Transfer rumors, news: Man United scout defender Mahamadou Nagida

Nov 8, 2026, 05:00 AM ET

Rennes left-back Mahamadou Nagida is being monitored by Manchester United, while Liverpool are considering Brighton & Hove Albion goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen as a long-term replacement for Alisson Becker. Join us for the latest transfer news and rumors from around the globe.

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Trending rumors

- Manchester United have been scouting a move for Rennes defender Mahamadou Nagida as a potential option to strengthen at left-back, according to TEAMtalk. The 21-year-old Cameroon international has made his way through the ranks with the French club to become a regular starter, featuring 13 times across all competitions this season with one goal and two assists to his name. Nagida is viewed as one of several left-back options for Man United in the January transfer window, while Alejandro Balde, David Raum, Joaquin Seys, Adrien Truffert and Jorge Salinas are all other options on the shortlist.

- Brighton goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen has emerged as an option for Liverpool next summer, Football Insider reports. The 24-year-old has been a regular for the Seagulls in recent seasons, and several clubs are now monitoring his future. For the Reds, the interest comes during uncertainty over Alisson's place at Anfield, with his contract expiring at the end of the season.

- Barcelona are interested in Eintracht Frankfurt 's teen prodigy Niko Iličević, according to Sport. The forward became the joint-youngest player in Bundesliga history when he came on as a late substitute against Hamburg on Nov. 1, the day after his 16th birthday. Manchester City, Chelsea, and Bayern Munich have also been linked with the Germany under-17 international.

- Leicester City youngster Louis Page remains a target for Manchester United after the club missed out on landing the midfielder in the summer transfer window, TEAMtalk reports. The Red Devils are confident of securing a deal for the 18-year-old, who has featured 12 times in League One this season. There is growing interest in Page, however, with Manchester City, Arsenal, and Chelsea among those named with monitoring his progress.

- Como and Juventus are keeping a close eye on the future of Inter Milan's Hakan Çalhanoglu, with Tuttosport reporting that interest is spiking in the veteran midfielder. That is due to uncertainty over the 32-year-old's contract situation, as talks with Inter over a renewal are not taking off. With a deal expiring next summer, a move to another Serie A club could be on the cards.

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Other rumors

- Liverpool and Barcelona are closely following the future of Levi Colwill, as the Chelsea defender approaches the final two years of his contract at Stamford Bridge. The Blues are keen to open discussions with the 23-year-old about a possible extension in 2027. (Caught Offside)

- Arsenal are interested in Club Brugge forward Carlos Forbs. The 22-year-old, who previously played for Manchester City, Wolves, and Ajax, is also being tracked by Manchester United, Tottenham, Roma and Fiorentina. (Ekrem Konur)

- Rayan Ait-Nouri could leave Manchester City in the January transfer window, with the left-back unlikely to be in Enzo Maresca's plans moving forward. (Football Insider)

- Liverpool are monitoring a potential move for Borussia Monchengladbach ace Wael Mohya, 17, amid links with a switch to Bayern Munich for the attacking midfielder. (TEAMtalk)

- Leeds United are still planning on keeping Jaka Bijol at the club, despite a lack of game time and links surrounding an exit for the defender. (Football Insider)

- Boubacar Kamara is being tracked by Chelsea, Inter Milan, and Al-Hilal, with the Aston Villa midfielder catching the eye of all three sides. (Ekrem Konur)

- Gustavo Varela is a star on the radar at Napoli as the Monza striker continues to impress in Serie A. (Gazzetta dello Sport)

- PSV Eindhoven and Romania winger Dennis Man is a target for Lazio in the winter transfer window, with a loan with an option for a permanent deal being discussed for the 28-year-old. (Nicolo Schira)