The transfer deadline may have passed across Europe's top five leagues, but clubs are already planning for the upcoming January window. Manchester United is reportedly eyeing a move for Fulham full-back Antonee Robinson as a potential replacement for the injury-prone Luke Shaw. Robinson, who has been in good form for Fulham, is valued at £30m and has attracted interest from AC Milan and Manchester City.
Chelsea is open to loan offers for young forward Deivid Washington, with Portuguese clubs showing interest. Despite rejecting loan approaches on deadline day, Chelsea sees Washington as part of their future plans. The 19-year-old has played sparingly for Chelsea since joining from Santos last year.
RB Leipzig defender Mohamed Simakan is set to join Al Nassr in a €40 million deal, with the player already completing his medical. The 24-year-old French defender will earn €15m annually at the Saudi club. Meanwhile, AS Roma is close to signing free agent Mario Hermoso, edging out Galatasaray in negotiations for the former Atletico Madrid defender.
Al Fayha is in advanced talks to secure the services of Chris Smalling from AS Roma, with only minor details left to finalize. The Saudi club has been pursuing the former Manchester United defender for weeks. Additionally, Al Hilal has agreed on a €40m fee with Benfica for striker Marcos Leonardo, who is set to undergo medical tests in Paris.
Lastly, Chelsea and West Ham United made late loan offers for Aston Villa striker Jhon Durán on deadline day, but both were swiftly rejected by Villa. The 20-year-old Colombian international has been linked with a move away from Villa, but no club could meet their £40m valuation before the transfer window closed.
