We all knew Newcastle United would be busy in this transfer window and reports and rumors on Tuesday show that it was no joke.
How about taking away his relegation rival’s only real goal by activating his release clause? That appears to be happening with Burnley forward Chris Wood, who underwent a medical examination before joining Newcastle. Then there is a report of a possible return to the Premier League for Marouane Fellaini.
Among the other tidbits of the day, Barcelona is trying to bounce back from the past and José Mourinho is making moves at AS Roma.
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And there are still 20 days in the window.
Benitez ready to spend a lot in Russian?
Everton is reportedly considering a move for AS Monaco’s Russian midfielder Aleksandr Golovin, but the Championat report picked up by the Liverpool Echo says the French club wants $ 45- $ 55 million.
Do the Toffees have an appetite to flip that kind of coin this January? His position at 15th in the Premier League standings could lead to some risky decisions.
Latest Newcastle rumor … Fellaini?
Perhaps the rumor mill around Newcastle finally jumped to the shark with the mention of a possible Mo Fellaini return. That’s what La Derniere Heure reports in Belgium, which also points to Galatasaray and Besiktas as potential suitors to lure the Belgian midfielder from China.
https://www.dhnet.be/sports/football/mercato/plusieurs-clubs-dont-newcastle-veulent-fellaini-61dd6cf87b50a639dcacacef
And the list of names keeps growing:
Newcastle is interested in Benoît Badiashile after the Botman deal collapsed. West Ham is also interested. Nothing agreed yet. 🇫🇷 #NUFC #WHUFC
Based on today’s medical tests, AS Monaco expects Badiashile to be back with the team in 2-3 weeks. Time will be the key to understanding the next steps.
– Fabricio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 11, 2022
Chris Wood to Newcastle is passing
This could be the move that saves Newcastle from relegation in this transfer window, or it could be setting $ 34 million on fire.
Newcastle is reportedly removing the main forward threat Burnley had and reclaiming it for itself. These two relegation-threatened teams will meet on the last day of the season.
Marseille pushing ahead aid
Olympique Marseille is getting a new striker as veteran Cedric Bakambu is set to return to Ligue 1 after a stint in China, according to Fabrizio Romano.
Oscar for the Barcelona winter showcase?
There may be another arrival to the Old Continent from China: former Chelsea midfielder Oscar is wanted by Barcelona, but Barcelona are having a hard time negotiating with his Shanghai-based club.
EXCLUSIVE! According to our research @marcelobechler, Barcelona sought out midfielder Oscar, currently in Shanghai SIPG, from China! The contact was established at the beginning of the year, but the financial difficulties of the Spanish team make negotiations difficult. 💰❌ So, do you think it would be good? 🤔 pic.twitter.com/ngKrg4QgHd
– TNT Sports Brazil (@TNTSportsBR) January 10, 2022
American ready for the start of AS Roma
It has been rumored for a few weeks, but Bryan Reynolds seems destined for Belgium and Anderlecht.
Mourinho fires another Roma player
Spanish midfielder Gonzalo Villar, who has not found a way to break through to José Mourinho’s line-up, is about to return to Spain with Getafe according to Gianluca DiMarzio.
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Eddie is an Australian news reporter with over 9 years in the industry and has published on Forbes and tech crunch.