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There’s still no contract termination agreed between Vincent Aboubakar and Al Nassr, as things stand. The situation could be resolved before the end of the window, as a couple of clubs start to be interested in the Cameroon international.
Despite fresh links with Arsenal, Tammy Abraham will stay at Roma in January for sure, that’s never been in doubt. He also scored yesterday a key goal against Milan. At the end of the season, we will see in general what happens with Jose Mourinho and Roma’s decisions on players, but nothing is happening now.
Reports of Harry Maguire deal ‘done’ with Aston Villa are now denied by all parties involved. No negotiations or talks ongoing. Maguire is expected to stay at Man United, the position is very clear, they have not agreed any deal with any club. Let’s se if things change in the coming days, but the expectation is for him to stay, to carry on as club captain, and to be an important player for Erik ten Hag.
Atletico Madrid president Cerezo on Joao Felix deal: “In life there’s nothing impossible but it’s normal for Joao Felix to stay at Atlético Madrid … I always say the players play where in the club that they want… I don’t know where Joao wants to play. I think he’s now feeling so good here at Atleti. It depends on Joao and on the situation.”
Joao Felix in action for Atletico Madrid
Barcelona have always been interested in Bernardo Silva, but honestly now is way too early to predict their summer moves – we know Barca situation with Financial Fair Play so plans will also depend on the outgoings, they need to change the salaries situation. The interest remains but it’s not even a negotiation now.
Barcelona are now showing concrete interest in Benjamin Pavard for the summer. He’s considered one of their potential…
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