The transfer window might be shut across Europe’s top five leagues, but the rumour mill keeps on turning! Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz, comings, goings and, of course, done deals!
TOP STORY: Barça told to meet Leão’s €175m release clause
AC Milan are determined to keep hold of forward Rafael Leão amid interest from Barcelona, according to Calciomercato.
The 25-year-old was linked with a move to the LaLiga giants over the summer, but the Rossoneri will reportedly only allow him to leave if the €175 million release clause in his contract is met. Which, given Barcelona’s dire financial situation, was never a realistic possibility.
Leao is reported to be happy at the San Siro, where he is a key player for the Serie A side, having contributed to three goals in the opening four league matches so far this season, and he isn’t looking to leave the club despite being linked with clubs across Europe.
The 33-time Portugal international signed a contract last June that secures his future at the club until the summer of 2028.
PAPER GOSSIP
– Real Madrid remain hopeful of signing Bayern Munich left-back Alphonso Davies, reports Mundo Deportivo. It is believed that Los Blancos are hopeful of securing the 23-year-old as a free transfer, with the Bundesliga club still yet to find a resolution over his current contract situation. Davies is able to discuss a pre-contract agreement with clubs outside of the Bundesliga from January.
– Free agent striker Anthony Martial is close to joining AEK Athens, according to Foot Mercato. The 28-year-old, who left Manchester United in the summer, is said to have agreed a contract worth €2.5m per season to join the Greek Super League side on a contract until the summer of 2027.
– Eintracht Frankfurt‘s Egypt international striker Omar Marmoush is hopeful of joining a club in the Premier League next year, reports Team Talk. Liverpool, Arsenal, Crystal Palace, and West Ham United are reported to be interested in the 25-year-old, who could be signed for an offer worth £40m. Marmoush enjoyed a bright campaign in the Bundesliga last season, scoring 12 goals while assisting another six in 29 appearances.
– The final details are being ironed out in Denzel Dumfries‘ new contract with Internazionale, says Nicolo Schira. A deal worth €4m plus bonuses is reported to have been agreed with the 28-year-old, who is believed to be ready to extend his stay at the club until the summer of 2028. Dumfries scored in Inter’s 1-1 Serie A draw with Monza on Sunday.
– Tottenham Hotspur are looking to hand centre-back Cristian Romero a new contract, according to Football Insider. Spurs are reported to be keen to use the deal to ward off interest from other clubs, with Real Madrid one of the sides linked with the 26-year-old.
