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: No offer for Saudi Arabia's Almirón
According Fabrizio RomanoThere has been no approach from Saudi Arabia to Newcastle United miguel almironwhich could make the Paraguayan stay at the Premier League club.
Al Shabab were reported to be interested in agreeing a deal for the 29-year-old, leaving the Magpies scrambling to find a replacement. However, the tweet suggests that there has been no offer from Saudi Arabia and that Al Shabab is ready to finalize a move to Ivan Rakitic, which could end his interest in Almirón. The Saudi Pro League transfer window closes on Tuesday, leaving limited time to reach a deal.
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Almirón was absent from Newcastle's squad on Saturday for their 2-0 victory over Fulham in the FA Cup, however it was confirmed that this was due to illness.
The Paraguayan international joined Newcastle in January 2019 from Atlanta United and has established himself as a key player in manager Eddie Howe's team. Almirón has made 31 appearances in all competitions, scoring five goals and two assists and will need to fill the role in the second half of the season as the Magpies look to improve on their current tenth place finish in the Premier League.
PAPER GOSSIP
– Bayer Leverkusen are exploring a possible deal for the Paris Saint-Germain winger Marco Asensioreports Sky Sports Deutschland Florian Plettenberg. The tweet indicates that talks have taken place between the two clubs, with PSG potentially open to offloading the 28-year-old, who has only started four times in Ligue 1 this season. Despite this, it is reported that it will be difficult to reach an agreement.
– Chelsea could part with the midfielder Conor Gallagher With Tottenham exploring the opportunity to make a rapprochement, TeamTalk reports. The report reveals that Chelsea are looking to offload a number of players to ensure compliance with Financial Fair Play, which could see the England international leave Stamford Bridge. Spurs are reported to be long-term admirers of the Cobham graduate, with the north London outfit monitoring the situation ahead of the January deadline.
– Newcastle defender Kieran Trippier He could still move to Bayern Munich, reports Football Insider. The report suggests that to ensure compliance with Financial Fair Play, the Magpies could attempt to agree a provisional figure with the Bavarian giants, with the Premier League side under pressure to part ways with a number of players. While Newcastle reportedly rejected an approach from Bayern for the 33-year-old earlier in the window, the pressure to ensure FFP compliance could prove too much.
– Brentford's agreement for the Club Brugge winger Antonio Nusa could break due to complications with the move, according to The Athletic. It is reported that while an agreement was reached between the two clubs, the deal has not been finalized and instead there has been a “step back” in negotiations, leaving the door open for other teams to join. take ownership of the agreement. Despite this, the report states that the 18-year-old prefers a move to Brentford, although, with other clubs interested, the move may not materialise.
– Orlando City considering seven-figure offer from Sheffield Wednesday for striker Duncan McGuireThe 22-year-old scored 13 goals in the 2023 MLS season, and the report suggests Orlando will report on Wednesday whether his offer has been accepted. In addition to the championship suit, Davide Masi According to reports, Blackburn Rovers and FC Midtjylland are also pushing for the signing of McGuire, who has attracted the attention of several clubs in Europe.
– Leicester City defender Harry Souttar has instructed his representatives to leave him out of any discussions over his future as he focuses exclusively on Australia's Asian Cup campaign. “As long as I'm here, I really don't want to hear anything about it,” he told ESPN. “My full concentration has to be on the games here.” The centre-back has made just three league appearances for the high-flying Foxes, leading to speculation of a move away from Rangers and Saudi side Al Nassr among interested teams.
