Iltalehti caught the biggest fish of the January transfer window.
From Georgian Khvitsha from Kvaratskhelia became the hottest name in the futs world in an instant, when his coach Antonio Conte announced at the weekend that the man was considering leaving Naples.
– I am personally really disappointed. For six months I have tried to make Kvara feel that he is the heart of this team and to show that we can achieve something together, Conte said.
Napoli boss Aurelio De Laurentiis is a tough negotiator, so it remains to be seen whether Kvaratskhelia can get out of his contractual obligations. Of course, at least PSG, Liverpool and possibly Chelsea would also like to have a talented player in their ranks.
However, Chelsea should probably sell first, so that it does not violate the rules of financial fair play. Fortunately for the club, there are enough players to exceed our own needs and at least Renato Veiga, Ben Chilwell and Cesare Casadei are looking for a new employer.
Of course, there is a small problem in the store of the Portuguese Veiga. He signed a seven-year contract last summer, and getting a similar commitment from somewhere else seems impossible in the current situation.
Chelsea’s excellent start to the league season may derail if the club management does not pay attention to the central defense. On Wednesday it was confirmed that Trevoh Chalobah the loan spell is cut off before its time, and the 25-year-old topper will quickly return to Stamford Bridge.
Whether that’s enough for Londoners remains to be seen. Wesley Fofana is on the sidelines possibly for the whole spring, so the pressure also increases on the Crystal Palace captain to Marc Gué to acquire.
A teenager to Old Trafford
The former great club Manchester United is facing a huge problem. The club is desperately trying to free up some money to revamp the squad, but Casemiro, Marcus Rashford, Antony’s and Mason Mount the salaries are so astronomical that there is no real interest.
It is more likely that the club management will have to anger the fans by selling either Alejandro Garnachon or Kobbie Mainoon. You would get the full net benefit from the transfer compensation from your own growths, and it’s much easier to move super promises in your twenties anyway.
In the case of United, it’s pointless to talk about purchase goals before own financing is clarified. It could very well be that the manager doesn’t Ruben Amorim receive any new confirmations during this transfer window.
United supporters would like to get rid of Casemiro already. EPA / AOP
Of course, the club will release the 17-year-old in the next few days of Diego León contract, but my Paraguayan will move to England only after the season ends.
Of course, if Amorim got even a little lighter on the roster, it would be easier for him to continue the construction project next summer.
Rodri’s replacement?
The biggest concern in January is surely the management of Arsenal and Manchester City.
The Gunners fell out of the English Cup on Sunday, when they couldn’t get the ball into the net despite clear control. Manager Mikel Arteta understand that at the latest Gabriel Jesus an injury means he’s forced to buy either a pure primary scorer or a dodgy winger.
At best, both.
Money shouldn’t become an obstacle, and they don’t By Viktor Gyökeres or Alexander Isakin similar Swedish tips would come off cheap. excelled in the European Championships Nico Williams might leave Bilbao for less than a hundred million anyway.
Sporting’s Viktor Gyökeres will surely be sold soon to one of Europe’s top clubs. EPA / AOP
Manchester City’s struggles this season cannot be explained solely Rodrin with injury.
But yes, it has played a big role.
In January, the entire organization is harnessed to look for a defensive midfielder who somehow fits the bill.
The public has at least been connected to City Leon Goretzka, Martin Zubimendi, Frenkie de Jong’s and by Pascal Gross the names.
But will any of them want to come to the Etihad, as the available playing time will be minimal after Rodri’s recovery?
However, the first to come through the door is Eintracht Frankfurt, who is having a wild season Omar Marmoush. The Egyptian striker moved to Atlético in the summer by Julián Alvarez the gap left.
Eintracht’s asking price is a whopping 80 million euros, but it has to come down a few notches from that.
Real Madrid in a waste
Liverpool, who are overwhelmingly at the top of the Premier League, do not need reinforcements. Its biggest challenge is to present Mo for Salah and For Virgil van Dijk sufficiently attractive extension contract offer.
Trent Alexander-Arnold has already decided to leave his breeding club. The best thing for all parties would be for the defender to be sold already in January.
In that case, Liverpool would get at least a few million in compensation. Otherwise, in the summer TAA would move to Real Madrid for free, where he can play together with his friends of Jude Bellingham with.
Real Madrid rudely uses its negotiating position to its advantage. It already tried ice with a 15 million euro stick at the beginning of the month.
According to Reds supporters, both Mo Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold have deserved a huge pay rise. EPA / AOP
Even then, Liverpool was not even ready to negotiate.
Madrid’s shameful 2-5 final defeat at Barcelona on Sunday raised the stakes. Now everyone could see that the Whites needed more strength at the defensive end.