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Nick JuddA moving writer
With the opening of the January transfer window approaching, there is plenty of gossip about who is moving where. Moving Talk gives you all the latest buzz on rumors, searches, tours and, of course, the deals you make!
TOP STORY: Chelsea have no January deal for Monaco starlet Badiashile
Chelsea are looking to strengthen their defense in the new year, and despite long-standing interest in RB Leipzig centre-back and World Cup breakout star Josko Gvardiol, The Athletic report that he is. Benoit Badiashile of AS Monaco who have climbed to the top of the Blues’ wish list.
The 21-year-old Frenchman can play in the back four or on the left side of a three-man defence, and the two sides are in talks over a deal that could be completed in January. The Principality club ordered a transfer fee of €35m to allow Badiashile to move to west London.
Badiashile, who has been in the Monaco system since 2016, has made 135 appearances for the club in all competitions and has been a regular in the squad since 2018-19. The 6-foot-4 defender has been outstanding this season with his ability on the ball and in one-on-one situations.
Chelsea have monitored the player’s situation since the summer, although he has often been linked with a move for Guardiol. Badiashile is said to be a priority at Stamford Bridge, ahead of the likes of the 23-year-old Evan Ndika of Eintracht Frankfurt and 20 years old Piero Hincapie Bayer Leverkusen.
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– Uruguay striker Luis Suarez He has been offered an 18-year contract by Saudi club Al-Khaleej, but is set to join Brazilian club Gremio, according to Fabrizio Romano. The 35-year-old was offered a $6m salary to move to the Saudi Pro League, but his move to Gremio on a two-year deal is all but sealed.
– AS Roma is preparing a bid for the United States Johnny Cardosoaccording to Ekrem Konur. The Italian capital club are looking to add the 21-year-old Internacional midfielder to their squad in January, but they face stiff competition from Spanish sides Valencia and Real Betis. Cardoso has been a regular starter for the Porto Alegre club over the past three years, playing 39 games and scoring twice. He also added two assists. The Roma may have an advantage over their Spanish counterparts, however, as a result of their superior financial position.
– Manchester City chiefs believe the prospect of working with Pep Guardiola will see them win the race for Jude Bellingham, according to Sun. Real Madrid consider themselves ahead of the pack when it comes to signing the 19-year-old midfielder, but City feel Guardiola’s extension as manager until 2025, and the chance for Bellingham to play alongside Erling Haaland again, can change the movement. in their favor. Liverpool, Manchester United, Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain are all monitoring the England international.
– Manchester United are planning to make a bid for Lyon’s right back Malo Gusto, according to Foot Media. The 19-year-old former France international has emerged as one of his club’s most consistent players this season, contributing one assist from 14 league appearances. Gusto’s contract runs until 2024, and United could be the The future champions to sign him if Lyon cannot agree to new terms, and the Red Devils are preparing an offer with a €30m transfer fee.
– Tottenham Hotspur could make some room in their squad by accepting Pape Sarr we had Bryan Gil moved to LaLiga in January, according to Relevo. Both players joined the north London club before last season, but with Sarr yet to make his debut, the 20-year-old Senegal international could be on the move to Sevilla. Gil, 21, has also struggled to get any meaningful game time under boss Antonio Conte following his £21m move in 2021, and Valencia are keen to make a move for the midfielder after a successful loan spell last season.
