Transfer Market The latest news and rumours
Hello and welcome to Wednesday’s transfer blog. Make sure to check this page throughout the day to see the latest rumours and completed deals.
There is a deal already in place for Dele Alli to join Paris Saint-Germain on loan, Le Parisien report, but Tottenham Hotspur first want to secure the loan of former player Christian Eriksen from Inter.
Martin Odegaard has sealed his move to Arsenal on a six-month loan deal. Read more here.
Borrusia Dortmund, like all clubs across the world, have been deeply affected by COVID-19 and this has led Bild to report that they are ready to put their main stars, apart from Erling Haaland, up for sale. This means that they are open to offers for the likes of Jadon Sancho, Gio Reyna and Raphael Guerreiro.
PAOK Thessaloniki have announced the signing of Shinji Kagawa, who had been a free agent after leaving Real Zaragoza in October. The 31-year-old has penned a deal at PAOK until June 2022.
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Hansi Flick is seriously considering leaving Bayern Munich at the end of the season, say Bild, who are usually well informed about matters at the Allianz Arena. They state that there are three reasons for this: Karl-Heinz Rummenigge’s departure from the club at the end of the year, his poor relationship with Hasan Salihamidzic due to the signings’ poor performances, and potentially taking charge of the German national team after the European Championship.
Valencia midfielder Kang-in Lee has thus far failed to become the star that Peter Lim hoped he would be and this, added to the fact that his contract comes to an end in 2022, means that he could depart Mestalla. Radio MARCA Valencia revealed on Tuesday that Kang-in will not leave on loan this month, although Superdeporte state that Real Betis and Monaco are interested in taking him on loan.
Barcelona have a short-term debt of 730 million euros, yet Mundo Deportivo claim that the Blaugrana are keen on signing a replacement for Jordi Alba. The two targets are Valencia left-back Jose Luis Gaya, who is available for around 15 million euros, and Chelsea’s Marcos Alonso. Barcelona would then look to sell Junior Firpo.
Thomas Tuchel has just taken charge at Chelsea, replacing Frank Lampard, and the Daily Mail report that he is clear about the one player he would like the club to sign: Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland. Tuchel has, however, ruled out a move for West Ham United midfielder Declan Rice, who was one of Lampard’s main targets.
