Transfer rumors, news: Man United to replace Fernandes with Fermin?

Oct 31, 2026, 05:42 AM ET

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Barcelona midfielder Fermín López is an option to replace Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes, while Arsenal are interested in a loan move for Real Madrid striker Endrick. Join us for the latest transfer news and rumors from around the globe.

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- Manchester United want to bring in Barcelona midfielder Fermín López, says The Daily Mail. United are reported to be in the market for a new No. 10, with the future of 32-year-old captain Bruno Fernandes up in the air after his public falling out with manager Michael Carrick. Lopez, 23, has had a good start to the season with five goals and four assists, and is considered an option, alongside Atletico Madrid's Pablo Barrios. Lopez missed Spain's World Cup triumph with a foot injury, but Barcelona would want around €80 million to let him go, with Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea also interested.

- Arsenal are interested in a loan move for Real Madrid striker Endrick in January, says TEAMtalk. The Gunners already have Kai Havertz and Viktor Gyökeres up front, but have struggled to score goals this season and the versatile Brazil international, 20, has not had many minutes under Jose Mourinho this season. Mourinho is reported to want Endrick to stay, but his representatives are exploring options for a move.

- Manchester United are looking to bolster their defense in the January and have interest is in Fulham's Calvin Bassey, according to TEAMtalk. Bassey, 26, has been in good form this season and was made Fulham captain. United will also be targeting a new left back and striker, after injuries to Luke Shaw, Patrick Dorgu and Benjamin Sesko, says The Times. Previous reports have linked the club with Newcastle United's Lewis Hall and AFC Bournemouth's Adrien Truffert, while up front Galatasaray's Victor Osimhen, Leeds' Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Crystal Palace's Jean-Philippe Mateta have also been mentioned.

- Barcelona will renew their interest in signing Inter Milan defender Alessandro Bastoni in January, says Mundo Deportivo. Bastoni, 27, was being tracked by Barcelona scouts with a view to the club making a €70 million offer last summer, but terms could not be agreed and the Italy international stayed put.

- Barcelona and Atletico Madrid will fight for the signature of Manchester United defender Lisandro Martínez, as he is set to leave the club on a free transfer at the end of the season. AS claims that Martinez, 28, who criticized the Old Trafford hierarchy over transfer planning recently, has no future at United and could depart in January if clubs are willing to pay a small fee.

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Other rumors

- Real Madrid attacking midfielder Alberto Ruiz, 15, has caught the eye of Man United after he helped Spain win the U15 World Cup. (AS)

- Meanwhile, Manchester United wonderkid JJ Gabriel, 16, is closing on a move to Real Madrid after making it clear he wanted to leave Old Trafford. (Sport)

- Club Brugge striker Nicolo Tresoldi, 22, is of interest to Arsenal. But the Belgian club would want €50 million for his transfer. (Football Insider)

- Minnesota United and Ghana forward Kelvin Yeboah has a number of Premier League sides on his trail, with Everton leading the race. (TalkSPORT)

- AC Milan will target a move for Real Madrid striker Endrick next summer and send back Nottingham Forest winger Omari Hutchinson after his loan expires. (Gazzetta dello Sport)

- Leeds are interested Maccabi Tel Aviv midfielder Issouf Sissokho. (Football Insider)

- Crystal Palace want Lecce defender Tiago Gabriel, 21, but face tough competition from clubs in Serie A. (TEAMtalk)

- Napoli have placed Nuremberg and Italy striker Mohamed Ali Zoma as a top target for January. (TMW)