The latest transfer rumors from around the footballing world, including Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga, Ligue 1, and much more.
Man Utd rejected FOUR players before signing Sabitzer
Manchester United rejected transfer proposals for Lyon midfielder Houssem Aouar, Atletico Madrid duo Saul Niguez and Yannick Carrasco, and former Real Madrid star Isco.
Christian Eriksen is out until the end of April at the earliest. Therefore, United made a last-minute dash for a short-term replacement. They had many options on the table, including the above-mentioned players, but preferred signing Marcel Sabitzer on loan from Bayern Munich. [Sky Sports]
Man City plot a summer move for Maddison
Manchester City plan to bid for Leicester City playmaker James Maddison in the summer transfer window.
The 26-year-old England international will have one year left on his contract at the end of the season. City enquired about his availability to Leicester last month. They also like Borussia Dortmund star Jude Bellingham. [Daily Mail]
Barcelona’s €4m signing of Julian Araujo hinges on MLS
Decision on Julián Araujo transfer to Barcelona will be made on Wednesday morning. Depends on MLS after deal signed few seconds after Deadline 🚨🔵🔴 #FCB
Deal fully agreed with LA Galaxy on €4m fee package, contract until June 2026. pic.twitter.com/QtKshZVLPe
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) February 1, 2023
Barcelona’s bid for Amrabat rejected
Fiorentina rejected Barcelona’s attempts to sign midfielder Sofyan Amrabat on the transfer deadline day.
Barcelona offered to sign the 26-year-old Morocco international on loan with an obligation to buy, but Fiorentina turned down the proposal. The first bid involved a €4 million loan fee and a €36 million purchase clause. [Diario Sport]
Ziyech’s PSG transfer at risk of collapse
Hakim Ziyech’s loan switch from Chelsea to Paris Saint-Germain is at risk of falling apart.
The two clubs had agreed on a six-month loan for the winger, but couldn’t register the deal in time. PSG allegedly blame Chelsea for not submitting the documents before the French transfer deadline. As it currently stands, Ziyech will have to return to Stamford Bridge. [BBC]
Nottingham Forest have no Keylor Navas buy option
Keylor Navas deal does not include any buy option. Straight loan to Nottingham Forest until end of the season. 🔴🌳 #NFFC
He will be back to PSG at the end of the season. pic.twitter.com/vADRwUd3YY
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) February 1, 2023
Isco’s transfer to Union Berlin fell apart
Union Berlin have confirmed talks between the club and Isco broke down.
Isco passed his medical ahead of a free transfer to the second-placed Bundesliga side. However, the former Real Madrid and Sevilla midfielder’s demands exceeded Union Berlin’s limits. The deal promptly fell apart, leaving Isco without a club. [Goal]
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