
Barcelona ruled out a January move for Argentina forward Julián Álvarez, who remains at Atlético Madrid as he weighs potential offers from Paris St-Germain or Arsenal, according to Fichajes. Liverpool also blocked any January exit for Germany midfielder Florian Wirtz, 23, with Bayern Munich only considering a summer approach if France winger Michael Olise rejects a new contract, Bayern Insider reported.
Meanwhile, VfL Wolfsburg and Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen mutually terminated his contract, which was set to run until June 2027. The 34-year-old, who collapsed during a Denmark friendly in June, said he prioritized being near his family in Denmark. Wolfsburg’s managing director of sport, Dieter Hecking, confirmed the club granted Eriksen’s request, citing the player’s extraordinary career and lasting impact despite his short tenure.
Kylian Mbappé, Real Madrid’s France forward, signed a 10-year sponsorship deal with Swiss sportswear brand On Holding, ending a near-20-year partnership with Nike. The agreement includes a stock package in the company, mirroring a similar offer previously extended to tennis star Roger Federer. On Holding, which also sponsors Poland’s Iga Świątek, aims to expand its presence in team sports, with Mbappé set to promote apparel and footwear using its LightSpray technology.
Chelsea shifted their midfield focus to Bournemouth’s Alex Scott, 23, and Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton, 22, dropping interest in Monaco’s Lamine Camara, according to CaughtOffside.
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