Transfer Talk: Bayern, Real eye Varane amid defensive crises،
We're only days away from the transfer window opening and there are 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: Madrid and Bayern hunt down Varane
Bayern Munich will compete with Real Madrid to sign Manchester United central defender Raphaël Varaneaccording to Diario Sport.
The Whites are keen to re-sign the 30-year-old following long-term injuries to Éder Militão and David Alaba, which left Antonio Rüdiger and Nacho Fernandez as the only senior centre-backs available.
Carlo Ancelotti's team also interested in Sporting CP starlet Gonçalo Inácio22 years old, and Atalanta defender Giorgio Scalvini20 years old, although the two players are both considered options for the future, while Varane is destined to come and help Real Madrid immediately.
The France international already has a decade of experience at the Santiago Bernabéu stadium and would not need as much of a financial outlay due to his current contract at Old Trafford expiring at the end of the season.
However, Bayern could stand in the way of any return to Madrid as they aim to ease their own defensive woes, which will worsen in late January when Kim Min-jae and Noussair Mazraoui feature in the Asian Cup and FIFA World Cup. Africa of Nations. respectively. Bayern sporting director Christoph Freund has already admitted that the Bavarians will look to the transfer market for help and, with Varane available for around €20 million, a deal could be agreed early in the season. transfer window for the Frenchman.
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Paper gossip
– Juventus and Napoli both keen to sign Borussia Mönchengladbach midfielder Manu Kone, specifies L’Equipe. Having previously been linked with Liverpool, the 22-year-old is still highly regarded despite his season so far disrupted by injuries and suspension.
– Paris Saint-Germain reached a verbal agreement with Corinthians regarding a transfer of €20 million for Gabriel Moscardo join the Ligue 1 champions, reports Fabrizio Romano, which adds that €2 million of additional modules are included. The 18-year-old defensive midfielder will travel to Paris as soon as the clubs have signed a formal agreement.
– Internazionale will compete with Barcelona for Djurgardens midfielder Lucas Bergvall, according to Corriere dello Sport. The 17-year-old is considered one of Sweden's most promising talents and is valued at €5 million, with his current contract expiring in 2025 and a move expected to take place this summer.
– Newcastle United and Juventus are currently the favorites to sign the Manchester City midfielder Kalvin Phillips, according to Football Insider. City have told Phillips he is free to leave and the 28-year-old wants to leave in January in search of more regular playing time. Tottenham Hotspur are also interested in the England international, who is initially expected to leave the Etihad on loan.
– Fiorentina wants to recruit Heidenheim winger Jan-Niklas Beste and right back of Rayo Vallecano Andrei Ratiu, reports La Gazzetta dello Sport. Rapid Vienna Marco Grull and Lanus Pierre de la Vega are alternatives to Beste, while Ratiu is seen as a more viable option than Hellas Verona. Davide Faraoniloaned to Atalanta Spezia Emile Holm and Salernitana Pasquale Mazzocchi.
