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Saturday’s transfer rumors – Barcelona’s first January target revealed

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The latest transfer rumors from around the footballing world, including Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga, Ligue 1, and much more.

Barcelona’s first January target revealed

Dani Olmo, a La Masia product, could make a return to Barcelona in the January transfer window.

The RB Leipzig midfielder has agreed on a five-year contract in principle, which includes a pay cut. He verbally accepted the deal without taking a proper look at the terms and conditions. That said, Olmo has time to review everything before Barcelona revisit their interest in January. [Mundo Deportivo – in Spanish]

PSG didn’t make an offer for Ronaldo

Despite holding talks with Cristiano Ronaldo’s entourage, Paris Saint-Germain never made a formal transfer offer.

The prospect of linking Ronaldo up with Lionel Messi tempted PSG. The Parisians talked with the forward’s agent, Jorge Mendes, and were aware of Juventus’ interest in Mauro Icardi. But they never made a move, while Manchester United made their play for CR7 well before the end of August. [Le10Sport – in French]

Mandzukic retires from football

Mario Mandzukic has ended a superb 17-year career that saw him play for clubs like Bayern Munich, Atletico Madrid, Juventus and AC Milan.

The 35-year-old confirmed his retirement on Friday despite receiving two proposals as a free agent recently.

Read the full story here on Ace Football.

Lingard wants to fight for Manchester United future

West Ham made no late transfer offer to re-sign Jesse Lingard after realizing the midfielder had no interest in a return.

Lingard hopes to build on his impressive loan spell at West Ham last season by winning a spot in the Manchester United squad. The 28-year-old, who is out of contract next summer, hopes to win a new deal. If things don’t improve, he’ll reconsider his future in January. [90Min]

Camavinga turned down PSG for Real Madrid

Despite Paris Saint-Germain offering a more lucrative salary and transfer fee than Real Madrid, Eduardo Camavinga convinced Rennes to accept the latter’s offer.

The 18-year-old midfielder has always dreamed of becoming a Real Madrid player. Therefore, he didn’t hesitate when the club came calling for his services. [AS – in Spanish]

Inter Milan eye move for Arsenal star Leno

Arsenal goalkeeper Bernd Leno is out of contract next summer and he is expected to leave the Emirates.

Inter Milan are reportedly interested in signing the soon-to-be free agent, as well as Ajax shot-stopper Andre Onana. [Tuttosport – in Italian]

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