The 2022 January transfer window is closed, but there's still plenty of gossip swirling about who's moving where. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings and goings and, of course, done deals!
TOP STORY: Liverpool want in on race for Mbappe
Liverpool are beginning their pursuit of Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe ahead his contract expiring this summer, with Jurgen Klopp using his relationship with the France international to tempt him to Anfield, reports Sport.
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez is looking to convince the 23-year-old to make a free transfer to the Santiago Bernabeu, but the forward has suggested his future is still undecided. Mbappe was the difference for PSG on Tuesday night against Madrid, netting a late winner as they took a 1-0 advantage in their Champions League knockout clash with the LaLiga leaders, though he claims to be focused on his current club for now.
Despite having gone on record to say he wanted to leave to join Madrid last summer, Mbappe is reported to be attracted to Liverpool's project, enticed by the opportunity to create an era-defining team that can immediately win multiple major competitions over being the main piece in a rebuild.
The report adds that PSG are also preparing an astronomical offer to persuade their star man to remain at the Parc des Princes, but it's beginning to look like a long shot to get Mbappe to stay in Paris with so many top teams circling for his signature.
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11.30 GMT: Liverpool may have a tough choice to make this summer. Star forward Mohamed Salah has less than 18 months left on his reported £200,000-a-week contract and, as he turns 30 in June, the club may need to let him leave if they are to avoid losing him for free in 2023.
Salah is one of the best players in the Premier League and Liverpool won't want to see him depart, but they may have to make him English football's first ever £500,000-a-week player -- a salary which would even exceed that of Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo, who earns a reported £480,000-a-week.
But who could the Reds turn to in the summer transfer window to replace Salah if they have to? Tor-Kristian Karlsen assesses some options.
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Mark Donaldson and Craig Burley discuss some potential replacements for Mohamed Salah at Liverpool.
11.02 GMT: Nigeria and former Manchester United striker Odion Ighalo says he would grab a chance to return to the Premier League 'with both hands', and told ESPN that he would support the Red Devils 'till death'.
Ighalo, now with Saudi Arabian giants Al Hilal, was the first Nigerian to play for United when he went there on loan in 2020, even taking a pay cut to move to the club he'd supported since childhood. He played in 12 league fixtures, but made his mark in the Europa League and FA Cup before COVID-19 cut his deal short.
Winning trophies was not something he experienced at Manchester United, despite the club's rich and trophy-laden history, but he looks back at his time there with pride.
Ighalo told ESPN: "In years to come, you need something to show your children... I have been talking to my children about Manchester United, the experience.
"I left Old Trafford with pride, with my head up, because it was my dream team and not everybody's dream comes to pass. Mine came to pass so every day of my life, I'm grateful.
"To be the first Nigerian to play there and so far the only Nigerian, those are great achievements for me and I did well so I'm happy for that."
10.15 GMT: France president Emmanuel Macron has encouraged Kylian Mbappe to renew his contract with Paris Saint-Germain, according to El Mundo.
Macron and former French president Nicolas Sarkozy have both made efforts to persuade the PSG superstar to remain at the club beyond his current contract, which expires this summer, as Real Madrid and Liverpool look set to battle it out for his signature.
Mbappe said after in his team's 1-0 win against Real Madrid in Tuesday's Champions League, courtesy of his brilliant goal, that he had not made a decision regarding his future, while Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti described the 23-year-old as "the best player currently in Europe".
PSG turned down a €200m bid from Real Madrid last summer and have yet to agree terms on a new deal.
Mbappe has played for PSG since 2017, when he joined from Monaco for €180m, and has since scored 154 goals from 203 matches.
09.37 GMT: LaLiga president Javier Tebas is certain that PSG's Kylian Mbappe and Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland will join Real Madrid this summer.
Mbappe, 23, is available on a free transfer in the next transfer window, while Haaland's €75m release clause will come into effect this season as well.
"Madrid will get Mbappe and Haaland and the others [Barcelona and Juventus] are half [financially] ruined," he said in quotes reported by Europa Press. "That Mbappe comes is great news for LaLiga."
09.16 GMT: Manchester City's recent $20m signing Julian Alvarez scored a hat trick in River Plate's 4-1 league win over Patronato.
Alvarez, 22, has scored 39 goals in 97 appearances but signed a five-and-a-half-year deal with City in January and is back on loan at River until July.
"As long as it helps my team, I will be there," Alvarez said after the game. "It's thanks to my teammates that I score. They are the ones that provide me with assists. We work as a team."
River coach Marcelo Gallardo praised Alvarez after the game, saying: "I don't worry about his behaviour because he hasn't changed beyond the fact that strong things have happened to him in recent times, such as finishing at a great level last year, then for one of the best teams in the world noticing him. A 21-year-old lad could get distracted, but since he is very focused and balanced, I am not worried about his behaviour and today he showed it. It was normal that if he did not score a goal, like last weekend, something would be said. We know these are things that are going to happen, he's not going to score goals in every game. We know him very well and while he's here he's going to do things like today."
08.30 GMT: Napoli midfielder Fabian Ruiz is not getting carried away by reports linking him with Barcelona and Real Madrid.
Fabian has a contract with the Serie A outfit until June 2023, but the former Betis star has attracted the attention of top clubs after scoring five goals and setting up three more in 20 league appearances this season.
Reports claimed the Spain international will not sign a new deal with Napoli as he aims to return to LaLiga.
But, asked about reported interest from Barca and Real Madrid, he said: "It's always nice to be linked to big European clubs and more so if they are from Spain. I have a contract with Napoli for a further year and I'm only thinking about doing things well."
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Gab Marcotti suggests Man United should resolve their managerial situation before chasing Christopher Nkunku.
PAPER GOSSIP (by Adam Brown)
- Manchester United cooled their interest in Christopher Nkunku in January and could abandon their pursuit to sign him in favour of acquiring a No. 9, reveals Bild. The club began negotiations with RB Leipzig during the January window for the versatile 24-year-old midfielder who can also play as a forward, but the Premier League side may now look to add new talent in other positions.
- Manchester City are preparing a summer swoop for West Ham United winger Jarrod Bowen, according to Ekrem Konur. The 25-year-old's fine form since joining the Hammers from Hull City in January 2020 has seen a number of clubs begin to enquire about his services, and he was most recently linked with Liverpool. He has contributed to 16 goals in 25 Premier League appearances this season.
- Man United midfielder Paul Pogba is open to remaining in the Premier League should he receive an offer when his contract expires in the summer, reports the Telegraph. The 28-year-old France international has been linked with PSG and Real Madrid in recent months, but United could now face the reality of losing him to a domestic rival.
- Juventus are ready to resume contract negotiations with Juan Cuadrado and Paulo Dybala, according to Calciomercato. It is reported that the Serie A club are confident of reaching a deal with both players after confirming the signings of Dusan Vlahovic and Denis Zakaria, with the two moves signaling their intent to rebuild quickly. Dybala, 28, has seen his contract saga play out since last summer, though is now into the final four months of his deal. The 33-year-old Cuadrado is also a priority for Massimiliano Allegri's side to renew.
- Federico Bernardeschi has been offered to AC Milan, as time runs down on his contract with Juventus, reports Rudy Galetti. The 28-year-old winger currently earns €4m-a-year, though recent talks with the Bianconeri saw them look to reduce his salary. The report adds that his representatives have contacted Milan, with hopes of securing a deal in what would see him make the switch to San Siro on a free transfer.
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