Fonseca may move to Sporting CP

Paulo Fonseca, currently the coach of Olympique Lyonnais, is reportedly in talks with Sporting CP in Portugal. The club may release Rui Borges to appoint Fonseca as their new manager, according to multiple reports.

PSG not pursuing Maza in winter transfer

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) is considering Ibrahim Maza, a 20-year-old attacking midfielder at Bayer Leverkusen, but has decided not to make a move for him in the current winter transfer window. Maza's current market value is estimated at 50 million euros.

Deschamps in talks with Juventus

Didier Deschamps, who stepped down as head coach of the French national team last summer, is reportedly being considered by Juventus to replace Luciano Spalletti. Italian media indicate Antonio Conte and Stefano Pioli are also under consideration.

Hakimi's contract extension delayed

Achraf Hakimi's contract extension with PSG remains uncertain. The Moroccan international and his representatives have postponed discussions, believing there is still time before considering a new deal. His current contract runs until June 2029, with a last extension signed in February 2025.

Lyon needs new striker due to injuries

Paulo Fonseca has suggested that Olympique Lyonnais may need to sign a new striker in the winter transfer window. Injuries to Loïs Openda and Pavel Sulc have limited the team's options in the number 9 position, leaving Rémi Himbert and Alejandro Gomes Rodriguez as the only available choices.

Several contract and coaching updates

Recent updates include Samir El Mourabet extending his contract with Strasbourg until 2031, Christian Pulisic extending his deal with AC Milan until 2031, Albert Sanchez moving from Dunkerque to Las Palmas, and Manolo Gonzalez no longer being the coach of Espanyol, replaced by Eder Sarabia. Ismail Kartal has left Fenerbahçe, and Fabio Celestini is the new coach of Burnley.

Rumors of loan moves and contract extensions

Rumors suggest Marseille may loan out young winger Tadjidine Mmadi in January, while PSG is seeking to extend the contract of forward Quentin Ndjantou. PSG is also aiming to sign David Boly for a first professional contract.

International transfer and coaching rumors

Internationally, Bayern Munich is monitoring Martin Ødegaard at Arsenal, while Real Madrid is targeting Alexis Mac Allister from Liverpool. Roma is reportedly interested in Alejandro Balde from Barcelona, and Liverpool is considering the return of Trent Alexander-Arnold from Real Madrid.

Other European updates

Barcelona is showing interest in Lisandro Martinez from Manchester United, and Alessandro Bastoni from Inter remains open to a move to Barcelona. Crystal Palace is considering Sean Dyche as a potential coach if Pierre Sage leaves, and Eddie Howe is reportedly interested in the Manchester United coaching position. Liverpool is discussing an extension with young winger Rio Ngumoha, while Jadon Sancho will not join Getafe. Barcelona is also interested in Finn Jeltsch from Stuttgart, and Federico Gatti is considering leaving Juventus.