The build-up to the January transfer window is starting to feel as intense as ever, and across the Premier League the rumours are beginning to fly at full speed. Every club seems to be planning its next big move, and fans are eagerly watching reports to see who might arrive, who could leave, and who is being lined up for the future.
This weekend’s talk begins at Elland Road, where Leeds United are fully aware that they must strengthen if they want to protect their Premier League status.
Leeds went into the season believing that the arrivals of Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Lukas Nmecha would give them the firepower needed to survive in the top flight, but the mood inside the club suggests they are not finished yet.
Daniel Farke wants another striker in January, someone who can push the team forward at a time when every goal might be the difference between safety and relegation.
Reports from Fichajes claim that Leeds are now considering a serious move for Santiago Gimenez, the 24-year-old Mexican international who has earned 46 caps for his country.
Gimenez is said to be unhappy with his situation at the San Siro, and with the 2026 World Cup being played in Mexico, he is desperate for regular minutes. Leeds believe they could offer him a stage to shine, and the chance to spearhead their attack in a season that will shape the club’s future.
While Leeds plot a major move, Newcastle United are also in the middle of important negotiations of their own. The club’s sporting director, Ross Wilson, has opened contract talks with Tino Livramento, who has quickly become one of the Premier League’s most exciting young full-backs.
This development has arrived at the perfect moment, as rumours continue to swirl about Manchester City’s interest in the defender.
Some reports have even suggested that City could offer a deal involving goalkeeper James Trafford heading the other way, but Newcastle do not seem interested in losing one of their prized assets.
Wilson and his team see Livramento as a vital part of Newcastle’s long-term project, and want to secure him on a new deal that stretches well beyond 2028.
The defender’s performances since returning from injury have only strengthened the club’s desire to keep him. His energy, speed, and timing down the right side have helped Newcastle rediscover their early-season form after a difficult patch.
Fans who watched him perform against Manchester City recently saw a player full of confidence, determination, and potential. Even Livramento himself tried to deflect the talk about his future, reminding everyone that he focuses only on what happens on the pitch.
He explained that contract matters are left to his dad and his agent, but he made it clear that he enjoys playing for Newcastle. When asked about whether he feels happy at St James’ Park, his smile and simple reply “Of course, have you not seen it out there?” said everything supporters needed to hear.
For a club that already endured the painful sale of Alexander Isak to Liverpool in the summer, securing Livramento’s future would be a major statement of intent. He has already proven that he can be one of the best right-backs in the league, and with time on his side, his value will only continue to rise.
A new contract would keep him away from Manchester City’s reach and provide stability as the team continues to rebuild with ambition and purpose.
For Ross Wilson, who arrived recently at Newcastle, successfully extending Livramento’s deal would be a perfect early win. It would reassure fans that the club wants to protect its best young players and push forward rather than being forced into selling their stars.
It would also send a message across the Premier League that Newcastle intend to compete, not compromise. In a season where every club is searching for an edge, keeping a high-potential defender like Livramento could be as important as any new signing that arrives in January.
