BAYERN MUNICH STAR LINKED WITH BIG MOVE TO TURKEY
Despite interest from Fenerbahce, Bayern Munich plans to reject all January offers for Leon Goretzka. The German midfielder is focused on earning a new contract with Bayern, not a winter transfer.
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It is anticipated that Bayern Munich will not be especially active during the winter transfer window. By possibly reaching pre-contract agreements with the targets who will be free agents in the summer, they will probably lay the foundation for the summer transfer window.
Due to their contracts expiring at the end of the season, a few players from the Bavarian club will also be available to speak with clubs in January. Among the well-known Bayern players who are nearing the end of their current contracts is Leon Goretzka.
Because of his reliability for Bayern over the past seven years, the German midfielder will draw interest from several teams. SportBild (via iMiaSanMia) claims that Fenerbahce is demonstrating a firm interest in acquiring Goretzka when the January transfer window opens. Goretzka is highly regarded by Dominic Tedesco, the head coach of Fenerbahce, who has worked with him at Schalke.
But it is expected that Bayern would reject every offer made for Goretzka during the winter transfer window. It does not make sense for the Bavarian team to sell a player of Goretzka's calibre halfway through the season because of their limited roster. Furthermore, under Vincent Kompany, Goretzka is currently receiving enough playing time.
Goretzka is keen to commit to a new contract at Bayern.
Goretzka, like Bayern, is not interested in looking into a move during the winter transfer window. The German midfielder's first goal is to sign a new deal at Bayern. He has Vincent Kompany's faith and feels at home in Munich.
But Bayern has not indicated that they are looking at signing Goretzka to a new contract. Later in the season, the Bavarian team will deal with his predicament. Aleksandar Pavlovic is a long-term midfield possibility for the team, although Die Roten has already acquired a young midfield player in Tom Bishcof. It is hardly surprising that Bayern is negotiating a new contract for Goretzka in light of these factors.
The German midfielder has the responsibility to continue putting in a lot of effort and producing strong performances. Goretzka can begin looking into a move in one of Europe's top five leagues if Die Roten decide not to extend his contract. Given his intense competitive nature and desire for top-level success, the German midfielder may not have any plans to go to Turkey.
Getting regular playing time before the World Cup in the summer is Goretzka's top priority for the remainder of the season. Bayern might need to change its contract arrangements if he keeps performing well on the pitch.
DISCIPLINARY BLOW: MADRID PLAYER SUSPENDED POST EL CLáSICO TUSSLE
Real Madrid's backup keeper Andriy Lunin has been handed a one-game suspension by the RFEF for his aggressive conduct on the bench during the heated final moments of El Clásico. Real Madrid's appeal was rejected.
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Los Blancos' goalie Andriy Lunin has been suspended for one game by the RFEF Disciplinary Committee for his involvement in the sideline dramas during the El Clásico's final moments. Although the cameras did not catch it, referee Soto Grado did record that he had sent the Ukrainian off.
According to Mundo Deportivo, the RFEF responded as follows when asked why Lunin received a red card.
The reason for Lunin, Andrii's expulsion in the 90th minute was that he had to be restrained by his teammates after he walked aggressively from his bench to the blonde bench.
The disciplinary committee of the RFEF
"When considered significant, those whose behaviour violates sporting order will be suspended for four to ten games or fined between 602 and 3,006 euros."
Because of Lunin's actions, which constituted a minor violation of the sporting order, he was suspended for one game. The ruling had been challenged by Real Madrid. However, the RFEF stayed steadfast, defending the referee's ruling and the evidence in the match report and on film.
Now, the backup goalie will not play against Valencia this weekend, where he is probably going to be benched. Fran Gonzalez and Sunico, both from the youth team, might be called up as the matchday squad's third choice, with Sergio Mestre serving as a backup.
No Barcelona players or any other Real Madrid players were slapped with bans following the two flash moments in the closing stages of the game. When Vinicius Jr. and Lamie Yamal argued, even players who were not on the team were spotted shoving on the side of the field. The RFEF, however, determined that nothing that came to pass would justify further prohibitions.
ARSENAL STAR DROPS CONFIDENT TITLE HINT AFTER STRONG OPENING
Arsenal star Bukayo Saka is targeting a historic Premier League and World Cup double with England this season. The winger believes it's a "doable" feat as the Gunners lead the title race.
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According to Bukayo Saka, it is feasible for Arsenal and England to win both games this season. The season has started well for the Gunners under Mikel Arteta's leadership.
Arsenal leads the Premier League standings by four points at the moment and is starting to look like a title contender. Manchester City is only one point ahead of defending champions Liverpool, who are seven points behind.
Saka, however, is not only interested in winning at his club; he also hopes to succeed internationally. Manager Thomas Tuchel has stated that winning the trophy is his ambition for England, who have qualified for the World Cup in the USA next year.
Saka is optimistic about his club's and his nation's chances of winning. "Yeah, that is my prayer," he remarked in an interview with Sky Sports. It is possible, of course.