Transfer News Update: Key Moves and Interests in European Football

Liverpool is looking to enhance its defensive lineup by targeting Inter Milan’s Alessandro Bastoni. Following their unsuccessful attempt to acquire Marc Guéhi, who is headed to Manchester City, Liverpool has set its sights on the 26-year-old Italian international. With two-and-a-half years remaining on his contract, Bastoni is reportedly eager to experience playing abroad. Additionally, Borussia Dortmund’s Nico Schlotterbeck has emerged as another potential signing for Liverpool, as he is anticipated to be available after the upcoming FIFA World Cup.

Meanwhile, Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur, and Aston Villa are monitoring Juventus defender Pierre Kalulu, as reported by Calciomercato. The 25-year-old French international made a permanent switch to Juventus last summer following a successful loan stint from AC Milan. It is suggested that Kalulu could be acquired for around €30 million, though a transfer is unlikely to materialize until the end of the current season.

Chelsea is reportedly prepared to offer €50 million for 20-year-old defender Jérémy Jacquet, according to RMC Sport. The Rennes talent has attracted interest from multiple clubs this month, but Chelsea appears to be the most serious contender. Rennes is expected to demand a fee exceeding €60 million, given that Jacquet is under contract until 2029 and has no release clause. This season, he has been a consistent performer in Ligue 1, participating in nearly every match.

In other news, Republic of Ireland striker Evan Ferguson has caught Napoli’s attention, as noted by Corriere dello Sport. Currently on loan at AS Roma from Brighton & Hove Albion, the 21-year-old may find himself on the move once again as Napoli seeks a new forward this month. Ferguson has contributed five goal involvements in 16 league games this season. Additionally, Chelsea has offered Napoli the chance to sign Raheem Sterling, who has been sidelined from the squad this season.

The Tottenham Hotspur management is deliberating whether to give manager Thomas Frank one last opportunity to redeem his position following a 2-1 home defeat to West Ham United. This loss prompted chants of discontent from Spurs supporters, despite the team’s slim chance of securing a top-eight finish in the Champions League phase with two matches remaining, commencing with a clash against Borussia Dortmund.

Manchester United is also keen on signing Portugal midfielder Rúben Neves, who will be a free agent at Al Hilal at the end of the season, as the winter transfer window draws to a close.

Chelsea plans to recall David Datro Fofana from his loan at Fatih Karagumruk, aiming to facilitate a permanent transfer for the Ivory Coast striker this month.

Newcastle United has expressed interest in seasoned Inter Milan defender Stefan de Vrij.

Girona and Valencia are both considering loan moves for Brighton & Hove Albion defender Diego Coppola.

Beşiktaş has reached a full agreement to acquire Wolverhampton Wanderers defender Emmanuel Agbadou for approximately €11.5 million.

Schalke 04 is pursuing a winter transfer for Fiorentina striker Edin Dzeko, with talks already in progress as the former Manchester City forward looks to exit Italy.

Mainz, FC Köln, and FC Augsburg are all actively seeking to sign Como defender Stefan Posch.

Hoffenheim is in advanced negotiations to sign Irish prospect Michael Noonan from Shamrock Rovers.

Rennes is reportedly in discussions with Fenerbahçe regarding the acquisition of Polish winger Sebastian Szymanski.

Bournemouth is nearing a loan agreement for Lazio goalkeeper Christos Mandas until the season’s conclusion.

Lastly, St. Louis City is finalizing a move for Barcelona centre-back Mamadou Mbacke Fall.