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: Man United interested in Dortmund’s Malen
Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing the Borussia Dortmund forward Donyell Malenaccording to the sun.
The German club are said to be considering letting the former Arsenal striker leave the club for around £26m after two and a half years at the club. Malen, 24 and four, has scored six goals in 23 games in all competitions for Dortmund this season, 25 goals in 96 games in total, but his playing time is expected to be hampered by the imminent arrival of the loaned star Jadon Sancho of Manchester United.
And despite his six goals in the current campaign, Malen’s form is below his best. At previous club PSV Eindhoven, he scored 55 goals in 116 games, while at Arsenal he scored 18 goals in 46 games for a combination of under-18s and under-23s, before leaving the London club for less than £ 1 million to Ajax.
Liverpool have also been reported to be interested in the Dutchman, but United and Spurs appear to have emerged as favorites for a January move as they look to bolster their weakened attacking forces. The Spurs today agreed the terms of a loan for the striker Timo Werner from Red Bull Leipzig, which could leave United free to make the first offer, and the fee would suit their budget.
Malen can also play as a winger in addition to his favorite central position.
PAPER GOSSIP (by Nick Judd)
– Saudi Pro League clubs are prioritizing a move for Manchester City’s attacking midfielder. Kevin de Bruyne in summer, according to Football Insider. The 32-year-old Belgian remains a powerhouse for the reigning Premier League champions, although his recent injury history means he moves in and out of the team. However, if he can remain reasonably injury-free in the second half of the season, Saudi teams are apparently prepared to take a gamble on one of their top targets, whose contract expires in the summer of 2025. Last season, De Bruyne scored 10 goals and added 31 assists in 49 appearances in City’s treble-winning season. De Buryne and Mohamed Salah appear to be the main options for Saudi clubs this summer.
– Manchester City seeks to beat Liverpool and Manchester United to the signing of the Bayern Munich defensive midfielder Joshua Kimmich, according to the Daily Star. Pep Guardiola is interested in reuniting with the 28-year-old Germany international but is willing to wait until the summer, when the transfer fee is expected to be halved, to around £25m. In July, the Germany international will enter the final year of his contract, meaning Bayern will be forced to listen to offers below his current valuation of £50m.
– While Manchester United continues to chase the Crystal Palace winger Michael OliseThe club is considering using the right back Aaron Wan Bissaka as part of the deal. This is according to the Daily Star, which believes that 22-year-old Frenchman Olise is one of United’s main targets for this summer. Olise has a buyout clause in his four-year contract that comes into effect at the end of the current season, and United hope using the former Eagle and Wan-Bissaka, 26, will help seal the deal. Wan-Bissaka left Palace to join United for £50m four and a half years ago.
– Today it was announced that the Manchester United star Hannibal Mejbri He was in talks about a loan to Sevilla, but tonight Fabrizio Romano Reports that Everton are looking to intercept the deal. The 20-year-old midfielder recently agreed to a one-year extension to his current contract with United, but he is looking to get more playing time than the 130 minutes he has had so far in United colors this season. Freiburg and Lyon are also interested in signing Mejbri, although it seems he would prefer to move to LaLiga or stay in the Premier League.
– Brighton & Hove Albion are close to landing Valentine Boat of Boca Juniors, and the two clubs are now said to be agreeing on the structure of the deal, according to Fabrizio Romano. The 19-year-old Argentine star has instructed the club to accept the Seagulls’ offer and activate his $10 million release clause, with the deal believed to be a six-year contract. If true, Barco, who can play on the left either in defense or in midfield, would follow in the footsteps of his compatriots. Alexis Mac Allister and Facundo Buonanotte move to the southern coast of Argentina.
