Transfer news LIVE: AC Milan want Endrick; Chelsea line unconfirmed

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AC Milan are the headline club in the latest sourced transfer update: BBC Sport relays Calciomercato’s report that the Italian side are preparing a move to sign Endrick on loan from Real Madrid in January.
That is a report, not a completed deal. The same BBC Sport roundup, published on 7 September 2026, also pulls together claims involving Federico Chiesa, Jadon Sancho, Louis Page, Alex Baena, Matheus Mane, Kevin Schade and Isaac Konde.
One part of the search phrase goes beyond the supplied source. The BBC Sport roundup does not confirm a Chelsea transfer item in the gossip list, so the safest reading is to separate that from the named-source reports below.
What the sourced update says
BBC Sport’s roundup is a digest of reports from other outlets and reporters. That means each item should be read as unconfirmed reporting unless the wording is specifically a reported completed deal.
| Item | Source named by BBC Sport | Status to use |
|---|---|---|
| AC Milan and Endrick | Calciomercato reports AC Milan are preparing a move to sign Endrick on loan from Real Madrid in January. | Unconfirmed report; no club agreement is cited. |
| Federico Chiesa | Football Insider reports Chiesa will look to leave Liverpool in January if he struggles for game time when he returns from injury. | Conditional unconfirmed report; the injury and game-time condition come from Football Insider. |
| Jadon Sancho | Teamtalk reports Sancho is in talks with at least two Premier League clubs over a potential move. | Unconfirmed report; talks are not the same as an agreement. |
| Louis Page | ESPN reports Manchester United remain keen on the Leicester City midfielder after missing out on a deadline-day move. | Unconfirmed report; no completed deal is cited. |
| Alex Baena | Football Insider reports Manchester City are keeping tabs on the Atletico Madrid midfielder, but are unlikely to move in January. | Unconfirmed report; the wording points to monitoring, not a bid. |
| Matheus Mane | Ekrem Konur reports Liverpool and Manchester United have made direct contact with Wolves over the winger. | Unconfirmed report; contact is not a transfer agreement. |
| Kevin Schade | Teamtalk reports Brentford have opened contract talks to deter Arsenal interest. | Unconfirmed report; this is a retention angle. |
| Isaac Konde | Fabrizio Romano reports Manchester United have completed a deal to sign the Liverpool midfielder. | Reported completed deal; the supplied source does not include a club statement. |
AC Milan’s Endrick loan report
The Endrick line is the cleanest headline from the roundup. BBC Sport relays Calciomercato’s claim that AC Milan are preparing a move to sign Endrick on loan from Real Madrid in January.
The source identifies Endrick as a 20-year-old Brazil forward. It does not say Real Madrid have accepted an offer, that the player has agreed terms or that a medical has been arranged.
Three details can be carried forward from the supplied source:
- Player: Endrick
- Club linked: AC Milan
- Proposed deal shape: loan from Real Madrid in January
Everything beyond that needs fresh sourcing. Until a club statement or a named report with stronger wording appears in the supplied materials, this remains unconfirmed transfer reporting.
What is missing from the Chelsea line
Searches around this story include a Chelsea claim, but the supplied BBC Sport source does not carry a Chelsea transfer item in its gossip list. That means it should not be treated as confirmed by this source.
Chelsea appears on the supplied BBC page in unrelated BBC links and video titles, not as part of the listed transfer gossip. For a live transfer page, the useful split is simple: keep the Calciomercato Endrick report in the AC Milan file, and keep the Chelsea line marked as not confirmed in the supplied source.
That distinction matters for readers trying to work out what has actually moved. A headline cluster can place separate rumours next to each other, but a named-source report still needs to support each claim on its own.
Premier League-connected reports in the roundup
Chiesa and Sancho
Football Insider, cited by BBC Sport, reports that Federico Chiesa will look to leave Liverpool in January if he struggles for game time when he returns from injury. That is a conditional claim, and the injury reference also comes from Football Insider.
The Chiesa wording depends on two things:
- His return from injury
- How much game time he gets after that return
Teamtalk, cited by BBC Sport, reports that Jadon Sancho is in talks with at least two Premier League clubs over a potential move. The supplied source does not name those clubs, and it does not report an agreement.
Manchester United and Manchester City
ESPN, via BBC Sport, reports that Manchester United remain keen on Louis Page after missing out on a deadline-day move for the Leicester City midfielder. That is interest continuing after a missed move, not a completed transfer.
Football Insider, via BBC Sport, reports that Manchester City are keeping tabs on Alex Baena. The same report says City are unlikely to move for the Atletico Madrid midfielder in January, so the current wording points to monitoring rather than immediate action.
Ekrem Konur, cited by BBC Sport, reports that Liverpool and Manchester United have made direct contact with Wolves over Matheus Mane. Direct contact is a step worth noting, but the supplied source does not say a fee, agreement or medical is in place.
Fabrizio Romano, via BBC Sport, reports that Manchester United have completed a deal to sign Isaac Konde from Liverpool. That is the firmest wording in the roundup, though the supplied source presents it as Romano’s report and does not include a club announcement.
Brentford and Arsenal
Teamtalk, cited by BBC Sport, reports that Brentford have opened contract talks with Kevin Schade to deter interest from Arsenal. This is framed as a contract and retention story, rather than a report that Arsenal have agreed a deal.
For Brentford, the detail to scan for is opened contract talks. If that wording changes in a later named report, the status of the story would need to be reassessed.
How to read the latest rumours without overreacting
Transfer gossip moves quickly, but the wording usually tells you how far along a story is. Use this check when scanning a live page or roundup:
- Name the source. You should be able to point to Calciomercato, Football Insider, Teamtalk, ESPN, Ekrem Konur or Fabrizio Romano for the claim.
- Check the deal status. “Preparing a move”, “keeping tabs” and “in talks” do not mean the same thing as “completed”.
- Look for club confirmation. If no club statement is cited, keep the item in the report column rather than the fact column.
- Watch the conditions. The Chiesa claim depends on game time after a return from injury, according to Football Insider.
- Separate unrelated lines. If a Chelsea claim is not in the supplied gossip list, do not attach it to the Endrick report.
Using those checks, AC Milan and Endrick is a January loan report from Calciomercato, relayed by BBC Sport. The Chelsea part of the search phrase remains unsupported by the supplied source.
Conclusion
The main sourced development is Calciomercato’s unconfirmed report, carried by BBC Sport on 7 September 2026, that AC Milan are preparing a January loan move for Endrick. The same roundup includes several Premier League-linked reports, while the Chelsea line in the search phrase is not confirmed by the supplied source.
Keep following named-source updates and club statements before treating any rumour as a completed transfer.
Frequently asked questions
Is AC Milan’s move for Endrick confirmed?
No. BBC Sport relays Calciomercato’s report that AC Milan are preparing a January loan move for Endrick, but the supplied source does not cite a club agreement.
What does the supplied source say about Chelsea?
The supplied BBC Sport transfer roundup does not include a Chelsea transfer item in its gossip list. Any Chelsea line should be treated as unconfirmed from these materials.
What is reported about Federico Chiesa?
Football Insider, cited by BBC Sport, reports that Federico Chiesa will look to leave Liverpool in January if he struggles for game time when he returns from injury. That is a conditional, unconfirmed report.
Which Manchester United reports are included?
ESPN reports Manchester United remain keen on Louis Page, Ekrem Konur reports Liverpool and Manchester United have contacted Wolves over Matheus Mane, and Fabrizio Romano reports Manchester United have completed a deal for Isaac Konde.
Who reported Jadon Sancho talks?
Teamtalk, cited by BBC Sport, reports that Jadon Sancho is in talks with at least two Premier League clubs over a potential move. The supplied source does not name those clubs.
Sources
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