Transfer rumours, news: Chelsea, Man City lead race for Fernández for Barça

Young Barcelona Dr. Fernandez he is wanted by Chelsea and Manchester City among others, while the Blues are battling Bayern Munich to sign the defender Jeremy Jacquet Join us for the latest transfer news and rumors from around the world.

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– Chelsea and Manchester City are leading the race to sign the 18-year-old Barcelona player Dr. FernandeztalkSPORT reports. Sources told ESPN that the attacking midfielder has informed the club of his desire to leave this January by exercising his €6 million ($7 million) release clause. Borussia Dortmund are also keen to sign Fernández, who has played five games for the first team this season and is highly rated by coach Hansi Flick.

-Bayern Munich could compete with Chelsea for the Rennes defender Jeremy Jacquetreports Florian Plettenberg. While the Blues have stolen a march on their rivals by starting direct talks with the player, Bayern officials continue to have a very high opinion of him. Jacquet’s transfer fee, thought to be over 50 million euros, could be a major stumbling block for the German champions, especially if Kim Min-Jae you live. A host of other top clubs are thought to be tracking the development of the 20-year-old, who has a contract at Rennes until June 2029.

– Crystal Palace ahead Jean-Philippe MatetaThe camp held a meeting with Juventus on Friday, according to Fabrizio Romano. The 28-year-old is attracting the attention of several Premier League clubs, although no bids have been made at the moment. Talks between Mateta and Juventus over personal terms are said to have been “positive”, with the Italian side hoping to sign him on an initial loan deal with a future obligation to make a permanent move. The proposed transfer is now dependent on Crystal Palace’s final decision on the terms of the exit, sources told ESPN the Eagles defender. Marc Guéhi will move to Manchester City this month.

– Fulham have not given up on signing the PSV Eindhoven forward Ricardo Pepidespite being a United States international who recently broke his arm, reports Sky Sports. Pepi has scored 11 goals for PSV this season, including three in the UEFA Champions League, but is now facing a two-month layoff after surgery.

– Manager of Crystal Palace Oliver Glasner he is on the list of Manchester United managers, according to the Daily Mirror. The Austrian coach, who led Palace to the FA Cup last season and also won the Europa League with the previous team Eintracht Frankfurt, has recently announced that he will leave Palace at the end of the season.

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ESPN Barcelona reporter Sam Marsden explains why there will be a long queue of top clubs looking to sign Dro Fernández:

Signing Fernandez is not a bad move for any European club. The release clause of 6 million euros represents a drop in the ocean compared to the costs of certain teams, especially in England. The worst case scenario is that his development doesn’t continue as expected, for whatever reason, but even then it’s hard to imagine his value dropping too much. The potential upsides are huge.

A player who can operate in midfield or wide, Fernández — compared to Thiago Alcantara and Pedri — caught the eye of Hansi Flick for the U19s and made a pre-season trip last summer with the first team, scoring a fine goal against Daegu FC. LaLiga and Champions League debuts followed, but with Fermín López, Dani Olmo and Raphinha all occupying the number 10 role ahead of him, his path to regular first-team football is unclear at the moment.

However, that’s normal for 18-year-old players — and Fernández turned 18 this week. The cases of Lamine Yamal and Pau Cubarsí, who play regularly between 16 and 18, are unusual, but they have set an example that means other Barça youngsters are eager to get more involved.

However, Fernandez’s announcement that he plans to leave has shocked the team. Manchester City and Chelsea have followed him for years, as has Borussia Dortmund, who may offer the best development opportunities, but it is Paris Saint-Germain who may win the race. PSG coach Luis Enrique’s friendship with Fernández’s agent, Ivan de la Peña, may work in favor of the French club.

SOME rumours

Manchester United have rejected many offers Harry Maguire this month. (Sun)

Inter Milan will offer Francesco Pio Esposito A new contract for the 20-year-old Italian striker from Premier League clubs. (Tuttosport)

Celtic are preparing a loan move for the Eintracht Frankfurt defender Auréle Amenda. (Sky Germany)

AFC Bournemouth have agreed a deal to sign him Alex Tóth from Ferencvárosi for a reported €10 million plus add-ons. (Sky Sports)

Burnley are considering a loan move for the West Ham United midfielder James Ward-Prowse this month. As things stand, no way has been done yet. (Sun)

Leeds United have inquired about the availability of the Wolverhampton Wanderers striker Jørgen Strand Larsen. (Athletic)

Austin FC is close to completing a deal to sign the Palmeiras midfielder Facundo Torres. (Tom Bogert)

Al Saad are ready to submit a bid for the Lazio defender Alessio Romagnoli. (Nicolo Schira)

Stoke City have made a move to sign the Crystal Palace winger Jesusrun Rak-Sakyi on loan until the end of the season. (Football Insider)