Transfer updates: Salah’s agent in discussions with Al Ittihad
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has authorized his agent to initiate discussions with Al Ittihad, while Arsenal and Chelsea continue to show interest in acquiring Atlético Madrid striker Julián Álvarez. Stay tuned for the latest updates on transfers and rumors from across the globe.
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TRENDING RUMORS
– Reports from Footmercato indicate that Mohamed Salah‘s agent is negotiating with Al Ittihad, and the Liverpool attacker is now more receptive to a move to the Saudi Pro League compared to last year. A transfer for the 33-year-old could benefit all involved: Salah would have the final say on the transfer following his grievances regarding his treatment by Liverpool in December; the Reds would receive a transfer fee as the Egyptian international’s contract runs until 2027; and Al Ittihad is looking to bolster their squad after losing Karim Benzema and N’Golo Kanté during the January window, while Fabinho’s contract is set to expire in the summer and Moussa Diaby has been linked to Inter Milan.
– Arsenal and Chelsea have kept a consistent dialogue regarding Atlético Madrid striker Julián Alvarez and have received encouraging feedback as the Premier League clubs contemplate a summer acquisition, according to TEAMtalk. The amount being discussed to secure the 26-year-old is under £100 million, which is less than anticipated. Barcelona has engaged in discussions, and the Camp Nou is the preferred choice for the Argentina international, though there is no certainty he will make that move. Paris Saint-Germain is also expressing interest.
– Tottenham Hotspur is among the teams considering a potential agreement to sign Real Madrid centre-back Antonio Rüdiger as a free agent this summer, according to TEAMtalk. The 32-year-old’s current contract concludes at the end of the season, and Los Blancos have yet to present new terms, prompting Rüdiger to evaluate his options. The German defender would be open to accepting a substantial pay cut if it meant returning to England, where Crystal Palace and West Ham United are also aware of the situation.
– A resolution regarding Nico Schlotterbeck‘s future at Borussia Dortmund is anticipated around the international break in March, ideally in the days leading up to the centre-back’s meeting with the Germany squad, as reported by Sport Bild. Both sides have agreed to this timeline, with Dortmund proposing a contract worth up to €14m per year, as they are keen to retain the 26-year-old beyond his current deal, which expires in the summer. Schlotterbeck’s primary options are to remain with the Bundesliga side or transfer to Real Madrid.
– Real Madrid will pay the €9m necessary to reacquire Nico Paz from Como, while Endrick will return from his loan at Lyon. Los Blancos may also seek to enhance their midfield, centre-back, and full-back positions, according to Mundo Deportivo. Paris Saint-Germain’s Vitinha is the top choice for midfield, but Manchester City’s Rodri is also being monitored, alongside Chelsea’s Enzo Fernández, Liverpool’s Alexis Mac Allister, Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton, and AZ Alkmaar’s Kees Smit.
EXPERT TAKE
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OTHER RUMORS
– Fulham is actively pursuing PSV Eindhoven and USMNT striker Ricardo Pepi ahead of the summer, with the clubs negotiating a deal valued at approximately £30m. (TEAMtalk)
– Everton is likely to consider a dual move to acquire Manchester City players Jack Grealish and John Stones. (TEAMtalk)
– Newcastle United aims to offload Nick Woltemade this summer amid interest from Bayern Munich (Football Insider)
– Juventus is interested in signing Atalanta midfielder Éderson, but it will require €40m to secure the 26-year-old. (Tuttosport)
– Aston Villa is expressing interest in Nottingham Forest attacking midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White due to concerns that Morgan Rogers may depart. (TEAMtalk)
– Crystal Palace has acknowledged that they will need to reduce their £30m valuation for Jean-Philippe Mateta this summer as the striker enters the final year of his contract. (Football Insider)
– Lorenzo Pellegrini has received inquiries from Napoli, Inter Milan, and West Ham United in case the attacking midfielder does not finalize an agreement to extend his contract with Roma. (Nicolo Schira)
– Leeds United are serious contenders to sign Manchester City goalkeeper James Trafford this summer if they remain in the Premier League. (TEAMtalk)
– Fulham winger Harry Wilson has attracted interest from Crystal Palace, West Ham United, AFC Bournemouth, Everton, and Leeds United. (Football Insider)
– Ajax, Feyenoord, and Borussia Dortmund are keeping an eye on the progress of São Paulo attacking midfielder Pedro Ferreira. (Ekrem Konur)
– Jhon Lucumi has declined two offers to extend his Bologna contract, which is set to expire in 2027, and the centre-back is nearing a departure this summer. (Nicolo Schira)
