Serie A giants Juventus have initiated contact for Leon Goretzka as the race for the German midfielder's signature begins to heat up ahead of a potential free transfer this summer. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the Bianconeri have established initial ties with the player's entourage to explore the feasibility of a deal.
The ex-England international is a free agent after leaving South Korean club FC Seoul in December. The 33-year-old has offers from clubs in Europe and the United States, but sources have told BBC Sport that talks with Corinthians are progressing positively.
Sources close to Lingard reveal Corinthians are now one of the leading contenders for his signature and should a move materialise, the Englishman would link up with former Manchester United teammate Memphis Depay at the Arena Corinthians. Corinthians have been champions of Brazil 31 times and their list of illustrious ex-players includes Socrates and Ronaldo Nazario.
This wasn't an easy decision. My time in South Korea has been unbelievable -- the football, the atmosphere, and the passion around this club have been top-class. The love, support and the appreciation you have shown towards me for these last 2 years has been truly amazing.
Minnesota United is in discussions with star Colombia forward James Rodríguez over a deal to sign the high-profile free agent, a source confirmed to ESPN. Rodríguez teased a move to an unspecified destination on Tuesday, posting a photo of himself sitting on a plane with the words, "Here we go." Minnesota's pursuit of Rodríguez was first reported by The Athletic. Rodríguez, 34, has been out of contract since December when his deal with Liga MX side León expired.
Chelsea are interested in signing the AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan in the coming months. The 29-year-old goalkeeper will be a free agent at the end of the season, and he has been linked with an exit from the Italian club. According to a report from Gazzetta, Chelsea are now the prime candidates to sign the player in 2026. It will be interesting to see if they decide to make a move for him in January.
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is training at former club Arsenal as he attempts to regain fitness and find a new club. The ex-England and Liverpool midfielder, 32, has been a free agent since leaving Turkish side Besiktas in August. The Southampton academy product was pictured training with Arsenal's youth team as Mikel Arteta's side prepare to face Slavia Prague in the Champions League on Tuesday. Oxlade-Chamberlain was signed for 12m by the Gunners in 2011, making 132 Premier League appearances in a six-year spell at the Emirates.
My focus will be to play international matches and then have a good summer holiday. It's been a great place for me and my family, and we've been there for many years. "When I moved from Tottenham to Inter, it wasn't the plan for me to go back to England. I've been there for three and a half years again since then, so you can never say never, but the priority is for me to leave.
