Transfer rumors, news: Madrid want Ballon d’Or winner Rodri
Real Madrid may be upset that Manchester City midfielder Rodri won the Ballon d’Or but still want to sign him in the summer, while Arsenal are working on a deal to sign Leroy Sané from Bayern Munich. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors and gossip from the world of football.
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TOP STORIES
– Amorim says there is no deal with Man United yet as Sporting confirm interest
– Man City rule out Man Utd frontrunner Amorim – source
– Balotelli secures return to Serie A with Genoa transfer
TRENDING RUMORS
– There was outrage at Real Madrid about this Rodri won the Ballon d’Or on Monday ahead of Vinícius Júnior, but AS says so now Los Blancos could try to sign the Manchester City midfielder. Madrid reportedly feel their midfield is floundering despite heavy investment, while Rodri has been a key figure for both City and the Spanish national team. Rodri was transferred just 39 kilometers from the Bernabeu and has a contract with City until 2027. The Spanish outlet reports that the 28-year-old has been offered a contract extension that would make him one of the club’s biggest earners alongside Phil Foden and Erling Haaland.
– Juventus prioritizes Paris Saint-Germain centre-back Milan Skriniar because they want to replace the injured Bremerreports La Gazzetta dello Sport, adding that the Bianconeri could look for a loan in which Les Parisiens still pay part of the 29-year-old’s salary. Due to the difficulty of completing a move for the Slovakia international, Juventus have a long list of alternatives to Udinese Jaka Bijol at the top.
– Manchester United bet Anthony is on the transfer list following the sacking of Erik ten Hag, says TalkSPORT. The Brazilian winger cost United €95 million when he joined from Ajax in 2022 but has not yet adapted to life in the Premier League – he scored 11 goals in 83 games – and the club are now ready to sign him. Turkish club Fenerbahce, as well as former club Ajax and Brazilian club Flamengo, are reported to be interested. But United are clear they will not be able to recoup much of their initial outlay.
– Arsenal are working on a contract signing Leroy Sane when the winger’s contract with Bayern Munich expires in the summer, claims Football Insider. Several other English clubs are also reportedly interested in the 28-year-old, who previously played for Manchester City and knows the Premier League well.
– Manchester City are considering re-signing the right-back from Tottenham Hotspur Pedro Porro due to concerns about Kyle Walker’s Future, according to Football Insider. Porro initially left City on loan to Sporting CP in 2020 before permanently joining the Portuguese giants in 2022. However, his move back to the Premier League to Spurs has put the defender back on City’s radar.
Expert opinion
ESPN writer Mark Ogden discusses Manchester United’s push to sign Sporting CP coach Rúben Amorim.
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Ogden: Man United have been examining Rúben Amorim for weeks
Mark Ogden says Manchester United want Sporting boss Rúben Amorim as Erik ten Hag’s successor and they hope to sign him ahead of Sunday’s game against Chelsea.
OTHER RUMORS
– Juventus plans to sign the winger permanently Francisco Conceicao from Porto for 30 million euros. (Nicolo Schira)
– Tottenham is ready to let Germany forward Timo Werner leave at the end of the season. (GiveMeSport)
– Real Sociedad is considering a move for the Barcelona defender Eric Garciawho fell out of favor at the Camp Nou. (super sport)
– Barcelona are considering signing a new long-term goalkeeper. The shortlist includes the following: Mio Backhaus from Werder Bremen, Guillaume Restes from Toulouse, Bart Verbruggen from Brighton and Diogo Costa from Porto (Relevo).
– Manchester City, Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea want to sign the Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyokeres for around 60 million euros next summer. (Florian Plettenberg)
– Newcastle, Liverpool and Arsenal are interested in the Brentford striker Bryan Mbeumo at around £50 million. (Newcastle Chronicle)
– Several top clubs are showing interest Virgil van Dijk The 33-year-old Liverpool central defender’s contract ends in the summer. (Florian Plettenberg)
– Tottenham are looking to sign a new centre-back in the January transfer window. (Football Insider)
– Newcastle are looking for Sao Paulo’s attacking midfielder William Gomes18, who has scored two goals in 15 games so far this season. (Globo Esporte)
