Real Madrid is starting to accept it Trent Alexander-Arnold will remain at Liverpool in this window, while the Arsenal left-back Alexander Zinchenko could be set to leave the Emirates Stadium amid interest from Borussia Dortmund. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors and gossip from around the world
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TRENDING RUMORS
– It will be “almost impossible” for Real Madrid to sign Trent Alexander-Arnold in this transfer window, Brand reports, having already seen offers rejected by Liverpool. The Anfield club are unwilling to lose a key player at this stage of the season – as they aim to win the Premier League and Champions League – despite Madrid and the player’s preference to agree a deal NOW. He has long been Madrid’s main target for a free transfer this summer, but Daniel Carvajal led them to try to advance to January. Marca say it’s “highly unlikely”, with no reason for Liverpool to consider a transfer now, and therefore Madrid will have to make do for the rest of the season. Meanwhile, there is no interest in the Bayern Munich midfielder Joshua Kimmich of Real Madrid, also according to Brand.
– Alexander Zinchenko should leave Arsenal before the end of the transfer window, reports the Daily Telegraph. Borussia Dortmund are leading the queue to sign the 28-year-old, as part of plans to strengthen their squad at left-back after previously holding interest in the Chelsea squad. Renato Veiga. Zinchenko arrived in north London for a reported £30million from Manchester City in the summer of 2022. However, The Sun reports that Dortmund could also offer Ben Chilwell an escape route from Chelsea to add to the position.
– PSV Eindhoven has no plans to offload US men’s national team striker Ricardo Pepi as negotiations on a new contract continue, according to AS. Several Premier League sides are reportedly ‘probing’ a move for the 22-year-old, but the Eredivisie club believe he could demand more this summer following his recent positive form, scoring seven goals in his last 10 matches. in all competitions. Pepi is ready to stay put, but the striker wants to become an important part of their project.
– Manchester City remains interested in Atalanta midfielder Ederson, but it’s unlikely they’ll be able to land him in this transfer window, according to Aerial sports. The 25-year-old is one of the club’s top options as they continue to search for a long-term successor for Rodribut with To Dea Competing for the Serie A title, they have no plans to part ways with one of their key players mid-season.
– Benfica left-back Alvaro Carreras has made it clear to Barcelona and Real Madrid that he is not interested in a transfer during this window, reports AS Journal. The 21-year-old, who came through the ranks at Manchester United but failed to make a Premier League appearance, impressed in Benfica’s Champions League match against Barcelona this week. The Spain Under-21 international has a contract until 2029 and a €50m release clause.
DONE BUSINESS
– Gerard Martin signed a new contract with Barcelona until 2028. The defender signed with Cornellà in the fourth division in 2023 and established himself as Alexandre Baldéreplacement at left back this season. The 22-year-old has made 18 appearances in all competitions during this campaign, including eight as a starter.
– Brentford confirmed the signing of the 20-year-old right-back Michael Kayode on loan from Italian Fiorentina, with the possibility of making the transfer permanent this summer.
EXPERT OPINION
ESPN’s Beth Lindop on the news that Real Madrid are unlikely to return for Trent Alexander-Arnold.
Even despite their obvious interest in the player, Real Madrid’s approach in January for Alexander-Arnold came as a shock.
With Liverpool top of the Premier League and Champions League tables, the club was never likely to allow one of its most important players to exit. It would also have been surprising to see Alexander-Arnold pass up the opportunity to potentially win more trophies with his boyhood club in favor of a mid-season move to the Bernabeu.
The summer transfer window, however, will be another matter. Liverpool have not yet given up hope of agreeing a new contract with Alexander-Arnold but, with each passing day, the likelihood of him leaving on a free transfer increases.
The rise of Conor Bradley means Liverpool have a talented replacement waiting in the wings should their vice-captain choose to walk away from Anfield. That said, Alexander-Arnold remains one of the most unique talents in world football and losing him to a major European rival would be a huge blow for Liverpool, especially if his out-of-contract teammates Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk also leave .
With Liverpool still fighting on four fronts, the need for a speedy resolution to the saga appears paramount.
OTHER RUMORS
– RB Leipzig boss Marco Rose insisted it was impossible to target Arsenal Benjamin Sesko leave in the January transfer window. (Evening standard)
– AC Milan consider making formal offer for Feyenoord striker Santiago Gimenezvalued at €30 million, even if no player leaves San Siro. (Gazzetta du Sport)
-Chelsea Cesar Casadei is getting closer and closer to joining Lazio for a fee of 12 million euros. (Alfredo Pedulla)
– Naples will sign Karim Adeyemi from Borussia Dortmund if Manchester United do not lower their asking price of 70 million euros for Alexandre Garnacho. (Corriere dello Sport)
– Napoli tried to use their relationship with Paris Saint-Germain football advisor Luis Campos to delay Randal Cole MuaniHe is on loan to Juventus and therefore cannot play against them this weekend. (The Republic)
– Atalanta is determined to keep Ademola Lookman This summer, many big clubs are considering making a transfer offer. However, he won’t be forced to stay if he wants to leave. (Corriere della Sera)
– Chelsea will make an offer of 15 million euros to sign the 19-year-old midfielder Mathis Amougou from AS Saint-Étienne. (RMC Sport)
– Barcelona are closely monitoring Nottingham Forest defender Murillo and view the Brazilian as a possible future transfer target. (Sports newspaper)
– An investigation into the Al Ettifaq midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum was carried out by AS Monaco, reports . The Ligue 1 club are looking to sign an experienced player to bolster their options this month, and hope they can persuade the 34-year-old to leave the Saudi Pro League. (The Team)
– Arsenal left-back Kieran Tierney turned down potential moves to Bayer Leverkusen, Juventus and Sevilla to sign a prior deal with former club Celtic, who he will join this summer. (Daily Telegraph)
– Brighton & Hove Albion have held internal discussions over the striker’s future EvanFergusonwanted on loan by several clubs. Bournemouth, Everton, Fulham and Tottenham have all expressed interest. (Daily Mail)
– Manchester United have decided to recruit an 18-year-old defender Ayden Paradis of Arsenal. The England Under-19 international is also wanted by Barcelona and Eintracht Frankfurt. (Fabrizio Romano)
– West Ham hoping to complete deal to sign RB Leipzig striker Andre Silva on loan for the rest of the season. Brian Brobbey of Ajax is a backup option. (Florian Plettenberg)
– Former Chelsea, Arsenal and Fulham midfielder Willien36, is in London looking for another Premier League club and is prepared to snub clubs in Saudi Arabia. He spent the first half of the season with Olympiacos but is now a free agent. (Football Insider)
– Boca Juniors made an official offer to sign the Roma midfielder Leandro Paredes. The Argentina international has not signed a contract extension with Roma, with his contract ending in June. (ESPN Argentina)
– Juventus has started negotiations with West Ham to sign a defender Jean-Clair Todibo on loan. Todibo is only on loan to West Ham from Nice, but this deal has the obligation to make him permanent which should be triggered before a temporary move to Juve. (Tuttosport)
– Martin Anselmi is the No. 1 candidate to take over the vacant coaching position at FC Porto. The Argentinian has been at the head of Mexican club Cruz Azul for a year. (Save)
– Lens made an offer of €10 million for the Troyes striker Cyriaque Iriewhich is also followed by Leicester City. (Foot market)
