Transfer Talk: Milan want Guirassy or David to replace Giroud،
The summer transfer window is closed across Europe, but there are still moves afoot and plenty of gossip swirling. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumors, comings and goings and, of course, done deals!
TOP STORY: Milan turn to Guirassy, David
AC Milan placed VfB Stuttgart striker Serhou Guirassy on their transfer shortlist amid plans to sign a striker, according to Gazzetta dello Sport.
THE Rossoneri want to add offensive reinforcements in January, as well as find a long-term successor for Olivier Giroud. The France international turned 37 in September but remains a key figure in the Milan side, having made 11 league appearances so far this season.
Guirassy, 27, has been one of Europe’s most prolific strikers so far this season, having scored 15 goals in just nine league matches, and that has seen clubs from outside the Bundesliga begin to take note of it.
The Guinea international has a release clause in his contract which can be triggered by a €17m offer, but it is understood Guirassy would not consider leaving Stuttgart until next summer – and Milan believe there is will have a lot of competition for his contract. signature.
Canadian international Jonathan David is another potential option for Stefano Pioli’s side and could be available for around €40 million, although there are concerns about his recent dip in form. The 24-year-old scored 24 times in 37 Ligue 1 starts for Lille last season, but has just two goals in 12 games this campaign.
The Montpellier star Akor Adams would also be one of the other names under consideration.
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Paper gossip
– Real Madrid and Barcelona follow Palmeiras winger Estevao, said Relevo. The Brazilian Serie A club are believed to compare the teenager’s playing style to that of Lionel Messi, and he has attracted the attention of many European teams with his performances for the Brazil junior national team at the Cup of the under-17 world. A release clause in his contract allows the 16-year-old to be signed for €60 million.
– RB Leipzig ready to change goalkeeper Péter Gulácsi in January, says Florian Plettenberg of Sky Sports Deutschland. Gulacsi, 33, is said to be hopeful of remaining in Saxony, but with Racing Genk goalkeeper Maarten Vandevoordt set to join the club in 2024, it appears offers for Gulacsi’s signature will be accepted if received.
– A loan is being considered by Newcastle United for the Paris Saint-Germain striker Hugo Ekitike, reveals Football Insider. Despite previously rejecting a move to St. James’ Park, Ekitike, 21, could now be open to loan opportunities amid an uphill battle to earn regular starting minutes for PSG. He has made just one substitute appearance in League One this season and has also been linked with a move to West Ham United.
– Werder Bremen attacking midfielder Marvin Ducksch is also on Newcastle’s radar, Bild’s Christian Falk reports. The 29-year-old has been one of the Bundesliga’s in-form players this season, having contributed to eight goals in 11 league appearances, and the latest indicates he is starting to attract interest from the Premier League. Ducksch remains under contract at Werder until the summer of 2026.
– Atletico Madrid consider signing Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic, according to Calciomercato. Despite the Bianconeri ready to open negotiations with the 23-year-old over a new contract, it appears a deal is not being reached, and Atleti are said to be one of the clubs looking into whether a deal for the star Serbian might be possible.
