The Saudi Pro League is actively pursuing a move for Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembele. According to Sky Sports, league officials are preparing to make an offer for the 28-year-old player, who has two and a half years remaining on his contract at the Parc des Princes. Negotiations for a contract extension with PSG have stalled, primarily due to club president Nasser Al Khelaifi‘s insistence on maintaining the team’s wage structure.
Reports indicate that the Saudi clubs are ready to offer lucrative salaries to entice Dembele away from PSG. While the player’s representatives have advised that he is concentrating on the current season, the prospect of a transfer to Saudi Arabia remains a possibility.
Manchester City is taking steps to ensure that Omar Marmoush will not leave the club this month. football insider sources claim that both Tottenham and Aston Villa have expressed interest in the 26-year-old striker. City management is keen to retain Marmoush to provide strong support for key player Erling Haaland. Marmoush recently scored during a 2-0 Premier League victory over Wolves, marking his third league start for Pep Guardiola’s side this season.
European Clubs Eye Young Talents
Interest in young talent is also heating up, with Liverpool and Real Madrid reportedly keen on Kenan Yildiz, a winger for Juventus. The 20-year-old player remains under contract with Juve until the summer of 2029, and the Serie A club is looking to extend his deal by one or two years following an impressive season, which has seen him contribute 16 goals in 29 matches.
In Spain, Atletico Madrid is in discussions regarding a potential move for Leon Goretzka of Bayern Munich. Journalist Christian Falk reports that the LaLiga club views Goretzka as a suitable replacement for Conor Gallagher, who recently transferred to Tottenham. Atletico Madrid is also targeting players to strengthen their attack, with Ademola Lookman from Atalanta and Igor Jesus of Nottingham Forest on their radar.
Transfer News and Rumors from Around the World
Scouts from Manchester United are monitoring the situation of Iliman Ndiaye, a winger for Everton. The 25-year-old has drawn interest from several clubs, particularly after strong performances at the Africa Cup of Nations with Senegal. United’s potential move may depend on their appointment of a new first-team manager.
Other notable transfer rumors include:
– N’Golo Kante of Al Ittihad is nearing an exit, with Fenerbahce expressing interest, as reported by Foot Mercato.
– Chelsea, Liverpool, and Bayern Munich are in discussions to sign Jeremy Jacquet from Rennes, according to Fabrizio Romano.
– Aston Villa is considering a move for Ruben Loftus-Cheek of AC Milan following an injury to Youri Tielemans.
– West Ham is close to securing Adama Traore from Fulham while allowing James Ward-Prowse to transfer to Burnley.
– Brighton has rejected an offer from Nottingham Forest for defender Lewis Dunk.
As the transfer window continues, clubs across Europe are exploring a range of options to bolster their squads for the remainder of the season.
