Transfer Talk: Bayern linked with Lille’s Leny Yoro،
The winter transfer window has not yet reopened in Europe, but movements are underway and a lot of gossip is circulating. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumors, comings and goings and, of course, done deals!
TOP STORY: Bayern interested in young Lille Yoro
Lille defender Leny Yoro is a hot property right now, with Sky Sports Germany Florian Plettenberg suggesting Bayern Munich are interested in him and TeamTalk linking Premier League heavyweights Manchester United, Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea all with moves for the youngster.
Yoro, 18, has made 13 appearances as central defender for Lille in Ligue 1 this season, scoring two goals. He became a key player for The Mastiffs; The French team has one of the youngest teams in Ligue 1, but they currently sit in fourth place, while also leading Group A of the Europa Conference League.
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Yoro's performances have excited Bayern, who are now monitoring him very closely. Under contract until 2025, the star of the France Espoirs team has the best passing accuracy in the French elite, at 94%.
Yoro's teammate Tiago Santos, 21, is also a target for several clubs and has played 11 times at right-back this season. Between them, they are part of the best defense in the league alongside championship leaders PSG, conceding just 11 goals.
Paper gossip
– Liverpool's pursuit of Crystal Palace midfielder Cheick Doucouré That may have to wait, with the 23-year-old potentially out for the remainder of the season due to injury, according to Football Insider. Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp was impressed with Doucoure's performances following his move from Lens to Selhurst Park last summer, and was considering a move for him this summer.
– from Borussia Dortmund Donyell Malen is unhappy with the club and plans to move in January or at the end of the season, depending Florian Plettenberg. The Sky Sports Germany journalist believes the 24-year-old striker's agency SEG is exploring a possible move next month, with Dortmund reportedly willing to let him leave. Malen has several English clubs interested in him and Dortmund would be willing to part ways with him if they received an offer of up to €35 million.
– Chelsea's willingness to act in the January transfer window could depend on the returning duo's form Christophe Nkunku And Armando Broja, according to TeamTalk. The Blues are heavily linked with the 24-year-old Napoli striker. Victor Osimhen and the Brentford striker, 27 Ivan Toney, but Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino hopes the return from injury of Nkunku and Broja could boost his team's firepower. Nkunku, 26, and Broja, 22, are both returning from knee injuries, and it is hoped that the duo can not only help find the net themselves, but also bring the best out of their teammate. Nicholas Jackson.
– Serbian midfielder Lazar Samardzic is being targeted by several Italian clubs, but he hopes his current club Udinese can reach an agreement with Juventus before the January transfer window, according to Gazzetta Dello Sport. Samardzic, 21, was close to joining Inter Milan in the summer but the deal fell through, and Juve are hoping to have better luck luring the rising star away from manager Gabriele Cioffi's squad. Under contract until 2026, Samardzic should leave for around €20 million. He has made 14 league appearances for Udinese so far this season.
– Inter Milan could look for success Carlos AugustoThe Monza loan is permanent in January or next summer, according to Calciomercato. The 24-year-old left-back has been in great form in recent weeks, with the Brazilian having a string of big wins like the recent 3-0 win over Napoli. The Brazilian arrived at Inter with the intention of emulating his compatriot Roberto Carlos, and he has done enough in recent weeks, with his speed and ability to overlap, for the Nerazzurri wanting to part with the remaining 7 million euros transfer fee to Monza.
