#transfer-window

#transfer-window

Joao Cancelo is expected to be an easier operation for Barcelona due to his lower market value, as the club struggles to secure Marcus Rashford on a permanent deal.

Newcastle United are not actively looking to sell Nick Woltemade in the summer transfer window, according to Football Insider . However, the Magpies will entertain offers for the Germany international striker should he himself demand a move away from St. James' Park.

According to Mundo Deportivo, Abdelkarim is waiting to obtain the work permit that will allow him to play for Barça Atletic. From the offices at the Ciutat Esportiva, it is stated that there is no exact forecast as to when the approval will be received. For now, he has already taken part in several training sessions since his arrival was announced on 1 February. However, the bureaucratic process continues at its own pace.

"AC Milan tried to see if there was an opening to sign Federico Gatti in the winter window, but were unable to pursue a deal. Milan were linked with a number of different central defenders during the January mercato, but in the end they decided to stay as they are. One of the most frequently mentioned targets was Gatti, someone that head coach Massimiliano Allegri knows from his time with Juventus."

The inaugural UEFA Women's Champions League play-offs get underway on Wednesday, ushering in a new chapter in the competition's format and raising the stakes for the eight teams in the mix. The sides that finished between fifth and 12th in the league phase now face a high-pressure, two-legged battle to progress to the knockouts and with little room for error, the play-offs present contrasting motivations.

Illan Meslier has been linked with a move away from Leeds United in recent months. The French goalkeeper has fallen down the pecking order at the English club, and he needs to leave in order to play more often. Sitting on the bench at Leeds United will not benefit him. He has been linked with Turkish club Besiktas. The Turkish outfit is hoping to sign the player before the winter transfer window closes, but the player is reluctant to move to Turkey (h/t Leeds Live).

Christopher Nkunku was pushed towards the door by AC Milan in January, but now, he could be the one doing the pushing. It seemed for most of the month that Nkunku would go. After all, he was under a lot of pressure to leave Milan just six months after arriving from the Premier League. It is an understandable position for the Rossoneri to have taken, too.

Senior Saudi football officials are expecting Cristiano Ronaldo to return to action for Al-Nassr against Al Ittihad on Friday after his recent absence. The Portugal forward has not played since missing Monday's Saudi Pro League win over Al Riyadh, amid reports of dissatisfaction over Al Nassr's financial backing compared to rival clubs. Ronaldo is understood to have concerns that Al Nassr are not receiving the same level of support as fellow Public Investment Fund-owned sides Al Hilal, Al Ahli and Al Ittihad.

I'm still not entirely convinced that a side with Kylian Mbappé, Vini Jr. and Bellingham in it can function consistently well, especially against elite opposition. It goes without saying that all three are top players. But in the season-and-a-half that the trio have been together at Madrid, how often have we seen the team play really well? It's happened in flashes -- in some Champions League games last season, for example, or last October's Clásico.

It is understood the Toffees made an approach for the 28-year-old last week, but it was turned down by the Cottagers. The Wales international is out of contract this summer and could leave for free, but Fulham are adamant on not selling him this month. Head coach Marco Silva has also said there is "zero chance" of Wilson being sold in the January transfer window.

Manchester City's relationship with Kalvin Phillips appears to be nearing a decisive breaking point, with the Premier League giants now prepared to sanction his exit in the final hours of the transfer window. Signed from Leeds United in 2022 for a fee believed to be around 45 million, Phillips' move to the Etihad has failed to deliver on expectations, and City's patience has now worn thin, sources close to the agents industry have informed CaughtOffside.