Modric, Xavi Simons, Adeyemi, Coutinho, Barça: The 6 transfer window information that you missed on Tuesday

Modric close to an extension with Real Madrid?

Under contract with Real Madrid until June 2022, Luka Modric could extend his lease for an additional season, according to the Spanish daily Mark. For his part, Fabrizio Romano, the journalist of Guardian specialist on the transfer window, reveals that no agreement has been found between the two parties but that the Madrid club fully intends to extend its Croatian international midfielder.

• Our opinion : Even at 36, the 2018 Ballon d’Or can still be of great service to Real Madrid.

Xavi Simons could leave free from PSG

According to reports from Fabrizio Romano, who first announced Cristiano Ronaldo’s move to Manchester United this summer, Xavi Simons is reportedly considering leaving free PSG at the end of the season. While Spanish and German clubs would follow the case closely, Barca would like to bring back the 18-year-old midfielder as La Cadena Ser revealed on Monday.

• Our opinion : Xavi Simons still hasn’t played an official game this season. A situation that could indeed push him to leave.

Barça thinks about Azpilicueta

According to information from ESPN, FC Barcelona would think of Cesar Azpilicueta, who will end his contract with Chelsea in June 2022. In addition to the fact that the former Marseillais can arrive free, the Blaugrana appreciate his versatility. Indeed, the 32-year-old Spain international can evolve as a right-back or central defender.

• Our opinion : Twelve years after his departure abroad (to OM in 2010), the ex-player of Osasuna could be tempted to end his career in Spain.

… but also in Adeyemi

With fifteen goals already scored in all competitions since the start of the season (including three in the Champions League group stage), Karim Adeyemi (19) impresses Europe. According to the German media Sport 1, Barça would like to recruit him next summer for around 40 million euros and have already met his agent. However, he will have to face competition from Borussia Dortmund who are said to be ready to put 35 million euros on the table.

• Our opinion : The young German international is a good bet on the future but for that, Barça will have to raise the stakes, which seems complicated given his current financial situation.

Coutinho has no plans to leave Barcelona

While he is struggling to regain his level at Liverpool, Philippe Coutinho, whose salary is incompatible with Barça’s current finances, is often cited for a possible departure. But according to the Spanish daily Sport, the Brazilian midfielder, who was not an indisputable holder under Ronald Koeman, would not intend to leave the Blaugrana this winter.

• Our opinion : If Philippe Coutinho does not manage to relaunch with Xavi, then a departure will be more than ever on the agenda.

The LOSC is interested in Lunin

Substitute for Thibaut Courtois in Real Madrid’s goals, Andriy Lunin, the Ukrainian international goalkeeper who has not played a single minute in an official match this season, could seek playing time elsewhere. Based on information from Mark, the LOSC would be interested in the 22-year-old doorman, under contract with the Merengues until June 2024, who arrived in the Spanish capital three years ago before stringing together loans.

• Our opinion : The reigning French champion recruited Ivo Grbic at the end of the summer transfer window. Not sure he wants to enlist a new doorman this winter.