12/07/2000 (25)

Nat.:

Current club:

Real Madrid

Contract until:

30/06/2027

Position:

Left Winger

Market Value:

€150.00m

Date of birth/Age:

22/02/2008 (17)

Nat.:

Current club:

Bayern Munich

Contract until:

30/06/2028

Position:

Attacking Midfield

Market Value:

€60.00m

Date of birth/Age:

06/02/2004 (21)

Nat.:

Current club:

Crystal Palace

Contract until:

30/06/2029

Position:

Defensive Midfield

Market Value:

€60.00m

Total Market Value:

€1.12bn

Competition:

LaLiga

Position:

1.

Manager:

Hansi Flick

Squad size:

24

Latest transfer:

Dro Fernández

Total Market Value:

€719.15m

Competition:

Premier League

Position:

6.

Manager:

Darren Fletcher

Squad size:

26

Latest transfer:

Senne Lammens

Total Market Value:

€838.50m

Competition:

Premier League

Position:

13.

Manager:

Thomas Frank

Squad size:

27

Latest transfer:

Randal Kolo Muani

Total Market Value:

€1.21bn

Competition:

Premier League

Position:

2.

Manager:

Pep Guardiola

Squad size:

27

Latest transfer:

Gianluigi Donnarumma

Total Market Value:

€1.18bn

Competition:

Premier League

Position:

5.

Manager:

Calum McFarlane

Squad size:

31

Latest transfer:

Facundo Buonanotte

Total Market Value:

€1.04bn

Competition:

Premier League

Position:

4.

Manager:

Arne Slot

Squad size:

26

Latest transfer:

Alexander Isak

Total Market Value:

€493.50m

Competition:

Serie A

Position:

2.

Manager:

Massimiliano Allegri

Squad size:

23

Latest transfer:

Niclas Füllkrug

Total Market Value:

€670.30m

Competition:

Serie A

Position:

1.

Manager:

Cristian Chivu

Squad size:

25

Latest transfer:

Manuel Akanji

Total Market Value:

€1.31bn

Competition:

Premier League

Position:

1.

Manager:

Mikel Arteta

Squad size:

25

Latest transfer:

Piero Hincapié

Total Market Value:

€1.35bn

Competition:

LaLiga

Position:

2.

Manager:

Xabi Alonso

Squad size:

24

Latest transfer:

Franco Mastantuono

Total Market Value:

€712.95m

Competition:

Premier League

Position:

9.

Manager:

Eddie Howe

Squad size:

28

Latest transfer:

Yoane Wissa

Total Market Value:

€551.70m

Competition:

Serie A

Position:

4.

Manager:

Luciano Spalletti

Squad size:

26

Latest transfer:

Edon Zhegrova

Total Market Value:

€274.50m

Competition:

Süper Lig

Position:

2.

Manager:

Domenico Tedesco

Squad size:

31

Latest transfer:

Anthony Musaba

Total Market Value:

€402.05m

Competition:

Premier League

Position:

12.

Manager:

David Moyes

Squad size:

25

Latest transfer:

Merlin Röhl

Total Market Value:

€980.95m

Competition:

Bundesliga

Position:

1.

Manager:

Vincent Kompany

Squad size:

27

Latest transfer:

Bara Sapoko Ndiaye

Serie APremier LeagueLaLigaLigue 1BundesligaMajor League SoccerSaudi Pro League

Revoke Tracking

Sie haben erfolgreich Ihre Einwilligung in die Nutzung von Transfermarkt mit Tracking und Cookies widerrufen. Sie können sich jetzt zwischen dem Contentpass-Abo und der Nutzung mit personalisierter Werbung, Cookies und Tracking entscheiden.