Mourinho’s decision, Tottenham’s Nusa chase and more

Published on 2024-01-20 19:00:00

This article is based on Fabrizio Romano’s Daily Briefing, a subscription service. Al Shabab is indeed looking for a manager, but there has been no confirmation yet regarding any talks or agreement. The decision will ultimately be up to Jose, and the player is clear that he wants to finish the season at Brugge before potentially leaving in the summer. It’s important to note that nothing has been finalized with Spurs, so the player is still considering other clubs as well. While their current preference is Barcelona, negotiations will ultimately determine where the player ends up.

In terms of transfers, Kalvin is expected to leave Man City during this window. Mikel Arteta expressed his admiration for the 23-year-old in a recent press conference, indicating that the club is pleased to have him. Despite previous reports linking Firmino to Man United and Chelsea, it seems unlikely that he will leave Al-Ahli in the January transfer window. The club intends to keep him, and according to the player’s camp, he has no plans to leave either.

Reports of a broken relationship between parties involved in transfer negotiations have surfaced but the situation has not escalated to that level. The club has appointed a new director of football, Ramon Planes, who is experienced in player acquisitions from his time at Barcelona, Getafe, and Real Betis. However, Al-Ittihad appears to have no intentions of allowing Benzema to leave in January. Conversations will continue to take place to address the situation.

Currently, there are no advanced deals or concrete agreements with English clubs, including Arsenal, despite various rumors. It’s important to note that many players in the Saudi League, including Cristiano Ronaldo, are content and not eager to leave. They are focused on their present and future within the league.