Transfer Talk: Atleti look to Almada as Correa replacement

The winter switch window is now open in Europe, and there are many strikes within the works and gossip swirling round. Transfer Talk brings you all the newest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, in fact, accomplished offers!

TOP STORY: Atleti eye Almada as replacement for Correa

Atlanta United attacking midfielder Thiago Almada is on the radar of Atletico Madrid, studies Fabrizio Romano.

The 22-year-old, who was named the 2023 MLS Young Player of the Year, is reported to be excessive up on the LaLiga aspect’s wishlist as a successor for Ángel Correa.

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ESPN sources revealed on Thursday that Correa had obtained a proposal to make the swap to the Saudi Pro League, with Atleti open to permitting him to depart the Wanda Metropolitano. It now seems as although Al Ittihad are anticipated to signal him, and the Atletico Madrid membership hierarchy have wasted no time in trying in direction of the Five Stripes standout in Almada.

He is claimed to have “always been appreciated” by the membership, and after a stellar marketing campaign through which he contributed to 28 targets in 33 MLS video games, the newest signifies that the previous Velez Sarsfield prospect may now be getting ready to a transfer to Europe.

PAPER GOSSIP

– Fulham midfielder João Palhinha is eager on a transfer to Barcelona, studies Sport. The 28-year-old, who has beforehand been linked with Bayern Munich, is but to see the Bundesliga champions make a return for him after coming shut to touchdown him in the summertime, and it’s stated that his best vacation spot could be a swap to the Blaugrana. It is reported that the Cottagers’ €60 million valuation may show to be an impediment, although, with the LaLiga aspect at the moment managing their monetary state of affairs rigorously.

– Chelsea are desirous about signing Brighton ahead Evan Ferguson, in accordance to the Evening Standard. The Blues are stated to be “long-term admirers” of the 19-year-old ahead, however after he signed a brand new contract on the Amex Stadium till the summer time of 2029, the Seagulls may demand a proposal within the area of £100m. The Republic of Ireland worldwide has scored six targets in 18 Premier League appearances up to now this season.

– A deal for Galatasaray right-back Sacha Boey is being thought of by Bayern Munich, studies Sky Sports Deutschland’s Florian Plettenberg. Manager Thomas Tuchel is eager to reinforce his aspect by including one other defender this month, and it’s believed that the 23-year-old Boey is considered as a possible various to Paris Saint-Germain star Nordi Mukiele.

– Burnley have reached an settlement to signal Chelsea ahead David Datro Fofana on mortgage, reveals the Athletic. The 21-year-old, who was recalled to the Blues from a mortgage spell at Union Berlin, is claimed to be set to bear a medical with the Clarets after supervisor Vincent Kompany’s aspect moved shortly to signal him. After a sluggish begin to life in Germany, he discovered constructive kind in direction of the top of his spell, scoring within the UEFA Champions League in a 1-1 draw towards Napoli.

– The race for Djurgardens IF midfielder Lucas Bergvall is heating up with Barcelona pushing to land him, studies Relevo. The Blaugrana are reportedly planning to enhance their preliminary provide for the 17-year-old, who’s eager to be part of them amid curiosity in his signature from round Europe. He has additionally just lately been linked with Newcastle.