Welcome to the January 4 edition of the leaflet.
Our team of committed writers, adding to David Ornstein, will take him internal market in the agreements in which he is working in the winter movement window, which for many leagues ends on February 3 of the Premier League and beyond.
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The data discovered in this article were collected in accordance with the Source of Athletics Directives. Unless in a different way it is indicated, our Newshouings spoke with more than an informed user of each transaction before providing interested clubs to comment. These answers, when they were given, were included in the movement sheet.
In last week’s edition, we tested Marcus Rashford’s scenario to Manchester United and their clients on safe participants. This week, we look at Jhon Duran, Joao Felix and supply updates to Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, Manchester City, Newcastle United, Tottenham Hotspur, Barcelona and Real Madrid.
Our aim is to provide you with research that you can accept as true with what’s happening at the top European clubs and the newest data we hear across the market.
This article is long but detailed, so enjoy it all — or search for the club or player you want to read about.
While the January movement window leans towards a fence, many groups are still to reinforce their squads through the firm of a striker.
However, the call for those players is surpassing the source in the market, which makes Aston Villa’s position unusual.
While high -level maximum clubs demand an avant -garde at best, Villa de Dos in the form of Ollie Watkins and Jhon Duran. Donyell Malen also added to the group.
Since Guyager Unai Emery promotes a single guy and Watkins and Duran need the lover of the principles to be his, there is a feeling of development that, faster or faster, anything will have to give.
Last week, Villa rejected a £57m offer from West Ham United for Duran and with continued interest from the Premier League parties, in Europe and Saudi Arabia, is that Duran will leave before the end of the February 3 market.
A company resolution has yet to be made, however, around £80 million is produced for the 21-year-old overseas from Colombia, whose goals-to-minutes ratio is among the best globally, and fits all parties, a transfer transfer. it’s possible.
If Duran does not depart on this occasion, his age and quality mean it could well happen in the not-too-distant future and for a greater fee.
Watkins, on the other hand, is 29 years old and now the last possibility of selling it at a higher price is realistic. However, it turns out that Emery considers it his first selection and does not expect him to leave.
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Villa’s is indeed one to keep close to in the future and the club is also a watchdog in relation to Joao Felix.
The 25-year-old attacker was wanted by Emery before joining Chelsea last summer and his limited minutes put him back on the agenda.
It is currently anticipated that Chelsea will work to bring in a player for the final third of the pitch and let another go, which might become Felix.
Arsenal intensified his activity this week by officially joining the race to indicate to Rosenborg’s midfielder, Sverre Nypan, 18.
Nypan is a sought-after talent, and there is interest in him from the Premier League and La Liga. He has been watched across a multitude of clubs across the continent, however, the ones that seem most interested in signing him are Aston Villa and Girona. Nypan has been in England this week, where he attended Manchester City’s game against Chelsea as a guest of Erling Haaland.
With the Norwegian league currently in the off-season, Nypan is expected to decide on his future before the international transfer deadline of February 3. For now, the situation remains open. Arsenal’s proposal includes Nypan joining up with their first-team squad immediately.
Nypan who returned to Norway, Arsenal await Nypan’s resolution, after feeling they were well placed to signal the teenager, they now hope they have not been hit with a punch through the suitor.
In his press conference on Friday, Mikel Arteta confirmed that the club are “actively looking” to strengthen their attack.
“My opinion is transparent that we lost two very vital players, Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesús,” said Arsenal’s director. “So, we lack objectives, we lack people, we lack characteristics in the front line, it is transparent. “
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The Arsenal Board of Directors is in a position to spend if you discover an attacker who can accumulate the point of the team.
Currently, the emphasis is more on a central midfielder than a player, Kai Hvertz needs festival and coverage.
With long -term objectives, Benjamin Sesko and Alexander Isak out of reach, Arsenal explores a series of other options. Arteta would like to load a player capable of having a quick impact.
Arsenal has an overabundance on the left. To date, it turns out that Oleksandr Zinchenko has evolved in front of Kieran Tierney as the maximum that probably comes out in January.
Tierney is in conversations with Celtic for an agreement prior to the contract that revealed its Arsenal agreement this summer.
Zinchenko, however, would order rates, which can be important for Arsenal while seeking to balance their books while strengthening their attack. At the moment, Borussia Dortmund remains the most interested part.
18-year-old central midfielder Ayden Heaven is also on the verge of leaving the club. He went to Germany for interviews with Eintracht Frankfurt, before attending Old Trafford to talk about situations with Manchester United and attend their opposite adjustment to Rangers.
The Arsenal presented an agreement to Heaven, however, he plans its characteristics when it seeks to bring the next level of its development.
James Mcnicholas
The only significant progression was that Chelsea, despite everything, concluded a deal with Juventus to allow Renato Veiga to move to the Italian club on loan for the rest of the season. Borussia Dortmund’s top favourites dropped out of the race due to Chelsea’s requested value. Juventus will pay loan fees of €5m, with some another €1m in more prospective modules.
There is no option or legal responsibility to buy included and the year 21 will have to inform Chelsea at the end of the domestic season so that it can look to them for the Club World Cup, which starts at the beginning of June.
A delay in the documents meant the deal was not concluded in time for his debut at Napoli on Saturday. But after having traveled to Turin on Sunday night, it all ended yesterday.
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Chelsea’s stance has been consistent since before the window opened: if the right player in the right deal becomes available, then they will consider it.
The club’s disappointing run of results — they have won just one of their past seven Premier League fixtures — has put them under more pressure from the fans to make changes. But regardless of recent form, Chelsea are looking for a left-sided winger and a striker either now or in the summer. Signing a midfielder on loan is also a possibility.
Let’s take two specific positions off the table right now: goalkeeper and centre-back. By signing Filip Jorgensen (from Villarreal for €24.5million) and Mike Penders (to join from Genk next season) in the summer, Chelsea believe they have already added two young keepers who can provide strong competition for current first-choice Robert Sanchez long-term. And by reaching a pre-agreement with Strasbourg for Mamadou Sarr for €14million (£11.9m; $14.4m) to join up with them in pre-season, they are not thinking about a defender as things stand.
So what about the three roles they do want, as mentioned above? Manchester United’s Alejandro Garnacho is one of a handful of wingers on their wishlist. This includes Borussia Dortmund’s Jamie Gittens and Nico Williams of Bilbao’s Athletic Club. Most noise in recent days has centred around signing Garnacho, but nothing has progressed beyond interest at this juncture.
Beforehand, Mathys Tel is also one of many on a list. Although he insisted that he is not for sale earlier this month, Bayern Munich do not give him minutes. Chelsea doesn’t have to know if he’s someone they need to continue. City striker Liam Delap’s attempt to win is still considered to be the summer, but they are also monitoring several other attackers. One Chelsea player has been excluded, despite information to the contrary, is Juventus eyebrow Dusan Vlahovic.
Another Juventus player, Douglas Luiz, was on a list of possible loan signings to add to the midfield options but a return to England for the former Aston Villa man does not look likely now. Chelsea do like Manchester United’s Kobbie Mainoo but that is a very difficult deal to do right now and is one more for the close season, if an opportunity arises.
Villa want to sign centre-back Axel Disasi. Chelsea have also had permanent and loan offers for him from other Premier League teams and clubs in continental Europe. He will be allowed to go if the deal is right.
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The wolves are one of the other Premier League clubs that love the International of France, 26, but they are already looking for other characteristics because they are more likely to register in the residents of Midlands Villa.
As my colleague David Ornstein reported, a resolution for a player before Chelsea can see Joao Felix move on.
A third Italian club, two have not been able to agree so far, has joined the race to take Cesare Casadei’s midfielder back to his homeland. The appearance of the league, one close to the most sensitive in the table, is also interesting. Chelsea had reviewed his value requested by the 22 -year -old at 15 million euros, but requested to come with a sales clause around 35 to 40%.
Everton are interested in taking either Carney Chukwuemeka or Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall on loan. They also like Ben Chilwell. But for any loan to happen for one of them, Armando Broja’s season-long loan from Stamford Bridge to Goodison Park will have to be cancelled. Chelsea do not want that to happen. Chelsea are willing to let Chukwuemeka leave on loan, but Strasbourg is currently preferred over Borussia Dortmund, who do not have currently a permanent head coach after sacking Nuri Sahin last week.
There have been no fresh enquiries for Chilwell or Dewsbury-Hall, but Chelsea expect things to change, because they have had the impression many clubs are leaving decisions to the final week of the window.
Despite Manchester United’s interest and Bayern Munich, Chelsea is not striker Christopher Nkunku who leaves before the deadline of next Monday. Price to foreign France in around 65 million. Bayern and United are enthusiastic, but there is nothing that happens.
At the level of children under 21, Chelsea will make a resolution of overdations to lend or remain in Sam Rak-Sakyi, who is sought through the city of the Coventry championship (now controlled through Frank Lampard) and clubs in Europe . What is with Casadei, Chukwuemekaka and Dewsbury-Hall is one thing here. The coach Enzo Maresca also appreciates the teenager, who made his senior debut under him this season and would like him to stay.
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The plan to lend Omari Kellyman to this window left aside. The 19 -year -old joined Aston Villa in June for around 19 million pounds sterling, but has not played for the progression team from an injury to the hamstrings in September.
Simon Johnson
Given the size of Chelsea’s squad, it is weird to think they have problems to solve. But a run of two wins in eight matches across all competitions — against bottom-of-League-Two Morecambe in the FA Cup and relegation-threatened Wolves in the Premier League — suggests there are issues.
Although the absence of a competent scorer was considered a challenge, as athletics pointed out, Chelsea’s biggest challenge turns out to be a lack of final product in the rest of the team. Nicolas Jackson and Cole Pale scored 23 of their forty -five league goals. In addition to Noni Madueke, none of Chelsea players has left two.
One of the problems Maresca has faced is the lack of consistency in chance creation also outside of Palmer, Jackson, and Madueke. Pedro Neto and Jadon Sancho have six assists from 37 combined league appearances despite enjoying bright starts to the season.
Maresca did not position enough confidence in the 19 -year -old Safeguard striker, Marc Guiu, in the middle of the drought of seven Jackson games in the league. Nkunku has been summoned on several occasions, the International of France does not have an effect on games of an unnatural position. The goal objectives also dried after Enzo Fernández’s promising career towards the end of 2024 stopped.
Despite all the investment in the last windows, Chelsea still wants an end that assumes the risk of lens and a midfielder capable of passing due to the box to end the possibilities.
Anantajith raghuraman
It continues to be a quiet window for Liverpool. No incomings and the only outgoings involve young players looking to secure more regular game time. Academy midfielder Tom Hill completed a permanent move to League Two outfit Harrogate Town — following on from goalkeeper Marcelo Pitaluga’s return to Brazil to rejoin Fluminense.
There continues to be strong interest from the Championship in possible loan deals for Jayden Danns and James McConnell. However, Liverpool won’t make a decision on whether to sanction temporary moves for them until later this week.
In fact, success would build the source of income that is later reinvested in the club. But the most important thing in terms of shaping the summer recruitment plans surrounds the future of Mohamed Salah, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Virgil van Dijk. There is still no clarity in terms of who is staying and who goes with their contracts due to the expiration at the end of June.
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Replace one or more of those pillars in the appearance with players of similar quality would be complicated and expensive. It would also have an effect on the other cases they do.
Salah remains the maximum tough attacking risk for Liverpool and Van Dijk is their defensive and rock leader. Conor Bradley is a competent assistant on the right, but if Alexander-Arnold makes the decision to sign up for Real Madrid, the club deserves to recruit into this department as well.
The position of Liverpool, the January window, was that they are happy with the existing characteristics of the Arne slot equipment, but they are in a position and are waiting to react if there is an agreement to make it makes sense in the long term.
Slot is adamant that the Premier League leaders have enough intensity to last the speed with Cushty’s win on Saturday against Ipswich highlighting the characteristics he has on the bench. The injury scenario is much brighter than this time a year ago.
Curtis Jones, who drinks opposite to Lille, joined Diogo Jota and Joe Gomez on the sidelines, but those are long-term problems.
The back left a dominance of concern for the rotation of the slots between Andy Robertson and Kostas Tsimikas. However, strengthening this branch is more likely to happen in summer.
Kaide Gordon, who was recalled from Norwich City earlier this month, is set to go back out on loan again. The young winger has been training with Barry Lewtas’ under-21s squad in recent weeks.
Full-back Luke Chambers, whose loan at Wigan Athletic was halted by a back injury in October, is also expected to depart Kirkby in search of more senior experience.
Danns and McConnell are waiting to hear if they will be loaned. Stoke City, Blackburn Rovers and Preston North End are components of a host of championship clubs who are keen to signal Danns as a replacement due to Ipswich on Saturday.
James Pearce
City tied up the first three signings of the January window — Omar Marmoush was announced last Thursday and made his debut against Chelsea on Sunday. That was alongside Abdukodir Khusanov, while Vitor Reis was on the bench.
Kyle Walker won his against AC Milan
Not precisely. Pep Guardiola has recently said that City has been the 11th on the table in net expenses for more than five years, which is helping why they have a lot of margin in PSR bets.
City also knows that they have led their luck too far in terms of not strengthening the team as much as they could have been in recent years. The sudden desire for a combined review with finance to bring new faces means that they were much more active than general in January, but they also intend to make primary additions in summer.
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On Friday, Guardiola suggested that City will look to bring in two or three players in the summer. They may also strike again this month.
The city hopes to bring in a midfielder in January and Douglas Luiz from Juventus is one of the must-haves.
He may have on a loan, which will offer the city secure flexibility in terms of strengthening the midfield, an absolute will have this month, but not necessarily have interaction with a player when there may be better characteristics. be have in summer.
Andrea Cambaso, the flexible back of Juventus, is also interesting, negotiations do not intend to be simple because a city source believes that the Italian component would like significant costs.
James McAtee turns out to be the maximum maximum, probably to leave the existing team, if someone, since he has a lot of interest in the Bundesliga, the city doesn’t need to let him go.
McAtee has struggled for minutes this season even while many of his midfield colleagues have underperformed, and with Marmoush on board and possibly another midfielder, it would be understandable if he wanted to go elsewhere to play his football.
Bayer Leverkusen followed a last week, but City reiterated his position to need Mcatee to remain. However, other clubs can verify the determination of the city before the window is closed.
Sam Lee
United has made its initial offer for Patrick Dorgu, Lecce’s 20 -year -old partner. He rejected and maintained € 40. However, there is optimism that the fighters of the series A eventually settle for decrease rates, and conversations are progressing. On Sunday, Dorgu played the full 90 minutes, since Lecce was defeated 4-0 in the house through Inter.
Antony’s loan to Real Betis confirmed. Betis will pay at least 84% of the winger’s salary, which is equivalent to around £1. 5m. There is no loan or option to purchase in the deal, but prospective functionality invoices have been included.
Ayden Heaven, an 18-year-old defender, attended Old Trafford for the Rangers game ahead of a proposed move to United’s academy that is progressing well. United are close to an agreement with Arsenal for a modest fee, due to his scholarship terms expiring in the summer.
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This truth becomes clearer during the weeks. Not only to adapt to Formula 3-4-2-1 of the chief coach Ruben Amorim, but also to accumulate the popular quality in the team, which is far from the level of the Champions League.
Finding a reliable scorer is essential. Rasmus Hojlund Tilant opposite Fulham continued its difficult season on Sunday, which is an aggregate of its own presentations and disorders with the team team, while it has already said that it did not think that Joshua Zirkzee’s summer firm of .
The addition of type wing needs is also vital, with a specific attachment on the left blades.
This resolution for Dorgu shows United’s existing precedence, but it remains to be seen whether a deal can be concluded. United also weighed in by activating their buyout clause for Alvaro Fernandez Carreras, who benefits from a crusade at Benfica. United have watched their games this season and contacted their camp.
The required figure is believed to stand at €18million, with some small add-ons, and gives United an option should the Dorgu negotiations stall. Carreras spent four seasons at United before being allowed to leave permanently last summer for €6m in a deal struck in the January window. Sources close to Carreras currently say they are not considering a move in this market.
United can only make a proposal to sign Christopher Nkunku on loan. Chelsea would have returned the 27-year-old International Award available, however, Nkunku who arrived at Old Trafford on loan proves to be the only realistic prospect, if United make the decision to continue.
Marcus Rashford’s scenario is fascinating, Amorim offers the brutal comments that Jorge Vital, his 63 -year -old goalkeeper, in the bank that any player does not give the maximum every day. The absence of Rashford apart for 11 consecutive games, which added 10 groups of the day, provides a transparent indication of Amorim’s perspectives in their efforts.
It remains to be seen that Barcelona, Rashford’s favorite destination, tightens its interest on borrowing with an official. Barcelona defeated Valencia 7-1 on Sunday, so it doesn’t seem to be quality beforehand, and while they can now make signings, their currency symbol is still very tight.
Milan, another club to have held talks over Rashford, completed the loan signing of Manchester City’s Kyle Walker, so have no spaces left for British recruits. Borussia Dortmund sacking head coach Nuri Sahin last week complicated that potential exit route. Alejandro Garnacho remains the subject of interest from Chelsea and Napoli, but his presence in the starting line-ups against Rangers and Fulham over the last week, with Amorim giving praise, is notable.
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United wishes to withdraw the Casemiro salary from the salary bill, and its 21 -year -old Toby Collyer position, in the midfielder peak, is now established, however, all surveys for him are not considered so significant at this stage.
Laurie Whitwell
The Newcastle recruitment team continues diligently paintings, attending matches throughout Europe, watching videos of players and achieving background verifications, even if the message remains the same as significant creations are unlikely. It arises and so they are shown before the summer.
Khusanov and Reis, who joined Manchester City this month from Lens and Palmeiras respectively, were two defenders Newcastle had heavily tracked but profit and sustainability (PSR) limitations prevented the club from moving for either this month. Newcastle’s recruitment department, led by Paul Mitchell, the sporting director, had put significant effort into positioning the club at the front of the queue for both players, though PSR meant summer deals were more realistic.
Khusanov’s agent, Gairat Khasbiullin, showed how Newcastle’s interests had been. “Newcastle were very close to the deal,” Khasbiullin told Championship. “They even remained one of the favourites and were the last to leave the race with the city. “
This month was always set to be about outgoings for Newcastle, however, given that sales will improve their PSR position moving forward.
Miguel Almiron is set to make an emotional return to Atlanta United, with the MLS side tabling a bid of around £11m ($13.7m). Although discussions around his personal terms and the agent fee have been ongoing, Newcastle expect a deal to be concluded this week and Almiron received an emotional send-off from travelling fans after the 3-1 win at Southampton.
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Meanwhile, at least two Premier League clubs are tracking Lloyd Kelly’s situation, however, Newcastle has yet to be sourced from all sides of England.
Head coach Eddie Howe insisted on Friday that Kelly is “integral” to Newcastle and stressed no bid has come “anywhere close to making the club make a decision”, following interest from Fenerbahce and a loan enquiry from Juventus. Newcastle are not actively looking to sell Kelly, who joined on a free transfer from Bournemouth during the summer, but will have to consider any significant permanent offers (or loans with obligations to buy) for PSR reasons.
While Newcastle are not likely to be active during the final week of January, they will monitor other clubs’ PSR situations in case opportunities present themselves to sign bargains before the June 30 deadline.
Not an achievement, so much as a reflection of the increased strength Newcastle now hold in terms of being able to put off potential suitors and also to rebuff offers (though none have arrived).
Isak’s long execution continues to dominate the headlines, given their prolific form, but the Swedish foreigner has even more than 3 years in his agreement. Newcastle cannot pay rates much more than one hundred million pounds sterling (119 million euros; $ 124. 7 m), which would like to make the club take into account the concept of selling the 25 -year -old man.
Despite the reports that connect Bruno Guimaraes with Manchester City, there has still been contact, while Anthony Gordon signed a contract extension in October and Sandro Tonali does not go anywhere either.
Howe admitted last week that, ideally, he would like to sign at least one player in each window to “freshen” the squad dynamic but, if the head coach cannot bolster his group, he certainly cannot afford to lose key men. For Newcastle to continue to compete, they need to build around their core players.
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Elliot Anderson and Yankuba Minteh’s reasons last summer meant that only marginal players like Almiron had to be transferred this month for PSR reasons. With the club that seeks to catch up on the monetary stage to make sure that they will never be allowed to be as vulnerable as they were discovered last June, it means that they have a greater possibility of keeping Isak et al for longer, and especially if they return to The Champions League next season.
Beyond Marc Guehi, whom Newcastle spent an attempt to win the Crystal Palace Awards, Juma Bah, has been observed. In case of Manchester City and heading directly with the loan purpose.
At right wing, the club enquired about Nottingham Forest’s Anthony Elanga during the previous window. Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo is admired and Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo is also liked but deals for either would be expensive and complicated. Moves for PSV’s Johan Bakayoko and Monaco’s Maghnes Akliouche appear unlikely this January.
Newcastle saw Tyler Dibling, 18 -year -old Southampton’s attacker midfielder, however, is not a precedence for January and is only one of the many extreme young people. Reports that connect to James Mcatee de Manchester City have been played, as are the left links with Jack Grealish.
Jonathan David, the 25 -year -old Lille striker who is out of contract this summer, continues to be observed, Newcastle has also watched some of his teammates at the Club Ligue 1.
James Trafford by Burnley, Newcastle, 22, presented £ 16 million in June, adapts to the profile of goalkeeper Howe. Any possible agreement for Trafford is more likely to be reviewed in summer.
There is the possibility that they are Longstoff, it still leaves, although an exit is more likely this summer. The sale of a graduate from the Academy would constitute “pure earnings” from the point of view of PSR, so Newcastle would have to offer. With an extension of 12 months that extends its agreement to 2026, Newcastle can obtain a moderate payment for the 27 -year -old, who has only achieved twice in the last six league games.
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Everton have a long-standing interest in Longstaff and they want box environments ahead of next season, with Abdoulaye Doucoure and Idrissa Gueye out of contract doors and Orel Mangala only at the club on loan through Lyon. Several Premier League clubs contacted Newcastle at Longstaff, but no business was received.
Offers would also be for Matt Targett, given that Lewis Hall is the established left-back, and Leeds United have inquired about the 29-year-old’s availability.
Lewis Miley, the 18 -year -old midfielder, will not be allowed to go, however, his brother, Jamie, will probably leave. The 20 -year -old Old withdrew through a spell in Newport County, but attracted the interest of EFL clubs.
Newcastle will allow Gua Kuol to move on loan, but only if a club arrives that can help the progression of 20-year-old Australia International Forward. Otherwise, they will spend the rest of the crusade with Newcastle under 21 years of age.
Chris Waugh
Nothing in the Move market Ciertamente. Es another bad week for Tottenham on the ground. They went to Germany and beat Hoffenheim in the Europa League on Thursday night, but in the Premier League, they welcomed Leicester City on Sunday. And they lost 2-1.
Every time this season, when the Spurs have reached their lowest point, they find a way to overcome it next time.
The public tension in Ange Postecoglou and Daniel Levy is up to never, and the stadium has never been more critical than Sunday. But so far, this window has just signed this window, Czech goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky.
Ange Postecoglou has spoken at almost every single press conference recently about how hard the club is working to bring in players this window.
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The need for new players in forward positions is obvious. Even with Richarlison and Mikey Moore back fit again, the team are short of numbers with no Dominic Solanke, Brennan Johnson or Timo Werner. Dejan Kulusevski and Son Heung-min are clearly exhausted having played nearly every game this season. They clearly need someone to come in and help.
There is still a need for defensive reinforcements even when players return. Van de Ven and Cristian Romero are making progress and should be available soon, but Radu Dragusin looks exhausted and Ben Davies is yet to return to speed.
On the back, Pedro Porro did more than he could be waiting for while Destiny Udogie remains injured.
Even in the center of the countryside, the stage is so serious at the time that Pape Mata had to play Leicester opposite, even if Posotecoglou then admitted that he had no compatibility to do so. But the clock is marking and if Tottenham must prioritize, maximum other people would say they do it in the front line.
Tottenham opposes players who are ridiculous to recommend that they can let anyone go.
Postecoglou had talked about a loan for Will Lankshear, however, he arrived here at the end of the Hoffenheim and Leicester Games, and will actually be needed in the rear Ellsborg this Thursday. The Spurs bank has only two or 3 senior players, with the others all adolescents.
The person who can the first team cannot be legal to leave.
Jack Pitt-Brooke
Barcelona was qualified for the Ring of the 16th Champions League after beating Benfica in a game that ended 5-4 and then beat Valencia 7-1 for his first victory in the League since December 3.
Off the field, it’s renewal week. Conference room resources told the A’s in December that no player with just one year left on his contract will start the 2025-26 season. This list included the likes of Ronald Araujo, Pedri, Gavi, Frenkie de Jong, Andreas Christensen and Eric Garcia.
The club began to run on renewals of some of them and closed discussions with others. Araujo concluded a renewal agreement until 2031, while Gerard Martin also renewed until 2028. Pedri’s renewal is complex and a verbal agreement was concluded while waiting for the finalization of some details, according to resources close to the player and the club.
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Head coach Hansi Flick asked for any new signings, but convinced Garcia to stay.
Although the team is still short, the film is satisfied but does not need it for smaller. However, the club helps to monitor the market opportunities that can stand up, which would obtain advantages of the club, as is the case of Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford. If they can indicate it at low cost, it is an option they can consider.
The club insists that to indicate to a player, some other will have to leave.
In defense, they are in excess of central defenders, in the center of the field, they have the covered positions and the emergence of Marc Casado, and Marc Bernal, is injured, means that the search for a midfielder has reached the stop.
A central merit remains attractive to give Robert Lewandowski a rest and speed up a replacement when the 36-year-old can no longer play at this level. A left winger is also wanted for Raphinha.
Araujo and García and Ansu Fati were the maximum that probably left. Inigo Martínez’s thigh injury gave Garcia the possibility of normal in the first team.
Garcia had the opportunity to go to Girona at the end of the season, but a verbal exchange with a film convinced her to stay, at least until summer. Last week, he in the initial program opposed Valence and decisive with an opposite purpose of Benfica.
Christensen is another the club would not mind selling. The centre-back was out from mid-August to mid-January with a tendon injury. He is coming back gradually, but the match against Valencia seemed the perfect scenario for him to get some minutes. He did not. Fati warmed up against Valencia but also did not get to play. However, neither has any intention of leaving.
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De Jong needs to stay, at least until the summer. Its functionality has taken a step forward recently despite wasting its startup state.
Unai Hernández, one of Barça’s athletic captains, seeks to enroll in the Ittihad of Saudi Arabia. He is one of the most productive players of Albert Sánchez team, but he was not even called for the last opposite adjustment to Orose on weekends. “The head of the UNAI is not there, it is not concentrated in the team,” Sánchez said at a press convention after the adjustment.
The player wanted to make the leap to the first team but he is not favoured by Flick and his departure seems imminent. However, this would not help to reduce the wage bill to incorporate a new signing, such as Rashford, because he is not registered with the first team.
Laia Cervello Herrero
It is another quiet week, beyond the rumors that are going on.
Carlo Ancelotti showed in a press convention what Athletic reported last week, and contrary to a report in Spain, that he did not have to leave.
He said: “I need to be very clear: the departure date from this club will never be through me. (President) Florentino Perez will continue to be 4 more years and my purpose is to be here with him. We can say good.
Nico Paz also under the highlight after the reports in Italy informed that as he sought to remove the repurchase clauses that Real Madrid has. As he bought 50% of the Argentine foreigner economic rights for 6 million euros in summer, Madrid retained a first rejection right and the purchase clauses of around 8 million euros, nine million euros and 10 million euros and 10 million euros in 2025, 2026 and 2027 respectively.
Como is very happy with PAZ (nine contrietions to the targets, five objectives and 4 assists, in 20 games) and needs to explore means to guarantee his long-term career, however, Real Madrid have no interest in getting rid of those clauses. They prepared them to maintain a strong force over the long run of their educational product, which we accepted as true to expand our perspective under CESC coach Fabregas.
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Even though players coming to the end of their contract have been one of Real Madrid’s major routes to transfers in recent years, in the offices there is great unease about the continuous news linking them with so many players.
Madrid Resources explained that there were many doubts of the agents that were rejected. They go up that, despite this, the representatives used these initial conversations to link the names of their players with the club to attract more interest and greater donations.
One of the latest cases has been that of Joshua Kimmich, whose contract with Bayern Munich ends in June.
A right side. Alexander-Arnold has been chosen since October.
They are absolutely sure to indicate it, from the point of view, a January agreement is very unlikely because Liverpool has not shown preference to sell.
It does not look like there will be any departures.
The defender Jesús Vallejo has not officially traveled to Valladolid due to a serious discomfort in his right shoulder. Real Madrid does not have him, like Ancelotti, however, there is some resignation that the center-person goes in his contract in July when his when his existing agreement expires. Until then, he will have been with Madrid for 10 years.
No offers have come in for him.
Madrid needs to stay in the rest of the team and no player has asked to leave. This includes Endrick, despite rumors.
Leila Pereira, president of Palmeiras, told Athletic: “We plan that (his lack of minutes) will be patient because he is very determined and concentrated. He will shine a lot in Real Madrid.
Did Palmeira check to bring him back?” No, he never argued,” Pereira said. “It’s not possible. “
Mario Cortegana
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