Transfers

Galatasaray To Replace €75M-Rated Victor Osimhen With Son Heung-min

Galatasaray will reportedly look to sign 32-year-old South Korean attacker Son Heung-min from Tottenham in the January transfer window as a possible replacement for impressive on-loan striker Victor Osimhen who is on the radar of Premier League club Manchester United.

According to a report by Turkish outlet Fanatik, Son Heung-min is the subject of interest from Galatasaray. The 2023/24 Super Lig champions are keen on signing the Tottenham veteran in a cut-price deal in the January transfer window. So, they will soon hold talks with the North London club regarding the South Korean international.

The rise and rise of Son Heung-min
Son Heung-min has been one of the best players in the Premier League since joining Tottenham Hotspur from Bayer Leverkusen in August 2015. The versatile Asian attacker hit the ground running at the North London club and has not looked back in the last nine and a half years.

The 32-year-old has seen his stature skyrocket at Tottenham during his spell with the Premier League outfit, succeeding Hugo Lloris as the club captain at the start of the 2023/24 season. Son has turned out over 400 times thus far for Tottenham while amassing 165 goals and 87 assists.

However, the veteran attacker’s long-term future at Tottenham is uncertain, with his contract running out in less than nine months. While the North London giants are ready to trigger the one-year extension option in his contract, the South Korean international is increasingly uneasy at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Turkish adventure beckons?
Son Heung-min has no shortage of suitors pursuing his signature, with the latest report linking him with Galatasaray. The 2023/24 Turkish Super Lig winners have a stacked squad with several top-notch forwards. However, the Tottenham captain will be an upgrade on every player in Okan Buruk’s squad.

So, Son has emerged as a viable target for Galatasaray, with the Turkish champions ready to launch the offensive to sign him from Tottenham in the January transfer window. In addition, they have scheduled talks with the North London outfit regarding a deal for the veteran forward.

However, it is unlikely that Tottenham will entertain bids for Son midway through the season, considering they want to qualify for the UEFA Champions League. Meanwhile, Galatasaray will be happy to wait until the summer to land the 32-year-old South Korean international. However, a deal might not see the light of day, with the nine-season veteran keen on remaining at Tottenham.

Transfers

Czech Giants Slavia Praha Sign David Moses Until 2029

Twenty-year-old Nigerian midfielder David Moses has signed a contract with top club Slavia Praha from another Czech club MFK Karviná.

Slavia Praha announced Moses has signed a contract until December 31, 2029.

“David is an extremely interesting player, proven in the Czech league, many clubs were interested in him, not only from the Czech Republic,” said sports director Jiri Bilek.

“We believe that he will fit perfectly into our playing style. This is a great promise for the future.”.

The player himself was equally excited about the new challenge.

“It’s a big step for me, a big challenge. I’m going to the best team in the Czech Republic,” he said.

“I want to make a name for myself, help the club. I haven’t played in Eden (Slavia home ground) yet, but I’ve heard a lot about the fans. I’m looking forward to playing in front of them.”

Moses joined the Karviná academy in March 2022, played his first ever competitive match for the A-team against Slavia in the round of 16 of the domestic cup, and the team won 2-0 on November 18 with goals from Olayinka and Lingro.

Karviná returned to the top flight at the end of the season after a one-year second-league hiatus, four points ahead of second-placed Vyškov.

The 171-centimeter-tall central midfielder made his league debut for MFK on July 22, 2023 in the first round against Zlín. In the 2023/24 season, he played in 25 matches and helped Karviná survive in the top flight after successfully managing the play-off against Vyškov.

He played 13 matches this season and helped his club reach eleventh place in the table.

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Transfers

The Two Midfield Stars Who Are At The Top Of Real Madrid’s Transfer Wishlist – Report

Real Madrid are currently focusing their efforts on two key midfield targets: Florian Wirtz and Franco Mastantuono, claims a report from Daniel Peinado in AS.

The journalist suggests that while other potential options like Joshua Kimmich and Martin Zubimendi have been mentioned, Wirtz remains the primary target, with the club also keeping a close eye on Mastantuono.

The situation with Wirtz has become more complex in recent weeks. After months of speculation about a potential move from Bayer Leverkusen, it now seems that the German is set to remain with the Bundesliga club for the foreseeable future.

Wirtz’s signing is difficult
Recent reports suggest that Wirtz will sign a new contract with Bayer Leverkusen, extending his stay at the club until at least the summer of 2028.

Despite this, Real Madrid are not giving up on their pursuit of the talented midfielder. He is still seen as a top priority, and his situation will likely be closely monitored by the club.

At the same time, Bayern Munich and Manchester City also remain interested in securing his services, making the competition fierce for Wirtz.

What about Mastantuono?

On the other hand, Mastantuono, the River Plate star, is one of the most highly sought-after young talents in football.

Real Madrid are not the only club tracking his progress; rivals Barcelona, as well as top European sides like Liverpool and AC Milan, are all keen on the Argentine midfielder.

While Madrid have been keeping a close watch on Mastantuono, they have yet to make a formal move. This cautious approach suggests that the club may be waiting for the right moment to act, allowing them more time to assess the player’s development.

In conclusion, Real Madrid’s midfield targets for the near future remain Wirtz and Mastantuono. Although Wirtz’s move seems less likely in the short term, Madrid continue to keep him on their radar.

As for Mastantuono, he remains one of the hottest young prospects in world football, and it seems only a matter of time before one of Europe’s giants makes their move for him.

Transfers

Liverpool And PSG Lead The Race To Sign Lyon’s Rayan Cherki

According to a report from Foot Mercato, Paris Saint-Germain and Liverpool are both leading in the race to sign Olympique Lyonnais’ Rayan Cherki (21).

The France youth international was ostracised at the start of the season amid a contract standoff. His contract had been set to expire at the end of the season, however, ultimately, he extended by a further year, allowing his re-integration. He has since gone on to net five goals and register seven assists in 17 matches. Since breaking through as a teenager, this is his first consistent patch of form.

However, the Frenchman may leave the club in January. Whilst OL are reportedly keen to retain Cherki, they may have little choice in the matter. Lyon are being forced to raise funds this January following a provisional relegation to Ligue 2. Selling assets, such as Cherki, will prevent that fate, even if other, more peripheral figures have been touted for departures.

Whilst Cherki is reportedly keen to see out the season with his formative club, the matter will be taken out of his hands should a club meet OL’s €30m price tag. As per Foot Mercato, Liverpool and PSG are most keen to recruit the attacker in January although Get French Football News understands that Les Parisiens will not return for Cherki, having been snubbed by the player in the summer.