The summer transfer window is closed for the major European leagues. However, with the attention in January, there are a lot of rumors surrounding who is moving where. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest gossip, incoming information, happenings and of course, transaction done!
TOP STORY: Play Blues for BVB’s Bellingham
Chelsea interested in signing Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellinghambased on Christian Falk.
The 19-year-old has attracted attention from most of the world’s top clubs – including Real Madrid, City of Manchesterand Liverpool.
Bellingham has been a key player for Dortmund this term, having led them twice so far, scoring five goals and providing two assists throughout the campaign. He has scored in every one of their four Champions League matches to date.
Manchester City have certainly benefited from the signing of former Bellingham team-mate at Dortmund Erling Haalandwho has 20 goals and 3 assists in just 13 games under Pep Guardiola.
Meanwhile, many questions have been raised about Liverpool’s midfield and there is a feeling that Bellingham will help solve their problems.
As for Chelsea, there has been talk recently that Jorginho and N’Golo Kante both could leave on a free transfer in the summer – while Bellingham’s move won’t be cheap, he will certainly help make up for the quality of his departure.
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GOSSIP PAPER
– Calciomercato reported that Paris Saint-Germain joined Chelsea in trying to sign AC Milan winger Rafael Leao, who has a release clause of 150 million euros. Milan don’t want their talisman to go and have been holding contacts with his entourage in recent days as they want to strike a new deal.
– Gabriel Martinelli want to renew the contract with Arsenal although Chelsea have previously shown interest in the Brazilian winger, according to Christian Falk. The 21-year-old has scored four goals and provided two assists in the Premier League and currently has a contract until the summer of 2024.
– Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed that they will be down Toni Kroos whether the midfielder’s contract will be extended beyond its current term in 2023, as reported by Florian Plettenberg. Kroos will end his playing career with Los Blancos but let’s discuss whether he’ll do a new one-year deal before doing so.
– Previously reported about Barcelonainterested Benfica midfielder Enzo Fernandez, Diario Sport has now stated that Blaugrana watched the Argentinian as he helped his side to a 1-1 draw against PSG in the Champions League on Tuesday. Barca’s interest comes as reported target Martin Zubimendi potentially renewing his contract with Real Sociedad. Liverpool are also eyeing Fernandez.
– Juan Cuadrado and Alex Sandro both seem destined to leave Juventus at the end of the season, according to Calciomercato. The two South American full-backs both have contracts expiring in the summer and Bianconeri are now willing to let them go on a free transfer rather than offering an extension.
