The summer transfer window is closed for the major European leagues. However, following in January, there were a lot of rumors swirling around who was moving where. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest gossip, incoming information, happenings and of course, transaction done!
TOP STORY: Moukoko’s Dortmund to Barcelona?
Barcelona understand Borussia Dortmund striker Youssoufa Moukoko as the ultimate alternative to Robert lewandowski but faces competition to sign him, as reported by Diario Sport.
Barcelona have struggled to put themselves in a position to sign 17-year-old Moukoko, but the likes of Juventus, Real Madrid and Liverpool are also interested.
Lewandowski only signed with Blaugrana for 45 million euros from Bayern Munich in the summer, but the club are already thinking about what they will do when the 34-year-old’s contract ends in 2026.
Moukoko has attracted the attention of scouts, having impressed Dortmund with six goals and four assists in 12 Bundesliga appearances this season. This is the striker’s second season as a professional, but he is used to wearing big boots, like Erling Haaland€60 million departure next summer City of Manchester contributed in part to him getting more minutes this season.
In addition to his impressive performances on the pitch, one factor that will keep many other big-name clubs looking at Moukoko is his contract ending in 2023.
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10.22 GMT: Fabrizio Romano reports that Arsenal are still interested in signing Shakhtar Donetsk forward Mykhaylo Mudryk.
Mudryk, 21, will add depth to the Gunners’ front line behind Gabriel Jesus, Gabriel Martinelli and Bukayo Saka.
The Ukraine international has had seven goals and seven assists from 14 games so far this season and Shakhtar is looking to earn around €60m for his services.
09.59 GMT: Southampton have parted company with manager Ralph HasenhuttlPremier League club announced on monday.
The club were said to have wanted to wait until after the World Cup break, but a string of poor results prompted them to act sooner.
The decision follows a 4-1 defeat to Newcastle on Sunday, which leaves them 18th in the table.
“Southampton Football Club can confirm that it has parted ways with Men’s First Team Director Ralph Hasenhuttl. First Team Assistant Manager Richard Kitzbichler has also left the club today,” Southampton said in a statement. declare.
“Everyone involved with the club would like to extend their sincere thanks to Ralph for all his efforts, as well as the unwavering commitment he has shown throughout his time as manager.”
09.34 GMT: Tottenham spent £60m on signings Richarlison from Everton this summer, but now want to bring back Anthony Gordon too, theo Sun.
Gordon, 21, has been linked with a £40m move to Chelsea but was unable to reach an agreement this past transfer window, and Everton boss Frank Lampard is a huge fan of the striker. this.
Everton will want around £60m, with Tottenham ready to go in January to beat the competition.
08.555 GMT: Coach Villarreal Quique Setien says he has faith he can turn the tide despite his dismal start to the club.
Villarreal fans booed Setien who replaced Unai Emery (who joined Aston Villa) on October 25, and fans chanted “Quique leave!” in a 0-2 home loss to Mallorca on Sunday, their third consecutive loss.
Yellow Submarines have drawn one and lost three since Setien’s arrival, conceding six goals and scoring none in the last three.
“Fans have reason to be angry and I can’t say anything,” Setien said in quotes reported by PLAIN. “You have to respect, and I understand that they get angry. All I ask is that they have the patience and faith, like I have. We have to improve and now fortunately we will have it. a break so we can work on many things that we couldn’t work on.
“The club that hired me knew my offer and I don’t like to commit suicide. I’m a believer, and this situation can happen, because football is not an exact science. We are. have to improve and adapt to what we’re offering. We’ve been eight days, ten days at most, we haven’t been able to practice to organize ourselves better. but surely the team will improve.”
08.33 GMT: Luis Suarez sent an emotional farewell to Nacional three months after returning to the club, helping them win the league title.
Suarez, 35, joined Nacional as a free agent after his contract with Atletico Madrid expired last summer. The Uruguay international decided to return to the club where he started his career in 2005 in preparation for the World Cup in Qatar and scored eight goals in 14 games.
“It’s a goodbye, I won’t play [here] again, but I will return to the club at some point,” Suarez tearfully said. “It’s about time and first of all I want to thank you for everything. As I said a while ago, I’m back for you and because I want to come back.
“Each of you must continue to be proud that we are world class and people talk about what the fans of Nacional have done, and it’s your credit.”
Former Barcelona star, a reported target of MLS clubs, thanks his teammates, especially Emmanuel Gigliottiwho will now wear the number 9 shirt after giving it to Suarez when he arrives.
08:00 GMT: Philadelphia Union midfielder Paxten Aaronson will sign Europa League champions Eintracht Frankfurt after the two clubs agreed a fee for the United States youth international, a source confirmed to ESPN.
Aaronson, brother of Brenden Aaronson of Leeds United, is expected to be transferred to the Bundesliga club for an initial fee of $4 million plus add-ons and a percentage of any deal. any future purchases, pending completion of medical conditions and personal agreement.
Details of the transfer were first reported by MLS reporter Tom Bogert.
Paxten Aaronson, 19, caught the attention of many after winning the Golden Shoe and was named player of the tournament at this summer’s CONCACAF Under-20 Championship, when he scored seven The goal helped the US qualify for the 2024 Olympics.
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Gab & Juls discuss reports that Rafael Leao could sign a contract extension with AC Milan ahead of the World Cup.
PAPER GOSSIP (by Danny Lewis)
– There have been complications in AC Milancontract negotiation with Rafael Leaoreport Sky Sports Italiawith the striker’s deal ending in 2024. The first problem faced was the change of agent Leao, while still owed 19 million euros for CP Sportsthis led to Portugal international demands a salary of between 9 million euros and 10 million euros per year – an amount that Milan has never given any player.
– Arsenal scouts watched the defensive midfielder Ibrahima Bamba transparent Victoria0-3 loss to Sporting, theo Ekrem Konur. The 20-year-old, who was previously believed to have moved to Italy, played the full 90 minutes and received a yellow card.
– Naples is showing interest in signing Empoli left back Tommaso Baldanzi and Udinese midfielder Lazar Samardzicbased on Calciomercato. Baldanzi’s goals and performance against Sassuolo On Saturday helped convince Napoli of his talent, while Samardzic was the one they were interested in. However, a valuation of more than 20 million euros for Samardzic’s transfer could be an obstacle to any potential move.
– Bayern Munich sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic told Sky Sports Deutschland that Alexander Nubel will not return to the club in 2023. Nubel is on loan at AS Monaco but with the goalkeeper Manuel Neuer and Sven Ulreich entrenched at Bayern, Nubel’s future is unclear. About the striker Eric Maxim Choupo-MotingSalihamidzic said they will meet his agent about a potential extension of his contract, which ends this summer.
– Robin Gosens can leave Internazionale participation Bayer Leverkusen in January, according to Calciomercato. The Germany The international full-back has struggled for meaningful minutes with Inter and could make a move to the Bundesliga, as Leverkusen is preparing to move on for him again after attempting to do so in the summer.
