Barcelona preparing to sign Son Heung-min on a free transfer, AC Milan make move for Dani Olmo - Paper Round
Published 05/01/2025 at 23:57 GMT
Barcelona are being linked with a move for Tottenham captain Son Heung-min on a free transfer this summer. The Catalan giants are also in for Leroy Sane and Joshua Kimmich. Elsewhere, Dani Olmo could be offered a six-month deal by AC Milan, which would allow him to return to Barcelona in the summer, and West Ham want to loan midfielders Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Carney Chukwuemeka from Chelsea.
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Barca preparing for Son on free agent
Barcelona want to sign Tottenham forward Son Heung-min on a free transfer at the end of the season.
The Sun reports the Spurs captain is being targeted by the Catalan giants and could leave as a free agent this summer.
"Barcelona are reportedly chasing Son Heung-min on a free transfer," notes the outlet.
"The South Korean star is set to see his contract at Tottenham Hotspur expire at the end of the season.
"Son, 32, is in the final year of his deal in north London having signed his last extension in 2021.
"He is free to negotiate a pre-contract agreement with foreign clubs now the January transfer window has opened.
"One club that is keen on striking a deal with the forward is Barcelona, according to Spanish publication El Nacional."
Bayern Munich duo Joshua Kimmich and Leroy Sane, and Bayer Leverkusen's Jonathan Tah, are also targets for Barcelona, states the outlet.
Milan want Olmo on six-month deal
AC Milan are ready to offer Dani Olmo a six-month deal, allowing the Spain international to return to Barcelona in the summer.
That is according to a report in the Mirror, which claims Milan are prepared to match Olmo’s wages at the Spanish giants.
"AC Milan have attempted to beat Arsenal and Manchester City to the punch and sign Dani Olmo, it has been claimed," reads the article.
"City and Arsenal are both fans of Olmo, and have been linked with an opportunistic swoop without paying a transfer fee, but Milan appear ready to test the water as well.
"According to CdS [via Football Espana], Milan's offer comes from a recognition that Olmo is in no hurry to leave Barcelona. He signed a contract until the summer of 2030, and has impressed under Hansi Flick.
"Milan are said to be prepared to match his Barca wages on a six-month deal. The move would see him return to Catalunya in the summer and - all being well - return to the starting XI under Flick next season."
Chelsea duo interesting West Ham
The Telegraph claims West Ham want to prise Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Carney Chukwuemeka away from Chelsea before the transfer deadline.
The Hammers are said to be in the market for a midfielder and would ideally like to take the Chelsea duo on loan this month.
"West Ham would like to sign a new midfielder this month with Chelsea pair Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Carney Chukwuemeka on the club’s radar," reads the article.
The outlet also claims Julen Lopetegui’s side have a shortlist of three attackers.
"West Ham United are drawing up a list of forward targets for this month with Brighton’s Evan Ferguson, Wolverhampton Wanderers’ Hwang Hee-chan and Middlesbrough’s Latte Lath among those under consideration," writes the outlet.
"West Ham would ideally like to take players on loan this month, although funds could be generated through sales for permanent moves.
"It is understood West Ham have already made an enquiry about Ferguson but that Brighton want to be sure of Danny Welbeck’s fitness before making a decision on his future."
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