The latest transfer rumors from around the footballing world, including Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga, Ligue 1, and much more.
Barcelona plot moves for three Chelsea stars
American winger Christian Pulisic, German defender Antonio Rudiger, and Spanish full-back Cesar Azpilicueta are on Barcelona’s transfer list.
The Blaugrana are interested in doing a loan deal for Pulisic in January. They also want to sign Rudiger and Azpilicueta on free transfers, once the pair’s respective Chelsea contracts expire next summer.
Barca also have eyes on Blues defender Andreas Christensen, but expect the Dane to sign a new deal at Stamford Bridge. [Mundo Deportivo – in Spanish]
Real Madrid won’t sell Rodrygo Goes
Real Madrid have no plan to offload or sell Rodrygo in January, as things stand. There’s no negotiation with Liverpool or any other club. 🇧🇷 #Real #LFC
His contract will be discussed soon, with a possible extension to be negotiated in the next months.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) December 12, 2021
Aubameyang to leave Arsenal?
After Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta dropped Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang for a ‘disciplinary breach’ at the weekend, the Gabonese forward’s future has come under doubt.
Several former Premier League stars have spoken on the subject, with Chris Sutton predicting a possible departure.
Read the full story here on Ace Football.
Lloris in talks for new Tottenham contract
Tottenham have begun talks with captain Hugo Lloris regarding a new contract.
The 34-year-old goalkeeper’s current deal expires next summer, but he wants to extend his nine-year stay in north London. [Football Insider]
Chelsea defenders ‘close’ to new deals
The Blues have made a breakthrough in contract talks with defenders Thiago Silva and Andreas Christensen.
Both players are out of contract at the end of the season, but are keen to stay. They are now ‘close’ to agreeing to new deals for next season and, in Christensen’s case at least, beyond.
As of now, Chelsea are growing more confident about Silva and Christensen’s futures. [Gianluca Di Marzio – in Italian]
Martial to replace Mbappe at PSG?
Paris Saint-Germain have listed Manchester United outcast Anthony Martial as a potential replacement for Kylian Mbappe.
Read the full story here on Ace Football.
Cavani’s Manchester United future is still undecided
There are no talks between Edinson Cavani and Corinthians board, as things stand. Timão dream of Cavani but there’s nothing advanced. 🇺🇾🇧🇷 #MUFC
Many European clubs are interested in Cavani but no decision has yet been made with Manchester United for January transfer window. pic.twitter.com/75rcNaUb6f
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) December 12, 2021
Juventus eye deals for Zakaria & Kone
Borussia Monchengladbach midfielders Denis Zakaria and Kouadio Kone are Juventus’ transfer priorities.
With Aaron Ramsey and Arthur Melo set to leave, Juventus want a new midfielder. The Bianconeri are also keeping tabs on Marseille’s Boubacar Kamara and AS Roma’s Gonzalo Villar.
Meanwhile, Nicolo Rovella could return to Turin from his loan spell at Genoa earlier than planned. [Calciomercato – in Italian]
PSG keen to offload Icardi
Paris Saint-Germain are unlikely to turn down a reasonable offer for Mauro Icardi.
The Parisians are reportedly keen to ‘recoup’ the €50 million fee they paid Inter Milan to sign the striker on a permanent deal in the summer of 2020.
That said, PSG could accept a lower fee for Icardi as part of an attempt to offload some players in the January transfer window. Abdou Diallo and Rafinha Alcantara could also leave. [L’Equipe – in French]
Saliba snubs Arsenal future question
William Saliba has refused to confirm his plans for next season.
The 20-year-old defender is on loan at Marseille after failing to break into the Arsenal team. He has become a key player for the Ligue 1 club, prompting rumors of a longer stay.
He told RTL: “I prefer not to speak about my future, but I’m very good here. I don’t regret my decision and have been very happy since day one. I have one year here and I am going to give my all.”
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