Transfer news and rumours LIVE: 'Just a matter of time' before Benzema extends Real Madrid stay

Posted Friday, October 07, 2022 by 7M Sport

Everton's move for Harrington in doubt after injury

Everton have long been linked with a move for Cork City's young goalkeeper David Harrington. However, the Toffees have been dealt a blow in their pursuit of the 22-year-old.

He is set to undergo shoulder surgery next month and that could put his move to Merseyside in jeopardy. The Irish Independent have claimed a deal was agreed in principle in the region of £100,000 with add-ons but it has now been thrown into doubt.

Vitoria Guimaraes confirm new contract for highly-rated Bamba

Ibrahima Bamba has made quite the impression for Vitoria Guimaraes in the last couple of seasons. The 20-year-old's performances have put some of Europe's top clubs on alert.

For that reason, the Portuguese side have worked hard to get him tied down to a new deal and, earlier this evening, they announced that he has signed a new contract at the club until 2026.

Galatasaray want Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly been told he can leave Manchester United in January after making it clear he wanted to agree a departure during the summer.

The latest club to declare their interest in the 37-year-old is Galatasaray, according to fotoMac in Turkey. Whether he would be interested in such a move at this stage of his career is unclear.

'Just a matter of time' before Benzema extends Real Madrid stay

Transfer news and rumours LIVE: 'Just a matter of time' before Benzema extends Real Madrid stay

Karim Benzema is seemingly on the verge of extending his Real Madrid contract. Writing on Twitter, Fabrizio Romano said: "Karim has already confirmed to Real Madrid his intention to accept the proposal and continue there until June 2024, so it’s just a matter of time.

"Florentino Perez, Carlo Ancelotti and the whole board are together on this decision."

Leeds set for transfer battle with AC Milan for Okafor

Noah Okafor has caught the attention of plenty of clubs around Europe with his performances for Red Bull Salzburg over the last couple of seasons.

With the former manager of the Austrian side at the helm, Leeds are said to be exploring the possibility of signing the 22-year-old. According to Calciomercato, the Premier League side will face competition from AC Milan if they do pursue a move.

Zubimendi close to new Real Sociedad contract amid Barcelona links

At some point in the next couple of years, Barcelona will be faced with the task of replacing Sergio Busquets. Martin Zubimendi is one of the players to have been linked with a move to Catalonia but it doesn't look like that will be the case.

Speaking to Mundo Deportivo, Real Sociedad's president - Jokin Aperribay - has claimed the 23-year-old is on the verge of signing a new deal in San Sebastian. He said: "We are very close to having an agreement. I want Martin Zubimendi to develop his entire career at Real."

Man United could look to Frimpong to solve right-back void

Right-back is a position, seen by many, as a weakness at Manchester United. That is also seemingly the opinion of Erik ten Hag who, according to The Express, will delve into the full-back market over the coming weeks and months.

Bayer Leverkusen's Jeremie Frimpong is a player who has reportedly drawn the attention of those at Old Trafford and they may eventually pursue a move for him.

Chelsea midfielder Kante looking for options

N'Golo Kante is looking for greener pastures as he thinks that the club might not be willing to meet his demands for a contract extension, according to FootMercato.

The report also mentions that the World Cup winner wants to continue in London, so that narrows down the options to Arsenal & Tottenham. PSG were also interested to sign him but the midfielder is not keen to go to Paris.

Griezmann to stay at Atletico Madrid

Antoine Griezmann will continue to stay at Atletico Madrid, according to Fabrizio Romano.

Barcelona are set to receive €20m plus add-ons [around €2m] from the sale as the French international moves permanently to the capital.

Griezmann himself wanted to continue under Diego Simeone and had no intention to go back to Barcelona.

Sampaoli takes charge at Sevilla

Jorge Sampaoli returns to Sevilla as the head coach, the club announced on Thursday.

He had earlier managed the Andalusian outfit in the 2016-17 season before moving on to join the Argentine national team.

His previous assignment was with Olympique Marseille. He guided the team to a second-spot finish in Ligue 1 and also led them to the Conference League semi-finals last year.

Arsenal plot Taremi move

Arsenal are eager to land Mehdi Taremi of Iran in the January transfer window, as reported by TeamTalk via Portuguese outlet A Bola.

The Porto forward is in blazing form and has seven goals and six assists in just 11 games. If he joins Arsenal then he would be a solid backup for Gabriel Jesus.