2024-01-04 14:15:00
3:30 p.m.: Eintracht Frankfurt insists on Kalimuendo
According to information from Sky Germany, Eintracht Frankfurt continues to negotiate with Stade Rennais to try to recruit Arnaud Kalimuendo this winter. For the moment, there is no agreement between the Breton club and the current sixth in the Bundesliga, which highly appreciates the profile of the former Lensois.
2:40 p.m.: Di Maria is leaving Benfica
Returning to Benfica last summer, Angel Di Maria (35) will not go beyond his contract which extends until next June, reveals the Portuguese media Record. The former Parisian might return to Rosario (Argentina), his training club.
Ángel Di María lors du match Benfica-Porto.
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2:15 p.m.: Girona will block Aleix Garcia
Pere Guardiola, the boss of Girona, said Thursday in an interview with Spanish media Relevo that Aleix Garcia would not leave during the winter transfer window. “We don’t want to see him leave. We have never been approached by Barcelona. We have not received any offers and the plan is to continue with the same team,” he said. Since the start of the season, the Spanish international midfielder (1 cap) has scored 3 goals and provided 4 assists in La Liga.
Aleix Garcia lors of Gérone-Alavés.
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1:50 p.m.: The Real Madrid transfer window deciphered
Despite the absences of Eder Militao and David Alaba for a long period, Real Madrid does not plan to recruit behind during this winter transfer window. If the summer had sowed doubts regarding his offensive potential, the winter brought its share of doubts behind. As it stands, Real Madrid is moving on a tightrope, as our journalists Vincent Bregevin and Cyril Morin explain.
No recruits behind? “As it stands, Real are on a tightrope”
1:10 p.m.: Costil talks regarding his future
In a long interview given this Thursday to Eurosport, Benoît Costil spoke regarding his future. As a reminder, the French international (1 selection) aged 36 is under contract with Salernitana until June 2024.
“I am not particularly planning because I am not ruling out any possibility. What is certain is that I want to continue in a place where I want to be. The human aspect is essential, just like the working environment. Very sincerely, I love Italy (he insists). I don’t plan ahead and I don’t know what will happen. I might very well stop everything at the end of the season to go and do my little life with my friends in Morbihan, on a barge turning over our oyster bags, or continue because there is a project that I love. I want to savor every moment with passion without worrying. Which does not mean that I am not ambitious and that I do not have the talent. The geographical and human aspects take precedence over everything else. Today, I am still here, I am competitive and I still know how to do some nice little things. I can still last if I want to.”
12:42 p.m.: Soon an astronomical offer from Bayern for Araujo?
Looking for a boss for its central defense, Bayern Munich might soon accelerate on the Ronald Araujo file. While Thomas Tuchel would have already called the Uruguay international at the end of autumn, the Bavarian club might move up a gear. According to the daily Sport, the reigning German champion would be ready to send an astronomical offer to FC Barcelona. For now, Ronald Araujo would be reluctant to leave the Blaugrana, who are in dire need of cash.
12:13 p.m.: Reguilon returns to Tottenham
In a statement released on Thursday, Tottenham announced that Sergio Reguilon was returning to Spurs with immediate effect. Loaned to Manchester United since last summer, the Spanish international left-back (6 caps) has played twelve matches in all competitions with the Red Devils.
12:04 p.m.: OL and Newcastle have reportedly probed Michel
Author of an extraordinary start to the season on the Girona bench, Michel would be particularly followed. According to Mundo Deportivo, OL and Newcastle United have recently sounded out the Spanish coach, who is under contract with the second in the Spanish championship until June 2026. However, Michel would like to continue the adventure with the Catalan club.
11:32 a.m.: Sancho close to Dortmund
According to information from journalist Fabrizio Romano, Jadon Sancho, unwanted at Manchester United, is close to joining Borussia Dortmund, the club he left in the summer of 2021. Thursday morning, the Red Devils and the BvB were close to an agreement for a loan of the England international, who is now waiting for the green light to go to Marbella where the Ruhr club is carrying out its winter training.
11:03 a.m.: Mourinho denies any contact with Brazil
After Roma’s victory once morest Cremonese (2-1) on Wednesday evening in the Italian Cup, José Mourinho, linked to the club in the Italian capital until next June, assured that he had no contact with the Brazilian selection. Five months before the start of the Copa America (June 20 to July 16), the Seleçao is looking for its future coach and has activated several avenues.
10:33 a.m.: Justice investigates the transfer of Neymar to PSG
Justice is wondering whether a former Macronist vice-president of the National Assembly tried to obtain “tax benefits” from the government for Paris Saint-Germain during the record transfer of Brazilian striker Neymar from Barcelona in 2017, AFP learned on Wednesday from a source close to the matter.
10:10 a.m.: Mbappé’s situation deciphered
At the end of his contract next June, Kylian Mbappé is free to commit wherever he wishes since January 1, 2024. Will the Parisian striker move the lines this winter or will he wait until end of season to position yourself? Our journalists Cyril Morin and Vincent Brégevin take stock of the Frenchman’s situation.
Mbappé, status quo? “There will be a little music from Madrid”
9:45 a.m.: Seidu on the shelves of Rennes
According to information from Ouest-France, Rennes would like to recruit Ghanaian international Alidu Seidu, currently leaving for CAN 2024. The Breton club appreciates the fact that he can play in central defense and full back. Clermont Foot might let go of the 23-year-old for around 10 million euros. At present, Stade Rennais has not yet sent an offer to the current 18th in L1.
9h32 : Manchester United cible Werner
A year and a half following his departure from Chelsea, Timo Werner might return to the Premier League. As announced by Sky Germany, the German international striker from Leipzig is in the sights of Manchester United. The Red Devils recently made inquiries for the 27-year-old, who has scored two goals this season in the Bundesliga.
9:17 a.m.: Costil talks regarding his future
In a long interview given this Thursday to Eurosport, Benoît Costil spoke regarding his future. As a reminder, the French international (1 selection) aged 36 is under contract with Salernitana until June 2024.
“I am not particularly planning because I am not ruling out any possibility. What is certain is that I want to continue in a place where I want to be. The human aspect is essential, just like the working environment. Very sincerely, I love Italy (he insists). I don’t plan ahead and I don’t know what will happen. I might very well stop everything at the end of the season to go and do my little life with my friends in Morbihan, on a barge turning over our oyster bags, or continue because there is a project that I love. I want to savor every moment with passion without worrying. Which does not mean that I am not ambitious and that I do not have the talent. The geographical and human aspects take precedence over everything else. Today, I am still here, I am competitive and I still know how to do some nice little things. I can still last if I want to.”
9:00 a.m.: The recap of Wednesday’s transfer window
A year following his arrival at OM, Vitinha would already be tracked on the transfer market, Jean-Clair Todibo is panicking the Premier League, Arnaud Kalimuendo would be the priority of Eintracht Frankfurt, Arsenal would be thinking of Dusan Vlahovic, Marseille would have entered dancing for Lucien Agoumé, it’s burning for Lilian Brassier in Monaco… Here is the transfer window for Wednesday January 3, 2024.
8:54 a.m.: Echeverri sent to Girona by Manchester City?
Manchester City is on the verge of completing the transfer of Claudio Echeverri, the young nugget of River Plate, for some 20 million euros. However, the 18-year-old is not going to play in the Premier League just yet. According to information from the Argentinian daily Olé, Claudio Echeverri will be loaned to River Plate at least until the summer of 2024. In August or even January 2025, the Argentinian might once more be loaned to Girona, the current second in Liga, which belongs to the City Football Group.
8:40 a.m.: Milan and Rennes target Vanderlan
As journalist Fabrizio Romano reveals, AC Milan, Rennes and Galatasaray have reportedly targeted Vanderlan, the left back of Palmeiras. If the Lombard club would like to attract the 21-year-old player this summer, the Breton and Turkish club would like to recruit him from the winter transfer window.
8:30 a.m.: Imminent for Kehrer in Monaco
Still according to Sky Germany, Thilo Kehrer’s arrival in Monaco is almost complete. Normally, the German international defender should land this Thursday in the Principality. ASM would have negotiated a six-month paying loan (500,000 euros) with an obligation to purchase under conditions (11.5 million euros).
8:24 a.m.: Bayern are thinking regarding Guirassy
According to information from Sky Germany, Bayern Munich is thinking of Serhou Guirassy, the current second top scorer in the Bundesliga (17 goals). For the moment, the reigning German champion has not yet directly approached Stuttgart. The current trend would be for him to finish the season third in the Bundesliga. As a reminder, several Premier League clubs (including Manchester United) and Bundesliga (notably Borussia Dortmund) are closely following the former Rennais.
8:17 a.m.: OL negotiates for Kennedy
Decisive scorer in the 2023 Copa Libertadores final won last November by Fluminense, will John Kennedy continue his career in Europe this winter? According to information from Brazilian media STB Rio, Olympique Lyonnais would have offered 10 million euros to the Rio de Janeiro club to enlist the 21-year-old striker. However, Fluminense would not have followed up on Gones’ offer.
8:00 a.m.: Kylian Mbappé speaks regarding his future
Kylian Mbappé has not yet decided on his future. Questioned in the mixed zone following PSG’s victory once morest TFC (2-0) this Wednesday evening during the Champions Trophy, the Parisian striker announced that he “had not yet made his decision” between staying at PSG or leave Paris. “In any case, with the agreement reached last summer, the club is protected,” he said.
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