Mercato: Real Madrid's strategy for Haaland, Tuchel remains vague on Mukiele, Henderson towards Ajax... The hot topics of the day

Certainly Real Madrid is (still) interested in Kylian Mbappé. But he has not forgotten Erling Haaland (23 years old). As Cadena Ser reveals, the White House would prepare the transfer of the Norwegian by discussing with his entourage...and leaving the talks with Manchester City “to third parties”. This is how she managed to secure the services of Jude Bellingham last summer. The “Cyborg” has a release clause which diminishes over time but this is “subject to economic fluctuation”. In order to avoid this “problem”, the Merengue would like to find an agreement with the Citizens “for a fixed amount which does not depend on the exchange rate of the pound sterling, for example”. Will their strategy pay off? Response in the coming months.

Still looking for a defender this winter, especially with the injury to Matthijs de Ligt, FC Bayern Munich have reportedly set their sights on Parisian Nordi Mukiele. Asked about the subject, Thomas Tuchel remained vague, but reading between the lines we can (probably) understand that the German technician is waiting for the Frenchman to arrive: “If something has to happen, whatever the agreement , it is extremely helpful not to talk about it in advance, otherwise it will upset all parties involved. We don't want that. I have confidence in what we are doing and I have great confidence in Christoph Freund, our sporting director, said the Bavarian coach in comments reported by beIN Sports. We know what we want. We try to make things possible. And the coach's task is to be here with the energy and to work with the team that we have. They are good and there is good energy with these players. Aged 26, Nordi Mukiele played 7 Ligue 1 matches with Paris SG this season.

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Six months and then gone. Jordan Henderson is reportedly in the process of leaving Al-Ettifaq (Saudi Arabia) to return to Europe, and more particularly to Ajax Amsterdam, reports journalist specializing in the transfer market Fabrizio Romano. The Briton would be expected in the Netherlands to undergo medical examinations prior to his signing. He should sign up with the Lancers for two and a half years, until June 2026. Aged 33, the ex-Liverpool captain was (strongly) criticized last summer for his choice to join the Saudi Arabia. He will have played 17 Saudi Pro League matches (4 assists).

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