Neymar is negotiating with Al-Hilal for a potential exit before his contract ends in June 2025, facing financial hurdles. Meanwhile, Olympique de Marseille rejected Eintracht Frankfurt’s bid for Elye Wahi. Milan Skriniar is set to join Fenerbahçe SK from PSG, while Barcelona is pursuing Marcus Rashford, pending player sales. Kyle Walker’s loan to AC Milan has been confirmed, and Wilfried Zaha’s loan from Galatasaray to Olympique Lyonnais has ended early, leading him to Charlotte FC.
Neymar’s Departure from Al-Hilal Faces Challenges
Neymar is currently engaged in discussions with Saudi club Al-Hilal regarding a potential exit before his contract expires in June 2025. However, financial disagreements are creating hurdles, as confirmed by an internal source at the club to AFP on Wednesday. The source mentioned, “Neymar is in talks with Al-Hilal about leaving, but his substantial financial demands are a significant barrier.” Brazilian sources indicate that Santos, the club where Neymar began his illustrious career, is attempting to negotiate his return. Al-Hilal prefers a permanent transfer, but Neymar appears to be leaning towards a loan arrangement. Having joined Al-Hilal in August 2023 from Paris Saint-Germain for an estimated fee of 100 million euros, Neymar has only participated in seven matches, scoring once and assisting three times.
Marseille Declines Frankfurt’s Bid for Wahi
In a bid to recoup their investment after acquiring Elye Wahi from RC Lens for 25 million euros last summer, Olympique de Marseille has turned down a 20 million offer from Eintracht Frankfurt, as reported by Sky Germany on Wednesday. The German side, in search of a replacement for Omar Marmoush, who is heading to Manchester City, has no plans to increase their offer at this time. While this setback does not entirely close the door on negotiations, Frankfurt is exploring alternative options concurrently.
Milan Skriniar Set to Depart PSG for Turkey
Milan Skriniar, who has been linked with various clubs including Tottenham, is on the verge of signing with Fenerbahçe SK, as announced by the Turkish club on Wednesday. The 29-year-old Slovak central defender has traveled to Istanbul to finalize his transfer. This move comes as a relief for Paris SG, which has been actively seeking a way to offload him for several weeks. Following Skriniar’s departure, the capital club is now in search of a “right center-back” ahead of the winter transfer window, according to RMC Sport, although no specific names have been disclosed yet.
Barcelona Eyeing Marcus Rashford
With ongoing speculation surrounding his future at Manchester United and recent ties to Olympique de Marseille, Marcus Rashford may be making a move to FC Barcelona. Reports from Sky Sports News indicate that representatives for the British striker met with Barcelona officials on Tuesday during the Champions League clash against Benfica (4-5) to discuss a potential transfer. Due to financial constraints, the Catalan club will need to offload several players to facilitate Rashford’s arrival. This season, he has netted 4 goals and provided 1 assist across 15 Premier League matches.
Kyle Walker Set to Join AC Milan
The anticipated transfer of Kyle Walker from Manchester City to AC Milan is now confirmed. The two clubs have reportedly reached an agreement for a loan deal that extends until the season’s end, including a non-mandatory purchase option, as revealed by Fabrizio Romano on Wednesday. The 34-year-old right-back is expected to travel to Lombardy shortly for a medical examination ahead of his signing. Walker has been a pivotal player for Pep Guardiola at the Citizens in recent seasons.
Wilfried Zaha’s Loan Ends Early, Heads to Charlotte FC
On Wednesday, Olympique Lyonnais announced the premature conclusion of Wilfried Zaha’s loan from Galatasaray, originally set to expire on June 30. The Ivorian striker has been promptly loaned to Charlotte FC, a Major League Soccer franchise in the U.S. Despite joining Lyon at the start of the season, the 32-year-old failed to make a significant impact, participating in only six matches, with just one start and contributing a single assist without scoring.