Big European clubs are not allowed to spend much money in the January Transfer Window unless they’re forced to, or if they go for a panic buy on a Deadline Day.However, they like to make the most of the opportunity to sign those superstars whose current contracts are about to expire in six months.The law allows them to negotiate with those big shots and get them for free.This January, the choice is impressive because a significant number of big names have entered the second part of the season without having yet made a decision about where they will play next season.Joshua Kimmich, Virgil Van Dijk, Kevin De Bruyne…just a few of the players who are entering the final six months of their contract. [@lequipe] pic.twitter.com/oZrzko0CSz— Zach Lowy (@ZachLowy) December 23, 2024 Or, at least, they didn’t inform the public and, more importantly, their clubs about it, perhaps wanting to secure themselves the best possible negotiating position. From January 1, they are able to negotiate with teams interested in bringing them. And they’re able to do it – thanks to the notorious Bosman rule – for free! According to this ruling – all players who have entered the last six months of their contracts have the right to sign a pre-contract with their future side, even without the permission of their current employer.This rule could hurt Liverpool and Bayern Munich more than any other European heavyweight.Salah, VVD, TAAIn terms of results, the Reds have been enjoying a fantastic season so far, but this could all change dramatically if they lose some or maybe all of their superstar trio. Mohamed Salah, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Virgil van Dijk have not yet extended their contract, and it seems like TAA won’t do it at all. His desire is to join Real Madrid after the end of the season, and the Spanish media reported that he had already informed the Scousers about that intention.Salah’s new Liverpool deal is like a bubleWhen it comes to other two, there’s quite a mistery still around it. It’s difficult to say what’s the main obstacle in the negotiations with Salah, who said a few days ago that he is “far from agreeing a new contract”.Van Dijk, just like Salah, is showing in the current season that despite his age, he is still capable of playing at the highest level, and at Anfield, they have no doubt that they want to keep him. That’s why, like the other two, they put an offer on the table some time ago, but there is still no progress in the negotiations. What is particularly interesting is that there is no indication of which other clubs could take advantage and snatch Van Dijk and Salah…Kimmich, Sane, DaviesThe Bavarians, at least in theory, could also lose a trio of very important players. Alphonso Davies, who flirted with Real Madrid for a long time, is now thinking more and more about staying at the club. Sky Sports Germany recently revealed that significant progress has been made in the negotiations and that some very important financial details have been clarified.Ghosting, ultimatum and the strange case of Alphonso Davies’ Bayern Munich exitSince years ago he was announced as the natural successor of Manuel Neuer and Thomas Muller, it was expected that Joshua Kimmich would give his best years to the Munich club. At the moment, however, no one can claim with certainty that it will be so. The 29-year-old, whom PSG and Barcelona would be happy to see in their ranks, is still negotiating with the club, but there are still no announcements that the two sides are close to finding a common ground.Things seem more simple with Leroy Sane, since the winger is fully committed to Bayern despite some calls from other clubs. The club is also open to extending his contract but with a slightly lower salary than the current one.##NAJAVA_MECA_8604929##KDB, NeymarWhen he is on the pitch, Kevin De Bruyne makes such an impact, but the problem is that he has been sidelined due to injuries quite a lot. The question is whether and how much he will be able to provide at the highest level in the rhythm that today’s football imposes. Pep Guardiola is also afraid of that.”I don’t know if De Bruyne will leave us in June. I am not involved in that. I would like him to be 23 years old and to sign a contract with him for ten years. That is what I would like, but we will see,” said the City coach in December. The Belgian admitted a few days ago that there is no progress in the negotiations yet. On the other hand, the English media claim that the club’s hierarchy is interested in keeping him at the Etihad.Since October 2023, Neymar has played just two games. Injuries are leaving more and more marks on his body, but despite that, there are still clubs that would be happy to see him in their ranks.##NAJAVA_MECA_8606558##
