Milan Škriniar (27 years, 60 million euros)
Perhaps surprisingly, the ranking is topped by the Slovakian stopper, whom Inter Milan will definitely not want to lose. According to the Italian media, talks are ongoing and the club has not yet set a deadline for Škriniar to make a decision. The first negotiations allegedly broke down over the salary, but the difference was not so great that Inter could not back down. If an agreement were not reached, there is interest in the Premier League with Arsenal, Chelsea or Tottenham.
Lionel Messi (35 years, 50 million euros)
The other is one of the best footballers of all time and the captain of the recent world champions. However, the PSG star is soon to drop from our list and sign a new one-year contract in France. There was a lot of speculation as to whether a return to Barcelona was in the cards, but the Spanish giant did not even attempt something similar. It is very likely that we will continue to see Messi in the colors of the Paris club. And if the deal falls through, a move overseas to Inter Miami could come into play.
Youri Tielemans (25 years, 40 million euros)
The Belgian international’s stay at Leicester is not at all clear. The participant of the last World Cup was heavily linked with Arsenal in the summer, and Newcastle and Juventus are said to be on the lookout. In any case, Leicester must resolve the future of the midfielder at the ideal football age as soon as possible, the effort to extend the contract is enormous according to available sources. The biggest problem would be to leave for free.
Karim Benzema (35 years, 35 million euros)
Yes, he is currently also the last holder of the Ballon d’Or without a contract for another season. However, Benzema’s end at Real Madrid is unimaginable and everyone believes that the contract will be extended, most likely by a year until the summer of 2024. We can at least speculate where the French gunner could turn to. Maybe back to Lyon, maybe to the US. And what about following former teammate Cristiano Ronaldo to Saudi Arabia?
Jorginho (31 years, €35 million)
A stable member of Chelsea’s backup and a traditional executor of penalties can be pleased that the London club is interested in extending his contract. Negotiations are supposed to speed up indications of Barcelona, who are fond of the Italian representative. It will also depend on how the hunt for youngsters Jude Bellingham and Enzo Fernández turns out. Chelsea are in contact with both talented central midfielders, but they are certainly not the only ones.
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— FIVE (@FIVEUK) January 4, 2023
Evan Ndicka (23 years, €32 million)
Perhaps the least known name in the list of stars. The Frankfurt stopper has been performing excellently in recent months and it is no coincidence that teams from England, led by Arenal, are interested in him. However, Eintracht does not want to let its French gem run away and a new three-year contract is on the table. The question is whether Ndicka does not desire a more prestigious engagement.
Wilfried Zaha (30 years, €32 million)
The Crystal Palace striker previously represented England, but since 2016 he has been wearing the national jersey of Ivory Coast. He appears to be living out his final months in south London, at least for some time. According to the island’s media, there is not much to extend the contract and he would like to go to a bigger club after the season, i.e. among the big English six. A move to Totteham, who could be looking for a replacement for Harry Kane, seems realistic.
Marcus Thuram (25 years, €32 million)
Do you remember the fighter who replaced Olivier Giroud in the first half of the World Cup final and assisted Kylian Mbappé’s second goal? Those who do not follow the Bundesliga may not have known the name of the Mönchengladbach striker until then. There is interest in the second best scorer of the current season in the German top flight, his stay at Borussia seems unlikely. Will Inter Milan, Bayern Munich, Manchester United, PSG, or someone else win? And will Gladbach sell or will Thuram leave for free in the summer?
Youssoufa Moukoko (18 years, €30 million)
Borussia Dortmund are pushing for their jewel, according to sporting director Sebastian Kehl, Moukoko received a “generous offer” and the club wants a quick decision. There is a lot of talk about the attention of Chelsea and Barcelona, the price tag of the young striker and the author of six goals in the Bundesliga autumn is really around 30 million euros.
N’Golo Kanté (31, £30m)
He played his last competitive game in mid-August and it already looked like Chelsea were planning to build a reserve line for the future without him. But according to the latest information, the Blues want the Frenchman known for his inexhaustible physical fund to stay. Representatives of Barcealona and PSG have already started to inquire, it is said that Kante is being offered lucrative terms by Cristiano Ronaldo’s new employer, Al-Nasr.
Chelsea and N’Golo Kanté are in talks on different terms for new contract, as current one expires in June. Situation has changed after slow negotiations in the last months ???? #CFC
Kanté, open to discuss on salary as he loves the clubs and hopes to stay. It’s 50/50 situation now. pic.twitter.com/YvJfz38ZVs
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 2, 2023
Of course, the players mentioned above are only the tip of the iceberg. Real Madrid’s midfielders are also currently without a contract for the 2023/2024 season Toni Kroos, Luka Modric a Marco Asensiofrom Barcelona Memphis Depayworld champion angel di maria from Juventus or his teammate Adrien Rabiot.
In the Premier League it is about Roberta Firmina with Liverpool, Ilkaye Gundogana in the colors of Manchester City or Davida de Geu from city rivals United. And when we talked about Milan Škriniar at the beginning of the text, Inter does not have commitments for the future either Stefan de Vrij.