Transfers news and rumours LIVE: Sane could leave Bayern for free in the summer

Posted Tuesday, December 10, 2024 by Goal.com

Sane could leave Bayern for free in the summer

Per Sky Sports' Florian Plettenberg, Bayern Munich star Leroy Sane could leave the club for free next summer amid interest from several Premier League clubs.

Bayern director Max Eberl has reportedly initiated contract talks with the player, however, the club are planning to offer a performance-based deal, though no formal offer has been presented. Sane is ready to take a pay cut and stay back at Allianz Arena but at the moment the Bayern bosses seem disinterested in the player.

Man Utd no longer interested in Bayern's Laimer

Per Florian Plettenberg, Manchester United were earlier keen on signing Bayern Munich full-back Konrad Laimer but the Premier League giants are no longer interested. The journalist also adds that the Red Devils are now focusing on their remaining transfer target. Laimer, who has a contract at Allianz Arena until 2027, is happy to continue with the Bavarian club.

Bournemouth close to signing USYNT defender Akinmboni

MLS side D.C. United have reportedly moved another highly-touted youth prospect to a European club, with 18 year old center back Matai Akinmboni set to join Bournemouth in January, according to GiveMeSport.

The defender, who has already been involved in the United first team set up, making four starts and eight overall appearances this season, came close to a move to the Cherries last summer. However, the two sides were unable to come to an agreement.

AC Milan slap huge price tag on Man Utd target Hernandez

AC Milan are open to selling their captain, but wants at least €50 million, with Real Madrid and Manchester United keeping tabs on his situation, according to Calciomercato.

Hernandez's stock has dwindled in the ongoing season, but he still remains an enticing enough asset for the likes of Real Madrid and Manchester United, who have kept a close eye on the Frenchman's situation in Milan.

Mbappe reveals he nearly pulled the plug on Real move for Ethan

Kylian Mbappe has revealed that he was ready to give up on his dream of joining Real Madrid to save his brother Ethan's PSG career.

Speaking to Canal+, the France international said, "It's the thing that affected me the most. He (Ethan), didn't ask for anything. His Real Madrid was PSG. What Real meant to me, his childhood dream, was PSG. At one point, I even told him: ‘If you want me to, I'll extend [my contract] and you can stay, we'll stay here.' I would have given up my dream of Madrid and stayed for him. Ethan told me… ‘I don't want to stay here. What they did to you, what they did to me, it's not normal.' If he had told me: ‘Kylian, it's what I want.' I would have given up my dream of Madrid and stayed for him."

Ex-Liverpool star Keita set to leave Werder Bremen

Former Liverpool and RB Leipzig midfielder Naby Keita is all set to leave Bundesliga side Werder Bremen in the upcoming January transfer window, according to Fabrizio Romano. Keita has reportedly completed his medical and will join Hungarian side Ferencvaros on a one-year loan deal with an option to buy later.

Ancelotti confirms Endrick will not leave Real Madrid in January

Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed that out-of-favour attacker Endrick will not leave the club in the upcoming January transfer window.

Speaking to reporters, Ancelotti said: "Why he's not playing? I always choose the best line up, I don't care if a player is 18 or 40. Sometimes I think the team needs Endrick, sometimes not."

Pogba invited to join Greenwood at Marseille

Paul Pogba has been 'invited' to join ex-Manchester United team-mate Mason Greenwood at Marseille by former Juventus co-star Adrien Rabiot.

Speaking to L'Equipe, Rabiot said: "I would like to play with Paul. We had the opportunity to rub shoulders quickly at Juventus. We didn't have too many opportunities to play together because he had a lot of problems. I was very disappointed."

Will 'MSN' play reunite at Inter Miami?

Inter Miami owner Jorge Mas has opened up on the possibility of signing Neymar from Al-Hilal next season which will see the reunion of Barcelona's famous former trio 'MSN'.

Speaking to GIVEMESPORT, Mas said: "The key word is if he were to become available. He is an Al-Hilal player now. He's not available to us. I have always said we aspire to bring great players to our team. We have a lot of roster limitations and restrictions, but we have an unlimited budget. We are aspirational. If there is ever a chance to bring the calibre of a player like Neymar, we will not hesitate. It doesn't depend only on me. It depends on the player and the league. But yes, we aspire to build a great roster here."