Liverpool aims to strengthen their defense by pursuing Inter Milan’s Alessandro Bastoni, while Juventus defender Pierre Kalulu is attracting interest from Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur. Stay tuned for the latest transfer updates and rumors from across the world.
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TRENDING RUMORS
– Liverpool is targeting Inter Milan defender Alessandro Bastoni after missing out on Manchester City-bound Marc Guéhi, as reported by TEAMtalk. The 26-year-old Italy international has two and a half years left on his contract and is reportedly eager to experience football abroad. Another center-back high on Liverpool’s list is Borussia Dortmund’s Nico Schlotterbeck, who is expected to leave after this summer’s FIFA World Cup.
– Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur, and Aston Villa are all interested in Juventus defender Pierre Kalulu, per Calciomercato. The France international secured a permanent transfer to Juve last summer, following a successful loan from Serie A rivals AC Milan. Reports suggest that the 25-year-old could be acquired for about €30 million, but his departure might not occur until the season’s end.
– Chelsea is ready to offer €50m for 20-year-old defender Jérémy Jacquet, according to RMC Sport. The Rennes talent has been linked with multiple clubs this month, but Chelsea’s interest appears the most serious. Jacquet’s current club may demand over €60m for him, given he is tied to a contract until 2029 without a release clause. The France under-21 international has been a key player in Ligue 1, appearing in all but two of Rennes’s matches this season.
– Republic of Ireland striker Evan Ferguson is on Napoli’s winter shopping list, as reported by Corriere dello Sport. The 21-year-old, currently on loan at AS Roma from Brighton & Hove Albion, might find himself on the move again as Napoli seeks to strengthen their forward options this month. With five goal contributions in 16 league appearances this season, Ferguson is a sought-after prospect. Meanwhile, Nicolo Schira reports that Chelsea has offered Napoli the chance to sign Raheem Sterling, who has been sidelined from the squad all season.
– The Tottenham Hotspur board is deliberating whether to give manager Thomas Frank one more game to turn the situation around, according to The Independent. Following Saturday’s 2-1 home defeat to West Ham United, fans chanted “you’re getting sacked in the morning.” even so, the team still holds a chance of finishing in the top eight of the Champions League league phase, with two matches left, starting with the upcoming match against Borussia Dortmund, posing a tight timeline for a managerial change.
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OTHER RUMORS
– Manchester United is interested in securing Portugal midfielder Rúben Neves, who will be a free agent at Al Hilal at the season’s end, as the winter transfer window closes. (Football Insider)
– Chelsea is reportedly set to bring back Celtic target David Datro Fofana from his loan at Turkish club Fatih Karagumruk, looking to make a permanent move for the Ivory Coast striker this month. (Football Insider)
– Newcastle United has expressed interest in veteran Inter Milan defender Stefan de Vrij. (Football Insider)
– Girona and Valencia are both keen on signing Brighton & Hove Albion defender Diego Coppola on loan. (Matteo Moretto)
– Beşiktaş has reached a full agreement to acquire Wolverhampton Wanderers defender Emmanuel Agbadou, with a transfer fee expected around €11.5m. (Footmercato)
– Schalke 04 is exploring a winter move for Fiorentina striker Edin Dzeko, with talks ongoing as the former Manchester City forward aims to leave Italy. (Sky Germany)
– Mainz, FC Köln, and FC Augsburg are all pursuing a deal to sign Como defender Stefan Posch. (Sky Germany)
– Hoffenheim is in advanced negotiations to bring Irish wonderkid Michael Noonan from Shamrock Rovers. (Fabrizio Romano)
– Rennes is in deep talks with Fenerbahçe regarding the acquisition of Polish winger Sebastian Szymanski. (Footmercato)
– Bournemouth is nearing a loan deal for Lazio goalkeeper Christos Mandas until the end of the season. (Sky Sports)
– St. Louis City is finalizing a deal for Barcelona defender Mamadou Mbacke Fall. (Tom Bogert)
