Verratti, extension on the horizon
Lionel Messi, Sergio Ramos, Presnel Kimpembe… Several extension files are currently on Luis Campos’ desk. The first to be completed could well be that of Marco Verratti. According to L’Équipe, negotiations between the Italian midfielder and PSG are well underway. They could even succeed before the resumption of the championship, at the end of December, and allow number 6 to extend its lease until 2026.
- Our opinion : Verratti arrived in Paris in 2012, and it is hard to imagine that he could wear another jersey than that of the capital club.
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Alba wants to stay at Barca
It was also in the summer of 2012 that Jordi Alba landed at FC Barcelona. While rumors report touches in Italy for the 33-year-old left-back with declining playing time, he took advantage of an interview with Mundo Deportivo to show his will: out of the question to leave the Catalan club. “My intention has always been to stay here, he assured. I’m culé, for years I gave my skin for this club, while things go better or worse, I want to stay until the end of the season and until the end of my contract. “ A contract that will expire in June 2024.
- Our opinion : Even if he is no longer an indisputable holder, Alba is an element of experience, which has Barcelona culture pegged to the body. In this sense, the Blaugrana would rather have an interest in keeping him.
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Mount and Chelsea at an impasse
Mason Mount has been one of Chelsea’s major players for several seasons now, so it’s no wonder the London club are looking to extend him. However, the negotiations are currently at an impasse, according to information from the Telegraph. The England international is under contract with the Blues until June 2024.
- Our opinion : The Chelsea bosses are likely to want to sell Mount – who is highly rated in the market – next summer if the two sides don’t reach an agreement by then.
Mason Mount (Chelsea)
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Gakpo “ready to take the next step”
There is little doubt that Cody Gakpo will not last forever at PSV Eindhoven. In an interview with NOS, the brilliant Dutch winger also admitted that we should expect a departure next summer. “After this season, I will be more ready to take the next step”he said, before listing the clubs he would like to join: “Real Madrid, FC Barcelona, Manchester United, Manchester City et Liverpool.” What very heavy.
- Our opinion : Gakpo’s future is indeed written far from the Eredivisie. PSV should not lack offers during the next summer transfer window.
Cody Steel (PSV)
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Gündogan in the sights of the Blaugrana
Failing to be able to recruit Bernardo Silva, Barça would target another Citizen, namely Ilkay Gündogan. According to Mundo Deportivo, the culé club would have made the German international one of its priorities for the next winter market. Note that the 32-year-old midfielder will reach the end of his contract in June 2023.
- Our opinion : It is very difficult to imagine Pep Guardiola letting his captain leave during the season.
Ilkay Gundogan (Manchester City)
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Klopp confirms ‘discussions are ongoing’ with Firmino
Not retained in the list of Brazil for the World Cup, Roberto Firmino has nevertheless made a very successful start to the season on the side of Liverpool. The question of his future at the Reds logically arises, given that his lease will expire next June. “Discussions are ongoing, so we will see what happens”revealed Jürgen Klopp to the press.
- Our opinion : It would be understandable that Firmino, 31 (including seven spent on the banks of the Mersey), could be tempted by a new challenge.
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