Transfer window buzz: Zaragoza eyed by Espanyol, City close on Bouaddi, Nkunku returns to Leipzig

Bayern Munich’s board member for sport Max Eberl is attempting to off-load João Palhinha, Sacha Boey and Bryan Zaragoza before the transfer deadline, with Zaragoza reportedly accepting a loan move to Espanyol that contains a future purchase clause. While a permanent sale would be ideal, both clubs appear ready to finalize the arrangement. In England, Manchester City is believed to have struck a deal with Lille for 18-year-old Ayyoub Bouaddi, costing €95 million plus potential bonuses and tying him to a contract through 2031.

Meanwhile, AC Milan has reached a verbal agreement to loan Christopher Nkunku back to RB Leipzig, with an option to buy for just under €30 million, after Newcastle’s interest was rebuffed. Tottenham Hotspur have also secured a verbal loan for Omar Marmoush from City, with a mandatory purchase clause triggered under certain conditions. These moves illustrate the intense activity as clubs scramble to reshape squads before the window shuts.