With only a few weeks remaining before the opening of the January transfer window, there has been a lot of gossip swirling about who has moved on to where. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz about rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals!
TOP STORY: Bayern watching De Jong
Bayern Munich are keeping their eyes on the Dutch star Frenkie de Jongexpress Sports.
The Barcelona midfielder was linked with a move away from the club in the summer but, despite his intention to fulfill his contract until 2026 at Camp Nou, it is reported that the LaLiga side are still trying to persuade him to lower his wages.
It has alerted the Bundesliga champions to their evolving situation. While they were unable to land De Jong after they acquired Matthijs de Ligt for €68m from Juventus in July, there is now hope that an approach for the 25-year-old is achievable.
It is understood that Julian Nagelsmann’s team believe Barcelona will be forced to part company with him if they do not reach a new contract agreement by the end of the season, with Bayern optimistic that he will be open to a move to the Allianz Arena.
De Jong has remained a key part of Xavi Hernandez’s squad this season, making 20 appearances in all competitions.
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– The race for Lazio Sergej Milinkovic-Savic are heating up with Arsenal interested in landing him, according to Relevo. He has recently been linked with a move to Juventus, but it appears they will now be challenged by the Gunners, who are looking to add reinforcements in January. Milinkovic-Savic, 27, has maintained his impressive form this season, contributing 10 goals in 14 Serie A games.
– RB Leipzig hopes to reach agreement on a new contract with And Olmo, Ekrem Konur report. The 24-year-old forward was on Barcelona’s radar in the summer, and it has been reported that the Bundesliga side are prepared to let Olmo go if they are unable to sign him for an extension at the end of the season.
– N’Golo Kante is being watched by Barcelona, ​​reports Mundo Deportivo. The LaLiga side are looking to continue their trend of signing players on a free transfer, and with the 31-year-old Chelsea midfielder yet to sign a new contract at Stamford Bridge, he could be approached by Blaugrana in January ahead of a potential pre-contract agreement. owned by Real Sociedad Martin Zubimendi also remain on their radar, as Barça continues to look for a future successor Sergio Busquets.
– Juventus want to keep him Adrian Rabiot beyond the end of the season, but they are prepared to let him go in January if it seems unlikely he will agree a new contract, wrote Calciomercato. The 27-year-old France international has been in fine form this season and is understood to be enjoying his football with the team Bianconeriforced a U-turn on his previous plan to split with her last summer.
– Joao Felix not a transfer target for Paris Saint-Germain, understands Le10Sport. The 23-year-old Atletico Madrid star has been heavily linked with an exit from the LaLiga side recently, but the latest suggests it is unlikely he will end up at the Parc des Princes. Several Premier League clubs are reportedly interested in his signature.
