Goal
Yann Sommer (34, Borussia Monchengladbach): Just a few weeks ago, a move within the Bundesliga was unthinkable for Yann Sommer, let alone to FC Bayern. Due to Manuel Neuer’s skiing accident, the record champions now have to take action. Sommer is one of the top candidates, as Alexander Nübel’s return campaign is proving difficult. After FT– Bayern have already had discussions with Bono’s advisors. Like Sommer, the Moroccan World Cup hero is also on the list at Manchester United.
defense
Evan N’Dicka (23, Eintracht Frankfurt): The Frankfurt European Cup winners are still hoping for a contract extension with the central defender, but the competition is fierce and an agreement with the 23-year-old is currently a long way off. The native of Paris is particularly popular in the Premier League. Most recently, Chelsea have been associated with N’Dicka.
Milan Skriniar (27, Inter Milan): The Nerazzurri also do not want to put the contract extension with Skriniar on file. In contrast to the Frankfurters at N’Dicka, Inter has significantly better cards with the defense chief. The next round of negotiations with the 27-year-old is planned for mid-January, at least until then Skriniar will probably keep his feet still. Nevertheless, the farewell to the fashion metropolis could be pending in the summer. The Milanese already have Giorgio Scalvini (19) from Atalanta Bergamo in their sights as a possible successor.
Ramy Bensebaini (27, Borussia Monchengladbach): In addition to summer, the Gladbachers also have to deal with saying goodbye to Bensebaini. And even more so than with the regular keeper, a contract extension is now almost impossible for the Algerian. The dangerous defender is probably drawn to Borussia Dortmund. There he will follow in the footsteps of Raphaël Guerreiro, whose contract with BVB is also expiring.
midfield
Toni Kroos (32, Real Madrid): After nine years and countless successes, the Real Madrid chapter could be coming to an end for the 2014 world champions. Kroos has repeatedly emphasized that he wants to end his career in Madrid. Will it be as far as next summer? Kroos wants to take his time with the decision about his future, an official announcement is not expected until February. There is no real trend in sight for the midfield director.
Youri Tielemans (25, Leicester City): After four years in Leicester, the Belgian midfield motor could take the next step in his career. The Foxes had transferred 45 million euros to AS Monaco at the time, and Tielemans will now move on free of charge in the summer. He fits perfectly into the new transfer policy of FC Barcelona, which is increasingly dealing with free players due to empty coffers. But you shouldn’t have too much hope at the Camp Nou, according to reports, the 25-year-old is at Arsenal’s word.
Konrad Laimer (25, RB Leipzig): With the Austrian, everything has been clear since last summer. Julian Nagelsmann will have his heart’s desire fulfilled in Munich and the record champions will sign the midfielder. The new RB sports director Max Eberl recently announced that he wanted to fight for Laimer, but the people of Leipzig probably don’t have any real chances.
attack
Lionel Messi (35, Paris St Germain): At 35, the newly crowned world champion is the nugget in the eleven of players with expiring contracts. The exceptional player will probably not come onto the market. Messi only wanted to think about his future after the World Cup, but recently there have been increasing signs that things will continue in Paris for at least another year.
Youssoufa Moukoko (18, Borussia Dortmund): Edin Terzic has always been confident that the teenager Borussia Dortmund will remain. However, a contract has not yet been signed on Strobelallee. According to reports, the salary is still being gambled on: BVB increased the offer to six million euros, but the World Cup driver’s advisors are demanding at least seven. The trend is still towards extra time, but some top European clubs have long since positioned themselves.
Karim Benzema (35, Real Madrid): Benzema was there at the age of 34, in mid-October the Real Madrid striker was awarded the Ballon d’Or. The greatest possible individual success was followed by disillusionment: due to injury, the Frenchman initially had to miss the World Cup, which was followed by his retirement from the Équipe Tricolore. The goalscorer is now back on the pitch at Real, last Friday he single-handedly defeated Real Valladolid (2-0) with a brace. However, it is still unclear where the veteran will play from the coming season.
Marcus Thuram (25, Borussia Monchengladbach): With Thuram, a third foal made it into the top eleven. And even with the vice world champion, the Gladbachers can bury their hopes of continued employment in the Lower Rhine. Inter Milan in particular are doing everything they can to sign the striker, preferably in January. According to FT information, the trend for the 25-year-old is clearly towards the summer change. Then FC Bayern but also Paris St. Germain and Manchester United are said to be very interested.
The top eleven of the contractless
