Transfer Talk: Juve want United outcasts Van de Beek, Sancho،
The January transfer window has not yet reopened in Europe, but moves are afoot and there is plenty of gossip circulating. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumors, comings and goings and, of course, done deals!
TOP STORY: Juve turn to unstable United duo
Juventus have already expressed their interest in the out-of-favour Manchester United winger. Jadon Sancho in Turin, but they are now looking to complete a double and seal a deal for Donny van de Beek in January too.
This is reported by Corriere Dello Sport, which reports that the Bianconeri wish to lend Van de Beek with an additional purchase option.
The Dutch midfielder is very much out of favor at United under manager Erik Ten Hag and has played just 21 minutes in two appearances so far this season.
Juve are looking to fill the void left by Paul Pogba and Nicolo Fagioli (both missing due to doping and betting bans, respectively) and are therefore reportedly interested in a double swoop, although Sancho’s situation has become slightly more troubled, with the new co-owner of United. Jim Ratcliffe wants to see if the club can get the best out of the former Borussia Dortmund winger before conceding defeat and allowing him to leave.
If United decide to part ways with Sancho, 23, they would be looking for around £30million, less than half the £73million transfer fee the previously dominant Premier League side paid Dortmund in July 2021.
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Paper gossip
– AC Milan look to ease defensive concerns with January bid for Arsenal Jakub Kiwioraccording to Ekrem Konur. The 23-year-old has struggled to earn minutes for the Gunners this season, starting just two games, leading to speculation he may be looking to earn more playing time elsewhere. Milan were impressed by Kiwior’s move to Spezia last season and are close to submitting a loan offer to the north London club for a permanent move. THE Rossoneri are currently without Malick Thiaw, Simon Kjaer, Marco Pellegrino and Mattia Caldara, all absent through injury.
– With confirmation from Gremio coach Renato Gaucho That of Luis Suarez released after a sensational season, Fabrizio Romano believes Inter Miami CF will be the Uruguayan legend’s next stop. A move to MLS would see Suarez, 36, reunite with his former Barcelona teammate Lionel Messi. Suarez has scored goals in the Brazilian Serie A, with 26 goals in 51 games, a record that would be welcome in Miami. The club are expected to sign other players in order to ease Suarez under the league salary cap, but both parties want the former Liverpool player to arrive in January before the new season begins in February.
– Barcelona could release the 35-year-old striker Robert Lewandowski a year earlier due to a clause in his contract, according to Sport. The Polish international joined the Blaugrana in 2022 and has scored 33 goals in 46 games in his debut campaign, plundering eight more in 16 so far this time around. However, although he is under contract until 2026, Barca could decide to end his contract a year early if he plays less than 55% of matches during the 2024-25 season. The decision would mean Barca would lose Lewandowski on a free transfer, but the move could save them €22 million in wages.
– Manchester City are closely monitoring the 17-year-old striker Claudio Echeverri at the Under-17 World Cup, and the Mirror reports that they hope their good relationship with River Plate will help them fend off competition for a player dubbed “the next Lionel Messi”. The teenager played a starring role as Argentina reached the semi-finals, eventually coming up against Germany after a penalty shootout. City established a good relationship with the Buenos Aires club when they signed Julián Álvarez last year, and they will hope this will give them the advantage at the expense of Real Madrid, Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain and Juventus.
– Tottenham Hotspur hope to alleviate their midfield problems by beating Newcastle United and Juventus in signing from Manchester City. Kalvin Phillips, according to Football Insider. Rodrigo Bentancur is the latest Tottenham player in the treatment room, with the Uruguayan now unavailable until February, while Pape Matar Sarr and Yves Bissouma are also expected to miss games due to the Africa Cup of Nations. And that leaves Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou in need of reinforcements. Spurs know they face strong competition for Phillips’ signature but hope they can beat their 27-year-old rivals if they move early.
