Transfer news: Benzema Henderson Musiala Zubimendi

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Negotiations are ongoing with Jordan Henderson and Ajax but it’s not easy because there’s still no green light from Al Ettifaq. As I previously reported, Henderson is looking for options to move this January and Ajax are there, but it depends on the decision of the Saudi club basically.

Despite rumours about some other clubs, my understanding for the moment is that there’s nothing advanced with Juventus, and that Ajax have tried more than any other club… but again, any move happening this January depends on Ettifaq.

Another big name we’re seeing linked with a move away from Saudi Arabia is Karim Benzema. Like Henderson, he only moved in the summer, joining Al Ittihad, but I’ve still no update on Benzema at this point. I saw many stories but I’m not aware of any concrete negotiation at this point, let’s see if something changes in the next days.

Alphonso Davies is a top target for Real Madrid in the summer. Nothing will happen this January, but Real Madrid want to push to sign Davies in the summer transfer window – they are working on it, discussing internally, with Davies always mentioned as one of their top targets.

Bayern can try to extend Davies’ contract, for sure, but if they can’t get anything done by around April or May, then the left-back could leave and for sure Real Madrid will be there. Keep an eye on this one because Real Madrid certainly consider Davies one of their priorities for the summer window.

Staying with Bayern, a move for Nordi Mukiele is their next priority and they are very confident over this deal. They already have an agreement with Mukiele, who is very keen to join Bayern, not just on loan, but if it includes a permanent option then the player would also be open to accepting a contract for the future. It is absolutely approved by the player, so now it’s on Bayern and PSG, so let’s follow this one.

However, it’s important to say that Mukiele will not be part of a swap deal with Joshua Kimmich. There is appreciation from PSG for a top player like Kimmich, this is absolutely normal, but it has never been a topic or a concrete negotiation. Bayern will not consider any proposals for Kimmich as they want to tie him down to a new…