The summer transfer window is closed for the major European leagues. However, keeping an eye on January, there are a lot of rumors swirling around who is moving where. Transfer Chat brings you all the latest gossip, upcoming, upcoming and of course, conduct transaction!
TOP STORY: Real Madrid want to replace injured Karim Benzema with Rafael Leao to challenge LaLiga
Real Madrid believe they need an alternative to Karim Benzema to be able to challenge Barcelona give LaLiga title this season, by Sports.
Carlo Ancelotti is believed to have convinced Florentino Perez to bring in reinforcements this January, as he believes his side will find it difficult to compete with Barcelona without a replacement for Benzema, Sport reported.
34 years old France International confirmed not to participate in the World Cup after a training-related thigh injury.
The 2022 Ballon d’Or winner is struggling with injury, making just four Champions League appearances this season. The Catalan side are currently two points ahead of LaLiga leaders ahead of the World Cup break, as the Italian coach is looking for a replacement striker.
Los Blancos review report Raphael Leaowith the 23-year-old who does not want to sign a new deal with AC Milan.
The Portugal international contract will expire in the summer of 2024 and is about to move to Rossoneri reluctant to lose him on a free transfer.
It is reported that international‘S Lautaro Martinez is also considered an option.
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– Kim Min Jae won’t leave Naples in January, Report Fabrizio Romano. The 26-year-old midfielder whose contract expires this summer will end the season with Azzurri. Serie A leaders are preparing a new deal for south Korea international with the 21-year-old winger Khvicha Kvaratskheliawith both will be presented a new agreement in 2023.
– AC Milan is considering Lyon‘S Houssem Aouar, according to Calciomercato. The Rossoneri are said to be interested in signing the 24-year-old midfielder on a free transfer this summer, as the France international has decided not to extend his contract with Les Gones. He started in six appearances for Laurent Blanc’s side in Ligue 1.
– Juventus preparing to move Cher Ndour, Report Gazzetta dello Sport. The 18-year-old midfielder’s contract with Benfica this summer and Bianconeri is hoping that his idol Paul Pogba would attract a move to Turin. There is information that the Serie A team considers Italy U20 as the successor of the 29-year-old midfielder.
– AC Milan keep an eye on by Fenerbahce Teenager is overrated Arda Guler, by Rudy Galetti. The 17-year-old midfielder is admired by top European clubs, especially in Germany and Spain. However, it is understandable that the Super Lig side has no intention of letting Turkey international break, and it would take a big offer to entice the teenager out of Istanbul.
– CP Sports interested in Botafogo Patrick de Paula, According to Ekrem Konur. The Portuguese side are keeping an eye on the 23-year-old midfielder, who is the Brazilian club’s record signing after joining from Palmerias for 6 million euros in March.
