Premier League Transfer Radar: Brighton Target Real Madrid Striker, Liverpool Lead Bournemouth Forward Race

Brighton seeks a Real Madrid loanee, Liverpool emerges as favorites for Antoine Semenyo, and AC Milan eyes Niclas Fullkrug as January transfer rumors intensify.

By Chris Posiano

November 19, 2025 at 5:14 AM

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Brighton & Hove Albion is exploring a loan deal for Real Madrid's 21-year-old Spanish forward Gonzalo Garcia, with Leeds United and Sunderland also reportedly monitoring the situation, according to The Telegraph (via Mail).

Manchester United faces competition from Borussia Dortmund for 16-year-old Swedish attacker Kevin Filling, who currently plays for AIK Stockholm. The move has been highlighted by insider Florian Plettenberg.

Liverpool has taken the lead in the race for Bournemouth's 25-year-old Ghanaian international Antoine Semenyo, though Tottenham Hotspur remains a potential dark horse, per Teamtalk. However, Manchester United's incoming manager Ruben Amorim reportedly favors Semenyo, but meeting his £65m release clause this winter could prove challenging.

AC Milan is reportedly interested in acquiring West Ham's 32-year-old German striker Niclas Fullkrug, who may be allowed to leave in January. The Corriere dello Sport notes the Serie A club's growing intent.

West Ham, Everton, and Roma are all vying for Manchester United's 24-year-old Dutch forward Joshua Zirkzee, who has struggled to secure regular minutes at Old Trafford. The I reports the forward could depart on loan.

Barcelona has joined the pursuit of Crystal Palace's 25-year-old England defender Marc Guehi, though Cadena SER claims Liverpool still holds the advantage in the signing.

Bayern Munich plans to retain Chelsea's 24-year-old Senegalese striker Nicolas Jackson on loan for the remainder of the season, sources reveal (Football Insider).

Fulham's Marco Silva has been offered a three-year contract extension, but the Portuguese tactician's current deal at Craven Cottage expires in June, as confirmed by Sky Sports.

Ex-Liverpool coach Vitor Matos, currently impressing with Portuguese side Maritimo, is a frontrunner to replace Russell Martin at Swansea City, according to Talksport.

Manchester United's 20-year-old English midfielder Kobbie Mainoo has paused contract negotiations, with Napoli emerging as a possible loan destination to boost his playing time, reports Calciomercato.

In unrelated transfer news, United rejected Chelsea's attempt to bundle Belgian midfielder Romeo Lavia or French forward Christopher Nkunku into the deal for Alejandro Garnacho, per ESPN.