The transfer window may be closed in Europe's top five leagues, but the rumours are still swirling! Transfer Talk brings you the latest news, updates, comings and goings and of course, deals done!
MAIN NEWS: Madrid best placed to sign Davies
Bayern Munich have refused to renew their contract with Alfonso Davies While Real Madrid are determined to get the left-back, according to Relevo.
The Canadian international has been linked with The whites The club have been in talks with Bayern for almost a year now and while a move is yet to materialise, that is not a problem for the LaLiga giants as it could see the 23-year-old join as a free agent in the summer of 2025. That is especially interesting for them as the prospect of Davies renewing his contract with Bayern is looking increasingly unlikely, with talks between the Bavarian club and his agent currently non-existent.
Bayern had previously rejected several offers this summer because they had not received any that they found satisfactory, but now the Bundesliga club are starting to completely rule out the idea of a new contract. This has not affected Davies on the pitch, as he remains focused on having a good season with Bayern.
Madrid is the best placed to sign him this summer, although it is not taking anything for granted after seeing Leny Yoro will join Manchester United from Lille in the summer.
This time, the Premier League are interested in Davies and the left-back is delighted with the interest Madrid have shown in him. Once January comes, The whites They will do everything possible to ensure that the signing is completed.
PAPER GOSSIP (by Danny Lewis)
– Gavi The Barcelona midfielder is closing in on a contract extension that would keep him at Barcelona until 2029, according to Nicolo Schira. The 20-year-old is recovering from injury and his current deal runs until 2026.
– Fabrizio Romano has tweeted quotes from Erik ten Hag discussing the possibility of a new contract for the 19-year-old midfielder. Kobbie Mainoo“We are very happy with his progress. The board has to make a decision on that,” said the Manchester United manager. “Of course, we do it in collaboration. It is something we always have to discuss when a player progresses.”
– Manchester United scouts firmly believe they need to succeed in signing the Sunderland midfielder Chris Rigg After getting lost Jude Bellingham in 2020, HITC claims. They believe the 17-year-old has similar potential to the midfielder who now represents Real Madrid and that a deal could be reached in January.
– Atletico Madrid are hoping to expand their encouraging transfer window with contract renewals, Relevo reports, adding that Reinildo Mandava He is among those who are trying to retain. The Colchoneros They have already held talks with the defender's agent, and the 30-year-old's contract expires in the summer while he is receiving plenty of interest, especially from Italy.
– Dinamo Zagreb are looking for a new coach after the dismissal of Sergei Jakirovic following their 9-2 defeat to Bayern Munich, and Calciomercato have suggested that Walter Mazzarri Among the candidates who could fill the role is the 62-year-old, who has been without a club since February, when he left Napoli.
