10:33 a.m.: Justice investigates the transfer of Neymar to PSG
Justice is wondering whether a former Macronist vice-president of the National Assembly tried to obtain “tax benefits” from the government for Paris Saint-Germain during the record transfer of Brazilian striker Neymar from Barcelona in 2017, AFP learned on Wednesday from a source close to the matter.
10:10 a.m.: Mbappé’s situation deciphered
At the end of his contract next June, Kylian Mbappé is free to commit wherever he wishes since January 1, 2024. Will the Parisian striker move the lines this winter or will he wait until end of season to position yourself? Our journalists Cyril Morin and Vincent Brégevin take stock of the Frenchman’s situation.
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9:45 a.m.: Seidu on the shelves of Rennes
According to information from West France, Rennes would like to recruit Ghanaian international Alidu Seidu, currently leaving for CAN 2024. The Breton club appreciates the fact that he can play in central defense and full back. Clermont Foot could let go of the 23-year-old for around 10 million euros. At present, Stade Rennais has not yet sent an offer to the current 18th in L1.
9:32 a.m.: Manchester United targets Werner
A year and a half after his departure from Chelsea, Timo Werner could return to the Premier League. As announced by Sky Germany, the German international striker from Leipzig is in the sights of Manchester United. The Red Devils recently made inquiries for the 27-year-old, who has scored two goals this season in the Bundesliga.
9:17 a.m.: Costil talks about his future
In a long interview given this Thursday to Eurosport, Benoît Costil spoke about his future. As a reminder, the French international (1 selection) aged 36 is under contract with Salernitana until June 2024.
“I am not particularly planning because I am not ruling out any possibility. What is certain is that I want to continue in a place where I want to be. The human aspect is essential, just like the working environment. Very sincerely, I love Italy (he insists). I don’t plan ahead and I don’t know what will happen. I could very well stop everything at the end of the season to go and do my little life with my friends in Morbihan, on a barge turning over our oyster bags, or continue because there is a project that I love. I want to savor every moment with passion without worrying. Which does not mean that I am not ambitious and that I do not have the talent. The geographical and human aspects take precedence over everything else. Today, I am still here, I am competitive and I still know how to do some nice little things. I can still last if I want to.”
9:00 a.m.: The recap of Wednesday’s transfer window
A year after his arrival at OM, Vitinha would already be tracked on the transfer market, Jean-Clair Todibo is panicking the Premier League, Arnaud Kalimuendo would be the priority of Eintracht Frankfurt, Arsenal would be thinking of Dusan Vlahovic, Marseille would have entered dancing for Lucien Agoumé, it’s burning for Lilian Brassier in Monaco… Here is the transfer window for Wednesday January 3, 2024.
8:54 a.m.: Echeverri sent to Girona by Manchester City?
Manchester City is on the verge of completing the transfer of Claudio Echeverri, the young nugget of River Plate, for some 20 million euros. However, the 18-year-old is not going to play in the Premier League just yet. According to information from the Argentinian daily OléClaudio Echeverri will be loaned to River Plate at least until the summer of 2024. In August or even January 2025, the Argentinian could again be loaned to Girona, the current second in La Liga, which belongs to the City Football Group.
8:40 a.m.: Milan and Rennes target Vanderlan
As journalist Fabrizio Romano reveals, AC Milan, Rennes and Galatasaray have reportedly targeted Vanderlan, the left back of Palmeiras. If the Lombard club would like to attract the 21-year-old player this summer, the Breton and Turkish club would like to recruit him from the winter transfer window.
8:30 a.m.: Imminent for Kehrer in Monaco
Still according to Sky Germany, Thilo Kehrer’s arrival in Monaco is almost complete. Normally, the German international defender should land this Thursday in the Principality. ASM would have negotiated a six-month paying loan (500,000 euros) with an obligation to purchase under conditions (11.5 million euros).
8:24 a.m.: Bayern are thinking about Guirassy
According to information from Sky Germany, Bayern Munich is thinking of Serhou Guirassy, the current second top scorer in the Bundesliga (17 goals). For the moment, the reigning German champion has not yet directly approached Stuttgart. The current trend would be for him to finish the season third in the Bundesliga. As a reminder, several Premier League clubs (including Manchester United) and Bundesliga (notably Borussia Dortmund) are closely following the former Rennais.
8:17 a.m.: OL negotiates for Kennedy
Decisive scorer in the 2023 Copa Libertadores final won last November by Fluminense, will John Kennedy continue his career in Europe this winter? According to information from Brazilian media STB Rio, Olympique Lyonnais would have offered 10 million euros to the Rio de Janeiro club to enlist the 21-year-old striker. However, Fluminense would not have followed up on Gones’ offer.
8:00 a.m.: Kylian Mbappé speaks about his future
Kylian Mbappé has not yet decided on his future. Questioned in the mixed zone after PSG’s victory against TFC (2-0) this Wednesday evening during the Champions Trophy, the Parisian striker announced that he “hadn’t made up his mind yet“between staying at PSG or leaving Paris.”In any case, with the agreement reached last summer, the club is protected“, he clarified.