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!
TOP STORY: Madrid will let Vini Jr. leave if they sign Mbappé
Real Madrid will go from Vinícius Junior if they sign the Paris Saint-Germain striker Kylian Mbappéaccording to Sport.
The La Liga side are said to have “already decided” to offload the 23-year-old if they can reach a deal for the French international, while club president Florentino Perez is still focused on bringing him to the Santiago Bernabeu.
After completing their midfield rebuild with the acquisition of Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund last summer, they are now keen to land a world star in the forward line, with moving Vinicius believed to help seal a deal for Mbappe.
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ESPN sources revealed earlier this month that he planned to decide on his future in the coming weeks, but has not decided to activate the one-year extension clause in his current contract.
He can currently negotiate terms with clubs outside Ligue 1 on a pre-contract agreement, although not many parties can match his current salary of 650,000 euros per week ($707,000).
This makes Vinicius, who has scored five goals in 12 LaLiga games this season, look for a possible exit. The whites Look to sign Mbappé this summer.
PAPER GOSSIP
– Chelsea are interested in the Aston Villa striker John Duran, reports the Telegraph. The 20-year-old is reportedly under “careful consideration” by the Stamford Bridge hierarchy, but any move could depend on whether the striker Armando Broja, who is on the radar of Premier League clubs, leaves the club before the January transfer window closes. Durán joined the Villans from the Chicago Fire in 2023 and has scored two goals in 14 substitute appearances this season.
– Genk right back Daniel Muñoz went on strike to try to force a move to Crystal Palace, the Evening Standard reports. A deal is yet to be agreed for the 27-year-old, with the Belgian Pro League club believed to be seeking an £8.6million fee to part ways with him. The Eagles are keen to land a right-back and both Joel Ward and Nathaniel Clyne are out of contract in the summer.
– Several clubs are interested in signing the Everton defender Ben Godfrey, reports Fabrizio Romano. Genoa are one of the teams reportedly considering a move for the 26-year-old, who has only started in the Premier League under manager Sean Dyche this season. Talks are said to be taking place over a deal that could be finalized before the end of the transfer window.
– Internazionale is close to signing the FC Porto striker Mehdi Taremi, reports Calciomercato. A meeting between the Serie A club and the 31-year-old's agents took place on Wednesday and it is believed he has agreed a three-year deal at the San Siro, with just the final details to be finalized before he can return. advertised as a Nerazzurri player.
– Two Premier League teams are interested in the Ajax striker Carlos Forbes, reports Sky Sports. Burnley and Nottingham Forest are reported to be interested in signing the 19-year-old, with talks currently taking place over a loan deal which will include a permanent option. It is said that he is likely to join the team that can guarantee him more first-team football.
