Everything you need to know about transfer market news on Wednesday January 3, 2024.
In Monaco, Gelson Martins leaves and… Thilo Kehrer arrives?
AS Monaco, which announced Tuesday evening that it had transferred its Portuguese striker Gelson Martins, 28, to Olympiakos, is also awaiting the arrival of German defender Thilo Kehrer, 27, to be loaned by West Ham. At the end of his contract in June 2024 with Monaco, Gelson Martins, a Portuguese international who had been acquired for 30 million euros during the 2019 winter transfer window, was sold for three million euros to the Greek club Olympiakos, which made his arrival official. At the same time, Monaco is awaiting the arrival, in the form of a loan with a purchase option for around 10 million euros, according to a source close to the matter, of German defender Thilo Kehrer, 27 years old. Able to play as a central defender or right back, the former Paris Saint-Germain player has been playing with West Ham since last season.
Rooney sacked by Birmingham (official)
Birmingham City have announced that they are parting ways with Wayne Rooney, who was appointed coach on October 11. 6th in the Championship (English D2) at the time, Birmingham has since plunged to 20th place (out of 24) in the rankings. Rooney, 38, legendary Manchester United striker, leaves the club with a record of 2 wins, 4 draws and 9 defeats. He previously coached at Derby County (2021-22) and in the United States at DC United (2022-23).
Matic (Rennes) between l’OM and l’OL?
Arriving this summer in Rennes, Nemanja Matic quickly showed himself worthy of his status, playing 19 matches including 16 starts. But the former Chelsea and Manchester United defensive midfielder is not satisfied in Brittany, annoyed in particular that there is no international school in Rennes for his children as he had been promised. The 35-year-old Serbian, under contract until 2025, should leave this winter. According to West France Olympique Lyonnais is “the most advanced» in this file, followed by Olympique de Marseille. Matic was recruited for nearly €2 million by Rennes from AS Rome.
And also…
Soucek extends to West Ham (official)
Two Brazilians arrive in Lyon
Moscardo injured, another midfielder at PSG?
Cahuzac assistant coach at Lorient (official)
PSG: Enrique mentions Beraldo, Moscardo… and avoids Mbappé
Reguilon will already leave Manchester United
