The summary of all the transfer market news of the day that has just been archived. Between rumors, negotiations and behind the scenes, here is the most important news.
INTER, VERATTI IN CASE OF POST-CALHANOGLU. JUVENTUS IS WATCHING THE MARKET FOR A NEW DEFENDER, ALSO EYES ON DEPUTY VLAHOVIC AND TWO NAMES STAND OUT. LEAO CHASED BY BARCELONA AND UNCERTAIN AT MILAN.
In the event of Calhanoglu’s departure, the most talked about name to replace him is that of Marco Verratti. The cornerstone of Italy’s European champions and the only one capable, at least on paper, of not making people regret the Turk. Verratti may not be in line with Oaktree’s philosophy, but a low-cost young player will never be able to replace Calhanoglu. Verratti, who would be “satisfied” with 4 million a year, would be the right man.
Who should Juventus focus on to fill the void left by Bremer? There are three names at the top of manager Cristiano Giuntoli’s list: Milan Skriniar, former Inter on the fringes of PSG. Then watch out for Jaka Bijol from Udinese and Jonathan Tah who is out of contract with Bayer Leverkusen.
“Bonny is a very good player.” Words from Cristiano Giuntoli, asked about Parma’s French striker yesterday in the pre-match against the Ducali (finished 2-2). The 2003 class is on the Old Lady’s radar just like Gatti and his teammates’ next opponent in the league, Lorenzo Lucca of Udinese who is tempting many other top Italian clubs.
Barcelona continues to monitor Rafael Leao’s situation. The AC Milan left winger is highly appreciated by president Joan Laporta, but at the moment the Portuguese’s contract with the Rossoneri club is valid until 2028 and there is no release clause to be triggered. However, after the Nico Williams disappointment, the Catalan club is monitoring the evolution of Leao’s situation, who seems to be in clear conflict with Paulo Fonseca and with a future open to every possibility.
RUBEN AMORIM ARRIVING AT MANCHESTER UNITED, MULLER COURTED BY MLS. BARCELONA RENEWS FERMIN LOPEZ, MAKSIMOVIC STARTS FROM FRANCE, DEMIREL RETURNS TO COACHING, NEW GUIDE FOR PANATHINAIKOS
“At the end of the match everything will be clearer, I promise you. Right now the focus is on Estrela; if we talk about anything else now, we would only destabilize the team.” Ruben Amorim is approaching Manchester United and the figures of the deal are starting to emerge. In the two seasons foreseen by the contract with the Red Devils (expires June 2026), Amorim will earn around 15 million euros gross. The agreement, we read, should however include an extension option to continue the professional relationship for another year beyond the terms. To break the existing bond with Sporting CP, however, around 11 million euros are needed.
No future as a manager at Bayern, at least in the immediate future. Second Sports Bild Thomas Muller, at least for the moment, is not interested in an off-field role at the Bavarian club. Rather, in Muller’s ideas there could be a future in Major League Soccer in the United States of America.
Important contract renewal at Barcelona, with the Blaugrana club having secured one of the resources of its youth sector. This is Fermin Lopez, a midfielder who arrived in Catalonia in 2016 from Betis when he was still thirteen and then developed within La Masia. He had the previous agreement expiring in 2027, he signed a new contract until June 30, 2029.
Nikola Maksimovic leaves Montpellier. Having released himself from Hatayspor, the 32-year-old opted for a new adventure in France: “I am very happy to have signed for this great club. I didn’t hesitate for a second. I heard from friends who have already played here and I have already seen what they told me It’s a family club and that’s what I needed right now,” said the former Napoli, Genoa and Turin defender.
A legend of Turkish football returns to coaching in the top flight. Volkan Demirel, former historic goalkeeper of Fenerbahce and former coach of Fatih Karagümrük and Hatayspor, is the new coach of Bodrumspor. He succeeds İsmet Taşdemir and has signed a contract until 30 June 2027.
Diego Alonso was sacked yesterday by Panathinaikos, who had chosen him after receiving the refusal of Maurizio Sarri. A decision taken due to the terrible performance of the Athens team in the championship, where they occupy eighth position with 13 points in 9 games. Rui Vitoria arrives in place of the Uruguayan, as expected.