The transfer window: Kovac on an ejection seat in Monaco, Dortmund puts pressure on Haaland

Dortmund want to be fixed for Haaland

Technically, with two and a half years of contract remaining, Borussia Dortmund need not worry about Erling Haaland, being courted by the whole Earth. But the German club fear that its Norwegian striker (21) will give in to the sirens of a bigger club, such as Real Madrid, Barça, Chelsea or Manchester City. The daily

informs that Dortmund "

". Concretely, what does that mean? Not much, except that Dortmund are putting pressure through the press on their player and especially their agent, Mino Raiola. If there is to be a departure, the 2nd Bundesliga club would like to be able to anticipate his replacement. The game of lying poker has only just begun.

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Monaco: Kovac threatened?

The excellent first half of 2021 is not reflected on the pitch this season. AS Monaco, 6th in Ligue 1, spent the fall looking for their football. Our colleagues from

reveal that the leaders of the ASM are not satisfied either by the results, marked by an elimination in the Champions League play-offs by Shakhtar Donetsk, or by the quality of the proposed game. Obviously, all eyes are on the coach, Niko Kovac, who is living his second season on the Rock. In addition, "

". Captain Wissam Ben Yedder is used to starting on the bench and the youngsters do not take a step forward. In the Monegasque offices, we are "

”.

If the 50-year-old Croatian technician should not be sacked tomorrow, he no longer has the right to make mistakes.

Azpilicueta would meet with Barça

César Azpilicueta has been rumored for years with FC Barcelona.

But they have never been so intense.

already argued, in November, that Barça was monitoring the Spanish defender, at the end of his contract at Chelsea.

According to the renowned journalist Gerard Moreno and relayed by

, Azpilicueta (32) even has an agreement in principle with Barça to join him in the summer of 2022. The former Marseillais, captain of Chelsea where he won the Champions League last May, had left his native country and Osasuna for OM in 2010.

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MU fails Sevilla for Martial

Barred by competition at Manchester United, Anthony Martial has an exit ticket this winter. His trainer, Ralf Rangnick, confirmed this at a press conference last weekend. As

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Wednesday, the French international striker was the subject of a loan offer from Sevilla FC. The Red Devils said no. They would prefer to sell Martial (26 years) definitively or, if he has to be loaned, that the acquiring club pay his entire salary, estimated at € 720,000 per month. Seville only offered to cover half of it. Negotiations should continue between Manchester and the Andalusian club, Martial's preferred destination according to

and runner-up to Real Madrid in La Liga.

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Lucas Digne in Chelsea's sights?

For Ben Chilwell, the season is already over.

Chelsea's left-back suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury to a knee last November.

A month later, the verdict is in: rehabilitation is not enough to repair the ligament, you have to go through the operation.

Chilwell will spend six months on the sidelines, and Chelsea are considering emergency recruiting this winter.

According to the

, Lucas Digne sits at the top of the Blues shortlist.

The French international (28) shone at Everton where he even wore the captain's armband, but he has not played since December 1, the fault of a frayed relationship with his coach, Rafael Benitez.

Chelsea could make a loan offer for Digne, under contract until 2025 at Everton.

Another Frenchman, AC Milan left-back Théo Hernandez, appeals to the London club, but his case is more complex and the price certainly higher.