Real Madrid are reportedly considering the departure of winger Vinícius Júnior, despite his young age of 24. The club is confident in their ability to succeed without him, especially after the signing of Kylian Mbappé. One potential successor that has caught their eye is Athletic Club winger Nico Williams. He impressed during the European Championship and has drawn interest from clubs like Barcelona and Arsenal. With an offer of €58 million, Real Madrid could activate his release clause and bring him to the Santiago Bernabeu. However, any move for Williams would depend on whether or not Vinícius Júnior is deemed surplus to requirements, with his contract running until 2027.
Mateo Kovacic Targeted by Al Nassr
Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr have made an offer for Manchester City midfielder Mateo Kovacic. The 30-year-old has attracted interest from the Middle East and could be the subject of a January transfer bid. Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly in favor of the move and is pushing for his side to secure the services of the Croatian international.
Génération Foot winger Amara Diouf has caught the attention of Barcelona and several other clubs. The 16-year-old Senegal under-17 international was impressive at the last U17 World Cup. However, a knee injury that required surgery has sidelined him for the time being. Despite this setback, Diouf remains a prospect worth tracking for clubs looking to invest in young talent.
Marseille is contemplating a move for AC Milan midfielder Ismaël Bennacer to fill the void left by Jordan Veretout’s departure to Lyon. The 26-year-old has fallen out of favor at Milan and could be seeking a fresh start in Ligue 1. Bennacer’s potential transfer to Marseille would provide him with a chance to reignite his career and showcase his talents in a new environment.
Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur have been presented with the opportunity to sign free agent midfielder Yusuf Yazici. The 27-year-old Turkish player is currently without a club after his contract with Lille expired. His representatives have reached out to multiple Premier League clubs, with Galatasaray emerging as a potential destination for Yazici as well.
Qatar Stars League side Al Gharafa are nearing a deal to acquire Al Rayyan striker Rodrigo. The 33-year-old former Leeds United player had an impressive season, scoring 12 goals and providing 6 assists in 23 matches. Both clubs are working towards reaching an agreement swiftly to secure Rodrigo’s services for the upcoming season.