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: Barça must pay Leão's 175 million euro release clause
AC Milan are determined to keep the striker Rafael Leon amid interest from Barcelona, according to Calciomercato.
The 25-year-old was linked with a move to the LaLiga giants during the summer, but the Rossoneri He will reportedly only be allowed to leave if the €175m release clause in his contract is paid, which, given Barcelona's dire financial situation, was never a realistic possibility.
Leao is reported to be happy at the San Siro, where he is a key player for the Serie A side, having contributed to three goals in the first four league games so far this season, and is not looking to leave the club despite being linked with clubs across Europe.
The 33-times Portugal international signed a contract last June that secures his future at the club until the summer of 2028.
PAPER GOSSIP
– Real Madrid maintain hopes of signing Bayern Munich left-back Alfonso DaviesMundo Deportivo reports. It is believed that The whites The Bundesliga club are hoping to sign the 23-year-old on a free transfer as they have yet to reach a solution over his current contract situation. Davies can negotiate a pre-contractual agreement with clubs outside the Bundesliga from January.
– Free agent forward Antonio Martial According to Foot Mercato, the 28-year-old, who left Manchester United in the summer, has agreed a €2.5m-per-season deal to join the Greek Super League side until the summer of 2027.
– Egyptian international striker for Eintracht Frankfurt Omar Marmoush As reported by Team Talk, Marmoush is hopeful of joining a Premier League club next year. Liverpool, Arsenal, Crystal Palace and West Ham United are all reportedly interested in the 25-year-old, who could be signed for a £40m bid. Marmoush enjoyed a sparkling Bundesliga campaign last season, scoring 12 goals and assisting six others in 29 appearances.
– The final details are being finalized. Denzel Dumfries“Inter have signed a new contract with Inter, Nicolo Schira has reported. A deal worth €4m plus bonuses has been agreed with the 28-year-old, who is believed to be keen to extend his stay at the club until the summer of 2028. Dumfries scored in Inter's 1-1 draw with Monza in Serie A on Sunday.
– Tottenham Hotspur are looking for a centre-back Christian Romero According to Football Insider, Tottenham are willing to use the deal to ward off interest from other clubs, including Real Madrid, one of the teams linked with the 26-year-old.
