Barcelona to pressure Ousmane Dembele exit in January window

The coronavirus pandemic made the switch market not like any earlier than it, however there was nonetheless loads of motion on Deadline Day. With the window closed throughout the most important leagues in Europe, you’ll be able to try the most recent main accomplished transfers throughout the globe.

TOP STORY: Barca planning Dembele exit in January

Barcelona nonetheless have to ease the stress on their wage invoice, which is why Sport is predicting that Ousmane Dembele will go away the membership in January.

The departure of the France worldwide is seen as the important thing to the Catalan membership’s rebuilding plans this winter. Dembele was near signing for Manchester United in the summertime, however the two golf equipment ran out of time to get the deal over the road. Now, Barca are searching for the following greatest resolution.

Dembele is just not in boss Ronald Koeman’s plans however with solely a yr and a half left on his contract, the membership are eager to recoup as a lot as they’ll on the whopping sum they paid him earlier than his deal runs out.

Barca bosses are believed to be prepared to simply accept €50 million for his companies.

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Juventus plotting Alaba transfer

The summer time switch market lately got here to a detailed, however Juventus are already plotting their subsequent strikes in January, and key to their plans is Bayern Munich stalwart David Alaba.

That is in keeping with Calciomercato, which stories the Bianconeri are effectively positioned to grab on the truth that Alaba is out there on a free switch from Bayern Munich in January.

The Bavarian membership seemingly don’t have any intention of renewing their settlement with the Austrian, and Juve see Alaba as the proper addition, with minimal upfront charges concerned.

Juve know they’d be getting a massively skilled participant in Alaba, 28, who can play in a number of positions. He might present an alternative choice to Alex Sandro, play within the centre of defence or as a full-back.

Alaba would price the Italian membership round €8m in wages per yr.

Depay hoping for Barca transfer in January

Memphis Depay might but seal his dream transfer to Barcelona, or one other membership in January, in keeping with an interview with the Lyon playmaker in Dutch newspaper AD.

Depay’s transfer to Camp Nou didn’t materialise this summer time, however together with his contract operating out in June 2021, he says he believes he’ll be receiving a lot of presents on the finish of the present season. Depay nonetheless harbours hopes of getting the decision from Barcelona in January, says the report.

Depay admitted that he is specializing in Lyon within the quick time period, however that he’ll be contemplating his future within the new yr.

Nonetheless solely 26, Depay can be the proper match for Barcelona if they’ll persuade the aforementioned Dembele to depart in January to release the mandatory funds to bid for the Netherlands worldwide.

Faucet-ins

– Liverpool might be weighing up a transfer for Stoke Metropolis goalkeeper Jack Butland to alleviate their worries over contingency plans for the injured Alisson, stories The Mirror. Present backup Adrian has been shaky at greatest in his deputy position at Anfield and with the home window open in England till Oct. 16, Butland might be on board with Liverpool in time for his or her subsequent match.

– West Ham United are believed to be in superior talks to signal Brentford winger and Algeria worldwide Mentioned Benrahma, in keeping with Sky Sports activities. The golf equipment are believed to be in superior talks in a deal believed to be price round £30m, although Crystal Palace are additionally mentioned to have an interest. Premier League golf equipment have till Oct. 16 to signal gamers from the EFL. Benrahma was a part of Brentford’s push in the direction of the Premier League in 2019-20, and have become a goal for a number of top-flight golf equipment in consequence.

– With the departure of defender Dayot Upamecano wanting more and more possible within the January switch window, RB Leipzig are already wanting so as to add to their squad, in keeping with Bild. RB Salzburg midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai appears to be on the high of their checklist in a deal that would high €25m. Szoboszlai is being focused by a lot of high European golf equipment, however Bild believes Leipzig’s expertise for nurturing younger gamers might show essential. Leipzig are additionally believed to be casting their eye over 18-year-old defender Josko Gvardiol from Zagreb.