Turk's Transfer News: April 13th

By: Turk Balci

Real Madrid Fans Beginning to Doubt Mbappe

Real Madrid have started to question the signing of Kylian Mbappe. Especially if he does not perform in big games like against Barcelona, his soon to be rival. Real Madrid fans were hoping that Mbappe would lead PSG to a win against Barcelona, but they were very disappointed.

Bayern and Liverpool Competing for Grimaldo

Both Bayern and Liverpool were previously competing for Xabi Alonso, but the manager decided that he would like to continue managing Bayer Leverkusen. However, Alonso is not the only Spaniard that these teams want from Leverkusen. Grimaldo has been very closely watched by both Bayern and Liverpool. The current fee to convince Leverkusen is currently unclear. Bayern Munich are looking for a new left-back as Alphonso Davies is one step away from signing for Real Madrid.

Tebas Reassessed the Likelihood of Mbappe Joining Real Madrid

The president of La Liga, Javier Tebes has once again assessed the likelihood of Mbappe joining Real Madrid. Tebas believes that Mbappe will likely join Real Madrid in the near future but does not believe that Erling Haaland will join La Liga. Quotes by Tebas, “I would like to see the best players in our competitions. I estimate the probability that Mbappe will play next season at Real Madrid is 99.99%. It is more complicated with Haaland. He hasn’t played at Manchester City long enough to decide to leave the team.”

Manchester City Currently in the Lead for Musiala

Manchester City sees Musiala as a suitable replacement for Kevin De Bruyne once he leaves the club. Currently, Manchester City is ahead of both PSG and LIverpool in the race for Musiala. Musiala’s current deal with Bayern Munich ends in the summer of 2026, and Musiala is not in a hurry to renew his contract. 

Xavi’s Final Decision on his Future with Barcelona

Xavi has decided that he will leave Barcelona at the end of the season, regardless of Barcelona’s final standings. Quotes from Xavi, “My decision to leave at the end of the season will not change. The decision I made is the right one. It has given a peaceful mind to the club, the players, even the press. But also for me and for the environment. But I’m not changing my mind.” Joan Laporta is still hoping to convince Xavi to stay but Xavi has told him that only one circumstance he would stay is if Barcelona signed Bernardo Silva, Joao Cancelo, a left wing, and Martin Zubimendi or Joshua Kimmich.