The football clubs Liverpool and Real Madrid are closely monitoring Tottenham’s player, Micky van de Ven. Discover the freshest updates on player movements and speculative reports from across the world of football.
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PLAYER MOVEMENT TO MONITOR
CURRENT SPECULATIONS
– The Liverpool central defender, Ibrahima Konaté, is still far from agreeing to a renewed contract, as indicated by Teamtalk. Konaté’s conviction that he merits a place among the top-earning defenders in the Premier League is creating an obstacle to finalizing his contract prolongation. Nevertheless, Teamtalk further suggests that Liverpool has identified a potential substitute. The club holds an interest in Tottenham’s defensive player, Micky van de Ven, despite the probability that such an acquisition would necessitate a considerable transfer payment. Real Madrid is similarly tracking the circumstances of the Netherlands national team player.
– Chelsea football club is contemplating acquiring Bournemouth’s defensive player, Marcos Senesi, as per talkSPORT. The team is in pursuit of a central defender – ESPN sources validated discussions with Rennes regarding Jérémy Jacquet – and they have included Senesi, whose current agreement concludes in June, on their preferred list of potential signings. Barcelona and Juventus have additionally been mentioned in connection with him.
– Arsenal football club is prepared to let go of forward Gabriel Jesus. The Daily Mail indicates that Palmeiras has shown interest in the 28-year-old, but it is suggested that he would rather have until the season’s conclusion to demonstrate his capabilities. Concurrently, The Sun states that Arsenal is evaluating the 19-year-old Real Madrid defensive player, Víctor Valdepeñas. They are reportedly one of multiple leading clubs that dispatched scouts to observe him following his first appearance in the LaLiga fixture against Alaves in the preceding month. Valdepeñas possesses the versatility to play both as a central defender and a full-back.
– A sense of doubt is increasing concerning the prospects of Atletico Madrid attacker Julián Álvarez, as stated by journalist Matteo Moretto. It is mentioned that various teams are inquiring about the status of the 25-year-old, who has recently been associated with Barcelona. The Blaugrana anticipate that finalizing an agreement for Álvarez might be challenging due to Atleti’s anticipated asking price, yet they remain ready to act if there’s an openness to discussions. Fabrizio Romano reports that the LaLiga club is “attentively observing” Paris Saint-Germain’s forward Gonçalo Ramos as a summer acquisition, potentially positioning the 24-year-old Portugal international as a successor for Álvarez should he depart the Wanda Metropolitano.
– Midfielder Rúben Neves of Al Hilal is receptive to a transfer to Manchester United, as per Football Insider. The agents of the 28-year-old reportedly initiated communication with United concerning a prospective move to Old Trafford, and there exists a chance they might pursue him before the close of the transfer period. Separately, manager Michael Carrick is intent on retaining midfielder Kobbie Mainoo, according to Fabrizio Romano. Notwithstanding earlier accounts suggesting a potential loan spell, he is understood to have gained the “immediate confidence” of the interim head coach at Man United. Mainoo participated for the full 90 minutes in Saturday’s 2-0 Premier League victory against Manchester City.
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COMPLETED TRANSFERS
– Bournemouth has secured the services of Hungarian midfielder Alex Toth for an estimated £10.4m.
PROFESSIONAL OPINION
Is Manchester City’s acquisition of defender Marc Guéhi a clever move or an excessive cost? Nedum Onouha of ESPN provides his viewpoint:
My belief is that Abdukodir Khusanov has performed commendably. Max Alleyne has also shown good performance, but recruiting a complete England international at this juncture of the campaign is key. Indeed, the added cost involves paying £20m for him, and perhaps he would have arrived later in the season. However, the requirement exists immediately. If the team aims for success by the season’s conclusion, they genuinely cannot permit such [deficiencies] to emerge in March and April, when critical moments arise.
A point to note regarding City’s defensive line is that John Stones and Nathan Aké are advancing in age more than one might wish when constructing a squad for subsequent years. Yet, Guehi, being in his mid-20s, represents an excellent acquisition not only for the present but also with future aspirations in mind.
FURTHER SPECULATIONS
– Marseille is attempting to acquire Arsenal’s young player, Ethan Nwaneri, through a loan agreement for the remainder of the current season. (The Athletic)
– Barcelona exhibits strong interest in Real Sociedad’s custodian, Alex Remiro. (Mundo Deportivo)
– Napoli has received an opportunity to secure Chelsea’s wide player, Raheem Sterling, via a temporary transfer. (Nicolo Schira)
– The clause allowing for a permanent acquisition, valued at €15m, within the loan arrangement for Manchester City’s defender Manuel Akanji, is anticipated to be triggered by Internazionale. (Fabrizio Romano)
– Atletico Madrid has pinpointed Atalanta’s midfield player, Ederson, as a prospective stand-in for Conor Gallagher, who transferred to Tottenham Hotspur this month. (Mundo Deportivo)
– Girona is poised to secure Barcelona’s goalkeeper, Marc-André ter Stegen, through an initial temporary loan agreement. (Marca)
– A departure from Anfield is foreseen for Liverpool’s wide player, Federico Chiesa, during the summer period. (The Times)
– Fenerbahce persists in its endeavor to sign Al-Ittihad’s midfield talent, N’Golo Kanté. (Fabrizio Romano)
– Schalke and Paris FC are in contention to acquire Fiorentina’s forward, Edin Džeko. (Florian Plettenberg)
– Crystal Palace, Nottingham Forest, and Leeds United all show interest in Fenerbahce’s defensive player, Jayden Oosterwolde. (The Sun)
– Juventus is deliberating a proposition for Al-Ahli’s midfield player, Franck Kessié. (Calciomercato)
– Wolverhampton Wanderers and Crystal Palace are at the forefront of the competition to secure Chelsea’s defensive player, Axel Disasi. (Ekrem Konur)
– Numerous teams, such as Everton and Newcastle, are interested in Genoa’s adaptable wing-back, Brooke Norton-Cuffy. An agreement valued at €20m would suffice to acquire the England youth international. (Ben Jacobs)
– Cruzeiro is requesting an bid approximating €15m for the left-sided defender Kaiki, who has drawn the attention of Como. (Fabrizio Romano)
– Galatasaray is contemplating a transfer for Atletico Madrid’s midfield player, Thiago Almada. (Foot Mercato)
