LIVE – The Football transfer window: Dortmund pushes for Rashford, Belgium sacks Tedesco

It was in the air, it’s now official. Ander Herrera is leaving Athletic Club six months before the end of his contract to join – free – CA Boca Juniors, the Bleu et Or announced this Friday. The ex-Parisian has signed up with the Argentine team until December 2026.

In the race for Champions League qualification at the end of the season, Chelsea FC should be active by the end of the winter transfer market. And in particular with a view to strengthening offensively, especially with the (probable) departure of Christopher Nkunku. Indeed, The Team noted “have launched several files“, including those leading to the Manchester United FC winger Alejandro Garnacho (20 years old) and the BV Borussia 09 Dortmund striker Karim Adeyemi (22 years old). The Blues must, however, face competition from SSC Napoli who are preparing to recover a nice sum of money with the sale of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia to Paris SG.

Red lantern in Ligue 1, Montpellier Hérault SC is trying to strengthen itself this winter…especially defensively. The Paillade team would try, among other things, to loan Marseillais Bamo Meïté, relegated to the end of the Marseille bench this season, reveals The Team. The Canebière club would be open to a temporary departure of their 23-year-old player. “But who says ready does not necessarily mean that it will be free», specifies the sports daily. This season, Bamo Meïté has made 3 appearances in Ligue 1.

A little tour…and then leaves? Arrived last summer from FK Bodø/Glimt, Albert Grønbaek – placed in the “loft” – would already like to leave Stade Rennais FC this winter. It was Jorge Sampaoli, the Breton coach, who assured this this Friday: “He expressed his decision to leave to me. He didn’t find his place here. He doesn’t feel happy and prefers to prove himself in another place. It’s a personal decision», Explained the Argentinian at a press conference. Aged 23, the Danish midfielder participated in 16 Ligue 1 matches with the Rouge et Noir (2 goals, 1 assist).

It’s official. Domenico Tedesco is no longer the coach of Belgium, the Red Devils announced this Friday. “Following a detailed evaluation, the URBSFA sports committee decided today to end the collaboration with federal coach Domenico Tedesco. This decision was validated by the board of directors. The search for his successor is underway», They notably published in an official press release. Aged 39, the Italian-German coach was named head of the Belgian selection in February 2023. As a reminder, the names of Rudi Garcia and Thierry Henry are mentioned to take over from him.

It was expected, it’s now official. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer (51 years old) is the new coach of Besiktas JK, the Turkish team announced this Friday. The Norwegian coach – whose contract length is not (yet) known – has been without a club since leaving Manchester United FC in November 2021.

Belgium should soon have a new coach. The evening announced this Friday that the Belgian Football Federation has decided to thank the Italian-German coach Domenico Tedesco who took the reins of the Red Devils in February 2023. His disappointing results – elimination in the round of 16 at Euro 2024 – were clearly not convincing. The French Rudi Garcia and Thierry Henry would be among the favorites to replace him.

A long-term commitment. At the end of the contract next June, Alvaro Aceves has extended with Real Valladolid CF until June 2028, the Spanish team announced this Friday. The 21-year-old Spanish goalkeeper has made 14 appearances this season for the Purple and White reserve team who play in the fourth division.

Will leave or not leave? In the sights of several big clubs – such as Arsenal FC –, Benjamin Sesko could well stay at RB Leipzig. This is, at least, what his agent implied…who, however, did not (completely) close the door to his player’s departure. “If you ask me if Sesko will move in January, I can only say that Sesko is currently happy with his development at RB Leipzig and that he is an RB Leipzig player with a long-term contractannounced Elvis Basanovic to Sky Sports News. We respect that and that is why RB Leipzig is right to answer these kinds of questions.» Aged 21, the Slovenian striker has scored 8 goals and provided 2 assists in 17 Bundesliga matches this season.

He will stay in Germany. Only six months after arriving on loan from Club Atlético de Madrid, Arthur Vermeeren (19 years old) has been permanently transferred to RB Leipzig, the German team announced this Friday. “After reaching a certain number of appearances, our obligation to purchase the loan midfielder is now activated. The 19-year-old is now under contract until 2029“, she indicated on social networks. The amount of the operation would amount to €20 million. This season, the young Belgian midfielder has participated in 15 Bundesliga matches (1 assist).

Could he be about to find a bench? Without a club since leaving Manchester United FC in November 2021, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer (51 years old) would discuss with Besiktas JK, the Turkish team announced this Friday. “Our company has started negotiations with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer for the position of coach of the A football team“, she published in an official press release. The Norwegian could thus take over from Giovanni van Bronckhorst, who left the Istanbul club at the end of November 2024.

A departure for Germany? Announced with insistence on the departure of Manchester United FC this winter, Marcus Rashford would be in the little papers of BV Borussia 09 Dortmund, assures Sky Germany. The Ruhr team would be pushing hard to secure the services of the British striker on loan. However, she is not alone on the file since AC Milan would also be working to recruit him this winter. Aged 27, Marcus Rashford has scored 4 goals and provided 1 assist in 15 Premier League games this season.

It’s almost done. Diego Carlos would be on the verge of leaving Aston Villa FC to join Fenerbahçe SK, as reported by transfer market journalist Fabrizio Romano, who thus confirms the information revealed by Yağız Sabuncuoğlu. The negotiations would be very well advanced and only a few details would be missing to finalize the operation. Aged 31, the Brazilian, who played for FC Nantes, played 10 Premier League matches this season with the Villans.

An unexpected announcement. Erling Haaland has extended his contract with Manchester City FC for the (very) long term… until June 2034, the Citizens announced this Friday morning. “I’m really happy to have signed my new contract and to be able to spend even more time at this great clubsaid the Norwegian center forward. Manchester City is a special club, full of fantastic people with incredible supporters and it’s the type of environment that helps bring out the best in everyone.» Aged 24, the “Cyborg” has been stacking goals with the Skyblues since his arrival in the summer of 2022 from BV Borussia 09 Dortmund. This season, he has already scored 16 times in 21 Premier League matches.

It’s only a matter of hours. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia – who said goodbye to SSC Napoli this Thursday – is about to join Paris SG. The Georgian striker would also be undergoing medical examinations this Friday morning prior to his signing, reports RMC Sport. The officialization of his arrival in the French capital could thus take place in the coming hours. As a reminder, the 23-year-old left winger should commit to the Rouge et Bleu until June 2029. The amount of the operation would be around €70 million.

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