Bayern reportedly plan to sell Hiroki Itō in January; if no suitable offer arrives, the defender could leave next summer, a year before his contract expires. He has played 10 minutes in one appearance this season after joining from VfB Stuttgart in 2024.
ESPN says talks between Napoli and Kevin De Bruyne over a new contract have stalled; the report says the midfielder and Napoli could part ways next summer. AS reports that Real Madrid are monitoring Stuttgart defender Finn Jeltsch, whom Bayern are also reportedly watching. Corriere dello Sport reports AC Milan have begun talks with Christian Pulisic’s representatives over a deal through summer 2031 worth about €5 million per season.
Christian Falk says Bayern are not pursuing Florian Wirtz in January, citing his cost and the lack of concrete talks; he said a future move could depend partly on Michael Olise’s contract situation. Sky Sports reports Arsenal and Liverpool are most seriously interested in Brentford’s Kevin Schade, with Chelsea and Tottenham also watching. Brentford have begun extension talks and want to offer him improved terms.
