Transfer ticker: FC Bayern Munich wants a Portuguese international

An the search for a defensive midfielder, FC Bayern Munich has probably chosen João Palhinha as the top solution. As the “Bild” reports, the Portuguese national player has priority. The German record champion is said to have already made an initial offer for the 28-year-old from English club FC Fulham. As reported by the English and Portuguese media, Fulham are said to be demanding far more than 50 million euros for Palhinha.

Coach Thomas Tuchel would like to sign a purely defensive six before the end of the transfer window. Palhinha joined the Premier League from Sporting Lisbon in the summer of 2022. He was a substitute player at the World Cup in Qatar, but under the new national coach Roberto Martínez he was recently one of the Portuguese’s regulars again.

Palhinha should come, Benjamin Pavard will go. Bayern boss Jan-Christian Dreesen has confirmed the transfer of French international Benjamin Pavard to Inter Milan. The final requirement for enforcement is a successful medical check this Wednesday in Italy. “The Medical is coming up in Milan today. And if he passes, then we’ll hand Benjamin over to Inter,” said Dreesen.

Kolo Muani provokes his departure from Frankfurt

Randal Kolo Muani from Eintracht Frankfurt is pushing his move to French champions Paris Saint-Germain. “A move to Paris is now a unique opportunity for me. I would like to switch to Paris and I have also informed those responsible,” said the French international and at the same time asked for his approval for a transfer: “I hope and wish that Frankfurt will agree to the offer from Paris and that this change will now be made possible for me .”

According to a Sky report, Frankfurt had just rejected an offer from PSG for 80 million euros for Kolo Muani. The 24-year-old himself is said to have agreed on a five-year contract with Paris weeks ago. Kolo Muani’s contract with Eintracht runs until 2027. According to reports, Frankfurt wants to achieve at least 100 million euros.

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“I owe a lot to Eintracht Frankfurt. I took the fans to my heart and always behaved very professionally,” said Kolo Muani on Sky: “I always gave my all for the club until the end. However, it’s no secret that Paris Saint-Germain made a record bid for me.” The star striker missed Wednesday’s final training session for the second leg of the Conference League playoff against Levski Sofia.

Frankfurt sign Algerian national player

Eintracht Frankfurt have signed Farès Chaibi from FC Toulouse. The 20-year-old attacking midfielder has signed a contract until 2028. The Hessians are said to have paid around ten million euros for Chaibi. Chaibi made 41 competitive appearances for the French first division club last season, scoring eight goals.

Chaibi won the French Cup with Toulouse last May. He contributed to that success with three goals and two assists. He made his debut in the Algerian national team in March in the qualifier for the Africa Cup of Nations 2024. “With Farès Chaibi, we have a player who is young and capable of development and who already has a lot of national and international experience,” said Eintracht sports director Timmo Harding. “He can be used variably in several offensive positions and brings attributes that will enrich our game.”

Leipzig brings Lenz from Frankfurt

RB Leipzig has strengthened on the left side of defence. The cup winner signed Christopher Lenz from league rival Eintracht Frankfurt. A transfer fee of around one million euros is under discussion. The 28-year-old has signed a one-year contract with an option for a further year. Lenz should primarily be a safeguard in case David Raum fails. Lenz played 34 competitive games for Eintracht last season.

“With the signing of Christopher Lenz, we were able to close the last remaining gap in the squad very well and find the important alternative at left-back,” said sporting director Max Eberl.

Inter sets FC Bayern deadline – showdown in the Pavard case

FC Bayern has given Benjamin Pavard the go-ahead for a change. This has been reported by several media since Tuesday afternoon, including transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. The French national defender should travel to Milan in the near future and complete the medical check at Inter Milan by Wednesday. Pavard will probably sign a contract with the Italian club until 2028.

Pavard has been pushing for his move for weeks. On Monday he was still training with the team on Säbener Straße. CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen was optimistic that a solution would be found by the end of the transfer period and “close the issue”.

The Milanese should pay around 28 million euros plus bonuses for the 27-year-old world champion a year before his contract expires. FC Bayern would need a replacement in the event of a departure. Chelsea’s Trevoh Chalobah is said to be a candidate. Bayern coach Thomas Tuchel is a big supporter of the 24-year-old Englishman. Both know each other from their time together at Chelsea. Chalobah is said to have signaled that he wanted to switch to Bayern. The German international Armel Bella-Kotchap from FC Southampton is also an option.

Frankfurt committed goalkeeping talent

Bundesliga club Eintracht Frankfurt have signed the Brazilian junior international goalkeeper Kauã Santos. The 20-year-old joins the Hessians from CR Flamengo’s youth team and has signed a contract until 2028. Santos was part of the Brazilian selection at the U20 South American Championship earlier this year and won the title unbeaten with the team.

A Bremen misunderstanding before the end

Scottish offensive player Oliver Burke is about to leave Werder Bremen. The 26-year-old has been released for talks with a British club. Burke moved from Sheffield United to the Weser on a free transfer last summer and was loaned out to English second division club FC Millwall in the winter.

Burke has made 19 competitive appearances for Werder so far. Most recently, Burke, who was actually playing as an attacker, helped out as a right-back.

Hertha BSC ends the Uremovic chapter

The revolving door at relegated Hertha BSC keeps going. Defender Filip Uremovic will leave the club for Croatia. The 26-year-old should terminate his contract today and move to his home country, as BILD reports.

The central defender, who moved to Berlin last summer, is one of the top earners in the struggling Hertha squad, but not one of the top performers. The central defender was not in the squad for the 5-0 win against SpVgg Greuther Fürth on Saturday.

Milan or Rome? The main thing is Italy

Romelu Lukaku is reportedly moving from Chelsea to AS Roma. The clubs have reached a basic agreement on a loan deal for the 30-year-old Belgian striker, writes the “Gazzetta dello Sport”. Lukaku played for Inter Milan on loan last season.

Now he is drawn a little further south. He is to receive 7.5 million euros a year in Italy’s capital and is expected in Rome on Tuesday.

Will Berisha’s next step lead to Dortmund?

Borussia Dortmund are interested in signing Mergim Berisha from FC Augsburg. Initial talks are said to have already taken place. Shortly before the end of the transfer period on Friday, BVB is still looking for a centre-forward.

“If you look at our squad on offense, we don’t have many players who are over 1.80 meters tall. We also know that Sébastien Haller is going to the Africa Cup of Nations in winter,” said coach Edin Terzic. The two-time national player Berisha is considered a sales candidate by the Augsburgers. The 25-year-old said “that he would like to take the next step,” said Augsburg coach Enrico Maaßen.

Mancini also fills his pockets on the Gulf

Roberto Mancini has signed a four-year contract as the new national team coach in Saudi Arabia. “I am very proud to accept this post,” said the Italian at his presentation in the very rich Gulf state. The coming days are important for him to see more of the players on site before the first games. The 58-year-old emphasized that the local players also benefited from the many foreign football stars who now play in the country. For the team to be successful, everyone has to work hard and together. “I’m not a magician.”

But at the latest now a very rich man. Mancini’s contract with the world number 54. runs until 2027, he should earn around 25 million euros. Per year of course.