The summer transfer window is different. Just because this window is closed until January, it doesn't mean the rumors won't continue to appear. Here are the latest rumors and speculations.
Headline: Traore wants to go to Real Madrid
According to El País, Traore is preparing to leave Wolves and has instructed his agent to travel to La Liga.
Despite coming from barcelona's youth academy, the 25-year-old winger has already expressed a desire to play at the Bernabeu and his agent has contacted Real Madrid for a possible transfer.
Traore's strong performances in the 2019-20 season have allowed him to thrive in the Premier League, and his range of performances has linked him to teams like Liverpool. But his form has declined over the past two seasons and now his value has fallen and Wolves are poised to sell him for £18m.
While a deal with Barcelona is possible, it may depend on Barca successfully pursuing Manchester City's Felan Torres.
Barca boss Javi Hernandez has limited funding, which means he needs to take a more selective approach to signing players, although Traore's desire to play at Real Madrid may make Camp Nou's interest disappear.
Skila revealed Verona activated their £10.2 million transfer option after 26-year-old Giovanni Simeone excelled. Simeone, the son of Argentine legend Diego, has been outstanding in Serie A this season, scoring 11 goals in his starting appearances, including two goals in Verona's 4-3 win over Venice on Sunday.
Mertens said he hopes to stay at Napoli after the season. The 34-year-old striker will terminate his contract at the end of the season, but there is little sign of negotiations over a renewal. In an interview with Sky Italia, he said: "There is a renewal clause in favor of Napoli, I hope it will be enforced, and then let us wait and see."
The Newspaper Naís wrote that Memphis-Depay was ready to leave Barcelona, even though he had less than a season at Them. The 27-year-old forward reportedly believes former head coach Ronald Koeman is better than Harvey, who is now willing to hear offers from across Europe.
Southampton are poised to sign former Manchester city goalkeeper Willie Caballero, revealed. The 40-year-old goalkeeper has been a free agent since his contract with Chelsea expired, but now it looks like he will return to St Mary's Stadium on a short-term contract.
The Guardian revealed three Premier League clubs are fighting for Ramsey to sign in January. Everton, Leeds United and Newcastle United are all interested in him, but when Marcelo Bielsa's side only want to go on loan to the 30-year-old midfielder, the other clubs are willing to sign him permanently. The Wales international has been linked to Juventus in recent months with the Serie A club looking to move him into midfield to make room for another player.