The summer transfer window has arrived, and there are a lot of rumors surrounding who will move where. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest gossip, information coming and going and of course, transaction done!
TOP STORY: De Jong, Depay in the first place?
Barcelona is set to start a conversation with Memphis Depay and Frenkie de Jong when they want to clarify their future at the club, write Sport.
The Blaugrana looking to offload both Netherlands stars for around 100 million euros, and it is reported that manager Xavi Hernandez will meet them on tour in the United States to convince them to go on.
De Jong, 25 years old, has been targeted by Manchester United When they were looking to buy a new midfielder, the two clubs agreed a total fee of 85 million euros, but he has indicated that he is not interested in a move from Camp Nou to Old Trafford.
Meanwhile Depay, who scored 12 goals in La Liga last season, seems only ready to leave for a Champions League club.
The 28-year-old striker could see his game time drop after Barcelona buy back Robert lewandowski are from Bayern Munich this week, as well Raphinha are from Leeds United in the first day of this month.
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12.18 BST: Chelsea show interest in signing Newcastle winger Allan Saint-Maximinbased on The Athletic.
Saint-Maximin, 25, is one of Newcastle’s best players but could turn to the club to raise funds for new arrivals.
Newcastle want around £40m for the transfer, with Tottenham also interested, but no club will bid that high and negotiations will continue to lower the fee.
11.40 BST: Former Burnley defender Ben Mee yes signed with Brentford on a free transfer.
Mee, 32, signed a two-year contract with the club. He started his career at Manchester City and played more than 200 Premier League games, but was relegated with Burnley last season.
Brentford coach Thomas Frank said: “I’m delighted we’ve signed Ben. He will add a lot of quality and experience to the team. He’s had six good years for Burnley at Burnley. Premier League I really love his defensive mindset; he knows how to defend the box, he knows how to block a shot and he knows how to win duels.
“He’s going to bring leadership and communication to the whole team, which is very appealing. He’s very left-footed and will be great for us in synergies in both boxes. I’m looking forward to it. added him to the squad.”
11.22 BST: Newcastle United interested in signing for Barcelona Memphis Depaybased on Diario Sport.
Memphis, 28, only joined Barca from Lyon last summer but will be allowed to leave if he receives an offer north of 20 million euros.
Newcastle, with money to spend following a takeover by a Saudi-backed investment group, is the latest club to be linked with the Dutch international. Tottenham and Manchester United, where Memphis played between 2015 and 2017, have also been credited with interest.
Memphis is currently in the US, where Barca face Real Madrid in Las Vegas this weekend and plans to make a decision on his future upon his return to Europe.
Diario Sport reports that his preference is to stay at Camp Nou, despite the competition for places, but if he does leave, he will prioritize offers from Champions League teams.
10.45 BST: Where will Oleksandr Zinchenko played when he joined Arsenal for £30m?
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Alejandro Moreno debates whether Mikel Arteta will use Oleksandr Zinchenko at defender or midfield at Arsenal.
10.06 BST: Aston Villa’s Carney Chukwuemeka looks like he is about to leave the club, as he has been unable to agree a new contract.
Chukwuemeka, 18, is one of the Premier League’s brightest young stars and has helped England win the European Under-19 Championship this summer.
Barcelona and AC Milan are said to be interested in signing the midfielder, according to The Athleticas his deal expires in 2023.
Villa are said to “want a substantial fee if he leaves before the transfer window closes”, around £20m.
09.22 Collection: Defender of Hoffenheim David Raum is on the verge of moving to RB Leipzig, said German sky.
Raum, 24, is a Germany international and it could cost around €35m to sign, with talks ongoing for the left-back.
08.57 BST: Manchester United have ruled out letting Anthony Martial leave this summer, sources told ESPN.
United were ready to listen to offers for Martial earlier this summer, but the combination of the French forward’s form and uncertainty has passed. Cristiano RonaldoHis future means he is in Erik ten Hag’s plans for the new season.
Martial made the most of the opportunity to impress as a striker in the absence of Ronaldo during United’s tour of Thailand and Australia, scoring three goals in three games.
Ronaldo missed the trip to deal with “family issues” and Ten Hag admits he doesn’t know when the 37-year-old will return to training.
08.43 BST: ICYMI – DC United signed Ravel Morrison Free shipping use Target Allocation Money.
Morrison, 29, played under DC United manager Wayne Rooney at Derby County. A Jamaican international, Morrison began his career with Manchester United and has also played for West Ham United, Lazio, Sheffield United and ADO Den Haag.
Dave Kasper, DC United’s executive chairman of football, said: “Wayne worked closely with Ravel during his time as Derby County coach. “Ravel is an incredible talent and his assists and scoring are impressive. He has played at the highest level of his career and his vision, creativity and ability. His dribbling ability will be a huge asset to us.”
08.16 BST: Nottingham Forest have signed the former Manchester United midfielder Jesse Lingard free transfer, Premier League promotion club said on Thursday.
Lingard, a graduate of United’s academy, ended his 22-year stay with the Old Trafford club after his contract expired last month.
The 29-year-old England international, who made his United debut in 2014, has scored 35 goals in over 200 games for them.
Forest did not specify the length of his contract but Sky Sports said he has signed a one-year contract.
08.00 BST: Liga MX side Pumas UNAM is set to sign Brazilian right-back Dani Alves.
Alves’ arrival in Mexico City would make the former Barcelona defender the most high-profile addition in the league’s summer transfer window.
“Dani Alves, we are waiting for you,” Pumas teased about Alves’ appearance on Twitter.
ESPN Mexico reported on Thursday that Pumas and Alves had agreed to a one-year deal, with the option to extend it for another year. Recently a free agent after leaving Barcelona, the Brazil international hinted at a possible move to Mexico through social media posts earlier this week.
The 39-year-old, who is football’s best male player thanks to a staggering 44 trophies in total, will seek to revive a Pumas team that hasn’t won a league title since 2011. Along with his illustrious tenure with Brazil and Barcelona, he has also capped the club with Sevilla, Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain.
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Shaka Hislop says Nottingham Forest’s Jesse Lingard should have picked West Ham last summer.
PAPER GOSSIP (by Adam Brown)
– Bayern Munich intends to keep Benjamin Pavard this summer, follow Kicker. After completing a move for defender Matthijs de LigtThe Bundesliga champions are willing to allow a centre-back to leave, but Julian Nagelsmann wants Pavard to stay at the Allianz Arena due to the versatility he brings to the backline.
– Juventus made Alvaro Morata a priority signing this summer, reports Calciomercato. It is known that Massimiliano Allegri is evaluating a number of transition options after Paulo Dybala has left the Serie A club this season and reports indicate that negotiations are ongoing with Atlético Madrid for another loan agreement will include the option to make a permanent move for a fee of 35 million euros. Morata, 29, has contributed to 16 goals in 35 appearances for Bianconeri while on loan last season.
– Villarreal set to challenge Portland Wood for ‘s signature Colombia international youth Juan David’s Mosquedisclosure Pipe Sierra. 19-year-old Independiente The defender has been closely linked with the Major League Soccer club this summer, but the latest information suggests that they will now have to compete with Villarreal, who are willing to offer him a long-term contract. that.
– RB Leipzig talking raised to land TSG Hoffenheim defender David Raumdisclosure Fabrizio Romano. The 24-year-old full-back had a standout performance in the Bundesliga last season, scoring three goals and assisting another 11 in 32 appearances. There is information that the deal is now in the final stages before it is officially confirmed.
– Georginio Wijnaldum Announced Paris Saint-Germain that he wants to join AS Romareport L’Equipe. Negotiations have been ongoing between the two clubs in recent days with Jose Mourinho’s side prioritizing the 31-year-old midfielder, although it is understood there are still some differences between PSG’s valuation. and what the Serie A team has put up so far. initial negotiations.
