#transfer-market

#transfer-market

I've been talking to you guys in the recent days here on the channel, and I keep repeating that Kees Smit will be absolutely one to watch in 2026. From what I'm told, unlikely to be January transfer window, more likely to be summer transfer window. There is a club, for example, prepared to pay big money, and that club would be Newcastle. Newcastle, love Kees Smit.

According to Italian outlet Tuttosport, the Reds are among the clubs tracking the 20-year-old. Yldz has been one of Juventus' standout performers this season, contributing seven goals and six assists across all competitions. Comfortable operating across the front line or drifting into pockets as a second forward, the Turkey international is viewed by scouts as one of the most complete attacking prospects in Europe.

Barcelona's already complicated search for defensive reinforcements in January appears to have suffered another setback, with a report from SPORT pointing towards what is effectively the end of the road in their pursuit of Nathan Ake. Ake had emerged as a serious option for Barcelona as they explored short-term solutions to reinforce the back line. The Dutch international is open to leaving Manchester City, and the idea of playing for Barça was particularly appealing to him.

The veteran striker will officially join the Serie A giants when the January transfer window opens, having reached an agreement to end his disappointing 18-month spell at the London Stadium. Fullkrug wants to play himself into form in Milan ahead of next summer's World Cup. He will also hope to seal a permanent move to the Rossoneri, although recent reports would suggest that the chances of this happening are far from certain.

AC Milan have considered making a move for Mauro Icardi to replace Santiago Gimenez, but now the reverse might be considered by Galatasaray. Gimenez's time at Milan has seemingly been heading towards an end, and there have been many options linked to replace him. After a lot of deliberation, Niclas Fullkrug will arrive as an aid for the frontline. However, the Mexican could also stay in Italy, with the sale of Christopher Nkunku not to be ruled out.

Christensen, 29, made his first start since September in Tuesday's Copa del Rey tie against Guadalajara, scoring the first goal in the 2-0 win. However, Barça say he suffered an "unfortunate twist of the knee" this weekend, ruling him out of Sunday's LaLiga game against Villarreal and for the foreseeable future. - Sevilla's Almeyda blasts ref vs. Madrid: 'I'm not a clown' -Mbappé ties Ronaldo record for most Real Madrid goals in a year "After tests carried out on the player, a conservative course of treatment has been chosen," the club said in a short statement. "The player's recovery time will depend on his development."

Atalanta's latest gift to the football world, Marco Palestra, has emerged as the primary target for Europe's elite clubs heading into the winter transfer window. The 20-year-old starlet, a product of the Bergamo youth academy currently excelling on loan at Cagliari, is proving to be much more than a standard right-back. Combining high tactical intelligence with physical dominance, he is taking the market by storm.

Dusan Vlahovic is one of the most interesting names for AC Milan as we approach another mercato. However, the Serbian may not be as close as is being made out. There has been a lot said about Vlahovic in recent months, and with him not arriving at Milan in the summer, it is understandable why. He is still at an impasse with Juventus, and until that is solved, he will remain available next month.

He signed an improved deal in the summer, and it's made a big difference to his wage packet. He's one of the highest-paid players at Tottenham, so it won't be cheap to get him out. If Atletico think he's going to walk out, they'll have to think again. He'd cost 60-70m. The fact that he's Argentinian and Diego Simeone's Argentinian will have nothing to do with it.

Barcelona are already beginning to plan for the upcoming transfer windows, with the summer market in focus due to limited options in winter. One key area for reinforcement has been the forward line, particularly as Lewandowski's current contract is set to expire on 30 June 2026. It has been widely suggested that the veteran Pole will move on when the deal runs out, with there being no plans from the club's side to offer an extension. In fact, replacements are already being identified.

Harry Kane, long admired by the Catalan club as a potential successor to Robert Lewandowski, has informed Bayern Munich that he will not activate his exit clause for the summer of 2026. This clause, valued at €65 million, would have allowed Kane to leave ahead of schedule, but the England captain has made it clear he intends to remain in Germany for at least another season.

Liverpool need more quality in depth in the middle of the park, and they believe that the South American could be a useful acquisition. The player could cost around 40-50 million. Liverpool have the financial muscle to get the deal across the line, and the South American would be a quality investment. He is at the peak of his career and could be an important player for them for several seasons.

Rashford joined the Catalan giants on a season-long loan after Barca missed out on Athletic Bilbao's Nico Williams, and he has since become an integral part of Hansi Flick's attack. Rashford has made an immediate impression at Barcelona, both on and off the pitch. The 27-year-old has also adapted quickly to life in Spain, repeatedly expressing how settled and happy he feels in Catalonia.