Premier League
- Chelsea are reportedly in advanced negotiations to sign Victor Osimhen from Napoli. The Nigerian striker has a release clause of £109 million, attracting interest from Chelsea, Manchester United, and Arsenal. However, the hefty price tag has so far deterred a firm bid. Chelsea’s pursuit of Osimhen is part of a broader strategy to revamp their attacking options, potentially involving several outgoing transfers, including Conor Gallagher, who the club might force out to balance the books (Sky Sports) (Sporting News).
- Manchester United are making significant moves in the transfer market. They have agreed on personal terms with Matthijs de Ligt and are optimistic about securing his transfer from Bayern Munich for £42 million. Additionally, United are negotiating with Everton for the young defender Jarrad Branthwaite, although Everton’s valuation of £70-£80 million remains a sticking point (Sky Sports) (Sporting News).
- Arsenal are eyeing several targets to bolster their squad. Discussions are ongoing with Juventus for Federico Chiesa, while Riccardo Calafiori from Bologna is also on their radar to strengthen their defensive options. Arsenal’s interest in Chiesa reflects their ambition to add a creative and dynamic edge to their attack following a strong performance in Serie A and Euro 2024 (Sky Sports).
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Bundesliga
- Bayern Munich have made a significant acquisition by signing Joao Palhinha from Fulham for £42.3 million. Palhinha’s move, which sets a club-record sale for Fulham, comes after an impressive stint in the Premier League. Bayern also secured the services of Michael Olise from Crystal Palace for £50 million, further strengthening their squad ahead of the new season (Sky Sports) (Sporting News).
- Borussia Dortmund are involved in talks with Chelsea over a potential move for Karim Adeyemi. The 22-year-old forward, who played a pivotal role in Dortmund’s Champions League run, is highly sought after by several top European clubs (Sky Sports).
La Liga
- Real Madrid and Barcelona are not only fierce competitors on the pitch but also in the transfer market. Real Madrid is focused on reinforcing their defense and attack, with young talents and potential high-profile signings on their radar. Barcelona, on the other hand, is looking to maintain their competitive edge by monitoring several emerging stars (Transfer News Hub) .
Serie A
- Arsenal‘s pursuit of Riccardo Calafiori from Bologna is gaining traction. The Italian defender, who impressed during Euro 2024, is seen as a key addition to Arsenal’s defensive lineup. Talks are ongoing, and Arsenal hopes to finalize the deal soon (Sky Sports) .
Other Notable Transfers
- Conor Gallagher might be leaving Chelsea, with the club reportedly entering ‘danger time’ as they look to offload several players. Gallagher’s departure could be part of Chelsea’s broader strategy to manage their squad size and financial commitments (Sporting News) (Transfer News Hub).
- Savio is set to join Manchester City on a five-year deal. The Brazilian winger, who has been impressive at Copa America and during his loan spell at Girona, is expected to bring flair and creativity to City’s already formidable attack (Sporting News).
