The Latest Transfer Rumors and News From Around European Football

Nice thinks of Thauvin

What if Florian Thauvin returned to the south of France? According to Foot Mercato and RMC Sport, the former Olympique de Marseille winger is of interest to OGC Nice even if no offer has been made at the moment. Le Gym is looking for an offensive profile to compensate for the absence of Jérémie Boga, who left for the African Cup of Nations. At the beginning of December, the current Udinese player did not rule out a return to France in an interview with Canal +.

Our opinion: The air of Ligue 1 would do good for Thauvin, who has failed since his departure from OM.

Florian Thauvin (Udinese)

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60 million euros to recruit for PSG?

According to L’Equipe, Paris Saint-Germain would have released a budget of 60 million euros for this winter transfer window after having spent 350 million (bonus included) last summer. Still according to the daily, PSG could compensate for Milan Skriniar’s injury with a new defender but the priority would be in the middle. Friday, the rumor Bruno Guimaraes (Newcastle) arrived but 60 million will not be enough to blow his release clause, estimated at 116 million euros.

Our opinion: If PSG recruits, it will also have to downsize in order to balance its workforce.

Milan Skriniar and Randal Kolo Muani during PSG-Milan in the Champions League.

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Jeffinho sent back to Botafogo

After recruiting Lucas Perri and Adryelson at Botafogo, OL sent Jeffinho in the opposite direction. The return of the Brazilian striker, who played at Botafogo from 2022 to 2023, was made official by the club also owned by John Textor. “Jeffinho will resume his career at Glorioso on January 7, the date of the group’s re-presentation for the 2024 season” indicated the Brazilian club in its press release.

Our opinion: The “Eagle football” connection makes the transfer window easier for OL.

OL tries a Porto defender

According to our colleagues at RMC Sport, Lyon made an offer for David Carmo. Under contract until 2027, but lacking playing time in Porto, the 24-year-old central defender is the target of a loan offer with an option to buy. The idea being to recruit quickly this winter for Olympique Lyonnais to stay in the elite.

Our opinion: The paths followed by OL make little sense given the club’s situation.

LOSC wants to sell Djalo to Juve

According to Fabrizio Romano, Lille has reached an agreement with Juventus for an immediate transfer worth 3.5 million euros for Tiago Djalo. But the player would prefer to leave the club to go to Inter this summer. Lille would therefore be ready to leave their player on the sidelines for the entire second part of the season if he plans to leave free in June for the Nerazzurri.

Our opinion: Juve will have to give a bigger signing bonus than Inter.

Juve reportedly looking for a way out for Kean

Attacker Moïse Kean is no longer in Juventus’ plans according to Gazzetta Dello Sport. The Italian club is reportedly looking to part ways with its striker following the good performances of its young Turkish striker Kenan Yildiz. Kean would favor continuity, in order to aim for Euro 2024 with the Nazionale.

Our opinion: Kean’s trajectory is disappointing.

Leipzig confirms negotiations for Werner

The German club has just confirmed that there are negotiations with a club for its striker Timo Werner. The RBL did not specify which club it was but according to The Athletic it is Tottenham. The British media indicates that RB Leipzig and Tottenham have agreed on the loan with an option to buy the German international. Spurs will have to pay between 15 and 20 million euros to sign him permanently this summer.

Our opinion: A logical choice for the German, who is a secondary element in Leipzig.

Dragusin between Naples and Tottenham

The Romanian central defender of Genoa will not stay long in Genoa. Followed in Italy, the 20-year-old player is closely tracked by Napoli who wish to make a good offer – around 25 million euros according to La Gazzetta Dello Sport – to secure his services. Tottenham are also very interested in the former Juventus player according to journalist Fabrizio Romano.

Our opinion: Whoever recovers Dragusin will get an excellent deal from a sporting point of view.

Naples ready to break the bank in January

The president of Naples Aurelio de Laurentiis would be ready to release an envelope of 60 million euros according to Gazzetta Dello Sport to allow the Gli Azzuris to recruit three players this winter: Radu Dragusin (Genoa, see above), Lamar Samardzic ( Udinese) and Boubakary Soumaré (Sevilla FC).

Our opinion: Naples must strengthen this winter to bring a little freshness to its squad.

Huijsen arrives at Roma

The great Dutch hope Dean Huijsen has left Juventus Turin to join AS Roma, in the form of a loan until the end of the season, Roma announced on Saturday. Aged 18, Huijsen, a 1.95m defender, was trained in Spain at Malaga, before joining Juventus Turin in 2021. He made his debut in Serie A this season, coming on as a substitute for the last twelve minutes of the match won in October by Juve against AC Milan (1-0). “It wasn’t difficult to choose Roma, I’m coming to a great club, coached by a great coach with a lot of renowned players in the dressing room,” explained the Netherlands Under-19 international.

Our opinion: A nice move in the “youth” transfer window from Roma.

Mandanda, an extension rather than MLS

L’Equipe tells us that Stade Rennais has offered a one-year extension to its goalkeeper, Steve Mandanda, who will end his contract on June 30, 2024. The former Marseillais, who has received offers from MLS and Saudi Arabia Arabia, would be more inclined to continue the adventure in Brittany.

Our opinion: A final season in Ligue 1, then MLS, would be a good choice for the goalkeeper.

Steve Mandanda (Rennes)

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Lille rushes towards Borges

LOSC tries its luck. Our colleagues from L’Equipe report that Gonçalo Borges (22 years old) is the subject of a loan offer with option to purchase from the northern club. The winger has become an important element within FC Porto where he is hired until 2027. Borges is also targeted in La Liga, on the Granada side.

Our opinion: LOSC is a continuation of the old “Luis Campos” project, targeting promising young people.

Henderson back in Europe?

According to the English press, Jordan Henderson could leave Saudi Arabia earlier than expected. The English midfielder from Al-Ettifaq would encounter difficulties settling in the Gulf, and would plan to return to Europe this winter. No club is yet linked to the former Liverpool player’s name.

Our opinion: Many other players will quickly return to Europe.

Jordan Henderson

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2024-01-06 20:04:00
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