#defensive-recruitment

#defensive-recruitment

Barcelona have always relied on defenders who are comfortable on the ball, and Bastoni is built for that responsibility. As a naturally left-footed centre-back, he offers balance in the build-up phase, something that has often been missing in Barcelona's defensive structure. More importantly, he is confident in progressing the ball forward, whether through carries or sharp vertical passes that break opposition lines.

Gila continues to be at the top of Igli Tare's list. The Spaniard is one of the director's intuitions, and the coach also values ​​him highly. Confirmation of this was the presence of a Milan scout in the deserted stands of the Stadio Olimpico on Monday evening for Lazio-Sassuolo, to watch him closer.

In January, Milan actually considered the acquisition of Axel Disasi from Chelsea. The player was repeatedly approached by the Rossoneri, who analysed the deal until the final days of the transfer window. In the end, however, the management decided to reject the Frenchman's arrival in order to give maximum confidence and space to De Winter, also considering the versatility of Bartesaghi.

It is NOT TRUE: Bayern are monitoring Joe Gomez ahead of a summer move. I heard about the rumours as well, but at the moment, there isn't any interest in the Liverpool centre-back. Bayern Munich are happy with their defensive options. There's always something that could happen for the backup options, but it won't be Joe Gomez's name brought up at the table.

United are 'aggressively' chasing Kinteh, with the talent considered a long-term investment. United are alongside Chelsea, PSV, and Ajax in wanting the sign the 19-year-old who has an estimated value of just £4.3m. The outlet claims that United currently have the advantage in the race for Kinteh, although there has been no official offer submitted just yet.

Chelsea is looking to improve its defensive unit with the signing of South American defender Marcos Senesi from Bournemouth. The 28-year-old will be a free agent at the end of the season, and Chelsea are hoping to snap him up on a bargain. It is no secret that they need more quality at the back. They need to tighten up defensively if they want to fight for major trophies.

Tottenham Hotspur are preparing a winter move for Udinese centre-back Oumar Soulet. The club wants fresh competition for the Micky van de VenCristian Romero pairing, and speculation around a possible Radu Dragusin exit is pushing Spurs to add depth at the back. Oumar Soulet stands out in Serie A for his consistent displays, strong physical profile and ability to cope with high-tempo games. Solet has been linked with Aston Villa in the past.

Liverpool have been plunged into uncertainty over the future of Ibrahima Konate, with the French centre-back yet to commit to a new deal amid mounting interest from European giants Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid. The 25-year-old's contract runs until the summer of 2026, but his hesitation to extend has set off alarm bells at Anfield, forcing the club's hierarchy to activate an emergency succession plan for one of their most important players.

Murillo is going to be a leading contender for Chelsea, Mick Brown told Football Insider. He doesn't always look the part, he's not particularly tall and he's got a bit of a stocky frame, but he's very, very effective on the ground and in the air. He brings a stability and aggression to the Forest team which has made him a massive player for them in the heart of their defence with the players around him.

Real Madrid have reportedly turned their attention back to the Premier League for defensive recruitment, having already signed Trent Alexander-Arnold and Dean Huijsen this summer.