Transfer Talk: Barca Consider De Jong Exit In Summer 2025

Although Europe’s winter transfer window won’t officially reopen for quite a while yet, there have been moves made and speculation around possible transactions already. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and done deals!Top story: Barcelona Consider De Jong Exit In 2025Barcelona are considering allowing Frenkie de Jong to leave before his contract runs out in 2026, reports Diario Sport. De Jong has yet to live up to expectations when arriving from Ajax Amsterdam last January but those debates continue now that he is back from injury. De Jong has been out since April, making an off-the-bench return during Young Boys’ 5-0 win in UEFA Champions League and then again during LaLiga victory against Alaves by means of substitution. Since he will not go away on international duty until further notice, more time should be allowed to get back up-and-running before heading away on international duties again. Once he returns, there will be much-discussed discussions over which midfielders to start in key matches; Casado and Pedri have impressed this term as midfielders, respectively. According to reports, Barcelona may even consider selling Frenkie de Jong now so they do not face losing him on free transfer in 18 months’ time. Cesar Ortiz/Soccrates/Getty ImagesIn Jong’s situation can be described as delicate. He has always been seen as an irrefutable member of his team when needed. Questions to be asked of Paul Pogba include his compatibility with Pedri and Dani Olmo, whether or not he would make for an effective pivot than Casado and where his best position lies to maximize performance. Fabrizio Romano reports that Paul Pogba and Juventus should come to an agreement regarding contract termination shortly. Pogba expressed his relief that his suspension has been reduced from four years to 18 months by the Court of Arbitration for Sport; making him available from March. Pogba believes a fresh start would be best for himself and his career. – According to Ekrem Konur, Barcelona are planning on checking on Palmeiras defender Vitor Reis’ condition before proceeding further with signing him as well. Liverpool, Arsenal, Benfica and Real Madrid have been reported as monitoring Palmeiras youth international Luiz Pedro Rodri’s 18-year old Brazilian debutante who has made 15 first team appearances at Palmeiras so far this season. According to Ekrem Konur’s reports, Juventus plan a move for Benfica left-back Alvaro Carreras; their focus will likely remain midfield due to Rodri’s season-ending injury; therefore their preferred solution would likely come from within their squad when finding replacement.