Kovac is no longer Monaco’s coach
Niko Kovac is no longer the coach of AS Monaco
It is a decision that has matured in the minds of Monegasque leaders for several weeks. And which is now irrevocable. AS Monaco have made the decision to part ways with coach Niko Kovac. According to our information, the Principality’s club informed Niko Kovac on Thursday evening of this desire to change coaches.
In recent months, Niko Kovac has moved away from some important members of his dressing room like his captain Wissam Ben Yedder. Its management and its choices, not always understood by its men, have weakened it. Just like the lack of ambition of his team, which has never entered the top 5 of Ligue 1 this season and which did not shine against the big teams (defeats against Marseille, Lyon, Paris; draws against Nice and Lille).
The Monegasque leaders also still have in mind the failed first half this summer during the Champions League play-off against Shakhtar Donetsk, a crucial meeting.
While the club has kept all the major players in its squad this summer to support its ambitions and ride on the dynamics of last season, the start of the season has been sluggish.
The difficult adaptation of the rookies and the not very obvious progression of players like Fofana and Caio Henrique compared to the previous year took place in this decision.
Loïc Tanzi
Saint-Étienne: Bakary Sako formalizes his return with the Greens
Free from any contract, Bakary Sako returns to AS Saint-Étienne, ten years after wearing the club jersey for the last time. At 33, the striker had been training for two months with the reserve.
He hasn’t played an official match since November 2019 with Pafos FC in Cyprus. This is the Greens’ first winter recruit.
Bayern: direction Venice for Cuisine
As announced by the Italian press, Michaël Cuissance will leave Bayern for Venice, in Serie A. The operation is estimated between 3 and 4 million euros.
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Milan does not give up the Faivre track
In parallel with the Abdou Diallo case mentioned just before, AC Milan does not abandon the Romain Faivre track (Brest). The French club are still asking 15 million euros for their player. Milan is thinking but plans to move concretely next summer instead. The reflection on this subject is in progress.
L. Tanzi
PSG: Diallo at AC Milan, a difficult equation
AC Milan are looking for a central defender to compensate for the long absence of Simon Kjaer. The club and PSG are discussing for Abdou Diallo but Paris has offered a transfer to Milan. The Italian club do not wish to spend any money on this position for the moment and are looking for a loan.
The file seems complicated if PSG does not open up to the idea of a loan. AC Milan is also exploring other loan avenues, even if it means putting a purchase option. The player is focused on the CAN for the moment and does not make a transfer a priority in January.
L. Tanzi
Barça: Coutinho would be open to a loan in Brazil
In a stalemate at FC Barcelona with little playing time, Philippe Coutinho would be open to a loan until the end of the season in Brazil, according to UOL. The media specifies that the attacking midfielder would like greater exposure, in order to give themselves more chances to participate in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. The Atlético Mineiro and Palmeiras are the tracks that stand out.
Losc: three clubs would be interested in Yazici
Newcastle, Galatasaray and CSKA Moscow would like to sign Yusuf Yazici from Losc, according to Turkish media Karar. The English club would be the most advanced on the file. Still according to the same source, the Lille club would be interested in transferring its attacking midfielder to the Magpies, which benefits from a significant budget for this winter transfer window with the colossal means of the new Saudi owners.
Yusuf Yazici, 24, does not start with Jocelyn Gourvennec. He nevertheless took part in 15 league games and 4 in the Champions League. He only scored one but and delivered only one assist.
Lille: Newcastle advance on the Sven Botman file
Looking for a central defender, Newcastle have reportedly made Sven Botman a priority for the winter transfer window. According to Daily mail, the Dutchman could be inclined to join the Magpies. Negotiations with Lille revolve around 35M euros.
An offer in preparation in Newcastle for Jordan Veretout?
Centerpiece in the midfield of AS Rome, Jordan Veretout has taken a step forward in his game. So much so that this year he had his first selections with the France team. His performances attracted Newcastle recruiters who according to Mercato on foot reportedly willing to make an offer to the Italian club. For his part, the French would not close the door to a departure in the Premier League.
Troyes announces the departure of its trainer
“ESTAC and its trainer, Laurent Batlles decided today to put an end to their collaboration by mutual agreement and in good understanding”, announced Troyes in a press release. The club is currently 15th in Ligue 1. It was Erick Mombaerts who took over the interim.
An offer from Metz for Conté
FC Metz made a loan offer with an option to buy Abdu Conté de Moreirense (Portugal). The Portuguese club have yet to respond but are expected to decline the offer.
L. Tanzi
Agreement in principle between Dembélé and Juve, according to the Catalan press
Catalan daily sport announces this Thursday an agreement in principle between Ousmane Dembélé (and his agent) and Juventus. While the option of an extension at Barça now seems cooled, the French striker could land in Italy this summer, at the end of his contract. But the newspaper specifies that he and his entourage continue to be attentive to the other offers. Sport cited in particular PSG, Manchester United and Newcastle.
OL want to get rid of Shaqiri
According to information from The team, Olympique Lyonnais would already like to part with their striker Xherdan Shaqiri during the winter transfer window. Arrived last summer from Liverpool, the Swiss international has played only 13 games in all competitions since the start of the season, for a record of a small goal and two assists.
Barça in contact with Morata
After Real Madrid and Atlético, will Alvaro Morata commit to Barça? Revealed by LIKE and confirmed by journalist Gerard Moreno, the information of the day announces that discussions exist between the player, his agent and the Catalan club. Xavi would be at the initiative of this operation which could go “beyond a six-month loan”. Under contract with the Colchoneros, the center forward of La Roja is ready for Juventus until next June.
Monaco: Matsima participates to choose his loan, Basel and interested French clubs
FC Basel have made a loan offer to Monaco for Chrislain Matsima. The 19-year-old defender wants to leave to have playing time. In France, Lille, Strasbourg and Brest are interested, a German club also. Villarreal would like a transfer. The French will choose according to his playing time.
Dortmund: Haaland’s enigmatic message on his social networks
Courted by the biggest European clubs, in particular by Real Madrid and Barça, Erling Haaland says he is desired. And very watched. In a story posted on his Instagram account in his final hours, the Borussia Dortmund striker drew attention by posting a succinct message which, for some, may serve as a clue to his future.
In English, Haaland indicates, with two photos of him entering the lawn, that “his next six months will be the best six months (of his career)”. Also implied, perhaps the last with the Ruhr club.
Rebound for the extension of Dembélé to Barça
Negotiations for a contract extension between Barça and Ousmane Dembélé are today at a standstill. According to information reported Wednesday evening by the Spanish press, which RMC Sport is able to confirm, negotiations have stalled after a meeting on Wednesday. From January 1, the player will be free to agree with other clubs for next season.
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OL made an offer of 4 million euros after reaching a contractual agreement with Iranian striker Sardar Azmoun. Lyon still do not have an agreement with Zenith Saint Petersburg because the Russians do not leave a replacement to their striker before they can agree to leave their player.
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