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: Martial to leave Man United
Sky Sports believes in the Manchester United striker antonio martialHis time ‘at the club’ “comes to an end” in January, with Fenerbahce currently favorites to land the Frenchman, whether on loan or on a permanent deal.
The 28-year-old is entering the final six months of his United contract and, although the Reds have the option to renew him for a further year, he does not appear to feature in manager Erik ten Hag’s long-term plans. .
The Reds boss suggested earlier this week that talks were taking place over an extension, but it would now appear that such talks would be for United to protect their investment and avoid losing Martial for nothing in the summer. The club could plan to activate his extension and then let him leave on loan, with an eye toward a permanent exit.
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Fenerbahce would prefer to sign Martial on a permanent contract in January and hope to get away with a low offer given that Martial is out of contract in six months, and the two clubs have a good relationship. The Turkish club already submitted a bid of £6.8 million earlier in the week.
Martial joined United in 2015 from AS Monaco and has scored 90 goals and added 55 assists in 317 appearances for the Red Devils.
Inter Milan and West Ham United have also shown interest in the French striker.
PAPER GOSSIP
– Tottenham Hotspur scouts are keeping an eye on Blackburn Rovers’ rising star Adam Wharton, according to Football Insider. The 19-year-old has been eyed on a number of occasions, with Crystal Palace and Everton also said to be interested in the highly-rated midfielder. Spurs feel England Under-20 international Wharton is a star in the making but may have to part with a significant fee after Wharton recently signed a contract extension that would keep him at Ewood Park until 2028. Wharton He is versatile and can play. anywhere in midfield, and he is already approaching his 50th appearance for the Championship club.
– Despite having a contract with Paris Saint-Germain until 2027, the forward Hugo Ekitike He could move on to pastures new in the January transfer window, if Wolfsburg and Wolverhampton Wanderers have their way. This is reported by the French outlet L’Equipe, which believes that the 21-year-old is on the verge of a change throughout Europe. Wolfsburg has already approached the parisians on a loan deal with an option for a permanent deal, while Wolves have also sounded out the French club about a similar situation. Ekitike has not featured at PSG since the first day of the season, and is said to have fallen out of favor with the club’s management after he refused to consider a move to Eintracht Frankfurt which he saw Randal Kolo Muani move in the opposite direction.
– Chelsea defender Ian Maatsen He is expected to travel to Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday after a verbal agreement was reached between the two clubs today, reports Fabrizio Romano. The 21-year-old will join Dortmund on loan after completing his medical, scheduled for Wednesday, and the German club will cover his salary during his stay. The Dutchman turned down a permanent move to Burnley in the summer after helping the Clarets win the championship, making 39 appearances, scoring four goals and assisting six others. The Blues hope he gets plenty of playing time in the Bundesliga.
– While it is widely expected that the defender Radu Dragusin will join Tottenham Hotspur from Genoa in January, Sky Sports Germany They report that Bayern Munich has not lost hope of signing the 21-year-old centre-back. Spurs and Genoa are said to be close to agreeing a transfer fee of €25m plus add-ons, but Bayern remain in the hunt. Although the German giant has not yet submitted an official offer or reached any type of verbal agreement with the club or the player, sporting director Christoph Freund remains in contact with all parties and is monitoring the situation.
– Renato Sanches He is currently on loan at Roma from Paris Saint-Germain, but Olympiacos and Beskitas are said to be monitoring his situation, reports Ekrem Konur. The report says Sanches’ move to Italy has not gone well, with manager Jose Mourinho questioning the 26-year-old’s fitness and the Portuguese player continuing to attract interest from other clubs. Roma’s current deal means they have a purchase option, which would be activated if Sanches plays in 55% of the club’s games throughout the season. That remains highly unlikely, given his current form.
