Neymar close to a return to Brazil, Cherki would have a “verbal agreement” to leave OL this winter

Neymar Jr moves closer to a return to Santos FC but…

Announced with insistence on the departure of Al-Hilal FC, Neymar Jr (32 years old) could well make his return…to Santos FC. Indeed, Globo Esporte assures that the Brazilian would have reached an agreement with his training club for a six-month freelance period. Problem: to join the Black and White, the attacking midfielder must first terminate his contract (which ends next June) with the Saudi team…and therefore find a financial arrangement. More concretely, the Brazilian would not like to give up the emoluments – we are talking about nearly €63 million! – which he is (still) supposed to receive from the Saudi Pro League club. The file therefore promises to be complicated. To be continued.

Abdukodir Khusanov at Manchester City FC, it would be done

All that would be missing is formalization. According to the latest revelations from Fabrizio Romano, Manchester City FC have completed the arrival ofAbdukodir Khusanov. «The documents are signed», assures the Italian journalist. The operation could reach €50 million, bonus included. Aged 20, the Uzbek defender had a great first part of the season with RC Lens, establishing himself as one of the best players in Ligue 1 (13 matches) in his position, and as one of the most promising of the world. This is a reinforcement that should be useful to the Skyblues, who (really) needed to recruit behind.

AC Milan expected to make loan offer for Kyle Walker

Interested in the profile of Kyle Walker – who asked to leave Manchester City FC this winter – AC Milan should offer the Citizens a loan with a purchase option to secure his services, reveals Sky Italia . The British defender has already accepted the idea. All that would be missing is to convince the Mancunian team. Aged 34, the right-back – who has been one of Pep Guardiola's strong men for several seasons – has taken part in 15 Premier League matches this season.

Olympique Lyonnais: a “verbal agreement” with Rayan Cherki for a departure this winter?

(Possible) bad news for Olympique Lyonnais. Rayan Cherki (21 years old) would have a “accord verbal» with Les Gones to leave this winter for an amount of… €22.5 million, reports this Monday Fabrizio Romano who confirms, thus, the information revealed by Patrick Berger. “This is a verbal pact with the player, not a formal release clause but it has the same value», Specifies the journalist specializing in the transfer market. Several teams are reportedly interested in the Rhone attacking midfielder, author of a sparkling first part of the season (3 goals and 3 assists in 14 Ligue 1 matches, 2 goals and 4 goals in 6 Europa League matches). As a reminder, Rayan Cherki was sidelined this summer, before extending his contract until June 2026. During the last transfer window, Paris SG and BV Borussia 09 Dortmund were among the clubs monitoring him .

Baptiste Santamaria towards OGC Nice

After recruiting several players, Stade Rennes FC is looking to part ways with some undesirables. Among them, Baptiste Santamaria, who does not fit into Jorge Sampaoli's plans. And according to the information revealed by Foot Marketthe Rouge et Noir would have found a way out for him…at OGC Nice. The defensive midfielder is reportedly preparing to join the Aiglons on a loan until the end of the season with a purchase option. This season, the ex-Angevin player has played 10 Ligue 1 matches (2 assists).

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