Transfer Rumors and Updates: Upamecano at the Center of Attention

Paris Saint-Germain is set to compete with Real Madrid for the services of Bayern Munich defender Dayot Upamecano. Additionally, Assan Ouédraogo, a midfielder from RB Leipzig, has caught the eyes of Chelsea and Manchester United. Here’s the latest on transfer news and speculation from around the world.

Key Headlines

• Caicedo has signed a new contract with Real Madrid that will last until 2031.
• Sources indicate that Columbus’ Nancy is close to finalizing a deal with Celtic.
• Jess Fishlock has agreed to extend her stay with Seattle until 2026.

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Current Transfer Speculations

• Dayot Upamecano is attracting interest from Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid as he approaches the end of his contract with Bayern Munich. Reports from Sky Sports Deutschland suggest that Bayern is working hard to secure a renewal until 2030 or 2031. Upamecano has shown willingness to extend, but without a signed contract, interest from top clubs across Europe remains strong, especially after recent connections to Chelsea, Real Madrid, Liverpool, and Internazionale.

• Assan Ouédraogo has emerged as a target for Chelsea and Manchester United, according to Sky Sports Deutschland. The 19-year-old midfielder, who has scored three goals and provided three assists this season, made headlines last week by scoring quickly in his senior international debut for Germany. With no release clause in his contract, a summer transfer may only be viable if RB Leipzig receives a substantial offer. The report also mentions that Ouédraogo remains focused on helping Leipzig qualify for next season’s UEFA Champions League as well as preparing for the FIFA World Cup.

Additional Transfer Rumors

• João Gomes of Wolverhampton Wanderers is under consideration from Manchester United, although a January transfer remains uncertain. Estimates suggest that securing the 24-year-old may require an investment of up to £50 million, despite Wolves’ reluctance to part with him.

• Mike Maignan, AC Milan’s goalkeeper, has caught the interest of Juventus and several Premier League teams as he approaches free agency this summer. AC Milan is reportedly trying to negotiate an extension for Maignan, who is likely to receive a renewed offer of two or three years at €5 million per season.

• Jean-Philippe Mateta, a striker for Crystal Palace, is being closely watched by AC Milan. Mateta, whose current contract is approaching its final 18 months, has seen wage negotiations stall, and he seems keen on moving to Italy, despite interest from the Premier League.

Expert Insight

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Other Notable Transfer Developments

• Manchester City is considering a move for Real Madrid’s winger Rodrygo, pending Savinho’s transfer to Tottenham Hotspur.

• Real Madrid intends to bring back former academy player Nico Paz, who transferred to Como last summer.

• Napoli has expressed serious interest in Freiburg midfielder Johan Manzambi and has initiated talks for the 20-year-old.

Future Considerations

• Atalanta has set evaluation prices of €50 million for Ademola Lookman and Éderson, while Honest Ahanor is valued at €40 million. Other potential departures could involve players like Marco Carnesecchi and Giorgio Scalvini if the right offers come in.

• Inter Milan is prioritizing a new goalkeeper, listing Cagliari’s Elia Caprile as a primary target among others.

• Expect discussions regarding a contract extension for Luka Vuskovic at Tottenham Hotspur due to interest in his loan performances from Bundesliga clubs.

• Marseille is looking to finalize a permanent deal for Brighton’s Matt O’Riley, currently on loan with them.

• Juventus and various German clubs are pursuing Alex Toth from Ferencvaros, who has a contract valid until 2027 and a valuation of €15 million.

• Roma has shown interest in Schalke’s Mertcan Ayhan, among others.

• Villarreal and Eintracht Frankfurt are competing to sign Younes Ebnoutalib, with a potential transfer around €10 million under discussion.

• Fabio Silva may be contemplating a departure from Borussia Dortmund already, while Julien Duranville might also be up for a loan.

• Genoa has reached out to Roma regarding a loan for Nicolo Pisilli.

• Hoffenheim is pursuing St. Gallen’s Alessandro Vogt, given his release clause of approximately €2.7 million, with interest from Wolfsburg as well.

• Paris FC is eyeing Strasbourg midfielder Rabby Nzingoula, who is also attracting interest from foreign clubs.

• Amir Richardson is set to depart Fiorentina in January as he doesn’t fit into their plans.