Category: Football

Atletico Madrid have reportedly set their sights on a deal for Barcelona forward Memphis Depay.

Los Rojiblancos are expected to be in the market for at least one new attacker in order to replace Matheus Cunha, who is heading for Wolverhampton Wanderers.

There is also speculation surrounding the future of Joao Felix, with the 23-year-old Portuguese wanting to leave Wanda Metropolitano before the end of the January window.

According to Fichajes, Diego Simeone’s side have identified Memphis as a possible acquisition, with his contract at Camp Nou due to expire at the end of the campaign.

The report adds that a deal for the Dutchman is ‘complicated’, with the Catalan giants not comfortable letting him move to a league rival in the middle of the season.

Memphis struggled with injuries during the first half of the 2022-23 campaign, which restricted him to just three games for the Blaugrana

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Arsenal are reportedly ready to lock horns with Tottenham Hotspur over the signature of Brighton & Hove Albion star Alexis Mac Allister.

The 23-year-old has been in scintillating form for Roberto De Zerbi’s side this term, scoring five times in 14 Premier League appearances.

The Argentina international has played a starring role in Lionel Scaloni’s side that won the 2022 World Cup, beating France on penalties.

Mac Allister’s performances have not gone unnoticed and a number of clubs across Europe are believed to be interested in his services.

A recent report suggests that Tottenham Hotspur, Juventus, Inter Milan and Atletico Madrid are all considering a bid for the midfielder.

However, according to AS, the Gunners are the latest club to join the race for the Argentine’s signature ahead of the mid-season transfer window.

The central midfielder joined the Seagulls from Argentinos Juniors for around €8m in January 2019 and

Liverpool have reportedly joined the list of clubs wanting to sign Juventus midfielder Weston McKennie.

The 24-year-old midfielder was unable to nail down a regular spot under Massimiliano Allegri and is being tipped to leave the Italian giants in the coming months.

McKennie remains under contract at Turin for another two-and-a-half years, but the USA international is believed to have admirers in the English Premier League in the form of Tottenham Hotspur.

Chelsea are also said to be keeping tabs on the situation, while Manchester United supposedly tried and failed to sign the American in a swap deal with Donny van de Beek.

According to the Daily Mail, Liverpool are reportedly among a few clubs looking to swoop for McKennie, but they would be willing to take him on loan rather than a permanent transfer.

Jurgen Klopp’s side have identified a new midfielder as a priority for 2023, and

Real Madrid are reportedly going head-to-head with Manchester United for the signature of PSV Eindhoven attacker Cody Gakpo next year.

The Netherlands international is believed to be a priority target of Man United following an impressive World Cup campaign in Qatar.

The 23-year-old forward scored in all three of the group games and has continued to shine at the club level, contributing 13 goals and 17 assists in 24 games during the 2022-23 season.

According to former Netherlands winger Rene Van de Kerkhof, Los Blancos are firmly in the race to sign the Dutchman as they prepare for life without Karim Benzema, who is due to become a free agent in the summer of 2023.

However, Van de Kerkhof states that the European champions hold a “serious interest” in Gakpo and would be willing to fork out €75m to beat the Red Devils to his signature.

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Barcelona have reportedly expressed an interest in making an audacious move for in-demand Inter Milan right-back Denzel Dumfries.

The Netherlands international has earned plenty of plaudits with his performances in the World Cup campaign.

He established himself as Oranje’s first-choice as the Netherlands reached the quarter-finals.

The Dutchman remains under contract at San Siro until the 2024-25 season, but a number of clubs are said to be queuing up to test Inter’s resolve during the mid-season transfer window.

Manchester United, Chelsea, Real Madrid and Arsenal have all been credited with an interest in the former PSV Eindhoven man, and according to Fichajes, Barcelona are also said to be monitoring the situation ahead of a possible bid during January.

The report goes on to claim that the Catalan giants can expect to be quoted as much as €60m for the signature of the 26-year-old defender.

Dumfries has scored seven goals

Arsenal are set to reignite their interest in Barcelona forward Ferran Torres.

The 22-year-old joined the Catalan giants from Manchester City in January, but the Gunners attempted to bring him back to the Premier League over the summer.

Although the Blaugrana rejected Arsenal’s approach, The Mirror reports that the North Londoners are still interested in signing the Spaniard.

With Gabriel Jesus currently sidelined, Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta recently hinted that the club could attempt to strengthen their frontline at the midway point of the campaign.

Torres is contracted to the club until June 2027, and has struggled to cement his place as a first-team regular this season.

While Arsenal are considering a potential move during the January transfer window, they could face fierce competition from AC Milan and Tottenham Hotspur, who have both been linked with the youngster.

Atletico Madrid forward Joao Felix has reportedly emerged as a transfer target for Aston Villa.

The 23-year-old has been restricted to eight starts and nine substitute outings this season, with his three goals all being scored in the weeks before the break in November.

The La Liga giants are open to cashing in on the club-record signing during the mid-season transfer window.

While the likes of Paris Saint-Germain, Bayern Munich and Manchester United have all been linked with a move for the Portugal international, it appears that all three heavyweights will face competition from a surprise rival.

According to Marca, Aston Villa have set their sights on a deal for Felix and are already holding negotiations regarding a shock winter transfer.

The report adds that the Midlands club are willing to meet Atletico’s demands at the midway point of the campaign.

As it stands, it remains uncertain whether Los

AC Milan have reportedly “explored” the possibility of signing Manchester City winger Jack Grealish

The 27-year-old has failed to live up to expectations under Pep Guardiola, contributing seven goals and four assists in 44 starts and 11 substitute outings.

With just one goal coming in the English top flight this season, Grealish’s future at the Etihad Stadium is now being called into question.

He possesses a contract until the end of the 2026-27 campaign, leaving the Premier League champions in a strong position if they ever wish to fend off interest from potential suitors.

However, it has been reported that Guardiola may be prepared to cash in on the England international should an opportunity arise over the coming transfer windows.

According to Calciomercato, AC Milan are keeping close tabs on the player’s situation in the event that they need to add to their options in the final third.

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Wolverhampton Wanderers reportedly seem ready to try to win the race to sign Atletico Madrid forward Matheus Cunha.

The West Midlands outfit are expected to be active in the mid-season transfer window, priority will be trying to find a solution to the club’s poor performance in the final third.

According to Relevo, Wolves are interested in signing Cunha at the midway point of the campaign.

The Brazil international has made just two starts in La Liga, with as many as 14 substitute outings coming in Spain’s top flight and the Champions League.

Although the Red and Whites may ideally prefer to retain the services of the 23-year-old forward, who is contracted to the club until the summer of 2026 and has a buyout clause of €80m.

As well as Wolves, Leeds United and Everton are said to be keeping a close eye on the forward’s situation in Madrid.