Bayern Munich
Bayern and Borussia Monchengladbach are holding talks again over Yann Sommer. Bayern want to push for the deal this week – Julian Nagelsmann has asked for the signing of a new goalkeeper as soon as possible. Personal terms are not expected be an issue, it’s about the clubs.
Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund director Sebastian Kehl: “We have made an important proposal to Youssoufa Moukoko — it’s up to him now. We really hope he accepts our bid, he has really great potential — otherwise it means that we will part ways.”
The new proposal to Moukoko is very good and I still think Borussia Dortmund have good chances to extend his contract. BVB are optimistic, Moukoko will decide soon. He’s an exciting talent, so of course many European clubs have been following the situation, including Barcelona and Newcastle, but Borussia have made their bid, so let’s see.
Sebastian Kehl on Jude Bellingham: “There are no offers at all for Jude Bellingham as of now, nothing is decided. We will speak to Jude and his family, no pressure — there are absolutely no proposals.”
Bournemouth
Bournemouth are set to sign Lorient winger Dango Ouattara, with an agreement in place for a fee close to £20m. Ouattara will travel to England today in order to complete the move.
Celtic
Urawa Red Diamonds have reached an agreement with Celtic for transfer of Giorgos Giakoumakis. Understand it’s €4m package. MLS side Atlanta still trying to sign the player — while personal terms are still under discussion with Urawa.
Chelsea
Shakhtar president Akhmetov: “We’re proud of Mudryk – we will play a friendly against Chelsea at Donbass Arena in a Ukrainian Donetsk. I am allocating $25 million today to help our soldiers, defenders, and their families.”
RB Leipzig director Max Eberl on Christopher Nkunku’s future: “The signs are very, very clear that he’s moving to Chelsea.”
I can again confirm again that the Nkunku deal is 100% signed. He’s a Chelsea player as revealed in December, no doubts. He will move to Stamford Bridge in July.
There’s fresh speculation about Conor Gallagher at the moment. My understanding is that the interest is genuine and strong by both Newcastle and Crystal Palace since July, but it’s up to Chelsea. They will make a decision on many players in the next days, including Gallagher. Potter remains big fan of his potential but it has to be club decision together with the coach.
Everton
Everton are among the clubs exploring a deal for Kamaldeen Sulemana, who is open to leaving Rennes in January. Everton could take him on an initial loan with a buy option, while Bournemouth and Augsburg have also asked about Sulemana, who could leave due to a lack of playing time.
Liverpool
Jurgen Klopp on signings: “We look outside — it’s not that we think we will just be with these boys until 2050. It’s always about what we can do. If solutions for us were outside and doable… of course we would bring in players to help — but we have an existing squad as well.”
Jurgen Klopp confirms he has no plans to leave Liverpool: “If nobody tells me to go, I will not leave — so that means maybe there is a point where we have to change other stuff.”
Manchester United
New long-term contract talks with Marcus Rashford have been already ongoing for weeks. Erik ten Hag is still pushing hard for him to stay at Manchester United, he’s a big part of his plans.
Borussia Dortmund have explored the conditions of loan deal to sign Anthony Elanga from Manchester United, their interest is concrete. Understand the player would be open to moving to the Bundesliga, while Everton are also interested. The decision will be with Man United.