A roundup of the latest Premier League transfer stories this weekend as England’s top flight action returns.
The Premier League is back in action following the international break. Clubs continue to integrate their exciting new signings into the team, with all transfer business now on hold until the new year.
Of course, the rumour mill never really stops generating new stories and as expected, there’s plenty to digest once again, despite Deadline Day being long passed.
Premier League teams are already considering their options ahead of the January window and potentially beyond, so let’s take a look at some of the latest reports doing the rounds.
Ibrahima Konate will not sign a new Liverpool contract
The long-standing ‘will he, won’t he?’ saga that has swirled around Ibrahima Konate’s future could now have reached its final stop.
The centre-back’s current contract is due to expire in 2026 and Real Madrid have been monitoring the situation as they wait for a potential opportunity to sign him as a free agent. They may well get their wish, as according to Fichajes, Konate has ‘made the firm decision’ not to sign a new deal with Liverpool.
The Reds have been ‘forced to accept his departure’ and the player has reportedly ‘already agreed’ to join Real Madrid once his terms at Anfield expire next summer. The outlet claims that the agreement in question is a six-year deal.
The 3AM Verdict: Losing Konate will be another blow to Liverpool’s backline, having struggled with injuries recently and not ever really replacing Joel Matip. However, with Marc Guehi still a leading target for the Reds, it seems the Premier League champions have been preparing for this scenario.
MLS wants Jadon Sancho
Jadon Sancho’s nightmare Manchester United chapter is due to finally come to an end, one way or another, as his contract is due to expire next summer.
The winger, who is currently on loan with Aston Villa, has been cast out by United and he is now looking ahead to his next permanent move in his career.
Despite joining the club with a lot of hype around him, Sancho’s time at United has been a far cry from the expectations he arrived with. He has divided plenty of opinions since his return to England as his performances have failed to live up to his form in Germany.
According to TEAMtalk, the 25-year-old is attracting ‘significant interest’ from Major League Soccer clubs. A potential move to the USA also holds ‘particular appeal’ to Sancho, who will be looking to draw a line in the sand and kick on with a new chapter in his career.
The report claims that teams in the MLS are ‘keen on Sancho’s flair and attacking prowess, viewing him as a marquee signing capable of boosting attendance and global visibility’. Having impressed at Borussia Dortmund, Sancho still holds a lot of lure.
The 3AM Verdict: Sancho’s time at United is drawing to a close and it’s time for him to pursue a new chapter. At Dortmund, the winger was a real force to be reckoned with and he has since struggled to recreate similar numbers. With the rising stature of the MLS thanks to the likes of Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez, it could be the positive step Sancho needs to get his career back on track.
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