The 22-year-old has been the subject of three failed bids by three different English clubs. But he is now ready to join Liverpool after proving his worth in Germany’s second tier.
Denis Zakaria is a player for Liverpool and Barcelona. He has been leading the two teams in their pursuit of Gladbach’s midfielder Denis Zakaria.
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The France international is presently concentrating on football as he recovers from injury and considers all of his options ahead of his contract with the Red Devils expiring in the summer. United has made an offer to the 28-year-old, but it will “very probably” need to increase if he accepts, according to the report.
– According to The Sun, Manchester City are attempting to extend Riyad Mahrez’s contract, which is set to expire in the summer of 2023.
They hope to have new contracts in place before the Algerian national team departs for the African Cup of Nations in January. However, the source adds that if a contract is not reached before the conclusion of the season, he might go in the summer, with Paris Saint-Germain interested.
– According to El Nacional, Newcastle United are preparing to launch a bid for Manchester United midfielder Donny van de Beek, despite Real Madrid’s unwillingness to make a substantial investment in the Dutchman owing to his lack of playing time since joining Old Trafford.
While Van de Beek would like to leave the Premier League, he understands that he would be a key factor as the Magpies try to escape relegation. A big offer has also been made to the player and the Red Devils.
– According to A Bola, Xavi supports the notion of bringing La Masia graduate Alex Grimaldo back to Barcelona from Benfica.
According to the publication, such a move is necessary to ease the transition away from Jordi Alba, who is 32 years old, as the starting left-back. Xavi has expressed his support for signing the Spaniard, following Ronald Koeman’s lead.
– Despite getting many offers from MLS teams, Dries Mertens is willing to commit himself to Napoli, according to Calciomercato.
With his current contract set to expire in the summer, Napoli is contemplating paying the Belgian €2.5 million per year, or half of what he now makes, in order to save costs. Mertens, despite this, is eager to get down and work out a contract.