We are now in the moribund embers of December, the proverbial transfer rumor mill growing.
Elsewhere, futures contracts for both Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe may not be settled until the summer, although it seems reasonable to expect updates on both given how likely the club will change in the coming months.
Meanwhile, Ousmane Dembele posted a late-night message about Barcelona’s logo on Instagram, which may indicate where his future lies amid links to a sensational January move to Newcastle United.
There was also an update on the future of Chelsea star Antonio Rudiger. Indeed, Real Madrid is believed to be leading the German international race as the final few months of their deal at Stamford Bridge approach.
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Dembele’s tip for Barcelona
Elsewhere on social media, Ousmane Dembele uploaded an overnight photo of the Barcelona logo amid his contract talks with the club.
This is clearly not evidence that the Frenchman will stay at the Camp Nou but it does seem to hint where his priorities lie.
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Taking to Twitter, a deal insider called today “Ferran Torres Day”, noting how close the Manchester City striker’s move to Barcelona really is.
Antonio Rudiger Latest
According to the Daily Telegraph, the Real Madrid players are sure that Antonio Rudiger will join them in the Spanish capital from the summer onwards.
With the final few months of his contract with Chelsea looming, the La Liga champions are said to be waiting to pounce by offering the Germany international a lucrative contract.
Ralph Rangec confirms Anthony Marital has asked to leave Man United
Speaking ahead of Man United’s return to the Premier League on Monday night, Ralf Rangnick confirmed that Anthony Martial has asked to leave the club.
“We spoke on Wednesday and we talked at length,” Rangnick told British media. “He made it clear to me that he’s been at United for seven years and feels this is the time to change, to go somewhere else.
“In an understandable way, I can follow his ideas but on the other hand, it is also important to see the situation of the club. We have COVID times, we have three competitions in which we still have great ambition.
“I told him as long as there is no team showing an interest in him, and it should not only be in the player’s interest, but it should also be in the interest of the club. Until now… there was no offer… and as long as that is the case it will remain.”
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