{"id":13687,"date":"2023-12-08T05:42:47","date_gmt":"2023-12-08T02:42:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wikidollar.net\/13687\/transfer-talk-saudi-clubs-interested\/"},"modified":"2023-12-08T05:42:48","modified_gmt":"2023-12-08T02:42:48","slug":"transfer-talk-saudi-clubs-interested","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wikidollar.net\/?p=13687","title":{"rendered":"Transfer Talk: Saudi clubs interested in Robert Lewandowski"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Transfer Talk: Saudi clubs interested in Robert Lewandowski\u060c<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><em>The winter transfer window has not yet reopened in Europe, but movements are underway and a lot of gossip is circulating.<\/em><i><em> <\/em>Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumors, comings and goings and, of course, done deals!<\/i><\/p>\n<h2>TOP STORY: Saudi clubs interested in Bar\u00e7a&#39;s Lewandowski<\/h2>\n<p>Representatives of the Barcelona striker<strong> <\/strong><strong>Robert Lewandowsk<\/strong>I received a contact from the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF), according to <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RudyGaletti\/status\/1732769172298281439?s=20\">Rudy Galetti<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The PIF are hoping to begin discussions over a possible move that would see the 35-year-old move to the Saudi <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/wikidollar.net\/tag\/pro\/\"   title=\"Pro\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">Pro<\/a> League, having already had him on the radar this summer.<\/p>\n<p>Lewandowski chose to stay with the <em>Blaugrana<\/em> last season after helping them <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/wikidollar.net\/tag\/win\/\"   title=\"win\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">win<\/a> the La Liga title, following a campaign in which he scored 23 goals and assisted seven others in 34 matches.<\/p>\n<p><strong>&#8211; Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga and more (US)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Similar form this season has seen him directly contribute to 10 goals in 13 games, and there are still over two years left on his contract, which is not due to expire until the summer of 2026.<\/p>\n<p>But after Saudi clubs managed to sign<strong> Karim Benzema<\/strong> before missing out on attempts to sign Lewandowski and Liverpool <strong>Mohamed Salah<\/strong>the latest indicates that their interest in Europe&#39;s biggest stars should resurface at the opening of the winter transfer window.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"inline inline-photo full\">\n<figure><picture><source data- media=\"(min-width: 376px)\"><source data- media=\"(max-width: 375px)\"><img class=\" lazyload lazyload\" data-image-container=\".inline-photo\" height=\"320\" width=\"570\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/picture><figcaption class=\"photoCaption\">Barcelona&#39;s Robert Lewandowski is linked with a possible move to the Saudi Pro League. <cite>(Photo by David Ramos\/Getty Images)<\/cite><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/aside>\n<h2>Paper gossip <\/h2>\n<p>\u2013 Liverpool appreciate Wolfsburg central defender <strong>Maxence Lacroix<\/strong>, reports the Mirror.  The 23-year-old is seen as a potential replacement for <strong>Joel Matip<\/strong>, who, as well as being about to enter the final six months of his contract, suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury during the 4-3 win over Fulham on Sunday.  Lacroix is \u200b\u200breportedly available for a fee in excess of \u00a325million.<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 AC Milan plans to sign Stuttgart striker<strong> Serhou Guirassy<\/strong> in January, writes Calciomercato.  THE <em>Rossoneri<\/em> are looking for a long-term No.9 for the future and could activate the \u20ac17 million release clause in the 27-year-old&#39;s contract to sign him.  Guirassy has been one of Europe&#39;s main stars this season and scored his 17th goal of the campaign in the 2-0 DFB Pokal win over Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"inline editorial float-r\" data-behavior=\"article_related\">\n<h2 class=\"editorial-title\">Editor&#39;s Choice<\/h2>\n<p>2 Related<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<p>&#8211; An agreement has been reached between Juventus and the winger <strong>Federico Chiesa<\/strong> on a one-year contract extension, reports Gazzetta dello Sport.  THE <em>Bianconeri<\/em> have prioritized signing the 26-year-old for new terms in recent times, but it is reported that the deal was agreed on the basis that the club will consider offloading him if an offer from a suitable club arrives this summer.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; West Ham best placed to secure the signing of the Lyon winger <strong>Rayan Cherki<\/strong>, reports TeamTalk.  The 20-year-old was recently reported to be available for a transfer on Thursday for a fee of \u20ac20 million, and having previously been linked with Chelsea, it appears the Hammers are now at the front of the queue for him.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Juventus are closely monitoring the Lazio winger&#39;s situation <strong>Felipe Anderson<\/strong>, reveals Matteo Moretto.  Anderson is set to enter the final six months of his contract in January, and the <em>Bianconeri<\/em> are keen to land him as a free transfer.  The 30-year-old has contributed to five goals in 14 Serie A matches this season.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Transfer Talk: Saudi clubs interested in Robert Lewandowski\u060c The winter transfer window has not yet reopened in Europe, but movements are underway and a lot of gossip is circulating. 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