Paris St-Germain and Real Madrid are tracking Aston Villa goalkeeper Zion Suzuki, while Inter Milan ponder a pursuit of Crystal Palace defender Chris Richards, as reported by BBC Sport.
Transfer Interest in Goalkeepers and Defenders
Aston Villa’s 24-year-old Japan international Zion Suzuki has caught the attention of Paris St-Germain and Real Madrid following his strong performances, with Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester City, and Tottenham also keeping tabs on him, according to Teamtalk.
Inter Milan are looking at a possible approach for 26-year-old Crystal Palace and United States defender Chris Richards, whose current deal with the Eagles concludes next summer, as stated by Tuttomercatoweb.
At the same time, Liverpool, Manchester United, Chelsea, Newcastle United, Tottenham, Leeds United, and Brentford are among the sides tracking AC Milan defender Koni de Winter, a 24-year-old from Belgium, as reported by Caughtoffside.
Managerial Updates and Player Contracts
Manchester United are reportedly unconvinced by former Newcastle United and Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe as a prospective successor to Michael Carrick at Old Trafford, according to the Independent.
Newcastle United are eyeing Middlesbrough’s 21-year-old English forward Will Lankshear following his strong displays for the Championship promotion contenders, as noted by Talksport.
Bayern Munich plan to focus on extending the contract of 24-year-old France winger Michael Olise after England striker Harry Kane agreed to a new deal with the German club, according to Football Transfers.
No talks have happened yet regarding making 33-year-old Germany striker Niclas Fullkrug’s loan transfer from West Ham to Werder Bremen permanent, as reported by Sky Sports Germany.
Barcelona are completing a new agreement for 19-year-old Spanish midfielder Marc Bernal, who has drawn interest from Premier League teams, according to Mundo Deportivo.
Real Madrid intend to handle 16-year-old attacking midfielder JJ Gabriel’s move to the senior team much more smoothly than the player experienced at Manchester United as they wrap up his transfer to the Bernabeu, as stated by Marca.
Napoli owner Aurelio de Laurentiis intends to hold crisis discussions with head coach Massimiliano Allegri, his coaching staff, and the squad to address the club’s disappointing beginning to the campaign, according to Football Italia.
