Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Lucas Bergvall has caught the eye of Liverpool, along with Juventus’ Khéphren Thuram and Palmeiras’ Allan Elias, while Manchester United is poised to allow €85 million winger Jadon Sancho to depart for free this summer.
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TRENDING RUMORS
– Liverpool is contemplating making a bid for Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Lucas Bergvall, as stated by TEAMtalk. It’s reported that the Reds have shown interest in the 20-year-old, who is also being considered by Aston Villa, with Spurs having a tough time in the Premier League this season. Juventus midfielder Khéphren Thuram, 24, is another player under Anfield’s radar, though securing him may be more complex as Juve intends to extend his contract. also, Brazilian reports link the club with a €35 million move for Palmeiras’ Allan Elias, 21.
– According to The Sun, Manchester United is prepared to let winger Jadon Sancho leave for free upon his return from a loan at Aston Villa. The hierarchy at Old Trafford has reportedly opted against offering a new deal to the 25-year-old in hopes of receiving a future transfer fee, but they cannot sustain the substantial wages for a player not in their plans. Sancho had signed a five-year deal worth £300,000 per week when he joined the Red Devils for €85 million from Borussia Dortmund in 2021 and has been on loan at Dortmund, Chelsea, and currently Villa. yet, he has had a subdued impact at Villa Park this season, scoring just one goal in 25 matches.
– Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka is focusing on a potential move to Arsenal amidst interest from various clubs across Europe. Bild reports that Bayer Leverkusen are the latest team to express interest in the 31-year-old after contacting his representatives, though they may face challenges in meeting his salary, which exceeds €10 million per season. Goretzka, linked with Atletico Madrid and AC Milan, will be a free agent when his contract at the Allianz Arena expires in June.
– Real Madrid has reportedly reached a verbal agreement to acquire Atlético Madrid C defender Aimar Garcia, according to AS. The 18-year-old is set to be out of contract in the summer, catching the attention of Los Blancos head coach Alvaro Arbeloa. Meanwhile, Nicolo Schira reports that Madrid defenders Antonio Rüdiger, 32, and David Alaba, 33, are getting “closer” to exiting the Bernabéu as free agents at the end of their contracts in June. Recent reports have linked Liverpool’s Ibrahima Konaté as a possible addition, with the 26-year-old available on a free in the summer.
– Barcelona presidential candidate Marc Ciria aims to reunite the club with Inter Miami attacking midfielder Lionel Messi as part of an ambitious strategy to acquire Manchester City striker Erling Haaland. In an interview with Cadena SER, Ciria stated: “We recognize that Messi’s future is tied to Barcelona. To recruit Haaland, we must bring Messi back as a strategic partner.” Ciria is one of four candidates, including current president Joan Laporta, competing in the election scheduled for March 15, although his aspirations to secure the 25-year-old Norwegian international may face obstacles following Haaland’s contract extension at the Etihad Stadium until 2034 in January 2025. Messi, 38, has also recently signed a new deal with Miami through 2028.
EXPERT TAKE
ESPN’s Liverpool correspondent Beth Lindop examines the midfield situation.
This summer, enhancing the midfield appears essential for Liverpool, especially given the uncertainties surrounding the long-term futures of Curtis Jones, Wataru Endo, and Alexis Mac Allister.
While Bergvall is undoubtedly a talent, Arne Slot’s side already includes Florian Wirtz and Dominik Szoboszlai, both capable of playing in that advanced midfield role, which makes a pursuit of the Spurs player less sensible.
Instead, Liverpool will likely seek a player who can bring grit and physicality to the midfield. Thuram was connected with Liverpool in the summer of 2023, and both he and Allan fit the age profile the club typically targets. It’s definitely a storyline to monitor.
OTHER RUMORS
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– Manchester United officials regret the inclusion of a €30 million option when they agreed to loan forward Marcus Rashford to Barcelona, believing they could have secured a transfer fee around €60 million due to his recent performances. (Daily Mirror)
– Chelsea striker Liam Delap has drawn interest from Manchester United, Newcastle, and Everton. (Caught Offside)
– Barcelona is currently in the lead for Bournemouth midfielder Marcos Senesi. (TEAMtalk)
– Newcastle is open to transferring striker Nick Woltemade if their asking price is met. (TalkSPORT)
– Columbus Crew is closing in on Lille midfielder Andre Gomes and has proposed a 2½ year contract to the 32-year-old. (L’Equipe)
– Atletico Madrid is planning another attempt to acquire Atalanta midfielder Ederson in the summer. (Mundo Deportivo)
– AC Milan and Atalanta are interested in Juventus winger Filip Kostic. (Corriere dello Sport)
– West Ham, Nottingham Forest, and Lyon are considering signing Juventus defender Federico Gatti. (Nicolo Schira)
– Levante striker Karl Etta-Eyong has no intention of moving to CSKA Moscow despite a €30 million offer for him. (Fabrizio Romano)
– Various clubs are showing interest in Atletico Madrid defender Jose Gimenez, who is no longer part of the club’s future plans. (Nicolo Schira)
– Valencia is nearing a short-term agreement to sign Atletico Mineiro defender Renzo Saravia as a free agent until June. (Cesar Luis Merlo)
– Qatar Stars League team Al Sailiya has joined Charlton Athletic in pursuit of free agent striker Michail Antonio, who was released by West Ham in August. (BBC)
