Transfer Talk: Madrid plot move for Canada’s Alphonso Davies

The summer season switch window has closed all through Europe, however there are nonetheless strikes within the works and loads of gossip swirling round. Transfer Talk brings you all the most recent buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, in fact, completed offers!

TOP STORY: Madrid linked with move for Davies

Real Madrid are keeping track of Bayern Munich flyer Alphonso Davies, in line with Relevo.

The left-back is out of contract with the Bundesliga champions in 2025 and negotiations for a brand new deal are at present at an deadlock. The uncertainty stemming from the membership’s administrative adjustments, marked by former director Hasan Salihamidzic’s departure on the finish of the 2022-23 season, initially put talks on maintain. Now the Bavarian giants wish to revisit discussions a few contract extension as they’re decided to maintain the Canada worldwide on the Allianz Arena.

Davies is known to pay attention to Madrid’s curiosity, and Bayern might be pressured to half methods with the 22-year-old subsequent summer season to keep away from him leaving on a free switch. Coach Thomas Tuchel already has a alternative for Davies within the Bayern squad, within the form of in Raphaël Guerreiro.

Relevo has previously reported that Madrid are open to finalising a deal sooner for Davies if the chance arises on the proper worth.

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PAPER GOSSIP

– Barcelona are eyeing a move for Real Betis’ Guido Rodríguez, in line with Sport. The Catalan membership are desirous about bringing within the 29-year-old to strengthen central midfield, with solely Oriol Romeu at present occupying this place. The Argentina worldwide is out of contract subsequent yr, and Los Verdiblancos have supplied a renewed deal to the midfielder, hoping to not lose him on a free switch. It is reported {that a} move might be pursued in January if Barca can resolve their Financial Fair Play considerations.

– West Ham United and Crystal Palace might reinstate their curiosity in Hugo Ekitike in January, stories Football Insider. The 21-year-old striker is anticipated to depart the Ligue 1 giants in January, having declined a move to Eintracht Frankfurt as a part of the deal involving Randal Kolo Muani. It is reported that the France under-21 worldwide favours a move to the Premier League, prompting the 2 London golf equipment to make one other try to safe his signature after their failed efforts this summer season.

– Brighton & Hove Albion will compete with Manchester City and Juventus within the race to signal Valentín Barco, the Sun stories. The Seagulls are assured that they’ll safe the signature of the 19-year-old left-back from Boca Juniors after coming near activating his £10 million launch clause this summer season. While the Argentinian membership might reportedly supply a brand new deal to the thrice-capped Argentina under-20 worldwide, they may face some stiff competitors.

– Nice are set to announce the signing of free agent Salvatore Sirigu, Fabrizio Romano stories. The 36-year-old goalkeeper will be part of the Ligue 1 membership after coaching with them this week. The former Paris Saint-Germain shot-stopper will be part of Les Aiglons to function an understudy to present No. 1 Marcin Bulka, following the departure of Kasper Schmeichel, who now performs for Anderlecht.

– Chelsea will look to move on Trevoh Chalobah as a part of their efforts to resolve Financial Fair Play considerations, in line with Football Insider. The 24-year-old defender has not but featured for the Blues this season after struggling an damage in preseason coaching.