In the world of football transfers, rumors and speculations are always circulating. This time, the focus is on three players who are making headlines for their potential moves.
Jesse Lingard, the former Manchester United player, is reportedly exploring the possibility of a move to Major League Soccer (MLS) side Portland Timbers.
Lingard’s representatives have been in touch with the American club to gauge their interest in signing the 31-year-old playmaker.
Despite previous links with Barcelona and Saudi Arabia, Lingard is still without a new team after leaving Nottingham Forest in the summer.
West Ham United, his former loan club, has reportedly ruled out a return for Lingard, even amid their attacking crisis.
Meanwhile, Fulham defender Tosin Adarabioyo is said to be in talks for a contract renewal with the West London club.
The 26-year-old is currently in the final six months of his existing deal with Fulham, which allows him to negotiate with foreign clubs for a pre-contract agreement.
Adarabioyo has attracted interest from top clubs, including Tottenham Hotspur, who were heavily linked with a move for him last summer.
While Adarabioyo turned down one renewal offer from Fulham, the club is now preparing a fresh offer that includes an improved salary.
However, AC Milan and Napoli are reportedly interested in opening pre-contract talks with the talented defender, adding uncertainty to his future at Craven Cottage.
If AC Milan fails to secure Adarabioyo’s signature, they could turn their attention to Real Madrid’s Nacho.
The 33-year-old defender, who has served as the captain of Los Blancos since Karim Benzema’s departure, will become a free agent after the 2023-24 season.
Real Madrid has yet to present Nacho with a firm renewal offer, and unless the situation changes, Milan could be a potential destination for the experienced Spaniard.
Milan manager Stefano Pioli sees Nacho as a priority signing due to his wealth of experience, and the prospect of acquiring him as a free agent is appealing to the Italian club.
With over 340 appearances for Real Madrid, Nacho’s potential move to Milan would add depth and quality to their defense.
In another transfer development, Marseille left-back Renan Lodi is reportedly on the verge of joining Saudi Pro League leaders Al-Hilal.
The 25-year-old Brazilian only joined Marseille from Atletico Madrid in the summer but has already caught the eye of Al-Hilal.
Despite being under contract at Marseille for another four-and-a-half years, Lodi’s half-season spell at the French club seems to be coming to an end.
Reports suggest that a €20m (£17.2m) deal has been agreed with Al-Hilal, and Lodi will first join the Saudi club on loan before making the move permanent in the summer.
Joining a star-studded lineup that includes Kalidou Koulibaly, Neymar, Ruben Neves, Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, and Aleksandar Mitrovic, Lodi’s move to Al-Hilal represents a new chapter in his career.
