Transfer Window News: Latest Updates on Stian Gregersen, Arnaud Kalimuendo, Matteo Gabbia, and More

2:37 p.m.: Gregersen leaving for MLS?

According to information from journalist Fabrizio Romano, Stian Gregersen, the Norwegian international defender of the Girondins de Bordeaux, is close to joining Atlanta United (MLS). The two clubs are reportedly close to reaching an agreement estimated at around 1.8 million euros.

1:55 p.m.: Kalimuendo in the sights of Eintracht Frankfurt

Author of an average start to the season with Stade Rennais (4 goals in all competitions), Arnaud Kalimuendo could leave the Breton ship this winter. According to L’Equipe, Eintracht Frankfurt, which is looking for an attacker to replace Randal Kolo Muani who left in the last moments of the summer transfer window, would have made the ex-Lensois its priority. The German club would have even sent an offer of less than 20 million euros excluding bonuses to the current tenth in L1. For its part, Rennes would not be completely closed to a departure.

Arnaud Kalimuendo (Rennes-Reims).

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1:27 p.m.: AC Milan recalls Gabbia

AC Milan brought back Italian defender Matteo Gabbia on Wednesday, loaned since the start of the season to Villarreal. “The club announces that it has brought an early end to Matteo Gabbia’s loan agreement signed with Villarreal. The player returns to the first team this Wednesday,” AC Milan said in its press release. Trained within the Lombard club, the 24-year-old played 13 matches in all competitions this season with Villarreal.

1:03 p.m.: Wolfsburg is thinking about Ekitike

Lacking playing time since the opening of the season (1 Ligue 1 match), Hugo Ekitike will not be retained by PSG during the winter transfer window. According to L’Equipe, Wolfsburg are considering the 21-year-old striker, recruited for around 28 million euros excluding bonuses. The current tenth in the Bundesliga would be on the verge of sending an offer, i.e. a paying loan while taking care of the salary of the ex-Rémois. At the same time, Wolverhampton and Eintracht Frankfurt are also in the running, indicates RMC Sport.

“Ekitike is a Ben Arfa situation but ten years younger”

12:30 p.m.: These ten players who can freely sign for a new club

They could, in fact, liven up the winter transfer window. Kylian Mbappé, Adrien Rabiot or Wissam Ben Yedder have a contract which runs until the end of June 2024 and they can therefore sign up with a different club since then. The Madrid duo Luka Modric – Toni Kroos is in the same situation. Here is a video of ten players – more or less “big names” – affected by this regulation.

Since January 1, these ten players can sign for a new club

12:05 p.m.: Vitinha solicited one year after his arrival

Arriving at OM for 32 million euros last January, Vitinha is currently in demand on the transfer market, reveals La Provence. Author of three goals in L1 since the start of the 2023-24 season, the Portuguese Espoirs international striker would aim to continue his career in Marseille. For its part, the Olympian club, which has not received any firm offer, does not intend to negotiate for less than 20 million euros.

11:50 a.m.: Malen could leave Dortmund in January

According to information from journalist Fabrizio Romano, Dutch international Donyell Malen, who recently changed agents, could leave Borussia Dortmund in January. A departure would be more relevant than ever in the event of the return of Jadon Sancho.

11:16 a.m.: OM targets Agoumé

According to L’Equipe, OM would be interested in Lucien Agoumé, the 21-year-old French midfielder currently lacking playing time at Inter Milan. The Olympian club would consider a loan with an option to purchase for the ex-Sochalien and Gennaro Gattuso would have validated this option. However, Olympique de Marseille will face competition from Sevilla FC. According to the Spanish press, the Frenchman would agree to join the Andalusian club, which is negotiating with the Lombard team.

Lucien Agoumé (Inter Milan).

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10:42 a.m.: Arsenal reportedly have a plan for Zubimendi

According to The Daily Mirror, Arsenal are on the verge of getting rid of Mohamed Elneny to accelerate the deal of Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi. The Egypt international is the subject of offers from Trabzonspor and Besiktas Istanbul. For its part, the Basque club is not considering a departure of its 24-year-old player for less than 60 million euros.

Martín Zubimendi (Royal Society).

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10:20 a.m.: Mikautadze close to a return to Metz

The return of Georges Mikautadze to FC Metz is taking shape. Having left for Ajax Amsterdam last summer for around fifteen million euros, the Georgian striker, who has only played six matches in all competitions this season, should be transferred to Lorraine in the form of a loan . Discussions are still ongoing regarding the presence of a purchase option according to L’Equipe.

9:57 a.m.: Arsenal ready to fall back on Vlahovic?

According to Sky Sports, the Ivan Toney (Brentford) track could prove complicated this winter for Arsenal. Thus, the Gunners could fall back on the Dusan Vlahovic file. To let go of the Serbian international striker, purchased for some 83 million euros in January 2022, Juventus Turin would demand 50 million. However, a player could be included in the operation to lower the final score, specifies the English media.

Dusan Vlahovic (Juventus).

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9:22 a.m.: Manchester City sets price for Philipps

While PSG would be interested in Kalvin Phillips, Manchester City would have set the price for the 28-year-old English international defensive midfielder, indicates The Independent. Indeed, the reigning English champion would be willing to let the former Leeds United player, recruited for 49 million euros in 2022, leave via a loan paying 6 million euros. On the other hand, the purchase option would have been set at 46 million.

Kalvin Philipps (Manchester City).

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9:11 a.m.: Kehrer towards a loan to Monaco

Thilo Kehrer is very close to joining AS Monaco. Having passed through PSG in particular, the German international defender should arrive at the Rock in the form of a loan with an option to buy. L’Equipe is even talking about a verbal agreement with West Ham, which would now have to be ratified in writing before scheduling the medical visit.

8:50 a.m.: Girona wants to block Savinho

According to information from the daily Sport, FC Barcelona is still closely following Savinho, the Girona winger. But for now, neither the current second in La Liga nor the City Football Group would imagine a change of club for the 19-year-old player this winter. All decisions regarding the Brazilian’s future have reportedly been postponed until July.

“A bit like the Spanish Leicester”: can Girona go all the way?

8:45 a.m.: The recap of Tuesday’s transfer window

Warren Zaire-Emery should soon return for five more seasons with PSG, two Premier League clubs would like to enlist Iliman Ndiaye in January, Danilo Pereira sees long-term with the capital club, Lucien Agoumé would have given his agreement to join the Sevilla FC, Lucas Perri and Adryelson arrive in Lyon… Here is today’s transfer window.

8:33 a.m.: Monaco close to an agreement with Brassier

L’Equipe reveals that AS Monaco is close to an agreement with Lilian Brassier this Wednesday morning. After seeing its first offer of 8 million euros refused, ASM has now offered 10 million euros for the 24-year-old defender who is particularly shining this season with Brest. However, the player trained at Stade Rennais would wonder about the competition that would await him within the Principality club.

Lilian Brassier, during the Monaco-Brest match.

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8:24 a.m.: Sancho wants to return to Dortmund

Two and a half years after his transfer to Manchester United for 85 million euros from Borussia Dortmund, Jadon Sancho has never seemed closer to returning to BvB. As announced by Sky Germany and journalist Fabrizio Romano, the England international has expressed the wish to play again for the Ruhr club. At the same time, negotiations have continued in recent hours between the two parties. A loan until the end of the season would be discussed between the different parties.

8:15 a.m.: Todibo followed by Premier League heavyweights

According to information from the daily AS, three Premier League clubs could soon go on the offensive for Jean-Clair Todibo, the French international defender linked to OGC Nice until June 2027: Manchester United, Chelsea and Tottenham. The Riviera club would not intend to see the former Toulouse player leave for less than 60 million euros. For its part, FC Barcelona is following the matter closely. Because when the 24-year-old player transferred to Gym for 8.5 million euros in 2021, the Blaugrana included a clause allowing them to recover 20% of the future sale.

Jean-Clair Todibo during the Germany-France match.

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8:00 a.m.: What options for Mbappé?

For two days, Kylian Mbappé, linked to Paris Saint-Germain until next June, has been free to join the club of his choice. If the possibility of seeing the captain of the Blues continue the adventure with the capital club is not excluded, Real Madrid will intensify its requests. At the same time, other clubs are also following the matter very closely…

Hello everyone. Welcome to the Eurosport website for this new day dedicated to the summer transfer window. We start this live transfer window with the situation of Kylian Mbappé, free to sign for the club of his choice since Monday.

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