Transfer News and Rumors: Liverpool Eyeing Alessandro Bastoni, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur Target Pierre Kalulu
Liverpool are looking to bolster their defensive options by signing Inter Milan’s Alessandro Bastoni, while Juventus defender Pierre Kalulu is in the sights of Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur. The transfer window is heating up, and several top clubs are making moves to strengthen their squads. In this article, we’ll bring you the latest transfer news and rumors from around the globe.
Top Transfer Targets
Alessandro Bastoni has emerged as a top target for Liverpool after the club missed out on signing Manchester City-bound Marc Guéhi, according to TEAMtalk. The 26-year-old Italy international, who has two-and-a-half years left on his contract, is reportedly very keen on the idea of testing himself abroad. Another name high on Liverpool’s centre-back shortlist is Borussia Dortmund’s Nico Schlotterbeck, who is widely expected to be on the move after this summer’s FIFA World Cup.
Other Transfer News
Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur, and Aston Villa are all eyeing a deal for Juventus defender Pierre Kalulu, according to Calciomercato. The France international made a permanent move to Juve last summer, having enjoyed a successful loan spell at the club from Serie A rivals AC Milan the previous season. Calciomercato reports that the 25-year-old could be signed for a fee of €30 million, although he is unlikely to move until the end of the season.
Chelsea are prepared to pay €50m for 20-year-old defender Jérémy Jacquet, according to RMC Sport. The Rennes youngster has been linked with several clubs this month, although Chelsea’s interest has emerged as the most concrete. It’s believed that his club would seek a transfer fee in excess of €60m, as he is under contract until 2029 with no release clause.
Republic of Ireland striker Evan Ferguson is on Napoli’s winter shortlist, Corriere dello Sport reports. The 21-year-old, who is on loan at AS Roma from Brighton & Hove Albion this season, may be on the move again, with Napoli looking to sign a new forward this month. Ferguson has five goal involvements in 16 league games this season.
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Other Rumors
Manchester United are keen on signing Portugal midfielder Rúben Neves, who is out of contract at Al Hilal at the end of the season, in the final weeks of the winter window, according to Football Insider.
Chelsea are set to recall Celtic target David Datro Fofana from his loan spell with Turkish club Fatih Karagumruk, as they look to move on the Ivory Coast striker permanently this month, Football Insider reports.
Newcastle United have registered their interest in veteran Inter Milan defender Stefan de Vrij, according to Football Insider.
Girona and Valencia are showing an interest in signing Brighton & Hove Albion defender Diego Coppola on loan, Matteo Moretto reports.
There is a full agreement in place for Beşiktaş to sign Wolverhampton Wanderers defender Emmanuel Agbadou, with the transfer fee expected to be around the €11.5m mark, according to Footmercato.
Schalke 04 are exploring a winter move for Fiorentina striker Edin Dzeko, with concrete talks underway, as the former Manchester City striker is
