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: Man Utd eye Mexico’s Alvarez
Manchester United joined the list of top clubs to keep an eye on Ajax Amsterdam midfielder Edson Alvarez with Chelsea and Barcelona also keep tabs on Mexico star midfielder, Theo Calciomercato.
Alvarez is closely linked with a move to Chelsea in August with sources telling ESPN that the Blues offered 50 million euros to sign him before the summer transfer deadline. That bid was rejected by Ajax, but it appears Chelsea are facing significantly more competition for his signature when the winter window opens.
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has acquired both Antony and Lisandro Martinez from his former club, and that could give the Red Devils an edge as two of Alvarez’s former teammates move to Old Trafford.
Recent reports also indicate that Barcelona view Alvarez – who has made 18 appearances for Ajax this season and is expected to anchor Mexico’s midfield at the World Cup – as a potential successor in future for Sergio Busquets.
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– Antonio Silva looks set to attract more interest from across Europe, with Chelsea tracking the 18-year-old Benfica defender, Theo Fabrizio Romano. Chelsea is also interested RB Leipzig‘S Josko Gvardiol while the Blues continue to market for a centre-back. Silva scored the opening goal on Tuesday night as he beat Benfica Juventus 4-3 in the Champions League.
– Barcelona will not be able to compete for the signature of the young Brazilian star Endrick until next summer, report Sport. The Blaugrana are currently focusing on other areas of their team to improve and although they are still interested in the 16-year-old Palmeiras Going forward, it looks like they won’t be entering any races in the January transfer window. He was recently linked with Paris Saint-Germain.
– Arsenal received a boost in the pursuit Shakhtar Donetsk‘S Mykhailo Mudryk. Speaking about the possibility of a move to the north London club, the 21-year-old striker revealed to CBS that he couldn’t turn down the chance to join Mikel Arteta’s side if they agreed to a deal for his services. The Ukrainian side are said to be seeking a fee in excess of 60 million euros to part with him.
– Chelsea are considering an offer for Newcastle United Football Club outstanding Bruno Guimaraes on the January transfer market, according to Target. The 24-year-old midfielder has been a star performer for Newcastle this season, who has also been linked with Real Madrid. It has been reported that The Magpies are looking to offer him a new contract at St. James’ Park to avoid interest from other clubs.
– Juventus may struggle to beat Arsenal for the signature of Lazio midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savicreport Calciomercato. Arsenal are understood to be preparing a €60m offer that includes Albert Sambi Lokonga in a bid to bring Milinkovic-Savic from Rome to London, and the latest indicates that the Gunners are in the lead Bianconeri in the race for the signature of the 27-year-old player Serbia International.
