The summary of all the transfer market news of the day that has just been archived.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.
MILAN, HERE IS THE RENEWAL OF CAGE: THE DEFENDER HAS SIGNED UNTIL 2029. SOUNDBITE FROM SPAIN: WILL YOU BE AWAY FROM QATAR? INTER IS STUDYING THE SUPER COUP FOR JANUARY. ARTHUR AND A FUTURE FAR FROM JUVE IN JANUARY: PRIORITY TO EUROPE, TWO CLUBS LIKE IT IN ITALY. RASPADORI: “I WANT TO FIND SPACE”. NAPLES READY TO LISTEN TO OFFERS, ATALANTA WILL TAKE CARE OF IT
Matteo Gabbia he renewed his contract with Milan. The defender has signed with the Rossoneri until 2029, below is the official note from the club: “AC Milan is pleased to announce that it has renewed Matteo Gabbia’s contract until 30 June 2029. Matteo, born in ’99, wears the Rossoneri shirt since the age of 12; with his determination and his contribution, both on and off the pitch, he faithfully embodies the values of the Club. After 84 appearances and 5 goals scored to date, Milan and Matteo will continue to write their story together.”
Marco Verratti in Serie A? The Italian midfielder born in 1992 was a pillar of PSG from 2012 until his farewell to fly straight to Qatar. After 9 championships, 6 French Cups, 6 League Cups, 9 Super Cups and a lost Champions League final, the former Pescara player was discarded by Luis Enrique the moment the Spanish coach set foot in Paris. Verratti himself told L’Equipe: “I had a conversation with him and he told me that I was not part of his plans. I didn’t see it as a personal decision and I have nothing against him. We had a good relationship. Luis Enrique wanted to change and I think he needed other players.” But instead of choosing another top European club, the 32-year-old chose to leave the Old Continent to sign with Al Arabi for 45 million euros in September 2023. In the league, however, he is not doing very well: Verratti and the Qatari club are third from last, one place above the relegation zone. And while in Paris there are those who regret it, in Italy someone is thinking of a sensational salary. In fact, as revealed by the Spanish newspaper Marca, rumors are circulating about a possible deal from Inter in January for the Italian midfielder. The salary remains a problem to be resolved, given that he receives 30 million net, but the idea of returning to Europe and even to his homeland, to make his debut in Serie A could tempt Marco.
In recent weeks the agent of ArthurFederico Pastorello, spoke quite clearly about the situation of the midfielder owned by Juventus: “We must find a solution, it is a mortal sin to see a player of his quality not used. Unfortunately he is not part of Juventus’ plans again, although in my opinion could give something different also in light of the new playing system. We accept and respect the decision made by the club but in January we will find a new arrangement.” And the January session will be an important turning point for the future of the former Barcelona player. His entourage is working to find the right accommodation for the Brazilian, who at the moment would have given priority to a stay in Europe rather than a return to his homeland, with all the top clubs in Brazil having explored the possibility in recent months .
Without prejudice to this intention, therefore, pay attention to Italian tracks or those linked to the main European championships: the player, according to what was gathered by TMW, in Serie A is followed by the Bologna of his former coach at Fiorentina Vincenzo Italiano, as well as by Cesc Fabregas’ Como . Abroad in recent weeks, the interest of Roberto De Zerbi’s Olympique Marseille had emerged, while in the last few hours the approaches of Benfica and Real Betis have been recorded.
The future of Giacomo Raspadori he may not be in Naples, as Corriere dello Sport reiterates today: on the occasion of the winter window of football business, the player could ask the club to be released given the little space he has had in recent years, even with the advent of Conte on the Neapolitan bench. It’s almost time for the transfers to begin and the interview released yesterday that the Napoli striker gave to the microphones of Viva Azzurro TV, the national team’s web TV, seems to anticipate a topic destined to become hot. “At 24 years old I no longer consider myself a young man, even though it may be like that for many. I am very ambitious, I have various objectives. At this moment in my career I would like to complete my maturation by trying to find space and continuity, to have playing time that leads me to be able to express myself at my best. I am convinced of my qualities and that I still have a lot to bring out”, he said. Napoli is willing to listen to offers and proposals, it being understood that in the summer of 2022 they purchased him from Sassuolo for 35 million between fixed base and bonus (he has a salary of around 2.8 million per season). In the summer he was actively followed by Atalanta. Even De Zerbi, who has considered him his ideal nine since his time at Sassuolo, had thought about it for OM.
FRANK LAMPARD IS BACK ON THE BENCH: HE IS COVENTRY CITY’S NEW COACH. LIVERPOOL ON THE STROKES: SALAH RENEWAL, THERE IS A LONG DISTANCE. NEGOTIATION OPEN ONLY IN OCTOBER. VAN NISTELROOY WILL STILL COACH IN THE PREMIER: ALMOST EVERYTHING DONE WITH LEICESTER, ONLY THE YES MISSING
A year and a half after his second adventure at the helm of Chelsea, Frank Lampard he returns to the bench. The former Blues legend was, in fact, made official a few minutes ago as the new manager of Coventry City, a Championship team, the second tier of English football. For him there is a two and a half year agreement, until June 2027.
Mohamed Salah is becoming a sensational case. The Liverpool right winger who has scored 12 goals and 10 assists so far this season is not enjoying his contractual situation with the English club very well. “It’s almost December and I haven’t received any renewal offers yet, so I’m probably more out than in,” complained the Egyptian in the mixed zone after the 3-2 defeat to Southampton. But there it is: without renewal at the end of the season he can say goodbye to Anfield and a long and intense adventure that began in 2017, after leaving Roma. According to what was explained by Sky Sports UK, the discussion is much broader than a simple renewal. In fact, the stakes and risks for him and Liverpool are decidedly large, with time however on no one’s side. Salah could easily sign a pre-agreement with another foreign club in 34 days, while in 7 months he could say goodbye and settle elsewhere as a free agent. The fact is that the Egyptian is now a precious symbol in the history of the Reds, as well as for its fans and favorites, then in terms of performances on the pitch to already be in double figures between goals and assists at the end of November and risk having to say goodbye in the absence of a new agreement it leaves everyone stunned. The fact is, as reported by the English satellite broadcaster, that Liverpool have yet to present an offer capable of being taken into consideration for Salah, not even potentially modifiable, so there is a great distance between the parties. This is because the club is also grappling with two other huge problems such as the future of Virgil van Dijk and that of Trent Alexander-Arnold, both of whom expire at the end of the season. And at the moment the most complex negotiation is the one with Salah, given his value on and off the pitch. However, according to a background story, the conversations are there and were born in October. It is suspected that everything was born from the farewell of Jurgen Klopp and the curiosity to see the impact that Slot would have had in Liverpool. Meanwhile, tranquility filters through the club regarding Salah’s stay, but at this rate… the risk of seeing him leave increases more and more.
Without a job in Ruben Amorim’s shadow at Manchester United, Ruud van Nistelrooy decided to completely change the environment. Or almost, because several rumors have circulated about the 48-year-old Dutch coach’s desire to sign for a club quickly after his role as interim coach with the Red Devils following the hunt for Ten Hag. There has been talk of Coventry City and Hamburg, but according to the latest rumors circulating in England he could instead land on a Premier League bench. In fact, according to information gathered by Sky Sports UK, Van Nistelrooy’s “yes” to the contract should be imminent Leicester to fill the void left by the sacked Cooper. The announcement could also be a matter of hours given that he should already be present for the match against Brentford on Saturday. At the moment the documents are being examined and there are contractual issues to be defined, so the Dutchman’s signature has not yet arrived, but there is optimism on both sides that the deal will go through soon. In any case, before turning decisively towards Van Nistelrooy, the Foxes explored other avenues. According to the British satellite broadcaster, in fact, Niko Kovac, former Bayern Munich, and the current West Bromwich Albion manager Carlos Corberan were possible candidates, but the favorite is now the former United and PSV player. Van Nistelrooy will be announced as Leicester’s new manager, we just need to be patient.