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Salah's value plummets

Mohamed Salah's potential move to Saudi Arabia is gathering pace, but Liverpool aren't expected to receive bids anywhere near Al-Ittihad's huge £150-million offer in 2023.

Instead, Saudi approaches for Salah are expected to be in the region of £37 million - the amount Liverpool paid Roma for the Egyptian attacker in 2017. (TEAMtalk)

March 3

Rodri's decision: Rodri will decide in the next few months whether to move on or sign a new contract at Manchester City. Real Madrid are prepared to make an approach if he decides it's time for a new chapter. (Fabrizio Romano)

Lewy locked in: Robert Lewandowski is completely focused on Barcelona until the end of the season, but he's attracting plenty of interest from Major League Soccer and the Saudi Pro League ahead of his contract expiring in June. (Fabrizio Romano)

Coveted Kayode: Brentford believe Michael Kayode is worth more than £60 million. Huge clubs are interested in the right-back, including Arsenal, Bayern Munich, Juventus, Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid, and both Manchester clubs. (TEAMtalk)

Wat's next after Woltemade: Newcastle United executives are discussing an attempt to sign Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa in the summer as they consider sending Nick Woltemade back to Germany. (Sports Boom)

Inter snub interest: Mikel Arteta urged Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta to attempt to sign 20-year-old striker Pio Esposito, but Inter Milan quickly shut down any talk of a transfer. (Gazzetta dello Sport)

Santi clause: Leeds United, Sunderland, and possibly West Ham United could reignite their pursuits of AC Milan striker Santiago Gimenez if he proves his fitness between now and the end of the season. (Football Insider)

Robin robbing Vic's spot: Tottenham Hotspur have identified Robin Risser as a potential replacement for Guglielmo Vicario, who could move on this summer. Risser, 21, has impressed since he moved to Lens last summer and was instantly installed as their first-choice goalkeeper. (Caught Offside)

RB wish list: Bayern Munich want to sign a new right-back. Feyenoord's Givairo Read is their No. 1 target, but 17-year-old Benfica talent Daniel Banjaqui is also among their possible recruits. (Florian Plettenberg)

Harry situation: Aston Villa headline a group of clubs interested in Harry Wilson. The Fulham midfielder is in the best form of his career and will be available on a free transfer when his contract expires in June. (Fabrizio Romano)

TFC bringing in Ben: Toronto FC are finalizing a deal to sign center-back Benjamin Kuscevic on loan from top-tier Brazilian side Fortaleza. The MLS club will have an option to buy the Chilean international. (Tom Bogert)

March 2

MLS clubs zero in on Koke: Koke is nearing the end of his Atletico Madrid contract. He's unlikely to leave, but Inter Miami and New York City FC could pounce if it looks like Atleti want to trim their wage bill. (Sports Boom)

Kane and Karl contracts: Bayern Munich will prioritize tying Harry Kane down to a longer contract after wrapping up Dayot Upamecano's new deal. They also want to discuss fresh terms with Lennart Karl. (Fabrizio Romano)

Gray matter: Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund are both admirers of versatile Tottenham Hotspur youngster Archie Gray. He'll have plenty of interest from English clubs if Spurs are relegated. (TEAMtalk)

Reds return: Liverpool could exercise a €60-million buyback clause to re-sign Jarell Quansah from Bayer Leverkusen. Liverpool scouts submitted glowing reports after attending his last four matches. (TEAMtalk)

Pursue Baidoo: Samson Baidoo could be hot property in the summer transfer market. Liverpool and Manchester City are currently leading the pursuit for the Lens center-back. He could cost up to €55 million. (Sports Boom)

Changing the Teun: Juventus are prepared to cut their losses on Teun Koopmeiners so they can fund other transfers. Gian Piero Gasperini, who was Koopmeiners' boss at Atalanta, would like to bring him to Roma. (Tuttosport)

Slashed salaries: Most Tottenham players' wages would be cut by around 50% if the club faces the "doomsday scenario" of relegation from the Premier League. (The Athletic)

No Noah deal: German goalkeeper Noah Atubolu's Freiburg contract expires in 2027, and he has no intention of signing new terms while top European clubs monitor his progress. (Fabrizio Romano)

March 1

Tino touted for huge move: Manchester City could set a new record for the world's most expensive full-back when they push to sign Newcastle United's Tino Livramento in the summer. He's valued at £70 million. (TEAMtalk)

Senny for your thoughts: The lack of progress in contract talks between Senny Mayulu and Paris Saint-Germain has alerted Arsenal, Chelsea, and Manchester City. The 19-year-old midfielder could cost up to €70 million. (Caught Offside)

False start for Stuttgart star: Manchester United's scouts are impressed with Stuttgart midfielder Chemas Andres. They could find it hard to sign him, though, given Real Madrid are interested in triggering a €11.4-million buyback clause to bring him back to the Spanish capital. (TEAMtalk)

Schlott shop: Nico Schlotterbeck remains one of Real Madrid's top targets as they look to strengthen at center-back. The Borussia Dortmund defender's price tag is around €50 million. (Mundo Deportivo)

How to free Dumfries: Inter Milan right-back Denzel Dumfries has a release clause of €25 million in the summer. Liverpool pursued him in January and could revive their hunt in the offseason. (Tuttomercatoweb)

Competition for Darwin deal: Atletico Madrid and Juventus are ready to compete with Newcastle to sign Darwin Nunez. The Uruguayan forward has been frozen out at Al-Hilal since Karim Benzema arrived at the club. (Football Insider)

Andre away: AC Milan are close to signing midfielder Andre from Corinthians. He's expected to join on a five-year contract for €15 million plus €2 million in add-ons. (Gazzetta dello Sport)

Not Berning bridges: Bernardo Silva could be in his final act as a Manchester City player. "The day I eventually leave, I'll always support this club," he said. (Fabrizio Romano)

Feb. 28

Atleti could splurge on Gakpo: Atletico Madrid could try to lure Cody Gakpo away from Liverpool this summer with an offer in the region of €80 million. Diego Simeone admires the Dutchman's physical power, ability to breach defensive lines, and his tactical versatility. (Fichajes)

Jack in the box: Unai Emery has encouraged Aston Villa to make another attempt to sign Nicolas Jackson in the summer. The Chelsea striker isn't getting much game time on loan at Bayern Munich. (Football Insider)

Migrating Magpies: Anthony Gordon, Tino Livramento, Sandro Tonali, and Joe Willock all have a chance of leaving Newcastle United in the summer transfer window. (The Telegraph)

No fire sale at Stamford Bridge: Chelsea are confident they won't need to sell their best players after recording the highest pre-tax losses in the history of English football in their 2024-25 accounts. (London Evening Standard)

The other Luis Suarez: Liverpool and Newcastle are enticed by the prospect of signing 28-year-old Sporting CP striker Luis Suarez because they believe he could make an immediate impact while he's at the peak of his powers. (Fichajes)

Jonesing for Curtis: Inter Milan are devising ways to strengthen the squad in the summer after their disappointing Champions League exit. Curtis Jones could be a cut-price option as he enters the final year of his Liverpool contract in June. (Corriere dello Sport)

Carne on the cards: Atalanta want to reward goalkeeper Marco Carnesecchi for his fine displays with a new contract. However, Juventus and leading Premier League clubs are admirers and could meet his valuation of at least €40 million. (Corriere dello Sport)

Ironing out problems: West Ham United admitted players will need to be sold in the summer after the club reported a £104.2-million loss for the last financial year. (BBC Sport)

Feb. 27

Flash Gordon: Arsenal are prepared to chase Anthony Gordon and are open to paying around £75 million for the explosive Newcastle United attacker. Liverpool and Manchester United are also interested. (The Sun)

Antoine may soon be gone: Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simone admitted he doesn't know whether Antoine Griezmann will finish the season with Los Colchoneros amid links with Orlando City. (ESPN)

Savvy operator: Manchester City remain convinced by Savinho's potential despite his meager impact on Pep Guardiola's side. Tottenham have been interested in the winger for some time. (Caught Offside)

Gug off: Tottenham Hotspur are ready to give up on Guglielmo Vicario and offload him back to Serie A. Manchester City's James Trafford is a candidate to replace the Italian goalkeeper. (Football Insider)

Jarrod could jump: Manchester United and Tottenham are among the clubs prepared to test Jarrod Bowen's loyalty to West Ham United if the club is relegated from the Premier League. (TEAMtalk)

Moussa moving: Former Aston Villa star Moussa Diaby is planning to leave Al-Ittihad at the end of his second season in the Saudi Pro League. Leading clubs in England and across Europe are interested. (TEAMtalk)

Surprise in Sao Paulo: Former Manchester United midfielder Jesse Lingard is in talks to join Brazilian giants Corinthians on an initial 12-month contract. He's been a free agent since leaving South Korea's FC Seoul in December. (BBC Sport)

Big Fish at Norwich: Kellen Fisher is drawing interest from Premier League clubs amid his breakthrough season with Norwich City. Everton are keen on the defender but should expect plenty of competition for him. (TEAMtalk)

Feb. 26

Vic sticking point: The chances of Victor Osimhen moving back to Serie A appear to be very slim. Napoli included a clause in his sale to Galatasaray that requires the Turkish club to pay up to €70 million if he returns to Italy. (Gazzetta dello Sport)

Dus bins off EPL interest: Dusan Vlahovic has made Barcelona his No. 1 choice ahead of the summer transfer window despite interest from Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur. The striker is also discussing a new contract at Juventus. (TEAMtalk)

Genk grab: The likes of Borussia Dortmund, Chelsea, Manchester City, and Paris Saint-Germain are scouting Genk's finest talents, including Zakaria El Ouahdi, Konstantinos Karetsas, Yaimar Medina, and Matte Smets. (Sporza)

Mur interest: Chelsea and Liverpool are both very interested in a summer deal for Nottingham Forest defender Murillo, who could be available for between £60 million and £70 million. (TEAMtalk)

Magpies swoop: Newcastle United are considering approaches for Brighton & Hove Albion's Bart Verbruggen or Manchester City's James Trafford as they look to improve their goalkeeping department. (The i)

Cris crossed off the list: Austin FC agreed to sign forward Cristian Ramirez after he was surprisingly placed on waivers by the LA Galaxy just before the new MLS season kicked off. (Tom Bogert)

Feb. 25

Marmoush could whoosh out: Manchester City's Omar Marmoush has emerged as an alternative target for Barcelona due to the challenges and costs involved in signing Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid. (Diario Sport)

Rivals wrangle: Manchester City and Manchester United could compete for both Elliot Anderson and Morgan Gibbs-White in the summer transfer window. The pair will definitely leave Nottingham Forest if they're relegated. (TEAMtalk)

Felix fee: Borussia Dortmund will request a figure of around €70 million for midfielder Felix Nmecha amid links with Chelsea and Manchester United. The ex-Manchester City academy player has British citizenship. (BILD)

GK from UK: Juventus are perusing the Premier League aisles as they look to buy a goalkeeper in the summer. Liverpool's Alisson and Tottenham Hotspur's Guglielmo Vicario are on their shopping list. (Gazzetta dello Sport)

Collins clamor: Nathaniel Brown isn't the only Eintracht Frankfurt full-back drawing transfer interest. Arsenal, Brighton & Hove Albion, Liverpool, Manchester City, and Newcastle United have also been impressed by right-back Nnamdi Collins. (TEAMtalk)

Toffees stuck: Everton could attempt to re-sign John Stones when his Manchester City contract expires in June, but they could be outdone by rivals who can pay higher wages and a bigger signing-on fee. (Football Insider)

Steur causing a stir: Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, and Manchester United are all tracking 18-year-old holding midfielder Sean Steur, who's recently become a key part of Ajax's senior squad. (TEAMtalk)

Philippe's leap into the unknown: Although Philippe Coutinho has received an offer from CSKA Moscow since leaving Vasco da Gama, he likely won't approve a move to Russia. He'll instead consider joining an MLS club or retiring. (ESPN)

Cox stock rising: Brentford are braced for summer interest from Premier League rivals and leading European clubs in goalkeeper Matthew Cox. The 22-year-old is enjoying an impressive loan spell at in-form Shrewsbury Town. (Pete O'Rourke)

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