The summer transfer window is closed for the major European leagues. However, following in January, there were a lot of rumors swirling around who was moving where. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest gossip, incoming information, happenings and of course, transaction done!
TOP STORY: Pulisic still on Juventus’ radar
Christian Pulisic is one of the players Juventus are considering as they aim to strengthen the right wing by 2023, according to Tuttosport.
The need for reinforcements in that area came about due to the circumstances of Juan Cuadrado and Angel Di Mariaall 34 and with contracts ending at the end of this season.
Cuadrado is unlikely to get a new contract, while Di Maria is largely dependent on him, as the Argentinian demanded a one-year deal when he joined from PSG this summer so he would later He may have the option of getting back with his lover. Rosario Center next summer.
Pulisic’s future at Chelsea seemingly uncertain, with the USMNT star’s contract ending in 2024 and a link with Juventus over the summer.. He made headlines earlier this week when an excerpt from his forthcoming book that reveal a difficult relationship with former Blues coach Thomas Tuchel.
Along with Pulisic, Juventus are very interested AS Roma midfielder Nicolo Zaniolo and wolf winger Adama Traore. Zaniolo has his eye on Bianconeri for a while as his contract at Roma also ends in 2024.
Traore, who has only had 53 minutes in the Premier League so far, could become a free agent when his contract ends in the summer of 2023.
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08.52 BST: Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni is glad that PSG have found the right way to play Lionel Messi.
Messi, 35, admits it took time for him to adapt to PSG in his first campaign with the French giants after more than 20 years at Barcelona.
The Argentina captain scored just 11 goals and added 14 more in all competitions for PSG last season. But he has scored six goals and assisted eight others in 11 appearances this campaign and Scaloni believes Messi has taken it a step further.
“I talked to him,” Scaloni said. “He always wanted to play. I’ve always said that, he’ll always play unless something unexpected happens. He’s a completely different case from the others. He’s healthy, happy. , play well. I think PSG have found a way to play the ball understanding him and I think he’s one step ahead in his team. We’re very pleased with the way things are going now.”
08.33 BST: Brazil International Alex Telles believes his move to Sevilla from Manchester United on loan is the right “strategy” for a World Cup squad.
The Manchester United left-back has made seven appearances in all competitions for Sevilla this season.
“I think it’s a good strategy [going to Sevilla] especially when it comes to an important year for all of us players,” he say. “I believe that both the Premier League and La Liga are two of the greatest leagues in the world. But I am also at a very big club, Sevilla has a very good structure. I have also contacted trainer. [Julen Lopetegui], who called me, and I thought it was a very good opportunity. I feel really good. “
Telles, 29, believes LaLiga suits his style better. “There’s a lot of movement in England, so we have to find our space so we can feel more comfortable on the pitch,” he added.
08.00 BST: England manager, Gareth Southgate said he is willing to put his reputation first to support the Manchester United defender Harry Maguire but his place in the team will become complicated if he continues to sit out games at club level.
Maguire, who helped England win Euro 2020 last year, has not started Manchester United’s last four matches in the Premier League. United have won four straight league games since Maguire’s last domestic game – a 4-0 defeat to Brentford.
“Obviously, that’s not an ideal situation [with Maguire.] We’re only a few weeks away from pre-season, so physically, if they have a few minutes out of 90, that’s fine,” Southgate told reporters ahead of the Nations League clash. England and Italy.
“Seven to eight weeks away, that starts to get more complicated. But he’s an important player for us and it’s important to support our best players. Regardless of the reputation. What’s mine, I’ll put it in there.”
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PAPER GOSSIP (by Danny Lewis)
– After Ajax Amsterdam midfielder Kenneth Taylor Released on Tuesdays for Netherlands in a National League Win 2-0 end Poland, Fabrizio Romano says that many top clubs have been following him for a long time. The 20-year-old has impressed this season Ryan Gravenberchmove in Bayern Munichscored three goals and provided two assists in seven appearances for the Eredivisie, while he also started Ajax’s two Champions League games this term.
– Galatasaray has long been associated with that of Rome Matias Vina as they aim to sign a left-back, but Calciomercato has suggested that they are also looking at AC Milan‘S Fode Ballo-Toure. The Turkish club came close to signing Vina in the final stages of the summer but were unable to complete the transfer due to lack of time.
– Andrea Ranocchia Announcement on Instagram that he will retire as a professional footballer. Midfielder only participated Monza three months ago but terminated his contract after suffering a traumatic fracture Naples. Before Italy International has played many clubs including Internazionale, Sampdoria and City of Hull.
– Bruma set to stay Fenerbahce this past January to fight for his place in the team despite not being named in their Turkish Super Lig or Europa League squad for the first half of the season, reports Ekrem Konur. The winger is currently on loan from PSV Eindhoven but currently unavailable due to injury.
– Mark Noble is coming back West Ham United assumed the role of sporting director starting January, The club announced on Thursday. The former midfielder made 550 appearances for West Ham in 18 years as a player after joining their academy.
