The Moroccan was released from his contract by QPR, opening him up to join a side on a free transfer, which is always an attractive situation for clubs looking to strengthen on a budget. Reports seem to suggest that his destiny lies in Portugal with Benfica, and his skilful playing style will likely suit the Portuguese league. Taarabt played for AC Milan on loan from QPR in 2014, and did well, but his loan deal was not extended. The 26-year-old would do well to pull up his socks and show his full potential at Benfica, if the move materialises.
Serie A side Juventus and English Premier League club Manchester United are interested in Ghana midfielder Bernard Mensah from Portuguese club Victoria Guimaraes. Mensah is attracting interest from a few European teams, with a number of clubs prepared to court the Ghanaian player, including the likes of Atalanta and Sampdoria in Italy, AS Monaco in France and Portuguese giants FC Porto.
While the talented midfielder recently confirmed, through his agent, that he would remain at Manchester City, it was not long before the latest twist that the very same representative of Yaya Toure was stating that his client would be leaving the Citizens with a certainty of 99%. With that in mind, another U-turn may not be out of the question, and Inter Milan has been very vocal about their will to sign the player in the off season if possible.
Ivorian striker Didier Drogba is considering his future following his revelation concerning the fact that he is leaving English Premier League champions Chelsea. The former Cote D’Ivoire captain has dismissed the possibility of playing for another English side, due to his love for the Blues of London, but admitted to having received a few offers after announcing his departure from Chelsea. Drogba mentioned that a move to a a Major League Soccer (MLS) club in the US is a possibility that he will certainly be keen to consider.
It seems that Fiorentina have a fight on their hands to secure the signature of Egyptian striker Mohamed Salah from Chelsea, as Inter Milan have now shown their interest in the talented youngster. The attacker has been on loan at the Viola from English Premier League champions Chelsea since January, and has done very well, prompting Fiorentina to try and secure his return. But now Italian rivals Inter Milan have joined the transfer saga, as they wish to bypass Fiorentina’s option to extend Salah’s loan agreement with a permanent deal at the Nerazzurri.
According to credible reports, Ivorian star player Gervinho is a major target for Arabian Gulf League team Al Jazira, who are poised to attract the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) winner from Italian side Roma. The Serie A club would need to receive an impressive offer to even consider letting go of the skilful 28-year-old, who is still tied to the club for three more years on his current contract, but according to France Football the gulf side is more than ready to fulfil any demands from the Italian capital, and a high value offer may convince all parties concerned.
Kevin-Prince Boateng, who is a former AC Milan midfielder, has been struggling with injuries this year, and he has not been able to contribute his usual best to German club side Schalke as a result. He was released from his German club recently. The 28-year-old talented midfielder is the subject of interest from MLS side New York Red Bulls, where fellow Ghanaian Lloyd Sam plays. Jerome Boateng’s half brother is also reportedly considered a target by a few Italian clubs and Turkish giants Galatasaray.
Italian Serie A champions Juventus have made their interest in Ghana’s Baba Rahman known, sending their sporting director Fabio Paratici to the defender’s German club Augsburg in order to discuss possibilities. Juve will not have an easy time of securing his services, however, as the defender has attracted serious interest from English Premier League champions Chelsea, while Real Madrid and Roma have also displayed an interest in the 21-year-old.
The Ghanaian defensive midfielder Sulley Muntari has been linked to a possible transfer from current club AC Milan to English Premier League side Everton. His Serie A team look likely to offload him during the off-season, and according to reports in Italy the player and his representation are considering the blue half of Merseyside as a viable option. A disappointing season with the Rossoneri has seen the Ghanaian kept on the fringes of the struggling club. He has been linked with potential transfers to West Ham, Everton and Hull City of late, while MLS side New York Red Bulls have also shown serious interest.
English Premier League side Southampton are said to be considering the possibility of a permanent deal for Cameroon’s Alexandre Song from his current Spanish club, Barcelona. The Saints are keen to make a move to bring Song back to the English top flight, and are expected to make an offer to secure his transfer from the newly crowned European champions. Song will likely consider the move if The Saints improve his annual deal, and if not the Cameroonian will remain in Spain. Song spent last season at West Ham on loan from Barca.
