Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Bayern aim to beat Man City & Real Madrid to Wirtz
Posted Sunday, February 09, 2025 by Goal.com
Firmino's future under scanner after being left out of Al-Ahli squad
Roberto Firmino will not be eligible to play in the Saudi Pro League again this season after Al-Ahli de-registered him from their squad.
Al-Ahli submitted an updated squad list after the completion of the January transfer window and Firmino has not been included. On deadline day, the club signed Galeno, a Brazilian winger, and Firmino has been axed to make way for him. Saudi clubs are allowed 10 foreign players, and two must be under the age of 21. Riyad Mahrez and Ivan Toney are registered but now Firmino has dropped out.
Newcastle set to offer Isak new deal amid interest from English giants
Per TBR Football, Newcastle United are reportedly planning to offer their star forward Alexander Isak and new long-term contract amid interest fro Premier League giants like Arsenal and Chelsea. The Magpies are planning to initiate talks with the Swedish forward and want the player to sign the dotted lines before the 2024/25 season ends.
Giggs opens up on Rashford's loan move
Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs believes that Marcus Rashford must rediscover his love of football if he is to succeed at Aston Villa.
Speaking to The Sun, Giggs said: "United need young players coming through, one of their own and it just felt that he was the next one. But for whatever reason, he’s had a decent career but he’s never gone on to be what I thought he would be. More so than anything, he’s a human being and he just doesn’t look happy. He looks like he’s got the world on his shoulders. And I don’t know why, because the lad who I saw and who I coached didn’t have the world on his shoulders. He just played with freedom, he loved the club and was a great lad but he just doesn’t look it now. Hopefully, he will find where he was ten years ago and never forget that it is the best job in the world. You should enjoy it because it will soon be over — you’ve got to try to enjoy every minute of it. He needs to play with that freedom and that enjoyment that got him to where he is now — and hopefully he does that."
Bayern aim to beat Man City & Real Madrid to Wirtz
Bayern Munich CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen revealed that the club are ready to compete with top European clubs to sign Florian Wirtz.
Speaking to Sky Sports, Bayern president Herbert Hainer said: "You can always dream." Club CEO Dreesen added: "Uli said that without a time frame. Florian Wirtz is one of the best German players - and you know how we have handled it in recent years: We want the best players to be with us. And that is why Uli is certainly right."
Sporting director Max Eberl then said: "If I am correctly informed, the player does not have an exit clause. We have to make sure that our finances are in order and we want to make internal transfers first. Then we will see what is possible in the summer."
De Zerbi explains why Marseille snubbed Pogba
Marseille boss Roberto De Zerbi has explained that the club opted against signing Paul Pogba because he did not want to "unbalance" his squad.
Speaking to reporters, De Zerbi said: "The balance of the dressing room, nobody could change it. Nobody will unbalance my dressing room as long as I am [the] coach. That was not the problem. Pogba is a very great player, but we had to understand where we could use him once he was available to play, in what role, what position. The more champions there are, the happier I am, that wasn't it. It was a general assessment and maybe it will change but at the moment we made this decision due to several factors."
Fati unlikely to leave Barcelona
Per Fabrizio Romano, Ansu Fati is not planning to exit Barcelona this season amid interest from Turkish clubs. The winger is focused on winning Hansi Flick's trust and getting as much game time as possible.
Kane reveals what Tel told him about Spurs after loan move
Bayern Munich star Harry Kane has revealed how "excited" Mathys Tel was when he completed his loan move from Munich to Tottenham in January.
Speaking to reporters, Kane said: "He asked me [about Tottenham]. When the deal was done, he texted me and told me how great the training ground was. He was very excited. I wish Mathys all the best. Hopefully, he gets a lot of playing time. That's what he needs. He needs to develop and experience the highs and lows on the pitch. I know Tottenham well, they will look after him well. Hopefully, he does well there. He should show what he can do at the highest level."
Flick opens up on signing new Barcelona contract
Barcelona boss Hansi Flick has opened up on signing a new contract with the club. Speaking to reporters, the German coach said: "I love being at Barça! So… no pressure about it. I love working for this club, I'm happy with the team and I think we have a lot of potential. You can also see from La Masia that there’s great future here."
Barcelona resume contract talks with De Jong
Barcelona are preparing to re-enter discussions with Frenkie De Jong’s representatives regarding a contract extension, according to Sport. The Dutch international is eager to continue his career at Camp Nou, as he feels valued by new head coach Hansi Flick.
Chelsea confident of securing Diomande for a reduced fee
Chelsea are actively monitoring Sporting CP defender Ousmane Diomande, with growing confidence that a deal can be finalized in the upcoming transfer window, according to Team Talk.
Diomande’s contract includes an €80 million (£66.6m, $82.6m) buyout clause, but Chelsea’s recruitment team, led by Laurence Stewart and Paul Winstanley, are optimistic about negotiating a reduced price. Their strategy involves initiating talks early, which could see them secure the 20-year-old for over €20 million (£16.7m, $20.7m) less than the original clause.
Juventus open to summer offers for Vlahovic
Juventus are preparing to evaluate offers for striker Dusan Vlahovic once the summer transfer window opens, according to Calciomercato.
There is growing anticipation that clubs from both the Premier League and Saudi Arabia could express serious interest in acquiring Vlahović. Meanwhile, the Bianconeri have been impressed with Randal Kolo Muani’s performances during his loan spell from Paris Saint-Germain. Given his strong start, the Italian club is expected to consider securing a permanent transfer for the French forward when the opportunity arises.
Saudi Clubs monitoring Barcelona prospect Fernandez
Barcelona’s rising talent Toni Fernández has caught the attention of Saudi Pro League clubs, according to Mundo Deportivo.
They could make a move for Fernández if they choose to activate his €20 million release clause. While Barcelona are keen on retaining their talented prospect, financial incentives from the Middle East could present a challenge in securing his long-term future at the club.
Slot makes clear statement on Van Dijk future amid contract stalemate
Arne Slot addressed Virgil van Dijk's future at Liverpool and insisted that he looks forward to a long partnership with the "outstanding" defender.
"Good health is the first thing I wish him, and I hope to continue working with him for a long time, although I don't think that will surprise you," he told reporters.
Transfer ban? Pep confirms when 'a verdict & a sentence' expected on 115 charges
Pep Guardiola has revealed Manchester City expect a ruling on its 115 alleged breaches of Premier League financial regulations within the next month.
Kane speaks out on Bayern release clause amid talk of PL return
Harry Kane says he is "very happy" at Bayern Munich after it emerged he has a £65m release clause in his contract with the Bavarian giants.
He told Sky Germany: "What I can say is that I'm very happy at FC Bayern. No comment on the clause."
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