LIVE – The football transfer window: Paris SG would (again) think about Kvaratskhelia, Lens signs a new striker

While his name is mentioned by Stade Rennes FC to eventually replace Jorge Sampaoli – especially because several ex-Lensois have joined the Rouge et Noir – Franck Haise reacted this Thursday at a press conference. “Subtle means or not, Rennes is recruiting and wants to improve its team. Quality players have arrived and it is possible that others will arrive. They want to be ambitious and recruit for it. Whether they are players I know is another problem but I am the coach of Nice. Subtlety is not there“, declared the coach of OGC Nice, in comments reported by RMC Sport.

Announced on departure, Ronald Araújo could well head to Italy. Fabrizio Romano reported this Thursday that Juventus FC – looking for reinforcement in central defense – would insist on offering the Uruguayan from FC Barcelona. The Bianconeri would like to speed up negotiations with the Blaugrana in order to reach an agreement quickly. Aged 25, Ronald Araújo has only played one match – in the Copa del Rey – with the Catalan team this season, the fault of a long injury which sidelined him for the first part of the year.

Barely arrived…and already gone. According to information revealed by Foot Market, Henrik Meister (21 years old) would be on the verge of leaving Stade Rennais FC, six months after his arrival from Sarpsborg 08 (Norway). The Danish center forward is expected to be loaned to Pisa SC (Italy, Serie B) until the end of the season. The operation would also include a purchase option. This season, Henrik Meister has only played 4 Ligue 1 matches with the Rouge et Noir. He scored a goal.

It’s official. Goduine Koyalipou (24 years old) is an RC Lens player, the Sang et Or announced this Thursday in a video showing the credits of Star Academy. The Central African center forward, who arrives from PFK CSKA Sofia (Bulgaria), has signed up with the Artesian team until June 2028. The amount of the transfer amounts to €2 million.

RC Lens has not yet announced it, but it would be confirmed. To believe Foot Market, Goduine Koyalipou (24 years old) would have officially committed to the Sang et Or this Wednesday. The Central African center forward would have signed a three and a half year contract, until June 2028. To secure his services, the Artesian team would have paid €2 million to PFK CSKA Sofia (Bulgaria) – the amount of its release clause. This season, Goduine Koyalipou has scored 14 goals in 16 Bulgarian league matches.

As expected in recent days, Emmanuel Agbadou (27 years old) has signed with Wolverhampton Wonderers FC, the Wolves announced this Thursday. The central defender has signed a four and a half year contract – until June 2029 – with one year optional. The Stade de Reims, where the Ivorian has revealed himself (especially this season), recovered nearly €18 million in the operation. “We are delighted to welcome Emmanuel to the club. He is a player that our recruiting team has been watching for a long time and Vitor agreed that he is the right player and character to strengthen our team now“, declared the president of the British team Jeff Shi.

A little tour…and then it’s gone. Only a few months after his arrival at AS Roma, Enzo The Fairy (24 years old) is preparing to leave Italy…for England. Various sources, such as Fabrizio Romano, claim that the versatile midfielder is set to sign with Sunderland AFC on loan until the end of the season; the operation could include a purchase obligation in the event of promotion to the Premier League. The ex-Lorient player, who would reunite with his former coach Régis Le Bris at the Black Cats, has already flown to Great Britain to undergo medical examinations prior to his signing. Among the Giallorossi, Enzo Le Fée never managed to establish himself, playing only 6 Serie A matches.

At the end of the contract next June, Oussama Targhalline should probably leave Le Havre AC this winter, reports Foot Market. Indeed, the negotiationsaround an extension are unlikely to succeed», indicate our colleagues. Several clubs would be interested in the profile of the 22-year-old midfielder. But for now, the Normandy team has still not received any official offer. In 2024-2025, the Moroccan played 11 Ligue 1 matches.

Paris SG would not have forgotten Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. Fabrizio Romano affirmed this Thursday that the Rouge et Bleu would remain “attentive» to the situation of the Georgian who has still not responded to the important contract extension proposal from SSC Napoli. The 23-year-old left winger would (still) be one of the capital’s training priorities. This season, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has scored 5 goals and provided 3 assists in 17 Serie A matches. Will the Parisian leaders go on the offensive this winter?

Stade Rennes FC does not stop. After completing the arrivals of Seko Fofana and Brice Samba, the Rouge et Noir would consider recruiting Denis Bouanga (30 years old) to strengthen offensively, reports Foot Market this Thursday. The versatile striker, who plays for Los Angeles FC in Major League Soccer (United States), would be “very interested in the idea» to join the Breton team. The operation could be concluded at around €10 million. A nice sum but which corresponds to the level of the former Stéphanois, he who is one of the best players in the North American league. A year ago, he already intended to cross the Atlantic (again): “My objective is clear and stated. I would like to come back and play in France or in a European club.”he declared.

Rare satisfaction from Manchester United FC’s season, Amad Diallo (22 years old) – under contract until June 2025 – would be on the verge of a long-term extension with the Red Devils, revealed Fabrizio Romano. According to the transfer market specialist, the Ivorian striker should sign a new lease this Thursday which would link him to the Mancunian team…until 2030. Great news for “ManU” which is going through a (very) period difficult. This season, Amad Diallo has scored 3 goals and provided 6 assists in 18 Premier League matches.

It was expected, it’s now official. Graham Potter (49 years old) is the new coach of West Ham United FC, the Hammers announced this Thursday. The English coach has signed up for two and a half years, until June 2027. He replaces Julen Lopetegui whose results – the London team points to a disappointing 14^e place in the Premier League table – were very far from expectations. As a reminder, after a very good experience with Brighton & Hove Albion FC, Graham Potter had a difficult time at Chelsea FC.

After Brice Samba, Abdukodir Khusanov ? According to the information revealed by RMC Sportthe central defender of RC Lens would be of interest (in particular) to Manchester City FC and Real Madrid CF, two teams looking for defensive reinforcements this winter. Facing economic difficulties, the Sang et Or would be ready to let the 20-year-old Uzbek leave. But not at any price: they would ask for nearly €40 million. If they manage to sell him at that price, they would make a big capital gain since they bought him for €100,000 from FC Energetik-BGU Minsk a year and a half ago. This season, Abdukodir Khusanov has established himself as one of the best defenders in Ligue 1 (13 matches played)…and as one of the most promising players of his generation in his position.

Antoine Griezmann could well play his last matches in Europe since his departure for Major League Soccer (United States) would already be recorded for this summer. While everything was completed, the transfer of Pau Lopez at RC Lens finally fell through. Finally, as announced several months ago, Thiago Almada should take charge of Olympique Lyonnais this winter.

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