Sir Jim Ratcliffe could sign Barcelona’s best centre-back in the summer. The La Liga giants have made a complete U-turn on the player’s long-term future, and Tottenham are ready to follow up on their interest in the talented Fenerbahce midfielder, who will cost around €200. 35 million.
MAN UTD have seized the opportunity to upgrade their big centre-back.
It has been reported that Barcelona has changed its stance regarding Manchester United. Jules KundeThe LaLiga giants are now open to selling the defender.
united At the start of the season, Riasna also had centre-back problems throughout the season, with Martinez suffering an injury causing confusion and Jonny Evans being re-signed.
Raphael Varane has struggled to replicate last season’s form, and Harry Maguire’s future remains uncertain. The England player looks more like his old self before playing.
And Victor Lindelof is also touted as a possible summer transfer, with Martinez United underwent a major overhaul under Sir Jim Ratcliffe..
One target who has been linked with a move to Old Trafford in the past is Kounde, who will join Barcelona in 2022 and played a key role in the club’s La Liga win last season.
Manchester United were tentatively tipped as a potential destination for the France international last summer and reports in Spain have now raised questions about his long-term future at Camp Nou.
Concerns over Kounde led to a Barca Uturn.
Xavi has continued to rely on Kounde, who has made 26 appearances this season, but Spanish outlet Sport claim there is ‘huge concern’ among the club hierarchy and coaching staff about the player’s recent form.
The 25-year-old scored twice in Barcelona’s recent Copa del Rey loss to Athletic Bilbao, but this was already his seventh match of 2024.
However, a report in Sport explains that Kounde is ‘no longer untouchable’ and that the Catalan club could be open to offers for the former Sevilla player and former Chelsea star Andreas Christensen.
Barca will spend €50m (£42.5m) on Kounde in 2022, although the report does not mention a fee.
Other potential targets likely to be on Ten Hag’s radar include the likes of Nice star Jean-Clair Todibo, Everton’s Jarrad Brathwaite, Bayer Leverkusen’s Edmond Tapsoba and Benfica’s Antonio Silva, who continue to be mentioned.
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Martinez opens LALIGA switch
Internazionale striker Lautaro Martinez, who has been heavily linked with Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester United, is open to a move to La Liga. (Sports World)
Atlético Madrid were due to complete the signing of Moise Kean from Juventus this week, but Los Rojiblancos called it quits. (Mateo Moretto)
Real Betis are interested in signing West Ham attacking midfielder Pablo Fornals. (various)
Napoli have officially registered the signing of Leander Dendoncker at Lega Calcio and are preparing to welcome their fifth signing of January – Neuen Perez from Udinese. (Soccer Italy)
Juventus striker Matias Soule has turned down an offer from Saudi Professional League club Al Ittihad. (Sky Italy)
Felipe Anderson’s summer free transfer deal ‘coming soon’ for Juventus. (Tuto Sports)
Tottenham have a midfield summer ahead of them.
Tottenham are expected to continue their interest in Fenerbahce midfielder Sebastian Szymanski in the summer, with a fee of €35m being discussed. (Przeglad Sportowy)
Tottenham could attack Fenerbahce for Sebastian Szymanski.
Kylian Mbappe has received offers to join Real Madrid as a free agent next summer and a contract renewal with PSG, but the France international is still undecided about his future. (ESPN)
Inter have not confirmed a bid for West Ham’s top youngster Valentin Carboni but are unwilling to sell the 18-year-old star for just €11m. (Calciomercato)
Sassuolo are interested in signing Joao Costa from their Serie A rivals before the end of the January transfer window. (Gazzetta)
Atletico Madrid are hoping to complete the signing of Antwerp teenage midfielder Arthur Vermeeren. (ESPN)
Fiorentina offered 7.5 million euros for Ruben Vargas, but FC Augsburg’s asking price is 10 million euros. (Coriedello Sports)
Francesco Totti’s son Christian has officially joined La Liga side Rayo Vallecano on loan from Frosinone until the end of the season. (Soccer Italy)
Botafogo is looking to make Brazilian right-back Luis Enrique the club’s most expensive signing at €20m. (Globo Sports)
