Real Madrid withdraw from Guehi deal; AS Roma inquire about Zirkzee on loan in January.
Real Madrid have dropped out of the race for Marc Guehi due to his high salary and signing bonus. AS Roma are preparing to loan Zirkzee with an option to buy. Barcelona want Rashford but are facing financial constraints.
The European transfer market is heating up with two main focus points: Real Madrid have withdrawn from the Marc Guehi deal due to his salary and signing bonus demands, while AS Roma are preparing to submit a loan offer for Joshua Zirkzee with an option to buy in January. Meanwhile, Barcelona want Marcus Rashford but face financial constraints, while Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool are actively monitoring Konstantinos Koulieraki.
Real Madrid withdraw from the Marc Guehi deal.
Real Madrid have officially withdrawn from the race to sign Marc Guehi, the Crystal Palace defender whose contract expires next summer, due to his excessively high salary and signing bonus demands. Liverpool and Bayern Munich are now considered more likely destinations for Guehi (AS).
AS Roma are targeting Joshua Zirkzee on loan.
AS Roma are preparing to submit a loan offer for Joshua Zirkzee with an option to buy in the January transfer window, as the Serie A club look to strengthen their attacking options. Zirkzee could leave Manchester United as early as January if a suitable offer is accepted (Fichajes).
Barcelona and the financial dilemma surrounding Marcus Rashford.
Barcelona want to sign Marcus Rashford (Manchester United) to a long-term contract but cannot afford the £25.5 million buyout clause in his loan deal, which is causing significant obstacles to the transfer (Fichajes).
Tottenham and Liverpool are monitoring Konstantinos Koulieraki.
Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool are closely monitoring Konstantinos Koulieraki, the Greek defender from Wolfsburg. Scouts from both teams have been present in the stands on several occasions to observe the player in action, and they highly rate his potential for development (TBR Football).
Several Premier League teams are interested in Givairo Read.
Several Premier League clubs have set their sights on Givairo Read, the Dutch right-back from Feyenoord, following his consistent performances in the Dutch league (Teamtalk).
Leeds face the risk of losing Alex Baird.
Leeds are facing the prospect of losing young goalkeeper Alex Baird after January, as a number of big clubs have expressed interest in the talent (Caught Offside).
Hansi Flick insists he will not leave Barcelona.
Despite speculation in Spain, coach Hansi Flick insists he has no intention of leaving Barcelona next summer. He is committed to a long-term project at Camp Nou and is focused on building the squad for the next season (Sky Germany).
Juventus are confident of retaining Kenan Yildiz.
Juventus are planning to negotiate a new contract with Kenan Yildiz amid interest from Liverpool, Chelsea, and Arsenal, and are optimistic about retaining the striker as part of their long-term strategy (Teamtalk).
