Latest Transfer News: Napoli’s Osimhen, Zidane’s Algeria Temptation, Chelsea’s Ramirez, Lukaku’s Future, and More

2024-01-26 16:09:00

5:10 p.m.: Osimhen expected to leave Naples this summer

Under contract with Naples until June 2026, Victor Osimhen has a good chance of leaving the reigning Italian champion this summer, as President Aurelio De Laurentiis admitted at a press conference on Friday. “He has already made his decision for his future,” declared the Italian leader, while specifying that the former Lille player might leave for PSG, Real Madrid or a top Premier League club.

4:41 p.m.: Algeria would have tempted Zidane

According to information from L’Equipe, the Algerian football federation (FAF), which ended its collaboration with Djamel Belmadi on Wednesday the day following the elimination of the Fennecs at CAN 2024, would have made a proposal to Zinédine Zidane for the coach position. However, the French technician, free since the summer of 2021, would have declined the offer.

3:45 p.m.: Payet, the metamorphosis

Dimitri Payet displayed an impressive physique during the preseason with his Vasco da Gama. Returning from vacation following seeing his club escape at the last minute into the Brazilian elite at the beginning of December, the former Marseillais worked hard to get back into shape and arrive at the top for the new deadlines that await him. And for the moment, it’s very promising.

3:21 p.m.: Ramirez joins Chelsea until 2028

The 24-year-old Colombian international, Mayra Ramirez, has joined Chelsea, championship leader following 11 days, for a period of four and a half years, the London club announced on Friday. The reigning four-time English champions are currently without Australian star Sam Kerr, for the entire end of the season, and Catarina Macario on the attacking front. Both have knee injuries. According to the BBC, the transfer of the Colombian, from the Spanish club Levante, would be the club’s record.

3:03 p.m.: Boey closes in on Bayern

French right-back Sacha Boey is in the process of signing for Bayern Munich according to L’Equipe. The Bavarian club would have submitted an offer of 30 million euros to Galatasaray, who would be close to selling their player, still waiting for a final agreement to join Munich.

2:20 p.m.: Lukaku tempted by Saudi Arabia?

According to information from La Gazzetta dello Sport, Romelu Lukaku, currently on loan at AS Roma, might be tempted by the idea of ​​joining Saudi Arabia next summer. “In the next two years I see the Saudi Pro League becoming one of the best leagues in the world, if not the best. Clubs are putting a lot of effort into bringing the best players here, this might soon be the best competition of all the times”, confided the one who still belongs to Chelsea.

Lukaku, Roma-Udinese, Serie A

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2:05 p.m.: Moscardo looks back on his arrival at PSG

At the microphone of PSG TV, Gabriel Moscardo, whose arrival at PSG was made official on Thursday, returned to this transfer. As a reminder, he is on loan to Corinthians until next February.

“As soon as I heard regarding the interest from Paris and the project they presented to me, I was very enthusiastic and I focused 100% on Paris Saint-Germain,” he said. he reacted in comments relayed by CulturePSG. I am very excited because it is a project with young players so I am impatient to join the team, to get to know the players and I am sure that the objective will be to win many trophies. Yes, I feel ready, I have been preparing for it for years. I have been learning English for 5 years and of course, when I arrive in July, I will also study French. I I’m ready. I’ve already made a few trips to Europe and I’ve always felt good here. I felt it was the ideal place for me and I’m sure I’ll adapt well to Paris.”

1:42 p.m.: Haise is firm for Haïdara

Present at a press conference this Friday, Franck Haise returned to the possible departure of Massadio Haïdara to FC Nantes. “I never wanted him to leave. There are club agreements. He is a pillar of the locker room, he has great versatility, I don’t want him to leave. I understand that he has an interest to go to Nantes. There have been discussions between clubs but I don’t want him to leave. There is no tension but exchanges. I am a manager but not president. We are not obliged to agree,” said the RC Lens technician in comments relayed by RMC.

13h00 : Origi vers la MLS ?

Currently on loan from AC Milan to Nottingham Forest, Divock Origi might join the MLS and the Los Angeles FC club. According to Sky Italia, discussions currently revolve around the transfer fee, estimated at 5 million euros.

12:20 p.m.: Da Silva tempted by Caen or Bordeaux?

Questioned by Eurosport.fr, Damien Da Silva (35 years old, Melbourne Victory) did not rule out the idea of ​​returning to one of his former clubs: “Yes. Bordeaux or Caen in L2 would make me think because I I have a history with these clubs. With the Girondins, who I supported when I was younger, I have always had a special relationship. If Bordeaux comes along, I will be obliged to listen. Afterwards in football, we don’t know. As for Stade Malherbe Caen, it’s a club that I loved. For me, it takes an interesting personal project. Could a return to Rennes interest me? Obviously, I really enjoyed my years there- low, but I would be surprised if it came up once more.”

11:48 a.m.: Klopp will leave Liverpool at the end of the season!

Liverpool’s German coach Jürgen Klopp, in office since October 2015, will leave his post at the end of the 2023/2024 season, he announced on Friday on the website of the English club, with whom he won the League champions in 2019. “It’s because I’m, how can I put it, short of energy,” declared the 56-year-old coach, winner of six major trophies in more than eight years with the Reds, to justify his choice surprise.

His deputies Pepijn Lijnders and Peter Krawietz will also leave their role at the end of the current season, said the current leader of the English championship, still in contention in the League Cup (qualified for the final), Coupe d England (qualified for the 4th round) and Europa League (qualified for the round of 16).

11:30 a.m.: Phillips on loan at West Ham

English international midfielder Kalvin Phillips, rarely used at Manchester City, joined Londoners West Ham on Friday on loan for the rest of the season with the hope of increasing his playing time in preparation for Euro-2024. The 28-year-old defensive midfielder, helmed by the Spaniard Rodri, has never managed to establish himself with the reigning English and European champions, whom he joined in July 2022 following eight seasons at Leeds, where he was born.

“I visualize the team and I have a little difficulty seeing him (in it),” admitted coach Pep Guardiola in mid-December. Phillips only participated in 31 games in a year and a half with the Citizens. He has not started any Premier League matches this season and only two last year, disrupted by a shoulder injury. The east London club have an option to buy at the end of the loan, according to British media.

11:12 a.m.: The Benzema clan denies information

Carlo Ancelotti in favor of a return of Karim Benzema (Al-Ittihad) to Real Madrid? Launched on Thursday, the information was firmly denied by the brother of the French striker. “Liar,” he wrote on Instagram.

11:00 a.m.: Napoli formalizes Dendoncker

In an official press release, Napoli confirmed the loan with option to purchase of Leander Dendoncker (Aston Villa).

10:46 a.m.: Da Silva does not rule out a return to France

Interviewed exclusively by Eurosport, Damien Da Silva (35), currently at Melbourne Victory, looked back on his future, without ruling out a return to France. “Will I stay in Australia for the long term? That’s a good question that I can’t answer today,” he tells us. “I know they’re happy with me here. That’s the first important thing.” . It might be possible for me to stay in Australia. Afterwards, personally, I am very open to the future because I had the experience I was looking for abroad. It might be a new experience in another championship like a return to France. For that, there really has to be a project that interests me and where I feel really good. Honestly, I am open as I have always been since the start of my career. “

9:55 a.m.: PSG blocked for Martinez Quarta

While rumors spoke of PSG’s interest in Lucas Martinez Quarta (Fiorentina), Gazzetta dello Sport ensures this Friday that the Viola are united and do not intend to part with their 27-year-old defender.

9:20 a.m.: OM-Nantes agreement for Merlin

According to L’Equipe, OM and FC Nantes have reached an agreement for the transfer of Quentin Merlin. It is estimated at 12 million euros. The player will join Canebière this Friday.

9h02 : Boey va signer au Bayern

Sacha Boey’s transfer to Bayern Munich is imminent. According to Turkish media, the French fullback from Galatasaray is expected this Friday followingnoon in Munich to undergo his medical examination. An agreement of around 25 million euros is mentioned.

8.46am: Phillips arrives at West Ham

According to information from The Athletic, Kalvin Phillips will arrive at West Ham in the form of a loan without an option to buy. The medical examination was carried out on Thursday.

8:35 a.m.: Kean, things are stuck at Atlético

While Moise Kean seemed very close to joining Atlético Madrid, the transfer has taken a hit in recent hours. According to Italian media, the Colchoneros are unable to part with Angel Correa, which is blocking the arrival of the former PSG striker.

Lille blocks everything for Leny Yoro, Karim Benzema is a lead for Manchester United for this end of the transfer window, Anelka appointed director of a Turkish second division club, Bayern might move in the coming days, Metz wants to give it a try for M’ Vila, Claudio Echeverri has signed with Manchester City but will end the year at River Plate…

8:20 a.m.: Matic arrives at OL

It’s only a matter of hours, but Nemanja Matic will sign for OL. L’Equipe mentions an agreement with Stade Rennais for less than three million euros in today’s edition. Everything is closed.

8:17 a.m.: Giroud talks regarding his future

Interviewed in La Gazzetta dello Sport this Friday, Olivier Giroud, at the end of his contract with AC Milan, spoke regarding his future. “I don’t know yet what will happen,” said the French international. “But I know that I feel good here and that I have done great things here. It’s a real love story. We haven’t talked regarding extension yet, we’ll see and decide. MLS? There are also other countries, there will be more opportunities at the end of the season and I will make my decision as a footballer and a father of family.”

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