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crystal Palace Striker Jean-Philippe Mateta has detailed what it was like to see his dream of a move to AC Milan dashed in the January transfer window.

L’Equipe has today had an interview with the 28-year-old. He discusses the failure of the transfer and its impact on him.

January transfer canceled

The Crystal Palace striker was due to join AC Milan at the end of the January transfer window as the Italians look for a new striker to strengthen their options.

The deal was progressing and talks were reaching Milan waiting for the green light To put Jean-Philippe Mateta on the flight and close the deal.

Then it all started collapsing. Doctors had warned AC Milan about the striker’s knees. Various medical tests confirmed that there were some problems and the deal was completely closed.

However the suffering did not end here. Mateta was then forced to return to Crystal Palace, where he spent 38 days out of action and missed eight games of a significant part of the season to recover.

He is now back to his best form, but admits that it took time for him to recover emotionally from the whole affair.

“I’m doing my best, 100%,” He said.

“When you come back, it’s not easy to get your cardio back. I worked hard to get it back, and it’s back. I’m the leader on the team. I’m used to competing; it’s good for me.

“To be honest, it was a real shock when they told me it was over… After that, I immediately thought about how to make a comeback.

“I consulted with several specialists, and when they assured me surgery was not necessary, I focused on the next step, until my return. I worked incredibly hard to show coach (Oliver Glasner) that the leader, “JP”, was there to earn his spot and win with the team.”

crystal palace competition

The strange thing about the whole affair was that Crystal Palace had spent €55.6m to sign Jorgen Strand Larsson from Wolverhampton Wanderers.

This has created competition which was not there before. But the French striker insists there are no problems in the group.

“I don’t think I’m the first person to fail a medical, and I won’t be the last,” He concluded.

“The players know me, and so does the coach. They know that when I’m in the dressing room, I’m there 100% to win. Meanwhile another striker has come in. I’m working with him. Rotating is not a bad thing; I don’t lack match fitness.”

liverpool Attempted to sign Denzel Dumfries from Inter Milan in January. All hope may not be lost for the Reds, as the wing-back is pushing for a move to England.

The Dutchman missed several games due to injury at the beginning of this season.

Then Liverpool came forward for him. sports witness This approach was covered, with Inter CEO Beppe Marotta also speaking publicly about the move.

A deal never materialized, probably because Inter could not find a replacement in time.

Some of the background surrounding Dumfries is now emerging and it seems those around him are pushing for a Premier League transfer.

Dumfries has a dream of England

IT migration market A deeper dive into the 29-year-old’s situation makes it clear the Dumfries father was unhappy with his move to Liverpool.

Since the Nerazzurri wing-back left Wasserman, it is his father Boris who is his sole agent. And since then, he has been trying to help his son get his ‘dream move’ to England.

He has also instructed the agents and middlemen to achieve that goal.

Jorge Mendes and Ali Barrat are also in the works and they tried to keep him in the Premier League in January. This brought Liverpool forward and there is every possibility that something will happen in the summer too.

Despite this, Inter is sleeping deeply. They will not regret losing him and will even accept it Selling him for €20m, while his release clause is €25m.

This should give hope to the Reds, who could be contacted again in the summer.

Our opinion: Liverpool probably don’t need Dumfries

The Netherlands international has performed really well since his return from injury. He scored two goals in the league game against Como, giving Inter a shot at the title.

However, that doesn’t mean he would be ideal for Liverpool. He is like a wing-back who focuses on making runs in the final third.

The Reds need a right-back but Dumfries have defensive weaknesses. Any deal for him would be cheap but tactically, he has a number of areas that need attention. This is why there may be better and younger options on the market in favor of Arne Slott.

Lazio were almost forced to sell Tatty Castellanos to West Ham in January. This deal helped them financially – as covered sports witnessBut it is now seen as a symbol of the failings of Italian football.

The Azzurri would miss another World Cup, creating a unique piece of history. No other World Cup-winning nation before Italy has failed to qualify for three editions of the tournament.

It is clear that a lot of things are wrong with sports in the country. Serie A has come a long way from the days when it was competing to be Europe’s top league, and Premier League clubs easily pick up players.

lazio channel Take a closer look at West Ham’s move for Castellanos, claiming it is an example of how English football has moved beyond Serie A.

Disbelief about Castellanos for West Ham

The outlet says that even though West Ham have placed their confidence in the Argentine, he has been playing in European competitions in Rome. Lazio is not a small club by any means and has played in the Champions League twice since 2020.

This is why the move to the Hammers is seen as a ‘deterioration’ for Castellanos. He believes the attacker deserves better than fighting relegation in London and is capable of playing in the higher reaches.

But due to the nature of Italian football, he proved a convenient signing for West Ham, who spent €30m for the player.

It is also noted that Castellanos’ value has likely increased since leaving Lazio. Even though the Hammers are struggling with the decline, playing in England has helped the Argentine.

Our Opinion: Gulf Clear

Financially, Italian football has been struggling for years. Serie A teams have fewer revenue sources than Premier League teams, as they earn much less from broadcasting deals. The income from stadium revenues is also very low, making it difficult for them to recoup potential capital gains from player sales.

West Ham’s signing of Castellanos is truly emblematic of the problem.

Nuno Espirito Santo’s side signed a proven attacker at European level for an affordable fee. Despite being a so-called big club in Italy, Lazio has never paid this.

In fact, Lazio’s seven most expensive arrivals date back more than 20 years Transfer Market. They paid more than €50m for Hernan Crespo in 2020 and they haven’t even got half of that in recent years.

The fact that Castellanos has three goals in all competitions already says a lot about his qualities. Once again, Serie A cannot compete with the finances of the Premier League.

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West Ham United’s Edson Alvarez remains on Ajax’s transfer agenda.

is according to football newsWhich cover the interest of the Dutch club and the possibility of securing his services.

The Mexico international spent four years at Ajax before leaving for West Ham in August 2023.

Last summer, the Hammers let the midfielder join Fenerbahçe on loan with an option to buy for a reported €22m. In November, witness the game Turkish claims covered This figure is much higher for yellow canaries.

Ajax failed to sign West Ham man

The Eredivisie side had looked at the 28-year-old in the winter market. On January 22, Khel Witness news broadcast from netherlands Ajax director Marijan Beuker is traveling to Istanbul for a meeting with Alvarez and his agent.

The move never came to fruition due to Fenerbahçe director Devin Ozek confirmsThere were no plans to let him leave in the mid-season window.

Turkish claims reported a late offer from Ajax but were rejected by the Dutch press. The West Ham-owned player has struggled with injuries, limiting his playing time with the Istanbul club.

He played 1,125 minutes in 17 matches in all competitions for Fenerbahçe and is now on the sidelines with an ankle injury. Earlier this month, the Mexican underwent surgery and there is confidence He will be fit in time for the World Cup.

Soccer News say Fenerbahçe are unlikely to make his stay permanent due to injury concerns and the arrival of N’Golo Kante. If this happens, the midfielder will have to return to the Premier League team.

Alvarez could return to Ajax

In that case, Ajax could step forward again to try to sign Alvarez after this season. The search for an experienced midfielder has not been successful and Ajax technical director Jordi Cruyff could launch a new effort in the summer.

This is where the West Ham man comes into the picture. After January’s failure, Soccer News say ‘the situation looks more favourable’ in the next window. This is because he is unlikely to remain in Türkiye due to injuries and fresh competition from Thorn.

Ajax have a ‘realistic chance’ of securing the services of Alvarez if Nuno Espirito Santo’s side cooperate. However, this depends on the Eredivisie side meeting the financial requests of both the Mexican and West Ham.

last week, sports witness TuttoSport’s claims on Manchester United’s interest in Juventus defender Pierre Kalulu covered.

The Turin newspaper was certain about the Red Devils’ presence at San Siro for Juve’s big game against Inter Milan. Scouts were expected to keep a close eye on the Frenchman, who has been key for the Bianconeri under Luciano Spalletti.

The match did not go well for Kalulu and he became the center of controversy. He received a second yellow card for a dive by Alessandro Bastoni in the first half and was sent off.

The dismissal changed the game, as Inter ran out 3–2 winners. This doesn’t seem to have affected Manchester United too much, but other developments have certainly had an impact.

Manchester United unlikely to get Kalulu

today’s tuttosport Take another look at the France international, who featured in Juve’s 5-2 defeat to Galatasaray on Tuesday.

They are confident that he is ready to stay in Turin, despite a scouting mission from Manchester United. It has been clarified that the defender played well against Inter despite being sent off.

In fact, Juve do not consider Kalulu ‘sellable’ and are working to hand him a new contract. The foundations for a deal have been laid, with the 25-year-old expected to remain at the club until 2030.

His current contract runs until 2029, which could be a reason for interest from Manchester United. But as things stand, the Red Devils’ name has potentially been used in talks over a renewal.

Utility player can add value

Since his time at AC Milan, Kalulu has always been a reliable and versatile defender. Also at Juventus, he has played at centre-back, right and wing-back and has done a very good job everywhere.

Furthermore, he can perform equally well in the back four and back three.

This shows that he can be an important player at any top club in Europe. Manchester United’s interest is no surprise but the chances may not be high.

On 3 February, deadline day in the Netherlands, after Middlesbrough blocked a move, Fulham allowed Steven Benda to join Feyenoord on loan until the end of the season.

After the sale of Justin Bizzello to Genoa in January, the Eredivisie team was looking for a new goalkeeper.

Feyenoord showed interest in Middlesbrough’s Seny Dieng, before the Fulham-owned player’s arrival.

Earlier this month, Sport Witness The Dutch press covered the claims. That Middlesbrough pulled the plug despite advanced negotiations. This forced Robin van Persie’s team to look for alternatives late at night and they eventually signed Benda.

Digital platform used to sign Fulham player

algemeen dagblad Now let’s take a look at how Feyenoord signed goalkeeper Marco Silva.

The German joined the Premier League team from Swansea City in 2023 and made four appearances in cup competitions.

Last summer, the London club let him join Millwall FC on a season-long loan deal, but the move did not work out. To put this into context, the stopper started the first nine Championship matches and then got injured.

Since regaining full fitness he lost his place in Millwall’s starting lineup, convincing Fulham to cut his loan stay short.

AD report Feyenoord found the 27-year-old on TransferRoom, an online platform used to ‘accelerate transfers’.

The newspaper further says: ‘It works like a kind of ‘Tinder’ for football transfers, where technical directors communicate about the rental, purchase and sale of players.’

Mulder pleased with Fulham player’s winter decision

The Fulham player trained under goalkeeper coach Erwin Mulder at Swansea City. The latter is now a youth coach at Vitesse, and has given his opinion on Benda’s loan move to the Dutch club.

Benda made his Feyenoord debut in a 1–0 win over Go Ahead Eagles last weekend.

“It’s quite quick to arrive and then to debut immediately. This kind of relocation always involves changing houses and, of course, getting used to a new environment.” He said,

‘But Steven came to Feyenoord for thirteen matches; He is only on loan. So, of course, it’s nice when you can show what you can do right away in an official match. De Kuip is quite something. I trained at Feyenoord and I always found that stadium magical. You really have to get used to it. But Benda is a quiet boy, so it will be fine.”