Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Aston Villa want Emi Martinez out as soon as possible

Posted Sunday, December 25, 2022 by Goal.com

Atletico Madrid agree personal terms with Soyuncu

Leicester City centre-back Caglar Soyuncu has agreed to personal terms with Atletico Madrid on a contract that will keep him at the club until 2027, says Nicolo Schira.

The transfer is expected to be completed in July, but Atletico is reportedly working to bring the move forward to January if they can free up a roster spot by selling a current center-back.

Musah told Liverpool would be ‘great move’

Former USMNT star Eric Wynalda claims to have been made aware of admiring glances in the direction of USMNT and Valencia midfielder Yunus Musah from Liverpool.

Fiorentina and Napoli track Shpendi

Fiorentina and Napoli are tracking Stiven Shpendi of Cesena, each viewing the 19-year-old forward as a possible long-term developmental project, according to Nicolo Schira.

Both clubs have impressed in identifying talented young forwards in recent years.

Closing time for Chelsea's Fofana deal

David Datro Fofana deal, all sealed and completed. Documents also ready after the medical tests successfully done in London. Official soon. 🔵📑 #CFC

Club convinced it’s a smart signing for present and future for €12m fee as many clubs around Europe wanted Fofana. pic.twitter.com/JkYPVVEggr
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) December 24, 2022

Newcastle not after Memphis Depay

Newcastle are not working to sign Memphis Depay, as things stand. There are no negotiations ongoing with player side or with Barcelona. 🇳🇱 #NUFC

Memphis future will be decided in January, there's still nothing concrete or advanced - he's focused on Barça. pic.twitter.com/kLq6pFvexn
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) December 24, 2022

Aston Villa want Emi Martinez out as soon as possible (Fichajes)

Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Aston Villa want Emi Martinez out as soon as possible

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery was already souring on goalkeeper Emi Martinez before the World Cup, and his antics after Argentina's victory have led the coach to seek a sale of the player as soon as possible, claims Fichajes.

If the club do offload Martinez now, they could likely do so at a high value despite his controversial attitude considering his recent international form.