Transfer Talk: Bayern linked to Araujo and Lenglet،
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 eyeing Araujo from Barca and Lenglet on loan
Bayern Munich are focusing their attention on Barcelona in their efforts to strengthen their central defender. Ronald Araújo and current lender Clement Lengletas reported by Sky Sports Deutschland.
Defense is considered a priority position for the Bavarian giants due to low strength in this area and recurring injuries.
Club bosses and manager Thomas Tuchel are all interested in Araujo, 24, and have held initial discussions, although the chances of signing the Uruguayan are not good as he is expected to sign a contract extension with the club. Blaugrana.
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Lenglet is currently on loan at Aston Villa but has not played a single Premier League match this season, with all of the 28-year-old's minutes so far having come in the Europa Conference League.
The Frenchman is currently on the expanded list of players being considered by Bayern, but he is not a priority due to lack of playing time.
Bayern are also moving away from the idea of signing the 28-year-old Fulham midfielder. João Palhinha due to the London club's demands, with Arsenal and Liverpool turning to the Portuguese international.
Finally, there has been a lot of interest in Mathys Tel – notably from Manchester United – but the 18-year-old decided he did not want to leave Bayern on loan or permanently.
Paper gossip
– Chelsea owner Todd Boehly willing to spend whatever it takes to sign Victor Osimhen of Naples, according to FootballTransfers. The Blues are determined to bring in the 24-year-old striker and are even prepared to break their transfer record to do so, with Armando Broja potentially discharged to help them pay for the move.
– Juventus wants to recruit Atalanta midfielder Teun Koopmeiners in January as they aim for Scudetto, reports La Gazzetta dello Sport. THE Bianconeri in the lead heading into the weekend's matches after beating Napoli 1-0. They will have to get rid of players to be able to afford the 45-48 million euros expected to be needed for the 25-year-old, with Samuel Iling-Junior, Kenan Yildizand Frosinone on loan Matias Soulè among those who could leave.
– Barcelona keep their options open and could opt for Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi when his contract with the Foxes expires this summer, Diario Sport reports, although there is expected to be competition from Juventus, Sevilla and Premier League clubs. Barca have previously been linked with Real Sociedad Martin Zubimendi and that of Bayern Munich Joshua Kimmich but I wouldn't have the means to pay them.
– Roma have intensified their interest in signing the Napoli midfielder Piotr Zielinski when his contract ends this summer, according to Calciomercato, who add that they will face competition from Internazionale and Roma for the 29-year-old. The presence of manager José Mourinho may not be enough to recruit the Polish international, who wants to continue playing in the Champions League.
– RB Leipzig made a concrete written offer to recruit the Schalke 04 midfielder Assan Ouédraogo over the summer, as reported by Sky Sports Deutschland. They are aware that there will be plenty of competition for the 17-year-old midfielder, with Bayern Munich and AC Milan already looking to sign him.
