The summer transfer window is racing toward the September 1 deadline, and there’s a lot of gossip swirling around who’s moving in. Transfer Talk brings you the latest news on rumors, comings and goings, and of course, completed deals!
Important story: Will Chelsea land Leipzig defender Gvardiol?
Chelsea want to close a €80m deal for RB Leipzig Josco Gvardiol Before the deadline to move on Thursday, he says daily mail.
Gvardiol, 20, has been tracked by some of Europe’s top clubs this summer – including Manchester City and Tottenham – and Leipzig are not keen to let him leave.
However, in an effort to steal a run against their rival, Chelsea are reported to be considering a big offer which would then see the Croatia international return to Leipzig for the rest of this season. Gvardiol currently held until 2026
Chelsea prepare to confirm €80m deal to sign centre-back Wesley Fofana from Leicester on Wednesday, while they also hold talks with Barcelona over a €25m striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
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08.53 GMT: Mario Balotelli Today he will undergo a medical examination at the Swiss club Sion Fabrizio Romano.
Balotelli, 32, has an interesting career so far, with spells at Inter Milan, Manchester City, AC Milan, Liverpool, Nice, Marseille, Brescia, Monza, and most recently Turkish club Adana Demirspor.
The Italian striker is now ready to continue playing in Switzerland.
08.37 GMT: Paris Saint-Germain signed a midfielder Fabian Ruiz Italian club Napoli said on Tuesday that the Spain international has signed a five-year contract.
Financial details were not disclosed but media reports said PSG paid an initial fee of €21.5 million.
The 26-year-old has played 15 caps for Spain since his debut in 2019, and has scored once on international duty. He had seven goals and five assists for Napoli in all competitions last season, helping them finish third in Serie A.
08.00 GMT: United States International Sergino Dest Open to a move to Manchester United, but any move away from Barcelona before Thursday’s transfer deadline depends on several factors, sources told ESPN.
Dest, 21, has not been named to the squad for any of Barcelona’s three La Liga games so far this season, with ESPN reporting that coach Xavi Hernandez has advised him to look for a new club.
The former Ajax defender was initially reluctant to leave the Camp Nou, but sources confirmed he would be tempted by United if the Premier League side increased their interest this week.
United boss Eric ten Hag has worked with Dest at Ajax and would like to bring him to Old Trafford, although any transfer depends on Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s future.
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Jaap Marcotti discusses whether Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is the right player for Chelsea.
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– Memphis Depay He has been linked with a move away from Barcelona for most of the transfer window but is now likely to stay at the Camp Nou, according to Diario Sport. It is now expected that the only thing likely to alter that outcome is a lucrative bid being made in the closing hours of the transfer window, with candidates named Chelsea and ex-Manchester United. The Dutch international hasn’t played a minute in any of the BlaugranaHe made three La Liga appearances this season amid links with Juventus, which have since collapsed.
– Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi intervenes in an attempt to restore the heart of Inter Milan’s defense. Milan Skriniar To the Parc des Princes, according to foot mercato. He plans to hold direct talks with Inter chief Stephen Chang to finalize a deal that has been going on for months. Paris Saint-Germain coach Christoph Galtier also confirmed that Argentina is a midfielder Leandro Paredes He reached an agreement to join Juventus, with the announcement expected to come on Wednesday.
– the athlete I reported it Idrissa Joy He is set to travel to England before finalizing a move to Everton for a small fee, as an agreement has been reached with PSG for some time. The Senegal international will undergo a medical and sign a two-year contract to return to Goodison Park, with an option for a third year if all goes as planned.
– Tuttosport I mentioned that everything is ready for Dennis Bright To return to Turin on loan from Leicester City with a commitment to make the deal permanent for €8.5m. El Toro Also works on expenses with Simon Verdi Heading to Hellas Verona and Simon Zaza able to terminate his contract.
Brighton and Hove Albion hope they can sign permanently Billy Gilmore From Chelsea before the transfer window ends, according to reports daily mail. However, the Scotland international is back in the first-team fold under Thomas Tuchel and any move should be permanent due to the Seagulls already signing. Levi Colwell On loan from the Blues.
