13/11/2025
Football Titbits across the papers.
England and Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane is a leading target for Barcelona, Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton tops Chelsea's transfer list and Juventus halt contract talks with Kenan Yildiz.
Barcelona have made Bayern Munich and England forward Harry Kane, 32, their first-choice target to replace Poland international Robert Lewandowski, 37, next summer and may trigger a ยฃ57m release clause in his contract with the German club. (Guardian), external
Crystal Palace and England midfielder Adam Wharton, 21, is top of Chelsea's wishlist for the January transfer window. (Teamtalk), external
Former Tottenham forward Son Heung-min, 33, says he will not leave Los Angeles FC on loan in January following the end of the Major League Soccer season. (Evening Standard)
Juventus are hoping they can convince France keeper Mike Maignan to join them when his contract at AC Milan runs out in the summer, with the 30-year-old also linked with Chelsea. (Gazzetta dello Sport - in Italian), external
Chelsea have not made a move for Real Madrid and Brazil forward Rodrygo, 24, who is interesting Manchester City and Tottenham. (Fabrizio Romano), external
Juventus have failed to reach an agreement with 20-year-old Turkey forward Kenan Yildiz - who has been linked with Arsenal, Chelsea and Real Madrid - over a new deal and contract talks between the two parties have been halted. (Gazzetta dello Sport - in Italian), external
Real Madrid are finalising a deal with Lyon for 19-year-old Brazil striker Endrick to join the French club on loan in January. (Globo Esporte - in Portuguese), external
England midfielder Kobbie Mainoo, 20, remains a target for Napoli and Leeds United, although Manchester United will only let him leave on loan if they can secure a replacement. (Teamtalk), external
Denmark defender Andreas Christensen, 29, wants to stay at Barcelona but says he has "no plan B" if the La Liga champions do not renew his contract beyond next summer. (Tipsbladet - in Danish), external
Former Croatia defender Slaven Bilic says he was close to returning for a second stint as West Ham manager before the Hammers opted to appoint Nuno Espirito Santo. (Talksport)
