Transfer Talk: Chelsea, Newcastle tracking Barca’s Raphinha،
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: Raphinha linked with Premier League return
Chelsea and Newcastle United interested in Barcelona winger Raphinhaaccording to Sport.
THE Blaugrana are reportedly yet to make a decision on the 26-year-old’s future amid a dip in La Liga form recently, with both Premier League sides currently at the front of the queue if he becomes available for a transfer.
Raphinha had previously refused to join Stamford Bridge after deciding to join Barcelona from Leeds United in 2022, and despite interest being shown in his signing again this summer, he had no desire to leave manager Xavi Hernandez’s team after a campaign in which he scored seven goals in 36 matches to help win the league title.
While Barca sporting director Deco believes Raphinha can play a key role in the team, it is stated that the club’s hierarchy are ready to consider offers for his signature at the end of the season if he does not There is no sign of improvement in its current performance.
The Brazil international has scored two goals in 11 appearances in all competitions so far this season.
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Paper gossip
– Manchester United midfielder Casemiro is on Al Hilal’s radar, reveals Ben Jacobs. The 31-year-old is one of the latest Premier League players to be linked with a move to Saudi Arabia, but the approach could be made next summer with the Saudi Pro League club believing it will be difficult to convince the Reds. The Devils will part ways with him in the middle of the season.
– Real Madrid want Bayern Munich defender Alphonso Davies this will be their first signing of next summer, according to Relevo. The La Liga champions are reportedly keen to sign a left defender, and he has been discussed by the Santiago Bernabeu hierarchy during transfer talks for next season. Davies will enter the final year of his contract at the Allianz Arena at the end of the season.
– RB Leipzig attacking midfielder Emile Forsberg wants to move to MLS, reveals the Daily Mail. The Bundesliga club are reportedly currently in talks with the New York Red Bulls for a January move. Forsberg, 32, has scored one goal in nine league appearances this season and he also remains a regular starter for Sweden.
– An investigation has been opened by Juventus for the Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho, says Fabrizio Romano. THE Bianconeri are exploring a possible loan deal for the 23-year-old until the end of the season, in which the Premier League side would cover part of his wages. Sancho is set to leave Old Trafford when the transfer window opens.
– In other Manchester United news, manager Erik Ten Hag plans to block any potential winger’s January exit Anthony, writes Football Insider. The 23-year-old has recently been linked with a move away from Old Trafford, but the latest indicates that Ten Hag remains a fan of him and will ensure he stays with the team beyond the winter transfer window. Antony joined the Red Devils for a fee of around £85 million in September 2022.
