TRANSFERS – Ronaldo, Icardi, OM and Arsenal, the 13 facts that escaped you on Thursday

Ronaldo does not rule out a move to Brazil

In remarks given to ESPN, Cristiano Ronaldo was asked about a possible departure, one day, to Brazil. And the fivefold Ballon d’Or has not completely closed the door to this possibility. « Playing in Brazil, who knows? Nobody would have said that I will return to Manchester at 36 and I am here. Play in Brazil? It’s very far from my mind. But, in football, everything is possible, I don’t know« said the current Manchester United player.

• Our opinion : Even if he does not rule out this possibility, we can imagine Ronaldo ending his career in MLS.

Icardi, it blocks

What will Maurco Icardi do this winter? Although courted by Juventus Turin, the Argentine striker is still on the side of Paris, where his story is still floundering. According to Sky Italia, the Old Lady is certainly still interested in the PSG player, but we still have to convince PSG to part with him … on loan. A formula that obviously does not suit the club of the capital. The Argentinian international would also like to have more guarantees on his future.

• Our opinion : PSG will hardly let go of Icardi on loan. Lost sentence for Juve?

OM want Kolasinac

According to information from Provence, Olympique de Marseille would like to recruit Sead Kolasinac, at the end of his contract at Arsenal next June. « The robust 28-year-old Bosnian left-back could join OM in the coming days“, even writes the daily on its site.

• Our opinion : A reinforcement of experience at a lower cost for OM. An interesting track.

Burnley offer 17M for Fofana

Impressive with RC Lens, Seko Fofana has many courtiers in the transfer window. According to The Team of the day, Burnley offered 17 million euros to the northern club, which should however refuse this proposal.

• Our opinion : Lens intends to keep Fofana this winter, and the player does not seem tempted by this destination. Logical refusal.

Arthur to Arsenal?

Came into play against Inter Milan on Wednesday evening during the Italian Super Cup lost by Juventus (2-1), Arthur could have played his last minutes in the bianconero jersey. Indeed, according to The Gazzetta dello Sport, the midfielder is getting closer to Arsenal, which would have accelerated in recent hours for the ex-Barça player. However, the Old Lady will not part with it without having found her replacement beforehand. Max Allegri wants a midfielder with a more profile « physical« and with more »personality« .

• Our opinion : Juve are ready to let go of Arthur, who has never won in the middle. But first, a replacement will be needed.

OL should keep Emerson

Although Chelsea offered €4m to break Emerson’s loan to Lyon and repatriate him to London to compensate for the multiple injuries at left-back, OL did not want to let go of the Italian. The Blues ended up changing tack and decided to recall Kenedy instead. A player capable of playing in all positions on the left flank and who was playing on loan at Flamengo.

• Our opinion : Good choice from OL who have no crowd in this position.

Thomas Tuchel thinks to keep Rüdiger

Asked about the situation of Antonio Rüdiger by Sky Sports after Chelsea’s victory against Tottenham in the EFL CUP (1-0), the German technician wanted to be reassuring about the extension of his defender whose contract expires this summer: « We are confident. We have things to offer. »

• Our opinion : A defender like Rûdiger, you keep it.

Sidibé gone to stay

While he had expressed his desire to leave this winter, Djibril Sidibé would have changed his mind about his situation in Monaco and would like to stay on the rock for a while longer. Foot Mercato reports that the Frenchman is even considering an extension now. A reciprocal desire that could lead to a few years of additional contract.

• Our opinion : Good news for Monaco which has a good rotation in this position with Caio Henrique.

Newcastle’s bid for Diego Carlos

According to The Telegraph, the Magpies would have gone on the offensive for the recruitment of Diego Carlos. An offer of 45M€ would have been formulated. In check on the Botman file, Newcastle is accelerating the pace to build its defense this winter.

• Our opinion : Hard to snatch a defender of this caliber at this price.

Dybala want elsewhere?

The Argentinian press TyC Sports first, announces that Paulo Dybala (28) would have chosen not to extend his contract with Juventus Turin. He would therefore be listening to interesting offers to freely engage in another club next summer.

• Our opinion : It is time for Paulo Dybala to take on another dimension, at Juve or elsewhere.

Kamara still interests Roma

In today’s edition, The Gazzetta dello Sport looks back on the arrival of Sergio Oliveira at Roma from FC Porto. And the transalpine daily ensures that the Roman transfer window is not over. If Amadou Diawara were to leave, Boubacar Kamara, at the end of his contract with OM, could then disembark. On condition of making a suitable offer to the Olympian club.

• Our opinion : Kamara will not continue at OM. If Roma were to put a certain amount on the carpet in January…

Newcastle offers Wood

New Zealand striker Chris Wood, who played for Burnley, has signed a two-and-a-half-year contract with Newcastle, the English club announced on Thursday. The transfer amount was not disclosed. The 30-year-old will come to reinforce the workforce of the Magpies, whose takeover in October by a Saudi fund had caused controversy. Newcastle, current penultimate of the English championship with only one victory in 19 matches, remains in the fight to keep its place in the Premier League. He will face Watford on Saturday, just ahead of him in the standings with only two points ahead, a match which could prove crucial to get out of the red zone. (WITH AFP)

• Our opinion : A surprising choice for Newcastle.

Corona in Spain

Jesus Corona is expected to leave Porto to join Sevilla FC. The signing of his contract with the Andalusian club should not delay any longer and the medical examination will take place this week. A transfer that Monchi, the Sevillian sports director, finally completes, after tackling the file last summer.

• Our opinion : Going from a lack of play in Porto to a transfer to Sevilla FC, Corona must be satisfied.