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Nick Judd, Transfer writer
Fresh from their derby win against their cross-city rivals, Manchester United are plotting a move for Greek wonderkid Charalampos Kostoulas, while Christian Pulisic is closing in on a contract extension at AC Milan. Join us for the latest transfer news, gossip and rumors from around the globe.
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TRENDING RUMORS
– Manchester United are hoping to beat clubs such as Bayern Munich and Juventus to the signing of Olympiacos rising star Charalampos Kostoulas, according to The Sun. The 17-year-old is considered the next big star of Greek football, and United sent scouts to watch the striker in action against FC Twente in the UEFA Europa League last Thursday. Olympiacos plan to offer the youngster a new contract as soon as he turns 18 in May, with his current deal running out in 2026. However, with more scouts watching him on a weekly basis, the Greek club may struggle to keep him. Fiorentina and Borussia Monchengladbach are also keeping tabs on the Greece under-21 international.
– AC Milan and striker Christian Pulisic are closing in on a new agreement that would see the 26-year-old stay at the San Siro until 2028 or 2029, according to Matteo Moretto. Pulisic has scored five goals and added as many assists in 14 league games so far this season, with a further three strikes in the UEFA Champions League. The United States international is currently contracted to the Rossoneri until 2027, but recent negotiations would suggest that both player and club are committed to extending the deal for at least another year. The new and improved deal will see Pulisic receive around €5 million a season.
– A number of Europe’s top clubs — including Arsenal, Manchester City, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich — are likely to miss out on top target Florian Wirtz, who looks set to stay at Bayer Leverkusen. That’s according to Kicker, which says that the 21-year-old has now indicated that he wants to stay at the BayArena, particularly if boss Xabi Alonso also commits his future to the club.
– Football Insider says that Newcastle United are willing to let both Miguel Almirón and Kieran Trippier leave the club in January, particularly if it means they can land top target António Silva from Benfica. The Magpies are targeting 21-year-old defender Silva, but still have financial fair play fears, hence having to move on players before they can improve the squad. Trippier attracted interest from West Ham United in the summer and Newcastle are hoping for similar interest in the 34-year-old. Silva is available for between £40m and £45m.
– Barcelona and Brighton & Hove Albion are tracking Werder Bremen goalkeeper Mio Backhaus, according to Ekrem Konur. The 20-year-old made 33 appearances for FC Volendam while on loan in the Eredivisie last season but is still awaiting his first start for boyhood club Bremen. However, the tall and agile goalkeeper has shown enough for Barca to consider him a long-term replacement for Marc-Andre ter Stegen.
