Real Madrid’s Gareth Bale leaves Spain with AC Milan move – Reuters
The January 2022 transfer window has closed, but there are still plenty of rumors floating around about who is going where. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, whereabouts and, of course, business is done!
TOP STORY: Bale could head to Milan
AC Milan are interested in signing the Real Madrid winger Gareth Bale in summer, according to Rudy Galetti.
The Wales international was his nation’s hero last break, scoring twice against Austria to secure a place in the final knockout tie of the 2022 World Cup – where they will face the winner of the 2022 World Cup. Scotland versus Ukraine.
It hasn’t been that easy in life at the club, with manager Carlo Ancelotti confirming the 32-year-old left Madrid in the summer as a free agent. The striker has spent nearly nine years at the club since his £90m move from Tottenham Hotspur, scoring 106 goals with 67 assists in 256 competitive appearances, while helping Real win numerous trophies in the process. road.
Despite his contributions, the last few years have seen him kicked out of the first team as his contract runs out, which has seen him come under pressure from fans and the media. After his brace for Wales, Bale spoke after the match about his treatment by the press and said: “I have nothing to say, it’s a waste of time. It’s tasty. They must be ashamed of themselves. I’m not restless, fine. »
His departure this summer represented a new beginning for the player and the club. However, for Bale, that would leave him with no guaranteed playing time ahead of the World Cup later this year, with his nation still chasing qualification.
With the Rossoneri interested, it could be the perfect move to continue playing top-flight club football and possibly help Wales if they reach their first World Cup final since 1958.
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– Philippe Coutinho enjoyed a successful return to the Premier League, reuniting with former team-mate Steven Gerrard at Aston Villa on loan from Barcelona.
The 29-year-old has scored seven goals in 10 games, earning even more transfer interest ahead of the summer, with sport rapporteur that Newcastle United are considering a move. However, the Magpies may have to compete with Villa, due to their €40m clause in the playmaker’s loan deal to make the move permanent.
– Real Madrid’s iconic midfield trio Luka Modric, Toni Kroos and Casemiro could soon be coming to an end after many years together. LIKE report that Los Blancos wants move for Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham as a potential replacement for Modric, in particular. The 18-year-old has become a mainstay in the Dortmund squad and is already showing some of his promise, further prompting the LaLiga club to pursue a 2023 move for the England international.
– Manchester United assists striker Cristiano Ronaldo leave at the end of the season, says Football Insider. The 37-year-old made his stunning return from Juventus last summer but has endured an up and down season with the rest of the Red Devils. He still has a year left on his contract, but the report claims United will be willing to let him go for free to take his wages off their books.
– Defender Kalidou Koulibaly spent eight years at Napoli and was often linked with a move, but with his contract expiring in 2023, rumors have resurfaced of being offered a transfer yet again. Calciomercato claims that Juventus have asked about the possibility of a transfer due to his contract situation, with the Bianconeri concerned about their defensive ranks.
– Leicester City are ready to make a move for the PSV Eindhoven winger Noni Madueke in the summer, report the Telegraph. A former Tottenham youth player, Madueke has impressed with nine goals and five assists in all competitions. At just 20 years old and with a Dutch Super Cup already won, he is seen as a prospect for the future.