Transfer rumors, news: Chelsea, Bayern, Barcelona battle for Brighton defender

Oct 24, 2026, 04:27 AM ET

Brighton & Hove Albion defender Luka Vuskovic has Chelsea, Bayern Munich and Barcelona on his trail, while AS Roma and AC Milan are interested in signing Real Madrid forward Endrick. Join us for the latest transfer news and rumors from around the globe.

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Trending rumors

- Chelsea, Bayern Munich and Barcelona are targeting Brighton & Hove Albion defender Luka Vuskovic, according to TEAMtalk. Vuskovic, 19, only moved to the south coast this summer for an initial £46 million, having spent last season on loan at Hamburg from Tottenham Hotspur. The Croatia international is considered one of the top young defenders in Europe but is focused on helping his new side battle for a spot in the UEFA Champions League for now.

- AS Roma and AC Milan are interested in signing Real Madrid forward Endrick in January, according to Marca. A departure remains on the table for the Brazil international, despite José Mourinho publicly stating he will stay, with Roma considered a particularly realistic destination as his limited playing time continues at the Bernabéu.

- Atlético Madrid are open to triggering their €25 million option to sign Juventus striker Jonathan David permanently, according to Sky Germany. The 26-year-old, who has three goals in five league games this season, is receptive to remaining in Spain beyond his loan, with talks planned between the clubs.

- Arsenal and Liverpool have stepped up their interest in Galatasaray attacking midfielder Aleksey Batrakov, per TEAMtalk. Both clubs sent scouts to watch the 21-year-old score in a 4-2 win over Lille, with Manchester United, Chelsea, and Manchester City also monitoring him. The Russia international has a contract which contains a €60 million release clause.

- Aston Villa will choose not to sign Chelsea loanee Alejandro Garnacho permanently unless his performances improve, Football Insider reports. Villa are willing to limit the winger's game time to prevent triggering an appearance-based obligation included in his loan deal, much like they did with Liverpool midfielder Harvey Elliott.

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Other rumors

- Arsenal are planning a potential double move for Eintracht Frankfurt midfielder Can Uzun and Club Brugge striker Nicolò Tresoldi. (Ekrem Konur)

- Barcelona midfielder Dani Olmo has no desire to leave the club, despite recent links to Bayern Munich. (Sky Germany)

- Chelsea will consider offers for defender Malo Gusto, with Liverpool, Bayern Munich, and PSG monitoring his situation. (Ekrem Konur)

- Brighton are unlikely to allow midfielder Diego Gómez to leave in January despite interest from Atlético Madrid and AC Milan. (TEAMtalk)

- Arsenal are keeping tabs on 17-year-old Bayern Munich goalkeeper Leonard Prescott ahead of a looming contract decision. (TEAMtalk)

- Tottenham Hotspur could consider selling defender Destiny Udogie in 2027 if a substantial bid is presented. (Football Insider)

- Jadon Sancho wants to meet Getafe's head coach before deciding whether to join the LaLiga club on a free transfer. (Telegraph)

- Real Madrid defender Antonio Rüdiger remains committed to the club despite interest from Tottenham Hotspur. (Bild)

- Sabah FK winger Joy-Lance Mickels is targeting a potential January move to Borussia Mönchengladbach. (Sky Germany)

- Napoli scouts recently watched Monza striker Gustavo Varela in action against Torino. (Nicolò Schira)