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Nick Juddtransfer writer
With the opening of the January transfer window approaching, there is a lot of gossip about who is moving where. Transfer Talk brings you all the news about rumours, comings and goings and, of course, closed deals!
TOP STORY: Chelsea line up January contract for Monaco star Badiashile
Chelsea are looking to beef up their defense in the new year and despite long-standing interest in RB Leipzig defender and World Cup star Josko Gvardiol, Athletic report it is Benoit Badiashile from AS Monaco, who climbed to the top of the Blues wish list.
The 21-year-old France international can play in defense or on the left in a three-man defence, and the two clubs are in talks over a deal that could be finalized in January. The Principality club charge a €35m transfer fee to allow Badiashile to move to west London.
Badiashile, who has been in Monaco’s system since 2016, has made 135 appearances for the club in all competitions and has been a first team regular since 2018-19. The 1.80m defender has particularly impressed this season with his ability on the ball and in one-on-one situations.
Chelsea have been monitoring the player’s situation since the summer, despite being regularly linked with a move to Gvadiol. Badiashile is considered a priority at Stamford Bridge, ahead of the likes of the 23-year-old evan ndicka from Eintracht Frankfurt and 20-year-old Piero Hincapie from Bayer Leverkusen.
PAPER GOSSIP
– Uruguayan striker Luis Suarez Saudi club Al-Khaleej offered a lucrative 18-month contract, but he remains set on joining Brazil’s Grêmio, according to Fabricio Romano🇧🇷 The 35-year-old striker was paid a $6 million salary to move to the Saudi Pro League, but his transfer to Grêmio on a two-year deal is all but sealed.
– AS Roma is preparing an offer for the United States international Johnny Cardosoaccording Ekrem Konur🇧🇷 The Italian capital club are looking to add the 21-year-old Internacional midfielder to their squad in January, but face stiff competition from Spanish sides Valencia and Real Betis. Cardoso has been a regular in the Porto Alegre side for the last three years, playing 39 games and scoring two goals. He also added two assists. Roma may have an advantage over their Spanish counterparts, however, due to their superior financial situation.
– Manchester City bosses believe the prospect of working with Pep Guardiola will see them win the title race Jude Bellingham, according to the Sun. Real Madrid consider themselves ahead when it comes to signing the coveted 19-year-old midfielder, but City believe Guardiola’s extension as manager until 2025 and the opportunity for Bellingham to play alongside Erling Haaland again could decide their decision. change in your favor. Liverpool, Manchester United, Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain are eyeing the England international.
– Manchester United are considering making a bid for Lyon right-back bad taste, according to Media Foot. The 19-year-old former France youth international has emerged as one of his side’s most consistent players this season, contributing an assist in 14 league appearances. Gusto’s contract runs until 2024, and United could be favorites to sign him if Lyon fail to agree a new deal, and the Red Devils are readying an offer that includes a €30m transfer fee.
– Tottenham Hotspur could make room in their squad by allowing Pope Sarr and Bryan Gil move to LaLiga in January, according to Relevo. Both players joined the north London club ahead of last season, but with Sarr yet to make his debut, the 20-year-old Senegalese international could be on the move to Sevilla. Gil, 21, has also struggled to carve out significant playing time under manager Antonio Conte following his £21m move in 2021, and Valencia are keen to make a move into the midfielder after a well-known loan spell. happened last season.
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