Transfer Talk: Man United’s move for Todibo gathering pace،
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: United look to Todibo to solve their defensive problems
Manchester United consider signing Nice central defender Jean-Clair Todibo during the January transfer window, according to Sky Sports Germany journalist Florian Plettenberg.
Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Newcastle United leaves United two points behind the Magpies in the Premier League table – where they currently sit seventh – as well as being bottom of their Champions League group and out of the Cup Carabao.
Problems at centre-back have contributed to Erik ten Hag's side's struggles – both through injuries and poor form – with left-back Luke Shaw starting the most recent game at heart of defense and World Cup winner Raphaël Varane being left out. on the bench.
In contrast, Todibo has been a key figure in a Nice defense which has conceded just five goals in 14 Ligue 1 matches so far this season.
The Red Devils have a long-standing interest in the France international and could make a decision in January, and it would appear that any deal for Todibo will not impact a possible move from Benfica. Antonio Silvawhich is Man Utd's priority for the summer transfer window.
Silva, 20, has impressed since having a breakthrough season at Benfica last season and is Ten Hag's No1 target for the summer.
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Paper gossip
– Juventus seeks alternatives after its main objective in January, Fabian Ruiz, was injured eight minutes into Paris Saint-Germain's 2-0 win over Le Havre on Sunday. Calciomercato reports that Atletico Madrid Rodrigo DePaulthat of Udinese Lazar Samardzicthat of Manchester City Kalvin PhillipsTottenham Hotspur Pierre-Émile Hojbjerg and that of Nice Khafre Thuram are all considered.
– Justin Diehl could leave FC Cologne as a free agent this summer, with Bayer Leverkusen among the clubs pushing for the winger, reports Florian Plettenberg. Many other clubs in Germany and abroad have inquired about the 19-year-old, while a contract extension is not completely ruled out although concrete discussions between the club and the players' camp have not taken place. not yet happened.
– Manchester United are set to explore the possibility of signing a defensive midfielder in January, Football Insider reports, adding that this casts doubt on the future of Sofiane Amrabat. The 27-year-old is currently on loan from Fiorentina, but it is believed that the Moroccan international has not shown his best at Old Trafford.
– Several clubs are considering Juan Miranda with the Real Betis left-back's contract ending this summer, Diario Sport reports, which adds that AC Milan are expected to sign the 23-year-old for around €4 million in January to eliminate competition.
– Fenerbahce looking to make move for AC Milan midfielder Rade Krunic after negotiations over a contract extension for the 30-year-old hit an impasse, according to Calciomercato. The Turkish Super Lig club were keen to sign Krunic over the summer, and their latest quest for the Bosnia and Herzegovina international could be aided by the return of Ismael Bennacer after a long injury absence.
