The winter transfer window is now open in Europe, and there are plenty of moves in the works and rumors floating around. Transfer Talk brings you the latest news on rumours, comings and goings and of course, closed deals!
MAIN STORY: Atleti look at Almada as Correa's replacement
Attacking midfielder for Atlanta United Thiago Almada is on the radar of Atlético de Madrid, reports Fabrizio Romano.
The 22-year-old, who was named 2023 MLS Young Player of the Year, is reportedly high on the LaLiga team's wish list as successor to Angel Correa.
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ESPN sources revealed on Thursday that Correa had received an offer to move to the Saudi Pro League, with Atleti open to allowing him to leave the Wanda Metropolitano. It now appears that Al Ittihad are expected to sign him, and the Atlético de Madrid club hierarchy has wasted no time in looking towards the Five Stripes Featured in Almada.
He is said to have “always been liked” by the club, and after a stellar campaign in which he contributed to 28 goals in 33 MLS games, the latest indicates that the former Vélez Sarsfield prospect could now be on the brink of a movement for Europe.
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– Fulham midfielder João Palhinha is interested in moving to Barcelona, reports Sport. The 28-year-old, who was previously linked with Bayern Munich, is yet to see the Bundesliga champions return for him after coming close to signing him in the summer, and his ideal destination is said to be a move. toward blaugrana. The Cottagers' €60m valuation could reportedly be a hurdle as the La Liga side manage their financial situation carefully.
– Chelsea are interested in signing the Brighton striker Evan Ferguson, according to the Evening Standard. The Blues are said to be “long-time admirers” of the 19-year-old striker, but after he signed a new contract at the Amex Stadium until the summer of 2029, the Seagulls could demand a bid of around £100m. . The Republic of Ireland international has scored six goals in 18 Premier League games so far this season.
– An agreement for the right back of Galatasaray Sacha Boey Bayern Munich are considering it, reports Florian Plettenberg of Sky Sports Deutschland. Manager Thomas Tuchel is keen to bolster his squad by adding another defender this month, and Boey, 23, is believed to be seen as a possible alternative to the Paris Saint-Germain star. Nordi Mukiele.
– Burnley have reached an agreement to sign the Chelsea striker David Datro Fofana on loan, reveals Athletic. The 21-year-old, who was called up to the Blues following a loan spell at Union Berlin, is said to undergo a medical with the Clarets after manager Vincent Kompany's side rushed to sign him. After a slow start in Germany, he found positive form towards the end of his spell, scoring in the UEFA Champions League in a 1-1 draw against Napoli.
– The race for the Djurgardens IF midfielder Lucas Bergvall He is heating up with Barcelona pushing to sign him, Relevo reports. He blaugrana They are reportedly planning to increase their initial offer for the 17-year-old, who is keen to join them amid interest in his signature across Europe. He has also recently been linked with Newcastle.
