The market begins to move silently, but the signals are already on the table. Big clubs, strategic decisions and names that can alter the balance of the season appear on the radar sooner than expected. There are coveted defenders, wingers with elite prices, coaches who influence from the shadows and opportunities that will not last long. The Premier League and LaLiga are focusing attention, while several key players are about to change places. Everything is connected, and nothing is coincidence.
Premier League
Manchester City considers that they were ahead of Liverpool in the race to sign Crystal Palace central defender Marc Guéhi, although now Arsenal have also joined the interest in the English player. (The Mirror)
To try to convince Crystal Palace to sell him immediately, Manchester City would be willing to present an offer of 20 million for Guéhi, whose contract expires at the end of the season. (Football Insider)
Chelsea’s new manager, Liam Rosenior, has asked the club to try to sign Real Madrid right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold. (Signings)
Ajax are the latest team to explore a possible loan for Manchester United midfielder Manuel Ugarte. (Voetbal International)
Liverpool will listen to offers of €12 million for winger Federico Chiesa, but will only sell him when Mohamed Salah returns from the African Cup of Nations. Juventus remains interested in the Italian. (Torino Cronaca)
Chelsea defender Axel Disasi was recently offered to AC Milan. Roma is also interested and would seek to sign him permanently. (Calciomercato)
Arsenal, Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain are competing for the signing of RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande. (Signings) However, Leipzig does not plan to sell him and would demand at least 120 million euros. Liverpool, Manchester United and Tottenham are also closely monitoring the situation. (TEAMtalk)
Manchester City are ready to compete with Newcastle United for Brentford right-back Michael Kayode. (Signings)
Luis Enrique, current coach of PSG, could become the next coach of Manchester United and, if finalized, he would seek the signing of Real Madrid winger, Rodrygo. (Central Defense)
LaLiga
Real Madrid has closely followed Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Carlos Baleba, but stopped its interest due to his price, which is over 85 million euros. That money could be used to sign Vitinha, from PSG. (Central Defense)
The transfer of Borussia Dortmund defender Nico Schlotterbeck to Real Madrid is gaining momentum, although Barcelona also has him in their sights. (BILD)
Both Barcelona and Real Madrid believe they are still in the race for Marc Guéhi, who would be interested in playing in LaLiga. (TEAMtalk)
Barcelona received an offer of 50 million euros from Liverpool for winger Roony Bardghji. (Signings)
The talks between Barcelona and Girona for the loan of goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen are progressing positively. (Sports World)
Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka was pointed out by Hansi Flick as a possible target for Barcelona, given the approach to the end of his contract in Germany. (Sky Germany)
Newcastle received the opportunity to sign Óscar Mingueza, from Celta de Vigo, who is entering the last six months of his contract. Aston Villa and West Ham United are also interested. An offer of 8 million would close the transfer. (Daily Mail)
Real Madrid also received the option to sign Óscar Mingueza and is considering incorporating him as a free agent in the summer. (Central Defense)
