In the latest football transfer news, Darwin Nunez to Liverpool seems like a formality now. There are other top young strikers around Europe that the main stream football fans are not really aware off. Darwin Nunez was a relatively unknown name before he exploded last season.

These five players have put in impressive performances last year which put on them on the radar of big European clubs. Now let's take a look at these five young strikers looking for a big move this summer:

Matias Arezo:

Matías Arezo is well-known to many already because of ability on Football Manager, but he is also a pretty exciting prospect in real-world football. He made his River Plate (URU) debut as a 16-year-old and has accumulated 91 appearances in the last two years, scoring 37 goals in the process – albeit a good chunk of those were from the penalty spot.

Nicknamed 'El Bufalo' in Uruguay, he made a much-anticipated move to Europe in January 2022, moving to La Liga club Granada CF for €5 million.

In the latest transfer news, Arezo has been scouted by big names in Europe like clubs from Serie A and Bundesliga.

Style of Play:

Arezo's build subscribes to the stereotypical South American striker – short and stocky with good core strength. He utilises his body to good effect to pin and disrupt defenders when rumbling around the attacking third. He has a good burst and above-average speed but he is not especially quick; he is more steady and functional, something which may be an issue in the top European leagues.

STRENGTHS:

1. Excellent ball-striker
2. Good at finiding space in the box
3. Robust athleticism – stocky, strong

WEAKNESSES:

1. Extremely poor shot selection
2. Erratic link play – lacks touch

Myron Boadu:

Myron Boadu has been in the public eye for almost half a decade. He was scoring goals in third-tier Dutch football as a 16-year-old in 2017, then made the step up to the first-team squad later that year. An ACL rupture and fractured ankle meant last season was his first in senior football – and he didn't disappoint. Boadu contributed to 30 goals in 36 nineties across all competitions, made his senior Netherlands debut, and announced himself as one of the best young strikers in Europe.

His move to AS Monaco this season hasn't worked out – yet. A couple of injuries have hampered him, and the role he's played doesn't really suit him.

Even after suffering two serious injuries before his 18th birthday, Myron Boadu remains a high-impact athlete. He's explosive over short distances, able to create separations. He also has excellent top-end speed which few can match. He's nimble enough in smaller spaces and possesses a mature, athletic frame.

Style of Play:

His movement in general is excellent. He's a constant threat against high defensive lines: he positions himself on the last man and shows impressive awareness in his positioning and posture, angling his body to optimise his runs into depth. His acceleration and speed make him difficult to contain in these situations.

STRENGTHS:

1. Mature athlete – despite injuries
2. Movement into depth and inside box
3. First-time shooting with both feet

WEAKNESSES:

1. Average and inconsistent link play
2. Finishing in one-v-one situations

Gianluca Scamacca:

Gianluca Scamacca's career has taken its time to blossom. A wonderful youth international career with Italy has often been counter-balanced by struggles at club level.

Last season though, some time spent on loan at Ascoli in Serie B gave Scamacca his first proper shot at senior football and started to show glimpses of why he has always been so highly rated in Italian football circles. Last season at Genoa, while playing time was sporadic, he continued to showcase his ongoing development.

Now back at Sassuolo, Scamacca has seized a long-awaited opportunity to be their starting striker. He will likely be a prominent figure for Italy's senior side in the short, medium and long term.

Latest football transfer news, sees Scamacca being linked with Arsenal this summer.

Style of Play:

The Italian striker is physically gifted. His athletic profile is reminiscent of a young Zlatan Ibrahimović; he is extremely mobile at 6'5", and while he is not yet the physically dominant striker the Swede has become, the potential is undoubtedly there.

In the meantime, there are so many other aspects of his game to be excited about. Scamacca is turning into a nicely well-rounded striker. His non-penalty expected goals per 90 minutes of 0.34 in 2020/21 so far is quite solid for a young player in a bad team, but it his creativity and ball progression that provide the best indication of a striker that could be influential at a top-level club.

His hold up play and ball carrying is a much improved feature of his game as he grows more comfortable at senior level. His technical quality is wonderful for his size and he has a good turn of pace as well.

STRENGTHS:

1. Athletic profile – tall but flexible
2. Technical skill for his 6'5" frame
3. Compact ball-striker with great power

WEAKNESSES:

1. Still adapting to senior football
2. Positioning in final third

Victor Osimhen:

Victor Osimhen has endured a difficult and staggered route to the top, beset by health setbacks and spells in four countries. The Nigerian arose to prominence at the 2015 FIFA Under-17 World Cup where he scored ten goals, claiming the tournament's Golden Boot.

From there he signed a contract with Bundesliga side VfL Wolfsburg, but injury, followed by a bout of malaria threatened to derail his European career before it had even begun. Osimhen rebooted with RSC Charleroi in Belgium before joining Lille in Ligue 1 after a strong scoring campaign in the Belgian Pro League.

Football Transfer News, shows that Victor Osimhen is linked to a move to Manchester United and Arsenal.

Style of Play:

His diverse skillset, extreme work-rate and awareness of space across defensive lines enabled him to replicate that scoring run in France, which in turn made way for a huge move to Napoli.

Osimhen is quick off the mark, retains his speed over long distances and can quite capably run in behind as easily as he competes in the air with his 6'1" frame. He's an accurate finisher, high-volume shooter and a first-class competitor in any given duel.

The 22-year-old's link-up play is to a good standard, and in the time he has spent on the pitch in Italy, it has acted as an effective foil for the diminutive Dries Mertens and Lorenzo Insigne. He creates shots for himself, as well as others, which is a positive sign and commonly lends itself to individuals who do not find themselves hamstrung when fielded in different styles or systems.

STRENGTHS:

1. Effective finisher, with feet and head
2. Relentless effort in every phase
3. Robust strength

WEAKNESSES:

1. Efficiency in deeper areas
2. Suceptible to injuries

Alou Kuol:

A semi-professional footballer in 2019, and barely a professional for part of 2020, Alou Kuol is now one of the hottest names in Australian football.

A wonderful first full campaign in the A-League did not go unnoticed in Europe either, with Sven Mislintat's VfB Stuttgart pouncing to complete the signing of 2001-born striker who made the move to Germany at the end of his debut season in the A-League.

After six months training with the first-team and playing with the second-team in the Regionalliga, Kuol has joined SV Sandhausen on loan in the 2. Bundesliga.

Kuol's fundamental qualities are surprisingly strong for a youngster just emerging at the professional level. His game has a lot of intensity to it; he makes things happen, he is already at (and above) the physical level to compete at senior level, and the defensive side of his game is quite competent.

Football Transfer News show us that Kuol is attracting big names from the Bundesliga.

Style of Play:

Kuol's fundamental qualities are surprisingly strong for a youngster just emerging at the professional level. His game has a lot of intensity to it; he makes things happen, he is already at (and above) the physical level to compete at senior level, and the defensive side of his game is quite competent.

And from there you build. As a striker, he obviously needs to score, and in the A-League he has been one of the best in 2020/21. While his role as a super sub has helped, his returns – both in terms of goals and expected goals – are right near the top of all A-League players.

Kuol thrives in a variety of situations because of a unique physical profile that sees him dominate in aerial duels, while still being agile and extremely quick.

He is not overly tall, but he possesses an incredible leap that helps him score a lot of headers, as well as contest strongly for the ball across the field. His agility is derived from a light-footed running stance that sees him jog around the pitch almost on his tippy-toes as he scans for opportunities to latch onto a loose touch or misdirected pass.

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Manchester United are reportedly preparing for a massive summer signing as they eye the services of star Olympique Lyonnais forward Rayan Cherki.

The Red Devils are interested in strengthening their squad, and they have now joined the race to sign the gifted French under-21 forward, after it was reported that Lyon is willing to sell the player for approximately £20 million.

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Manchester United are adamant to turn things around

In a difficult ongoing campaign this season, Manchester United have registered a record low point total in the Premier League, sitting on 38 points.

With only 6 games remaining to play for, the call for new talent has never been greater inside the club. Cherki, widely considered one of the most talented players in the world at this moment, has been identified as a top target for the club's Portuguese manager, Ruben Amorim.

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The various reports point out Cherki's great talent and his undeniable potential to shape games at the highest level. He has performed marvelously on the field in this season alone, achieving great statistics that would upgrade any team.

Cherki's display has attracted United's scouting department, particularly with the Red Devils' own challenges in creativity and attacking potency.

Cherki draws interest from Red Devils' management

At only the age of 21, Rayan Cherki has already become a familiar name in French and world football, and this season was his coming-out party.

His record of 13 goals from 23 appearances for France's U-21 team says volumes about his talent. Although Manchester United is still keen on signing him, the negotiating table will have to wait until the next summer transfer window, especially after facing Lyon in the Europa League.

By the way, Cherki's last-minute equalizer in the first leg of the UEFA Europa League quarter-final matchup saved Lyon a 2-2 draw at home against United last week.

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1 Goal.
4 Key Passes.
4/7 Successful Take-Ons.
85% Pass Accuracy.
41 Passes Completed.
100% Successful Long Balls.
2/5 Successful Crosses.
6/11 Ground Duels Won.

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— Rising Stars XI (@RisingStarXI) April 10, 2025

With Cherki catching headlines in Ligue 1, only time will tell how Lyon will deal with a possible transfer. United's desire is obvious, and if properly negotiated, Cherki's signing at Old Trafford may commence a new era for the club's attacking prowess.

Liverpool FC is reportedly on the verge of arranging Darwin Nunez's departure from Anfield this summer if the Saudi Arabian revives its interest in the striker.

The Uruguayan striker had moved to the Reds from Portuguese giants Benfica in a deal worth up to £85 million back in the summer transfer window of 2022.

With a struggling season continuing for him at the Merseyside club, Nunez is believed to be out of new coach Arne Slot's plans and will look to rejuvenate his career in the Gulf.

Nunez may leave Liverpool in the upcoming transfer window

Nunez's Liverpool career has been affected by difficulties, as he has found it hard to establish himself in the club throughout his early years.

In his three years at the Merseyside club, he has scored 40 goals in 136 games across all competitions, but this season has been the most disappointing so far for the 25-year-old, as he has scored just seven times across all competitions.

With the direction of new head coach Arne Slot, Nunez has found himself out of favor, another contributing factor to speculation about his future. 

🗞️ Liverpool are reportedly expecting major transfer offers from clubs in the Saudi Pro League for Darwin Nunez this summer.

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— Anything Liverpool (@AnythingLFC_) March 28, 2025

Renowned Football Transfer journalist Duncan Castles broke the news on the latest episode of 'The Transfers Podcast' that Liverpool would accept a big Saudi Arabian offer and would be willing to urge Nunez to leave if they come back for him. Castles stated:

Liverpool would be happy if the Saudis came in and would encourage a move for Nunez. They would like to get some kind of significant return on the initial €75 million that they paid Benfica three years ago.

“From the Saudi perspective, [Nunez] still has that ability to be a name within the Saudi game and to deliver goals with his physicality. Interestingly, I’m told that his girlfriend, Lorena Manas, who is the ex-wife of former Barcelona player Aleix Vidal, has been working with agents to explore opportunities elsewhere.

“So it looks like this is both sides pushing against the same door with Nunez, or at least Nunez’s partner, encouraging him to look for a move and Liverpool happy to sell the player with a strong, affluent potential buyer in Saudi Arabia.

Interestingly, it had been hinted that Saudi Pro League club Al Nassr had made a substantial annual deal of €35 million towards Nunez back in January, having already made an offer of £58 million for the forward.

According to reports, Nunez's girlfriend, Lorena Manas, has also been working closely with agents to look into possible transfers in mutual consent, implying a joint pressure for a potential move.

Real Madrid, the most successful club in European football history, never miss an opportunity to get the best players in the world. Los Blancos' current president Florentino Perez likely never misses out on his big targets. After setting an eye on English Full-Back Trent Alexander-Arnold, it looks like they will eventually get the defender from Liverpool.

The Trent transfer saga:

Real Madrid's interest in the English Full-Back has grown day by day. However, they still have a couple of Full-Back options in the form of Dani Carvajal and Lucas Vasquez.

Including, they have an academy-grown option in the form of Raul Asencio. After Jurgen Klopp announced his departure from The Reds, it seems likely that some of their certain figures are submitting wishes for the transfer. More likely the names are Virgil Van-Dijk, Mohamed Salah, and Trent Alexander-Arnold.

The Reds are offering Contract extensions to the trio which is ending after the 2024/25 season. However, according to the reports, none of those players are showing any kind of interest in the contract extensions. Richard Hughes, the current sporting director of Liverpool FC is fully focused on signing the important trio of Van Dijk, Arnold, and Salah.

So, the reports via English and Spanish media look baseless, and some of their reports still look lost by Liverpool's managerial statements. Moreover, some of the reports are just claiming that the Trent to Real Madrid saga is just a rumour.

Why this move makes sense:

The end of the 24/25 season is near. Alexander Arnold's boyhood club is Liverpool and after being a graduate of the Red Academy graduate, he is more likely to have a secret willingness to join the Los Blancos. His playing style, and ability to orchestrate the attack this kind of playstyle would be a perfect piece of Carlo Ancelotti's Madrid lineup. 

In the absence of Dani Carvajal in Carlo Ancelotti's Madrid, they need an attacking full-back and a replacement for Dani. Carlo Ancelotti's Los Blancos does not get any time to replace the injured Dani Carvajal. Real Madrid needs a plan on the right side of the defence. 

Arnold's reaction to the transfer saga:

In the English Premier League match against West Ham, after scoring the 5th goal for the Reds he ran toward the corner flag in celebration and made a gesture about the transfer saga rumours between him and the Los Blancos.

Things move quickly in the footballing world. In the recent clash against Manchester United on 5th January 2025 at Anfield, the Reds just managed to get one point against the Red Devils. Arnold's game is not up to the mark and fails to fulfil Arne Slot's game plan. Seven days after the West Ham goal and the victory, Madrid offered 25 million euros for the English full-back to add him to the Los Blancos in this transfer window. But seems like the full-back is going to join Real Madrid as a free agent or more likely he will join the European giants in the next transfer window.

La Liga organisers have clearly announced that FC Barcelona were not able to register their star player Dani Olmo before the given time and the player is no longer a FC Barcelona player. Along with Dani Olmo, the Catalan club have also failed to register Pau Victor before the last date, which was 31st December. 

There is no data for players Dani Olmo and Pau Victor on La Liga's official website, which confirmed the situation and announcement from La Liga. 

Barcelona, who have facing a financial crisis for a long now, had signed Olmo until December 31, 2024, at 80% of Danish defender Andreas Christensen's salary, who was injured earlier this year. Amidst all of these reports, the good news for Barcelona fans is that Christensen has returned to training and will be available for selection in Barcelona's next La Liga fixture.

La Liga had imposed a spending limit, which enabled Barcelona to have Dani Olmo only for a certain period of time and was allowed to play until Barcelona resolved their financial issues. Barca had signed the Spanish star for €60 million. But, if they are not been able to register the player, they would face a bigger financial loss.

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"Barcelona have failed to register Dani Olmo and Pau Victor"

During the season, Joan Laporta, the Barcelona president had announced that a deal with Nike would help them resolve the Financial Fair Play situation and they would return to the 1:1 rule, mandated by La Liga. But, he has not been able to resolve the issue yet.

"La Liga informs that, as of today, December 31, FC Barcelona has not presented any alternative that, in compliance with La Liga's economic control regulations, allows them to register any player starting January 2," La Liga stated. 

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Olmo is a free agent now and can sign for any club

Barcelona had applied to the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) for new registration of Dani Olmo and Pau Victor, but RFEF does not want to get in between La Liga and the club. RFEF is clear that they would only register the player if it is authorized by La Liga. 

So, as of the situation right now, Dani Olmo is a free agent and can sign for any other club if he wishes to do so. However, as per his agent Andy Bara has expressed that Olmo is willing to stay in Barcelona despite Barcelona's appeal to register him being denied. 

🚨 Dani Olmo arrives at Barcelona’s training ground for today’s session while his registration case is not resolved yet.
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— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 1, 2025

Football clubs across the globe will be back in business in the transfer market as the January Transfer Window draws near. Players will be listed for transfers as the clubs will look for potential reinforcements to chase the coveted success in the ongoing season. 

The 2024-25 January transfer window is officially open in England, Germany, and France from today, whereas clubs from Spain and Italy will engage in the market from tomorrow. The window will also conclude by adhering to different deadlines. 

Here are the timeframes of the January transfer window for the clubs from different European countries:

Negotiating transfers during the January window has its pros and cons, yet the thrill and intensity are just as significant as those in the summer transfer period.

Although the summer transfer window concludes typically in August, clubs keep their off-screen business running to shortlist, evaluate, and monitor players to acquire their services in the January window.

There have been many exciting speculations ahead of January that could take shape and rumours that could take unexpected turns in the coming days. 

🥂 Here we go! 2025 is here, January transfer window open! ✨

Happy new year to all of you, guys… wishing you health and happiness as always!

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) December 31, 2024

We have shortlisted the most speculated transfers, extensions, and rumours regarding some big names as well as youngsters across the European football circuit.

January Transfer Window: Players to watch

Mohamed Salah: Contract extension with Liverpool?

Mohamed Salah confirmed on 30 December that he is "far away" from signing a new deal at Liverpool. The Egyptian maestro will be a free agent after June 2025 if Liverpool fails to pen down a contract extension with the talisman. 

The 32-year-old forward is flying high with The Reds, enjoying one of the best seasons in the Premier League. However, Liverpool has been negotiating with the player for sometimes but no solution has been facilitated. Earlier this season, Salah also said that he was "disappointed by the club's failure" to offer him a new deal.

If Liverpool fails to negotiate with Salah while meeting the personal terms and financial expectations, there might be a chance that Salah can sign pre-contract agreements with foreign clubs, which has come into force from 1 January 2025; along with captain Virgil Van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold who all are running out of contract this summer.

It is not clear yet if Salah wants to leave or stay with the club, as he has refused to discuss this matter in public. He clearly refused to "put anything on media". 

Dani Olmo: The registration fiasco

After moving to FC Barcelona for a €55m transfer fee from RB Leipzig last summer, Dani Olmo has become a free agent ahead of the January window. The Catalan club's appeal to register the Spanish international has reportedly been blocked by the Spanish Football Federation on 31 December, the deadline day.

LaLiga has now said in an official statement that Barcelona has failed to adhere to the Financial Fair Play rules, quoting that Barcelona "did not present any alternative" on meeting to the regulations, which was required for the club to "register any player beginning on January 2."

Barcelona injected some financial boost after reportedly reaching a deal to sell the VIP boxes to generate €100m to register Dani Olmo, along with Pau Victor. But the LaLiga committee continues to block the appeals made by Barcelona. 

Olmo has clearly shown his intentions to continue with Barcelona, but everything depends on the series of events in the upcoming days. 

The potential availability of the Euro 2024 winner on a free transfer in January has alerted some Premier League clubs including Arsenal, Manchester City, and Manchester United. 

Trent Alexander-Arnold: Linked with Real Madrid 

Real Madrid have reportedly been monitoring Trent Alexander-Arnold for some time now, and the Spanish club has made their intentions clear about signing the Liverpool full-back.

As per the most recent report from Sky Sports today, Real Madrid did not make a formal offer but approached Liverpool about the player, but the current Premier League leaders have turned down the proposal. 

Trent's contract at Liverpool ends in June 2025, ahead of the summer transfer window. Back in September, the 26-year-old England international hinted at his contract extension, saying that his negotiations with Liverpool will not be 'played out' in public.

It will be interesting to see how this speculation goes down as Liverpool is well-shaped this season, leading the table both in the Premier League and the Champions League.

Viktor Gyökeres: Comeback to the Premier League?

After a stellar 2024, the Swedish striker has drawn interest from many big European outfits. However, Viktor Gyökeres is currently on a contract with Sporting CP that runs until June 2028. With a current market value of €75m and a release clause of over €100m, very few clubs will be able to afford the transfer fees Sporting will demand.

Following the departure of Ruben Amorim as head coach and also his successor Joao Pereira, Rui Borges has taken the helm at Sporting but the club has slipped in the Champions League and also domestically. Although Borges won his first game against Benfica on 30 December 2024, other clubs can take advantage of the situation in the upcoming days. 

Both Arsenal and Manchester United have been in a race to sign the 27-year-old prospect. A January move seems unlikely, but no one can really predict the aspects of the transfer window. 

Marcus Rashford: Move to Saudi imminent?

Marcus Rashford is seeking to leave Manchester United after being dropped completely in recent matches. Under the new manager Ruben Amorim, the 27-year-old forward has got a handful of minutes and he reportedly does not want to play under the Portuguese, although he has a contract until June 2028.

Rashford is now eyeing to facilitate his exit from Manchester United but the player may have to battle hardships to convince any other European outfit to sign him. Reports suggested that Barcelona can make a move for the English forward, but there has been no recent development.

However, Saudi clubs such as Al-Ahli, Al-Ittihad, and Al-Qadsiah have reportedly shown interest in signing Rashford. 

Randal Kolo Muani: Linked with Chelsea

The French striker has been heavily linked with a move to Chelsea in January, as reports suggested that Chelsea are officially preparing a bid. The Paris Saint-Germain striker is currently valued at €80m, but Chelsea are reportedly looking to splash cash to reinforce their attacking options. 

However, Kolo Muani was linked with Manchester United as well, but the Red Devils are now out of the race. The insiders from Old Trafford have confirmed that the club have a limited budget for the January window. 

Other players linked with reported possible moves

• Matheus Cunha, who currently plays for Wolves, is reportedly shortlisted by Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester City, Manchester United, and Newcastle after his electrifying performances in recent matches. 
• Newcastle striker Alexander Isak has been regularly linked with Arsenal.
• Galatasaray has approached PSG to discuss a loan deal for defender Milan Skriniar.
• Both Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen and Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle have been linked to Manchester City.
• Martin Zubimendi, the Real Sociedad midfielder, has attracted interest from top Premier League clubs, including Arsenal and Manchester City. Real Madrid is reportedly preparing for a bid as well.
• Chelsea forward Christopher Nkunku, has been linked with a January move to clubs like Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain.
• Manchester United are keen on signing Victor Osimhen.