The winter transfer window is closed. But even in the transfer-free period, the rumor mill is churning. SPOX has for you the transfer rumors on February 16th.
Neymar
How The Parisian reported PSG President Nasser al-Khelaifi and Chelsea owner Todd Boehly have met after the Champions League match between Paris and Bayern to discuss a transfer of superstar Neymar. The Blues appear to be seriously interested in signing the Brazil international.
Reports have surfaced again in recent days that the French champions want to get rid of the 31-year-old. He currently earns around 37 million euros a year, which PSG should no longer be willing to pay. That’s why they are apparently willing to let Neymar go for just 60 million euros. For comparison: Paris once paid 222 million euros for the services of the Seleção star.
Lionel Messi
The Argentine world champion could also leave Paris Saint-Germain in the summer. As the The team reported, Lionel Messi’s extension at PSG is far from certain. The Argentine is unsure, the newspaper reports.
Specifically, there is said to have been a meeting between Messi’s father Jorge and those responsible for PSG. The club want to extend at least another year, but cut Messi’s salary in order to comply with financial fair play.
As an alternative brings The team once again the MLS club Inter Miami for a free transfer of the 35-year-old in conversation. Messi already owns a house in Miami.
Paulo Dybala
The Argentine confirmed the rumored release clause at an AS Roma press conference: “I respect the clause but it’s a matter between my agents and the club. I don’t know what will happen at the end of the season.”
Earlier there was speculation about a €12m release clause in Dybala’s contract. Loud Sky Sport Italia however, the clause is set at €20m and applies to any club, including clubs outside of Serie A. Manchester United are said to be interested in signing the left-footed player next summer.
The attacker himself said he didn’t know “what’s next for me. I also take into account the future of the coach. I would like from him [José Mourinho, d. Red.] be trained because he is one of the best and I want to win with him. Now all I’m thinking about is playing well tomorrow. I want to win with Roma and help the team qualify for the Champions League.”
Toni Kroos
The public statements of the 2014 world champion have long suggested this, but so far there have always been back doors. Well he did in his podcast Just lups clear: “I will end my career here, I just don’t know exactly when.” So there will be no further transfer away from Real Madrid for Toni Kroos.
Mickey van de Ven
The Dutch central defender is apparently on the list of “top international clubs”. He reports that kicker. The 21-year-old is currently impressing at VfL Wolfsburg both in the central regular position and in isolated appearances as a left-back.
Marton Dardai, Derry Scherhant & Jessic Ngankam
Hertha BSC apparently wants to start into the future with the trio of goalscorers from the Gladbach game. As the sports picture reported, they have “a high priority” in the context of squad planning. For all three players, management is currently considering extending their contracts.
Harry Kane
Apparently Bayern Munich has kept an eye on Harry Kane. As the sports picture reported, an internal analysis at FCB has once again shown that reinforcements with the Englishman are the perfect solution for the nine-man position.
Martin Zubimendi
Arsenal FC – or better: Mikel Arteta – are said to be interested in Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad San Sebastian. Arteta apparently wants to strengthen his midfield with the 24-year-old six. For this he asked the club management for a transfer of the midfielder, reports the Spanish Sport.
Frankie Young
A move from Frenkie de Jong to Manchester United was apparently never an issue. This was reported by FC Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez. “He was very open with me. He wanted to stay with us and had no doubts about it.”
Xavi is also happy with the Dutchman. “He’s our player and I’m very happy and satisfied with his performances and leadership,” he said.
Ethan Kohler
Werder Bremen’s sports director Frank Baumann has apparently landed an American talent. Ethan Kohler is to move from the second division of the USA to the Weser. The transfer is imminent, reports the Bild. There he is under contract with Oakland Roots SC. Kohler actually joined the roots just over a month ago. He previously played for the San Jose Earthquakes Academy team.
Aaron Martin
Christian Heidel, sports director of 1. FSV Mainz 05, was not informed about Aaron Martin’s interest in a change, he explains himself. “The agents and the players did not inform us about it.” Since the Spaniard’s contract is expiring, this is “not absolutely necessary”, Heidel said in the Bild quoted. An extension offer was also “not yet submitted”.
Luca Gotti
The Italian first division club Spezia Calcio has fired coach Luca Gotti. The club is currently in 17th place in Serie A. A successor has not yet been named.
Davide Nicola & Paulo Sousa
Spezia Calcio’s table neighbor US Salernitana has also decided to swap coaches. You fired Davide Nicola. Paulo Sousa will take over the coaching job with immediate effect.
Curious: Exactly a month ago, Salernitana had already announced the official separation from Nicola. But two days later they brought him back.
Jesse March
Shortly after his release from Leeds United, Jesse Marsch was to continue in the relegation battle with the next Premier League club. But now the talks with FC Southampton have apparently failed. According to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, the Saints could not agree on a suitable contract length with the American. Marsch apparently called for a long-term deal.
