Transfer rumors, news: Man United, Real Madrid get Theo Hernandez boost
Credit to Author: ESPN| Date: Sat, 14 Dec 2024 09:24:00 EST
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Manchester United and Real Madrid have been given encouragement for their interest in AC Milan‘s Theo Hernández, while Chelsea are looking at Borussia Dortmund pair Karim Adeyemi and Gregor Kobel. Join us for the latest transfer news, gossip, and rumors from around the globe.
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– AC Milan are ready to listen to transfer offers for Theo Hernández in January, reports Gazzetta dello Sport. The 27-year-old has been linked with a move to Manchester United, and a return to Real Madrid. The left-back has 18 months remaining on his contract and talks have not progressed over an extension, while he has struggled with his form. Gazzetta says a deal could now be struck for a transfer fee much lower than the €50m that was being quoted in the summer. Man United are expected to make a left-back a priority in the winter window.
– Chelsea are looking at Borussia Dortmund pair Karim Adeyemi and Gregor Kobel, reports Sky Sports Deutschland. Adeyemi is now represented by Ali Barat from Epic Sports, who has a positive relationship with the Blues, and the 22-year-old has been on Chelsea’s radar for some time. Even so, BVB are reportedly not worried about him leaving anytime soon due to his contract running until 2027. Kobel is being considered for the summer as Chelsea aren’t happy with their goalkeeper situation, but the 27-year-old is not thinking of leaving.
– Manchester United have made contact to sign Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyökeres but will face competition from Manchester City, Paris Saint-Germain, Bayern Munich and Barcelona, reports Corriere dello Sport, which adds that the 26-year-old will be available for €70 million rather than his €100m clause. The Red Devils hope he will replace Joshua Zirkzee, who is receiving interest from Juventus, Napoli and Internazionale.
– TEAMtalk reports that Manchester United are progressing with their interest in Girona left-back Miguel Gutiérrez, stating that the Red Devils are in direct contact with the Spanish club to discuss signing the 23-year-old. Girona are aware that Gutierrez wants to leave and won’t oppose his departure, even showing a willingness to accept offers under his €35m release clause even though Real Madrid will take half of the fee earned.
– Marcus Thuram is viewed as a transfer option by Paris Saint-Germain, Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal and Barcelona, as per Ekrem Konur. While the 27-year-old has an €85m release clause at Internazionale, the club have no plans to let him go anytime soon. Thuram, 27, has been at the Serie A club since July 2023, scoring an impressive 23 goals in 29 league appearances to date.
– Fikayo Tomori is’ not satisfied’ with his situation at AC Milan, Nicolo Schira reports. The centre-back has played just 11 minutes in the last seven league matches, after being an integral player in recent seasons. Should Tomori continue to be excluded from the starting XI, he could seek a transfer elsewhere. The 26-year-old has been in Milan since 2021, having joined from Chelsea.
– Barcelona, Manchester United, Benfica, Borussia Dortmund, Bayer Leverkusen and RB Salzburg are all among the clubs following the progress of 15-year-old Marseille youth team midfielder Samy Bedja, reports Foot Mercato. He will not be able to leave the Ligue 1 club until he turns 16, when he is likely to review Marseille’s training project before deciding his future. He cannot move to an English club until he turns 18.
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– Atletico Madrid plan to make Pablo Barrios one of their “franchise players for the next decade,” and hope the talented midfielder will sign a long-term new deal in 2025. (Marca)
– Fiorentina are serious about the prospect of signing Vasco da Gama winger Rayan. They are planning to make an offer of €13m to €14m for the 18-year-old, but that might not be enough to persuade the Brazilian side to let him leave. (Calciomercato)
– Milos Kerkez will not be allowed to leave Bournemouth in January amid interest from Liverpool and Chelsea. (Football Insider)
– Atletico Madrid youngster Omar Janneh is the latest academy player to commit his future to the club by signing a long-term contract. The 18-year-old was the youth team’s top scorer last season and has impressed for the reserves this campaign. (Diario AS)
– Werder Bremen goalkeeper Michael Zetterer is on Galatasaray’s shortlist as a possible successor to Fernando Muslera. The Bundesliga club are said to be open to letting Zetterer leave, primarily due to the development of young back-up Mio Backhaus, who is also attracting interest from Brighton and Barcelona. (Sky Sports Deutschland)
– Internazionale and Brighton & Hove Albion are both interested in Borussia Monchengladbach midfielder Rocco Reitz. The 22-year-old has a €20m release clause that can be triggered from 2026. An early departure is out of the question. (Sky Sports Deutschland)
– Palmeiras are leading the race to sign Orlando City midfielder Facundo Torres. Despite interest from Cruz Azul, talks between Torres and the Brazilian club have moved into the “final stages.” (Fabrizio Romano)
– Juventus will try to sign Feyenoord defender Dávid Hancko, who will cost around €36m. (Nicolo Schira)
– CF Monterrey are interested in Columbus Crew striker Cucho Hernández, but no contact has been established between the two clubs at this stage. (Tom Bogert)
– Lazio winger Loum Tchaouna is attracting interest from clubs around Europe, including PSG, Atalanta, Stuttgart and Brighton. (Ekrem Konur)
– Brighton have held talks with FC Nantes over a potential deal for Kelly Gago, while a second WSL club are also said to be interested in signing the 25-year-old. (Sky Sports)