Transfer rumors, news: Al Hilal eye Salah, Rodrygo to replace Neymar

Al Hilal have identified Liverpool's Mohamed Salah and Real Madrid's Rodrygo as possible replacements for Neymar, while Manchester United are reportedly ahead of Manchester City in the race to sign Nuno Mendes. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors and gossip from around the globe.

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TRENDING RUMORS

- Saudi Pro League heavyweights Al Hilal want Liverpool's Mohamed Salah or Real Madrid's Rodrygo to replace Neymar, reports Rudy Galetti. This comes just days after Al-Za'eem head coach Jorge Jesus hinted that Neymar was on his way out of the club, with ESPN sources confirming that the 32-year-old Brazil star is in preliminary talks with three MLS sides -- including Chicago Fire FC -- over a proposed move. Salah is out of contract with Liverpool in June, while Rodrygo has been fighting for first-team minutes at Madrid since Kylian Mbappé joined the club last summer.

- Manchester United are leading rivals Manchester City in a race to sign Paris Saint-Germain left-back Nuno Mendes, according to Football Insider. The 22-year-old has long been seen as a priority for the Red Devils as a solution for their troublesome left-back spot, while City have earmarked Mendes as a potential cornerstone of their looming squad rebuild. Regardless, both clubs may need to continue their searches as L'Équipe says the Portugal international sees himself staying with the French capital club for the foreseeable future and wants to sign a new deal.

- Internazionale are carefully monitoring Bologna duo Sam Beukema and Santiago Castro, says Calciomercato. Juventus have previously been mentioned regarding Beukema and there is a possibility that they could make a move for the 26-year-old in the summer, while there is growing interest in Castro from elsewhere. Centre-back Beukema has been rated at €25 million, while striker Castro won't be allowed to leave the Stadio Renato Dall'Ara for less than €30m.

- Juventus' Douglas Luiz is on Manchester City's list of winter midfield targets, David Ornstein has revealed. The Premier League club are mulling over their options, having already been active in this month's window. Juve are open to letting Luiz leave on a permanent basis, although City's preference is for a short-term loan deal. The 26-year-old moved to Serie A last summer from Aston Villa, but has struggled to cement a place in Thiago Motta's starting XI.

- Real Betis are closing in on a deal to sign Antony from Manchester United, Fabrizio Romano reports. The deal will likely see the Brazilian join on loan until June, with no additional clauses to make the move a permanent one this summer. Antony, 24, is open to making the switch, with United set to cover part of his Betis salary. Final details of the agreement are currently being discussed between the two clubs. The winger has endured another tough campaign with United, playing just seven times in the Premier League to date.

OTHER RUMORS

- Juventus need to move players on before they can sign Randal Kolo Muani on loan from Paris Saint-Germain. One of their loaned players -- Carlos Soler (West Ham), Juan Bernat (Villarreal) or Renato Sanches (Benfica) -- may leave permanently. (L'Equipe)

- Chelsea risk losing out on Deportivo La Coruna winger Yeremay Hernandez unless they get closer to the 22-year-old's €20m release clause. Offers so far have been of €10m and €12m. Napoli are now being linked with a move for the player. (Estadio Deportivo)

- Barcelona want to rival Arsenal for RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko but there's no way the LaLiga club will be able to make it work financially this month. (Sunday Mirror)

- Reinildo is set to leave Atletico Madrid on a free transfer in the summer, and Barcelona are considering offering the left-back a contract. (Relevo)

- Manchester United left-back Tyrell Malacia, 25, will definitely be loaned out in this window. (Voetbal International)

- Wolves left-back Rayan Ait-Nouri is again being linked with Manchester United as an option to bolster their left-back options. (Independent)

- Juventus are struggling to agree a package of terms to sign AC Milan central defender Fikayo Tomori. (Calciomercato)

- Real Madrid are ready to move onto other options, resigned to Alphonso Davies signing a new contract with Bayern Munich. (Diario AS)

- Liverpool winger Federico Chiesa has "no intention" of leaving this month. Instead, the 27-year-old wishes to stay at Anfield and prove himself after scoring his first goal for the club earlier this month against Accrington Stanley in the FA Cup. (Florian Plettenberg)

- Lens are interested in a January move for Bayern Munich goalkeeper Daniel Peretz and have already submitted a formal offer but the 24-year-old currently intends to stay put. Meanwhile, Bayern are in negotiations to sign Jonas Urbig from FC Cologne this window, but an agreement has not yet been reached. (Sky Sports Deutschland)

- AC Milan have agreed personal terms with Kyle Walker, and now the Serie A club just need to agree terms with Manchester City. (L'Équipe)

- AC Milan also want to bring in a new midfielder. The Rossoneri are evaluating a long list of names and have asked Juventus for fresh information on Nicolo Fagioli as the 23-year-old could be available. (Rudy Galetti)

- Manchester City want to sign FC Porto goalkeeper Diogo Costa as a replacement for Ederson in the summer. Talks are already underway with a summer deal for the 25-year-old quickly gaining momentum. Ederson has been the topic of strong interest and tempting financial offers from Saudi Arabia. (Football Transfers)

- Feyenoord are not open to any offers for defender Dávid Hancko this month amid strong interest from Juventus -- but next summer could be a completely different story. Juve are already making concrete moves to try to sign the 27-year-old in June. (Rudy Galetti)

- Dele Alli is set to join Como in the coming days. The 28-year-old has convinced Como boss Cesc Fabregas during his "trial" period, and sign a contract until 2026. Raphael Varane reportedly played a big role in the move. The former Spurs and Everton player's last senior match was in February 2023. (Gazzetta dello Sport)

- West Ham United could sign Corinthians striker Yuri Alberto for £20m this month. He has also been linked with Southampton. (Football Insider)

- Chelsea value Trevoh Chalobah at £40m after recalling the defender from his loan spell at Crystal Palace. (The Sun on Sunday)

- Preston North End are exploring a deal to sign left-back Bryan Hein, whose contract expires this summer, from German club Jahn Regensburg. (Florian Plettenberg)

- AFC Bournemouth and West Ham are among the clubs eager to do a loan deal for Brighton striker Evan Ferguson this month. (Sunday Express)

- Bournemouth and West Ham are also in a battle for the signature of Marseille centre-forward Elye Wahi. (L'Equipe)

- Wolves target Manu Silva was left out of the Guimaraes squad for their 2-2 draw with Arouca on Saturday night. (Express & Star)

- Lens are interested in signing Roma goalkeeper Mathew Ryan as a replacement for Brice Samba, who joined Rennes this month. (Gianluca Di Marzio)

- Talks are progressing between Brentford and Fiorentina over the transfer of right-back Michael Kayode. (Nicolo Schira)