Turk's Transfer News: April 16th

By: Turk Balci

Manchester United Beginning Contract Extension with Koby Mainoo

Manchester United have begun an extension on Koby Mainoo’s career in response to Real Madrid’s interest. Manchester United are planning on getting Koby Mainoo on a contract lasting for around 10 years.

Felipe Anderson to Palmeiras

Felipe Anderson has rejected Juventus and will be moving to Palmeiras. He has said that all previous “confirmed news” of him joining Juventus is false and that he will be continuing his career at Palmeiras.

Xavi Confirmed Departure

Barcelona have decided that they will be letting Xavi go at the end of the season, the choice is final. Joan Laporta has said that he will gladly support Xavi if he changes his mind, but as of this moment, Xavi will leave come the end of the season. Barcelona’s main option to replace Xavi is Rafael Marquez, the current manager of Barcelona Atletic.

Nagelsmann Possible Bayern Munich Return

Julian Nagelsmann is currently the first option for Bayern as the head coach. Ahead of both Roberto De Zerbi and Ralf Rangnick, who are the two alternative coaches if Nagelsmann can not be recruited. The most important thing for Bayern to do is to keep an eye on what happens between Nagelsmann and the Germany National Team. 

Xabi Alonso to Join Real Madrid in the Future

Fernando Caro, the CEO of Bayer Leverkusen, has stated that he 100% believes that Alonso will become the Real Madrid manager at some point in the future. Caro knows how connected Alonso still feels with his old clubs and that Real Madrid is interested in Alonso’s services. Florentino Perez is a very big fan of Alonso and believes that he will be able to convince him to join after Ancelotti’s contract runs out.