Levante player Karl Etta Eyong has emerged as Robert Lewandowski‘s potential heir at Barcelona. At the same time, Manchester United is among the clubs interested in acquiring Gilberto Mora, a promising talent from Mexico. Stay tuned for the latest transfer news and rumors globally.
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HEADLINES
– AI agent? A former United prospect utilized ChatGPT for negotiations.
– Sources: Manchester United preparing for discussions with Mainoo and Zirkzee as clubs show interest.
– Glasner is in preliminary talks regarding a new contract with Crystal Palace.
RUMOR MILL
– Reports suggest that Robert Lewandowski may depart Barcelona at the season’s end rather than extend his contract due to his age, diminishing performance, and the inability to keep pace with teammates. The Blaugrana are exploring replacements, with Levante’s Karl Etta Eyong seen as a viable option to challenge Ferran Torres for a starting role. The 21-year-old Cameroon international has already netted four goals and provided one assist in five LaLiga outings since transferring from Villarreal this summer. Lewandowski might seek a different club or consider retirement, but moving to Saudi Arabia isn’t on his agenda.
– Tijuana’s midfielder Gilberto Mora has drawn attention from Real Madrid and Manchester United, as per Calciomercato. Notably, Inter Milan and Juventus also have included him as a potential target following his noteworthy performances at the Under-20 World Cup. However, the young Mexican talent cannot transfer to Europe until he turns 18, despite already earning senior international caps at the Gold Cup.
– Liverpool central defender Joe Gomez tops the wishlist for AC Milan, who are looking to reinforce their defense this January. According to Corriere dello Sport, the 28-year-old is eager for more playing time, and Milan executives are eager to facilitate a deal; they might pivot if a resolution isn’t reached. Additionally, Milan is aiming to extend the contract of forward Christian Pulisic, as he may attract significant interest across Europe, while clubs from the Premier League are inquiring about goalkeeper Mike Maignan. Furthermore, Milan is exploring contract renewals for defenders Fikayo Tomori and Alexis Saelemaekers.
– Real Madrid and Valencia are among the frontrunners aiming to sign Rodrigo Mendoza from Elche, according to a report by Diario Sport. Barcelona, Atlético Madrid, Villarreal, Paris FC, and several clubs from the Premier League are also monitoring the 20-year-old player. Mendoza’s stock has risen following impressive performances in the Under-20 World Cup, particularly after aiding his team in gaining promotion to La Liga last season.
– Juventus may renew their interest in Arnau Martínez, the right-back from Girona, in January since strengthening their full-back position is crucial. They are also scouting Brooke Norton-Cuffy from Genoa and Jordan Teze from Monaco. Additionally, Juventus has made inquiries about Raphaël Guerreiro, a left-back from Bayern Munich, as his contract is set to expire in the summer and he is unlikely to renew.
EXPERT ANALYSIS
ADDITIONAL RUMORS
– Inter Milan is looking at Marco Carnesecchi from Atalanta as a potential long-term successor to Yann Sommer. (Rudy Galetti)
– Juventus is interested in Matias Siltanen, though Djurgården has placed a €20m price tag on the 18-year-old midfielder, who has also attracted interest from Bayer Leverkusen and clubs in the Premier League. (Tuttosport)
– Piotr Zielinski may leave Inter Milan in January, although his €4.5m yearly salary could pose challenges. (Corriere dello Sport)
– Atlético Madrid is pleased with loanee Nico González and plans to secure a permanent deal with Juventus. They have an option worth €32m plus an added €1m that activates if he plays at least 45 minutes in 21 La Liga matches. (Nicolò Schira)
– Ongoing negotiations are set between Juventus and Kenan Yildiz for a potential contract extending to 2030. (Calciomercato)
– Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford is about to sign a new contract, and the Toffees are also planning to extend the contracts of James Garner and Vitaliy Mykolenko. (The Times)
– Inter Milan is keen on retaining Francesco Esposito and is willing to double the 20-year-old striker’s current salary. (La Gazzetta dello Sport)
– Bologna is aiming to extend 28-year-old winger Riccardo Orsolini’s contract until 2030. (Corriere dello Sport)
– Crystal Palace chief Steve Parish acknowledged that Adam Wharton aspires to compete in the Champions League, be it at Selhurst Park or elsewhere. (talkSPORT)
– Inter Milan is closely tracking 17-year-old forward Robinho Jr. from Santos, the son of the former Brazil and AC Milan star Robinho. The club is expected to make a bid during the next transfer window, as his contract with Santos runs until 2027. (TNT Brasil)