Real Madrid lining up Icardi as Aubayemang set for showdown talks at Dortmund

Sport360 staff 17:50 16/01/2018
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Mail
  • Pinterest
  • LinkedIn
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • WhatsApp
  • Pinterest
  • LinkedIn
  • Icardi's time at Inter Milan seems to be coming to an end.

    The transfer window is well and truly in full swing!

    Here, we take a look at the biggest stories dominating the headlines on Tuesday.

    Will any of the following deals happen?

    Let us know your thoughts.

    Get in touch via Twitter and Facebook.

    REAL MADRID EYE ICARDI SWOOP

    Inter Milan striker Mauro Icardi is Real Madrid‘s top transfer target this summer, according to Corriere dello Sport.

    Icardi has a €110million release clause in his contract, and Madrid are prepared to activate it, having identified the Argentine as the replacement to struggling striker Karim Benzema.

    RATING: 8/10

    VERDICT

    Icardi has been linked with a move to Spain for a while now, and with Real Madrid’s attackers struggling, a move for the Inter talisman makes sense.

    The Argentine knows that there is a ceiling for him in Italy, with opportunities to win the major trophies limited, and Real Madrid will offer him a perfect platform to achieve the success a player of his level deserves.

    Signing him could also have the added effect of getting Benzema out of his slump in form – or else there’s a genuine threat to his status as Real Madrid’s first-choice No. 9.

    Icardi is being backed to solve Real Madrid's struggles up front.

    AUBAMEYANG SET FOR DORTMUND SHOWDOWN TALKS

    Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is set for showdown talks at Borussia Dortmund after his latest disciplinary issues.

    The Gabon striker was suspended for Dortmund’s 0-0 draw with Wolfsburg on Sunday after missing a team meeting last week.

    Aubameyang, who has been itching for a move away from the Bundesliga club, will sit down for discussions with head coach Peter Stoger and sporting director Michael Zorc this week.

    RATING: 7/10

    VERDICT

    Aubameyang seems to have checked out at Dortmund, mentally, and a move away is probably best for all concerned.

    It seems increasingly like the club’s hierarchy have reached the same conclusion, and with speculation of a move to Arsenal growing, the time is right to cut ties before the relationship turns sour between both sides.

    The showdown talks could be one final attempt to remind Aubameyang of his responsibilities and duty to be professional until he gets his move, but in a stand-off like this, clubs have to know when to draw the line, and Dortmund are probably ready for that moment now.

    Aubameyang's Dortmund chapter looks like it's over.

    FRED TALKS UP POSSIBILITY OF MAN CITY MOVE AGAIN

    Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder Fred has issued another come-and-get-me plea to Pep Guardiola and Manchester City.

    Speaking to Gazetto dello Sport, Fred said he’d been informed that City were interested in him and that he was “happy to be so well known in Europe.”

    The comments came on the back of previous occasions where he’s spoken of a move to City, saying he’s “waiting impatiently” for a call from Guardiola.

    RATING: 7/10

    VERDICT

    Guardiola is a known admirer of Fred, having complimented the Brazilian following Donetsk’s 2-1 win over City back in December.

    How the attacker would get playing time in a squad that already has playmakers David Silva, Kevin de Bruyne, and Bernardo Silva, not to mention the other attacking players who are deployed in front of them, is a different story – but that’s the sort of dilemma Guardiola loves to have.

    Fred: the latest attacking midfielder to display his talents at the Etihad Stadium?

    Recommended