Pogba, Kolo Muani, Osimhen, Cherki, Samba, PSG… The hot files of the transfer window

His name will inevitably come up throughout this winter transfer window. Free from any contract since his departure from Juventus Turin, who decided to part ways despite the reduction of his suspension after a positive doping test, Paul Pogba is now looking for a new adventure. But where? As he turns 32 next March, the 2018 world champion seems to be giving himself time to think, although some MLS clubs hope to attract him. On the English side, Manchester City would have tested the ground… before withdrawing. In France, OM could also become active in this matter.

“Today, we must pay attention to balanceMedhi Benatia recently warned. We have very efficient players in the middle. Paul knows the respect and affection I have for him. Beyond the top player, he is a real leader. He has suffered a lot in recent seasons, with physical problems, his body has failed him quite a bit. He then got his suspension. Pablo (Longoria) spoke about himself, he said everything. He likes it a lot. Obviously, you see it on the market, you want to take a look. Today, concretely, can OM afford to bring back a player like Pogba if he is not physically ready and we have to wait six months?”

Adrien Rabiot still hopes to find his former teammate on the Canebière. “We greatly invite him to come and play at OM. What we are putting in place is really very important. There is a real dynamic, it's very professional, from the players to the coach and management. There is definitely ambition. If he wants to come, it is with great pleasure“, he declared at the beginning of December. The response should not take long.

On paper, OL would not want to part with it. It's obvious. First removed from the group, then reinstated and extended, Cherki had a full season with Les Gones. Author of 5 goals and 7 assists in all competitions, he has even become one of the best players. The problem is that the Rhone club was caught up by the DNCG, the financial policeman of French Football, which recently pronounced a demotion as a precautionary measure at the end of the season. While Eagle Football Group's net cash debt is 463.8 million euros, John Textor will therefore have to replenish Lyon's coffers, in particular by making several departures during the winter transfer window.

“I am confident in our numbers. We will bring in several hundred millions of cash in the coming monthsthe American owner told the press. The local commissioners only looked at the French football club and did not consider the hundreds of millions of dollars that will come from different parts of our organization. We are not at all worried about our sustainability. We earn around 90 million euros per year from the sale of players. This will continue, but don't worry.“OL is now obliged to find liquidity.”Cherki has a greater value today than this summer. He should stay in January, but it will be his choice, as always in football“, agreed Textor at a press conference. Nothing can therefore be excluded at this stage, especially since several big teams would be in the running (PSG, Liverpool…).

Having left Napoli last summer after an endless series, Victor Osimhen has the possibility of leaving Galatasaray this winter. How ? By paying the amount of the release clause, set at 75 million euros, which allows a club to acquire him definitively from Naples. Another termination clause exists, where Galatasaray would receive compensatory compensation if the loan were to be terminated. In search of a scorer, PSG would particularly consider reactivating this track. Just like several British clubs, who have long been interested in the profile of the Nigerian international.

Sidelined during the last three matches against Lyon, Monaco and Lens, and author of only two goals with PSG, Randal Kolo Muani should take advantage of this winter window to leave Paris. But with very specific conditions. After spending around 90 million euros, including bonuses, the capital club seems rather open to the idea of ​​loaning him out this winter. With or without purchase option? Possibly with. But out of the question of contributing to the payment of his salary, estimated at 5.5 million euros net per year according to Sky Italia. There seem to be many interested clubs: from AC Milan to Juventus Turin, from Tottenham to Liverpool, including AS Monaco and Chelsea… The French international has many courtiers.

Left out of Manchester United's last meetings, the British international is set to leave this winter. Left in the stands for the derby on City's pitch (1-2), Rashord even confirmed his wish to find a new challenge.

“It's disappointing but I'm also someone who has matured and can deal with disappointmentsestimated the England international. What can I do? Sit around and cry. Or do my best next time. For me, I think I'm ready for a new challenge and the next steps. When I leave, it'll be like “no hard feelings.” You're not going to get any negative comments about Manchester from me.” Statements which did not really please Ruben Amorim, new United coach, who was surprised by this communication strategy. Under contract until 2028, Rashford would be in particular in Barça's sights.

Spanish justice on Monday again rejected FC Barcelona's request to register its player Dani Olmo, and the club had only 24 hours left to find a financial solution, failing which it could lose the midfielder it signed this season. Three days after the rejection by the Barcelona Commercial Court of the precautionary measures requested by Barça to allow Olmo to continue playing until the end of the season, it was the turn of the Court of First Instance of the Catalan capital to refuse to approve the attacking midfielder's contract.

The judge decided that “the adoption of the precautionary measure is refused“, according to the judgment made public on Monday by the Superior Court of Justice of Catalonia. Thus, Olmo, who was playing on a provisional basis while waiting for Barça to resolve its financial problems to register him definitively, could become a free player on January 1, 2025 The Blaugrana club, in debt, had registered it until December 31 with 80% of the salary of injured defender Andreas Christensen thanks to an exception allowing clubs to replace players absent for a long period.

According to the Spanish sports press, Barça has already submitted to LaLiga, organizer of the Spanish championship, its intention to sell VIP seats in its next stadium to finance the final validation of Olmo, and is now awaiting the green light from the body. The other recruit of the summer, the young attacker Pau Victor, finds himself in the same situation as Olmo. Although Barca can appeal these two unfavorable decisions, this would not resolve their midfielder's situation in time. Olmo has a contract running until 2030 but, according to Spanish media, a clause allows him to leave the team if his registration is not resolved. However, his agent assured that the player's desire is to stay at Barça.