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!
OUTSTANDING STORY:
Barcelona are expected to have an official offer for the Djurgardens midfielder Lucas Bergvall accepted next week, according to Fabrizio Romano.
The Catalan club, still reeling from Xavi Hernández's confirmation that he will step down as coach at the end of the season, have reportedly reached an agreement with a fixed fee of €7m for the 17-year-old, with €3m potential additional euros. accessories.
Although the deal is set to be finalized now, the Swede, who made his senior international debut in January, will not travel to Catalonia until July.
Over the past few months there has been interest from other big-name clubs across Europe in the talented teenager, but he has always been very clear about his desire to join Barcelona.
Bergvall was a regular feature for Djurgardens during the 2023 Allsvenskan campaign, often coming off the bench for the team that eventually finished fourth, scoring twice for them.
He also came off the bench in the first leg of the UEFA Europa Conference League qualifying defeat to FC Luzern earlier this season.
Bergvall will become the third Swedish player to represent Barcelona after Patrik Andersson, Henrik Larsson and Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
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PAPER GOSSIP
– AC Milan tries to sign the Al Ahli centre-back Merih Demiral on loan until the end of the season, reports Sky Sports Italia, which adds that they do not intend for the transfer to be permanent. However, there are obstacles to bringing in the 25-year-old as he is on a high salary, the Saudi Pro League club has not yet given him permission to leave and the Turkey international has battled injuries.
– Bayern Munich could allow it Joshua Kimmich He will leave this month and Tottenham Hotspur could try to sign the midfielder if he fails to recruit Chelsea Conor Gallagher, according to Football Insider. Ange Postecoglou's side have now prioritized the signing of a midfielder and Chelsea have demanded £80m for Gallagher, 23, while Kimmich, 28, could be available for between £40m and £60m.
– Brentford has reached an agreement with Club Brugge to sign the winger Antonio Nusasays Fabrizio Romano, with an agreement in force for a move valued at more than 30 million euros. The 18-year-old will remain at the Belgian club until June and then head to London, having also given the green light to the transfer despite receiving interest from a number of other clubs.
– Aston Villa have made a third improved offer to sign the Middlesbrough striker Morgan Rogers, according to The Athletic, which adds that this offer is around £15 million, including add-ons. The 21-year-old is Villa's priority for the January transfer window and negotiations are ongoing, with the Premier League club hoping to complete the deal early next week.
– VfB Stuttgart has expressed its interest in Florian Neuhaus with Borussia Mönchengladbach and we have already had conversations about the midfielder, reports Sport Bild. The move is likely to initially be a six-month loan and an option to make the deal permanent could follow, although no concrete negotiations have been held over how much it could cost.
