Transfer Talk: Hammers join Spurs, Madrid in race for Giménez،
The summer transfer window is closed across Europe, but there are still 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: Hammers join race for Gimenez
West Ham United have joined the race for Feyenoord striker Santiago Gimenezseveral clubs in Europe are also monitoring the situation, reports the Mirror.
The 22-year-old has made an impressive start to the season for the Dutch side, scoring 13 goals and three assists in just nine Eredivisie matches, while also scoring two goals in the Champions League, attracting the attention of many major clubs in the country. Europe on the move.
It appears West Ham are keen to make a move in January for the Mexico international. However, with Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal, Juventus, Real Madrid, Newcastle United and AC Milan all named as interested parties, the Hammers will not find it easy. to seal a deal for the striker, who has seen his shares rise dramatically since the summer.
West Ham reportedly began preliminary talks with Gimenez in August as they sought a replacement for Gianluca Scamacca, who joined Atalanta in August, however, the player preferred to extend his contract at Feyenoord until 2027.
Hammers boss David Moyes is said to be keen to expand his striker options in January, with Michail Antonio, 33, having managed just two goals in 11 appearances this season, highlighting the need for a prolific striker to join the East London team.
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Paper gossip
– Several clubs in Saudi Arabia are monitoring Douglas Luiz and could test Aston Villa’s resolve with a January transfer bid, according to Ekrem Konur. The journalist suggests offers of more than €60 million could be made, with the Brazil international attracting significant interest. The 25-year-old has scored five goals in nine Premier League appearances this season, with Arsenal also reportedly keen that the playmaker has been monitoring his situation throughout the summer. However, while Saudi Arabia’s approaches could prove too lucrative for Villa to reject, Villa boss Unai Emery will be reluctant to part with a full member of his squad in the middle of the season.
– Manchester City set £50m asking price for midfielder Kalvin Phillips amid interest from Newcastle United, the Mirror reveals. It took City £42million to entice Leeds United to part ways with Phillips in 2022 and, while the Premier League champions were prepared to allow the England international to leave for less than £40million this Summer, the report states that the Citizens will now seek offers in the region of £50 million. Despite the high price tag, it would appear this would not be a stumbling block for Newcastle, who are keen to strengthen their midfield following Sandro Tonali’s 10-month ban for breaching betting rules.
– AC Milan close in on deal for Real Betis left-back Juan Miranda as the Italian side look to lure him to the San Siro in January, according to Relevo. Miranda sees his current contract at Betis expire next summer, with negotiations at a standstill between him and the Spanish club. However, while the report reveals that Milan are close to agreeing a five-year deal with the 23-year-old, they are also considering fast-tracking the deal for January. It is reported that the Italian giants will try to entice Betis to part ways with Miranda in January for a fee less than €5 million. It is understood that Barcelona would be interested in a deal for June if Miranda does not move to Milan in January.
– Atletico Madrid defender Mario Hermoso saw contract negotiations stalled with the Spanish club, according to Relevo. The 28-year-old has started all nine of Atleti’s La Liga matches this season and plays a vital role in Diego Simeone’s side. However, if a new deal cannot be reached from January onwards, Hermoso will be free to reach a prior agreement with other clubs, which would result in the central defender leaving the Spanish side on a free transfer this summer.
– Juventus and Atletico Madrid love Tottenham midfielder Pierre-Émile Højbjerg, according to Calciomercato. However, it is reported that both clubs are demanding that Spurs are willing to part ways with the 28-year-old loanee, rather than agreeing a permanent deal. Juventus are reportedly in desperate need of midfield reinforcements in January, following the bans of Paul Pogba and Nicolo Fagioli for breaching doping and gambling regulations respectively.
