Today’s news in France
At Paris Saint-Germain, the future of Julian Draxler is very uncertain. Hertha Berlin is said to have made an offer to return to the Bundesliga this winter. A major problem could ruin the case. The German midfielder’s salary would drop from 7.2 million euros a year in Paris to 4.5 million euros in the training of Jurgen Klinsmann. However, Hertha Berlin can offer him a strong playing time and the possibility of playing the Euro in June. PSG would ask € 30 million for its player.
At OL, leaders continue to look for new ways to strengthen themselves this winter. The latest one comes from Portugal and more specifically from Benfica. The Gones are about to make a first to snatch their 20-year-old midfielder from the Lisbon club, Gedson Fernandes. A purchase option loan could be offered. Manchester United is also very interested in the young Portuguese.
Today’s news abroad
In Germany, Borussia Dortmund undoubtedly achieved the great blow of this winter transfer window by enlisting the Norwegian striker from Salzburg, Erling Haaland. The BVB does not intend to stop there during this transfer window. Indeed other offensive tracks are on the table. The yellows and blacks are said to have contacted the Borussia Monchengladbach striker, Marcus Thuram, who made a superb first part of the season in the Bundesliga. The Belgian guy Dries Mertens is also targeted while Napoli is currently in the midst of a crisis. Finally, the very young and talented Brazilian, Antony from Sao Paulo, would have caught the eye of the Germans.
On the departure side, Haaland’s arrival will not only be happy. German leaders will face a surplus of attacking players. Proof, Paco Alcacer would like to leave BVB this winter. Discussions have reportedly started with Atlético de Madrid. The English nugget Jadon Sancho could also pack up. Chelsea and Manchester United would like to break their piggy bank to attract it. It will take 140 million euros on the table to secure the services of the English winger. Mario Gotze could also change air just like Julian Weigl. The midfielder is followed by Inter Milan and Hertha Berlin. Finally, Borussia will have to settle the case Achraf Hakimi. Loaned by Real Madrid for two seasons, the Moroccan is expected to return to the Merengues next summer. But the German club would like to extend its loan in order to keep one of its most reliable elements for two years.
In Italy, the case Adrien Rabiot keep talking. Barred from Juventus, the French could leave this winter. According to our information, Arsenal is very interested. The new club coach Mikel Arteta would have talked to the midfielder a few days ago and the latter would have been receptive. However, the Old Lady reportedly indicated that she did not want to let him go in January. The case looks complicated for the Gunners.
Arsenal would also like to recruit a central defender this winter. The English club would be ready to put more than 50 million euros for the Frenchman from Leipzig, Dayot Upamecano.
At FC Barcelona, the crisis with Arturo Vidal will not necessarily push the Chilean to the exit, even if Inter Milan insists on him. Ernesto Valverde and Eric Abidal absolutely do not want to let the former Juventus player go.
As for Jean-Clair Todibo, the central defender is on the transfer list to Catalonia. AC Milan is very interested and would even already agree with Barca on a paid loan with a purchase option of € 20 million. All that remains is to get the player’s approval.
Officials of the day
Mécha Bazdarevic is no longer the coach of Paris FC. The Bosnian coach was thanked this morning by the Paris club, currently 19th in Ligue 2. Nakoulma foreskin joined the red lantern of Ligue 2, US Orleans. The Burkinabe international signed up for 6 months.
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