Chelsea and Tottenham want to bring Bayern Munich’s Serge Gnabry back to the Premier League
The January 2022 transfer window has closed, but there are still plenty of rumors floating around about who is going where. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumors, whereabouts and, of course, closed deals!
TOP STORY: Gnabry could leave Bayern for England return
Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur are ready to take advantage of by Serge Gnabry contractual situation, while talks with Bayern Munich over an extension stall, according to Image.
The 26-year-old will enter the final year of his contract this summer, but despite the Bundesliga outfit keen to extend his stay at the Allianz Arena. Bayern are struggling to agree personal terms, with reports that the winger and the club are at some distance in negotiations over a salary improvement.
There are just over 10 months to go before Gnabry can be officially approached by a team in Europe, and it has seen both Premier League sides start circling in a bid to force Munich’s hand. If a deal isn’t done at the end of the campaign, they may resign themselves to letting him go on the cheap to avoid losing him on a free transfer.
The Germany international has remained a key part of Julian Nagelsmann’s squad this season, contributing 16 goals in 31 appearances in all competitions.
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08:00 GMT: Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez has said Ousmane Dembele has been an ‘exemplary professional’ since taking over after reinstating the France striker following a stalemate over his contract renewal.
Dembele, 24, was mocked by Barca fans earlier this month when he was an unused substitute in the win over Atletico Madrid and again when he came off the bench against Napoli in the week last. Xavi then handed him his first start since January 12 at Valencia on Sunday despite the uncertainty surrounding his future at Camp Nou, with his contract this summer.
« He looks happy, » Xavi said at a press conference ahead of Thursday’s Europa League draw against Napoli at the Diego Armando Maradona stadium. “He is an exemplary professional. I haven’t had a single problem with him and I’ve heard all kinds of things. That he hasn’t been professional, that he doesn’t take care of himself… it’s the opposite. He is training well and he is positive around the group.
« For the rest, let’s see. His contract is at the end of the season and [what happens] depends on him and the club. All I can say is that he is a player that I really like. »
Dembele has so far turned down all renewal offers from Barca, leading to football director Mateu Alemany telling him to find a new club in January.
PAPER GOSSIP (by Adam Brown)
– Paris Saint-Germain have joined AC Milan in the race and are monitoring the situation of Hugo EkitikeGazzetta Dello Sport reports. The 19-year-old striker’s form for Reims in Ligue 1 saw him contribute directly to 11 goals in 21 appearances, with performances that drew much attention across Europe. Ekitike was linked with West Ham United in January.
– The Houston Dynamo sent general manager Pat Onstad to the Wanda Metropolitano on Wednesday night to watch Atletico Madrid Hector Herrera before a possible transfer, reveals Tom Bogert. It was reported on Sunday that the MLS side had made an official offer to sign the 31-year-old midfielder, who played all 90 minutes in the 1-1 Champions League draw with Manchester United, and the talks could now move forward in the coming years. days with Houston stepping up their approach for the Mexico international.
– Christian Pavon is set to leave Boca Juniors, with reports that his agents are set to meet Atletico Mineiro on Thursday. Caesar Luis Merlo reports that final details of the deal are being finalized, with the 26-year-old winger expected to complete his move to Serie A champions Brasileiro soon.
– The saga of contracts involving Marcelo Brozovic should finally come to an end, according to Nicolas Schira. Despite interest from Barcelona and PSG, the latest suggests a deal has been agreed and is now in its final stages before being officially announced. The Croatia international is set to sign a four-year extension which will keep him at Internazionale until 2026.
– Toronto FC are facing pressure from European clubs interested in Jahkeele Marshall-Ruttywrites TSN. It is reported that the 17-year-old striker trained with Premier League sides including Arsenal and Liverpool during the off-season and they are now monitoring his Major League Soccer situation. Toronto are looking to wait at least $20m to part ways with the talented youngster.
