With the January transfer window rumours well into their second week, we take a look at some of the transfer rumours making news across Europe.
Since the arrival of tactician Antonio Conte, Tottenham are looking to continue their squad overhaul in the January transfer window, with a number of players on the chopping block.
One player that Spurs are definitely trying to get rid of is midfielder Tanguy Ndombele, who was booed off by supporters in their FA Cup win over Morecambe on Sunday. However, the club is struggling to find a suitor for the midfielder – Barcelona and Bayern Munich have been interested in the past – and he has three years left to run on his £200,000-a-week contract in north London, which could most definitely complicate plans for an exit this month. Spurs are believed to be open to swap deals and loan offers.
Tanguy Ndombele in action during a past match for Tottenham Hotspur. | PHOTO: Getty Images |
Netherlands winger Steven Bergwijn is also expected to leave this January, with Eredivisie giants Ajax still retaining a long-term interest in the winger. Reports (according to Athletic and 90 min) have also come out suggesting that Newcastle have also emerged as a potential destination.
Despite it looking all but certain that Kylian Mbappe will join boyhood club Real Madrid on a free transfer this summer, fresh reports out of France state that there is still hope at Paris Saint-Germain that he will spurn Los Blancos’ advances and sign a new deal at Parc des Princes. It is just a matter of waiting and see on what the forward will choose at the end of the season, however, he will not move away from the France capital this month.
Reports from Spain suggest that Barcelona will target Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes if their attempts to sign Erling Haaland go sideways, but the Manchester United talisman has laughed off suggestions of a switch to Camp Nou on his Instagram.
Still at Old Trafford, United are yet to receive any offers to take Paul Pogba off their hands this month. With his contract up at the end of the season, the midfielder is able to freely talk to foreign sides regarding a move in July, albeit rumours last week that he has agreed on a new deal with the Red Devils.
Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba is out of contract at Old Trafford at the end of the season. | PHOTO: Getty Images |
Ralf Rangnick has revealed that his wishes have come true and that Edinson Cavani is committed to seeing out the rest of the season at United, hailing the Uruguayan as “the perfect role model.”
Elsewhere, Aston Villa remains locked in talks with Everton as they look to beat Chelsea and West Ham to the signing of Lucas Digne. The Frenchman has already rejected advances from Newcastle and interest from London comes in the form of loan offers, with the Toffees only looking for a permanent deal and Villa willing to oblige.
Reports have also suggested that Steven Gerrard is eyeing two further transfers this window as he looks to revamp the squad at Villa Park. A midfielder – in addition to Philippe Coutinho who has already joined the side from Barcelona – and a forward are in his sights.
After making a rare appearance in the FA Cup on Sunday, it’s emerged that Arsenal left-back Sead Kolasinac has held talks with Marseille over a free transfer to the Ligue 1 side. The Bosnia international is out of contract in June at the Emirates.
Across the borders in Italy, Fiorentina have denied claims that they are looking to sign Real Madrid playmaker Isco, with club director Daniele Prade insisting they don’t even know who they could contact to try and speak with the Spaniard. Football journalist Fabrizio Romano confirmed this on his Twitter handle.
Milan on their side, are working hard to tie left-back Theo Hernandez down to a new deal with PSG continuing to monitor the France international. Hernandez has emerged as one of the best in his position in Europe since his move to San Siro and has revealed he is very happy at the club.
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