With just over a month to go until the January transfer window opens, there is plenty of speculation about who is moving where. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest details on rumours, arrivals, departures and, of course, deals!
TOP STORY: USA’s Moses on Inter Milan’s radar
United States midfielder Yunus Musah According to Gazzetta dello Sport, he is attracting attention from Internazionale following his string of fine World Cup performances.
The USA and Valencia midfielder has caught the attention of the Serie A side with his performances in Qatar, and Inter are reportedly keen on a potential loan deal from January which would include a permanent option clause for next season.
that one Nerazzurri are looking to continue to acquire young players for the future, and believe that Musah can form a strong foundation in a midfield that forms another promising prospect at the age of 20. Kristjan Asllani.
Musah was a standout performer for the United States at the World Cup, where he started all four matches for manager Gregg Berhalter, and it seems he has seen suitors for his signature begin to pour in. The 20-year-old, who grew up in England and was part of Arsenal’s academy, has also attracted interest from Premier League sides.
He made 11 appearances in LaLiga Los Che this season.
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10.55 GMT: Manchester United are working on a deal to sign the Swiss goalkeeper Yann Sommer on a free transfer next summer, sources told ESPN.
Sommer is likely to leave Borussia Monchengladbach when his contract expires at the end of the season.
United are already looking at the possibility of adding the 33-year-old to Erik ten Hag’s squad and will be in contact with his representatives from January 1.
Ten Hag is looking to revamp the goalkeeping department ahead of next season. Martin Dubravka, who was signed on loan in last summer’s window, is expected to return to Newcastle at the end of the campaign having made just one first-team appearance at Old Trafford. In the meantime, Dean Hendersonwho is spending the season on loan at Nottingham Forest, due to return to United in the summer after the club refused to accept a buyout clause on his temporary move to the City Ground.
The interest in Sommer, who was part of the Swiss team that reached the round of 16 at the World Cup in Qatar, will raise further doubts about David de Gealong term future.
10.22 GMT: Spain U21 coach Luis de la Fuente is the number 1 candidate to replace him Luis Enrique on top of the national team, according to Cadena Ser.
Luis Enrique is under fire following Spain’s World Cup round-of-16 exit after losing to Morocco on penalties on Tuesday.
The former Barcelona coach said he will meet Spanish FA president Luis Rubiales next week to discuss his future, but reports in Spain claim a decision could be made in the next 48 hours.
De la Fuente, 61, has been in charge of the U21s since 2018 and guided them to victory at the 2019 European Championships as well as a silver medal at the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo.
09.48 GMT: Iran ahead Mehdi Taremi According to A Bola, he is in no rush to sign a new contract with FC Porto.
Taremi, 30, has scored 11 goals and set up seven in 18 appearances for Porto in all competitions. He is under contract until June 2024, but the club are already looking to offer him a better deal.
However, the player who scored twice and scored another goal in three matches for Iran at the World Cup in Qatar, does not want to commit his future to Porto.
Taremi’s dream is to play in the Premier League and Chelsea are among the clubs that are closely monitoring his performance. It is said that Inter Milan is also in the race to sign him.
09.17 GMT: Wolverhampton coach Julen Lopetegui confirmed that his club is interested in signing the Brazilian pair Matheus Cunha and Felipe from Atletico Madrid in the January transfer window.
“We have a lot of options open,” Lopetegui said: “We have nothing closed yet. If we can complete them as soon as possible, it would be better. Both Cunha and Felipe are options to sign in the January market, they are from They are not for us. They like it. The important thing is to make a good group.”
Cunha, 23, has failed to score in 17 games for Atletico this season and the striker has been placed on the transfer list.
Veteran defender Felipe has only played three matches Rojiblancos this season and is eager to break out in search of regular playing time. The 33-year-old becomes a free agent in July. and the target is Beşiktaş.
Cunha, who joined Atletico from Hertha Berlin in August 2021 in a €26m transfer, is now Atletico’s fifth choice. He is under contract with Atletico until June 2026.
08.53 GMT: Barcelona sporting director Jordi Cruyff believes it is “almost impossible” for the club to sign players in the January transfer window due to financial fair play regulations.
“The president said clearly, yes, it’s almost impossible,” Cruyff said. “It’s not just one player leaving and another coming in, I wish it was like that but it’s not like that. It’s a matter that needs to be investigated, the market starts in about a month. It’s clear that in our field you always have plan A, B, C, D prepared according to what is possible or not, but if it is not possible, then let’s continue with ours, in the end we have 17 World Cup players and that means the team is good. “
Cruyff, meanwhile, refused to be fired Memphis Depay on the transfer list in January. The Dutch forward becomes a free agent next summer and has not signed a new contract with the Catalan outfit.
“In the end we have to think about it [Barca forward Robert] Lewandowski is banned for 3 matches,” Cruyff said. “If a Barça player leaves and brings in another, you can imagine it. But if it won’t even give you “fair play”, then why not [would you do it]? It has no meaning. We are not thinking about going today, but about having a competitive team for the second round… and Memphis, if he recovers from the injury, and he shows in the national team, he is a player who can help a lot in everything . the club he belongs to.”
Cruyff also spoke about it Frenkie de Jong, who turned down €85 million from Manchester United in the summer. Barca were trying to offload the midfielder to United to balance their books, a move that was not welcomed by the Netherlands international.
“Obviously not everyone is happy when there are negotiations, it’s part of the game,” added Cruyff. “The fact is that he is here, he is respected. He is loved, and the player had a lot of minutes and started before going to the World Cup, which means that the club is turning the page. Until we all are here, we want everything to be as good as possible. The better a player plays, the better it is for the club and for the coach.”
08.00 GMT: Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi has said he will “hide” the club’s interest. Jude Bellingham and added that it would be more difficult to sign Cristiano Ronaldo.
Borussia Dortmund’s Bellingham is one of the key players as England progress to the quarter-finals of the World Cup in Qatar. Last month, sources told ESPN that Liverpool were leading the way for Bellingham, while Chelsea, Manchester United, Manchester City and Real Madrid were also tracking the 19-year-old. Dortmund manager Hans-Joachim Watzke said the midfielder could leave in the summer transfer window, and Al-Khelaifi said he would be interested in signing him.
“What a player. Honestly, England are lucky to have him … and he’s one of the best players in the tournament,” he told Sky News. “It’s amazing and you see his first World Cup — calm and relaxed and confident. Everyone wants him. I’m not hiding it. But I respect that he’s at my club and, sir, if we want to talk to him, we talking. first at the club.”
Al-Khelaifi also played down Portugal captain Ronaldo’s chances of joining Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Neymar in the French capital. Ronaldo is a free agent after he mutually agreed to terminate his contract with United in November following a controversial pre-World Cup interview.
“The three players we have [Messi, Neymar and Mbappe]It’s very difficult, but I wish him all the best,” Al-Khalaifi added. “He’s fantastic and still an amazing player.”
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Luis Echegaray is impressed with Jude Bellingham’s performance in England’s last 16 clash with Senegal.
PAPER GOSSIP (by Adam Brown)
– Jude Bellingham‘s representatives have told Real Madrid that Liverpool are favorites in the battle to sign him, according to Image. The 19-year-old midfielder’s performances at the World Cup for England have seen interest in him increase, but reports suggest that it is Jurgen Klopp’s side who are the first. Recent reports suggest that Borussia Dortmund are paying a transfer fee of around €150 million.
– Signing competition Sofyan Amrabat Foot Mercato reports that it is heating up with several clubs interested in signing the Moroccan star. Representatives of the 26-year-old Fiorentina midfielder are understood to have met with Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp, with plans for a second meeting after the World Cup. There is also interest from Tottenham Hotspur and Inter Milan, who are focusing on his situation.
– AS Roma entered into negotiations with its representatives Memphis Depay, explains Sport. Jose Mourinho’s side are hoping to land the 28-year-old Netherlands international on a free transfer, but Barcelona are looking for a €2m fee. Depay has made just two starts in LaLiga this season, but has scored twice so far Orange in the World Cup.
– AC Milan has cooled its interest Hakim Ziyech, according to Calciomercato. The 29-year-old attacking midfielder has been a huge front-runner in the summer, however Rossoneri believe that they do not have the budget to be able to land it. Ziyech has made just one start for Chelsea in the Premier League this season, although his performances for Morocco at the World Cup this January have attracted the attention of potential suitors.
– Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has given the club the green light to meet Palmeiras’ bid. Endrick, according to the Evening Standard. The Brazilian side will receive an initial €61 million Los Blancos, with an increase of €11 million. Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain have been linked with the 16-year-old talent, but it seems he is now set for a move to Madrid in 2024 when he turns 18.
