Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Barca looking to award French winger with contract extension talks

Posted Saturday, January 28, 2023 by Goal.com

Barcelona extend Marcos Alonso's contract till 2024

Barcelona have officially announced the extension of Marco Alonso's contract till June 2024 with an option to extend it for another season. They will now focus on new long-term deals for youngsters Iñaki Peña and Alejandro Balde.

Barcelona tempted to go after João Cancelo in the summer

According to a report from SPORT, Barcelona want to sign a proper right-back for next season and are reportedly interested in signing Manchester City full-back João Cancelo.

The Catalans have been linked with Benjamin Pavard and Thomas Meunier, who are cheaper alternatives, but the club has a very good relationship with Jorge Mendes, Cancelo's agent, which further boosts their chances of signing the Portuguese international.

The 28-year-old is unhappy with his minutes at the Etihad Stadium and could look for an exit in the summer, which has certainly tempted Barcelona. However, the biggest obstacle in their way is the gigantic €70 million price tag as they are still not financially capable enough.

Chelsea unlikely to sign Malo Gusto before the January window ends

Chelsea are unlikely to sign Lyon right-back Malo Gusto in the current transfer window.

"The board has guaranteed to me that the players will stay until the end of the season," Lyon coach revealed, insisting that the players attracting interest in January will not leave this month.

Brighton reject Arsenal's £60 million bid for Moises Caicedo

Brighton have rejected Arsenal's bid of £60 million for their midfielder Moises Caicedo, insisting that the Ecuador international is not for sale.

However, Arsenal will keep pushing to sign to player and have not backed out of the deal after suffering a setback.

Man City ready to offer Joao Cancelo in part-exchange deal to sign Rafael Leao

According to Calciomercatoweb, City boss Pep Guardiola would be prepared to include out-of-favour full-back Joao Cancelo as a makeweight in a player-plus-cash deal to sign Rafael Leao.

Cancelo, 28, has proven to be a key member for Manchester City since his arrival at Etihad Stadium in 2019, contributing nine goals and 22 assists from 154 appearances in all competitions.

However, in 2022-23, the 28-year-old contributed only two goals and one assist in 17 Premier League appearances, and he is currently being benched to make way for new for youngster Rico Lewis.

Barcelona agree to extend Ángel Alarcon's contract until 2025

Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has exclaimed that FC Barcelona has agreed to extend the contract of Barca's Spanish wonderkid Ángel Alarcon'.

The young forward will don the famous Blue and Red of Barcelona until 2025 and also has a €400m release clause attached to his contract.

Real Madrid ready to go after Bukayo Saka

According to a report from Spanish outlet Nacional (h/t Football365), Real Madrid are ready to splash €50 million for Arsenal starlet Bukayo Saka if the Gunners fail to extend the winger's contract.

Los Blancos coach Carlo Ancelotti is said to be one of his admirers and would welcome the arrival of Saka in the team.

The report also stated that the European champions have been keeping tabs on the player for a while.