Kingsley Coman decides to leave Bayern Munich
Kingsley Coman has reportedly decided to leave Bayern Munich amid transfer links with Arsenal, Barcelona and Manchester City.
L'Equipe reports that after Coman and many of the club's big earners were invited to leave Bayern, the France international has decided not to stay at the club. He is expected to leave the Bundesliga outfit before the transfer window shuts on August 30.
Atletico Madrid considering move for Mattheus Nunes
Atletico Madrid are reportedly considering making a bid to sign Manchester City midfielder Matheus Nunes on loan.
According to The Athletic, City are yet to receive any offers for the Portugal international or make a decision on whether or not he should leave before the transfer window shuts later this month. Now, Atletico are considering a loan move for the 25-year-old, after signing striker Julian Alvarez from Pep Guardiola's side earlier this month.
Joao Cancelo set to join Al-Hilal
Joao Cancelo is finally set to leave Manchester City after reportedly agreeing a €25 million move to Al-Hilal on a lucrative deal.
According to A Bola, the 30-year-old is completing the formalities of the transfer in Paris, before heading to the Saudi Pro League side. The ex-Barcelona loanee is reportedly going to sign for the club this week for £21m ($28m) on a salary of £13m ($17m) - excluding bonuses.
Liverpool approach Juventus for Federico Chiesa
Liverpool are reportedly considering making a late move for Juventus star Federico Chiesa as Barcelona remain interested in the winger.
As per The Daily Mail, Liverpool are considering making the move for Chiesa this summer due to his availability for a rather low fee this summer. Liverpool already have a number of options in attack, however, new boss Arne Slot is open to the idea of signing another winger to the squad.
Hannibal Mejbri completes Burnley medical
🚨🟣 Hannibal Mejbri completes medical today at Burnley and joins on permanent deal instead of loan with obligation to buy.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 26, 2024
Man United requested change as funds will be received earlier and deal will also include a sell-on clause.
Here we go! 🇹🇳 pic.twitter.com/Hk4XH2DMC6
Barcelona enter race to sign Jonathan Tah
Barcelona have reportedly entered the race to sign Bayer Leverkusen centre-back Jonathan Tah this summer despite their registration issues.
Spanish publication Sport has reported that Barcelona are now showing interest in Tah for a move this summer with the Bundesliga champions reportedly asking for a fee of around €20 million (£17m/$22m). They will now look towards Tah as a potential backup with Hansi Flick looking for fresh blood in defence.
Crystal Palace set to sign Arsenal's Eddie Nketiah
Arsenal are reportedly set to accept Crystal Palace's bid for Eddie Nketiah following the striker's failed move to Nottingham Forest.
Crystal Palace are now close to agreeing a deal with Arsenal for Nketiah for a reported fee of £25 million ($33m) plus £5m ($6.6m) in add-ons, The Athletic reports. Nketiah is expected to accept the move as per the report and the deal is expected to go through smoothly.
Liverpool set medical for Valencia's Giorgi Mamardashvili
Liverpool are moving ahead with a deal to lock in the goalkeeper who could replace Alisson by scheduling a medical for Giorgi Mamardashvili.
According to The Athletic, plans have been made for Mamardashvili to undergo a medical now that a deal worth up to €35 million (£29.6m/$39.1m), including add-ons, has been agreed with Valencia. But the intention is still for the Georgian to spend the remainder of 2024-25 with his current club.
Youssoufa Moukoko set to join Nice on loan
🚨🔴⚫️ Youssoufa Moukoko to OGC Nice, here we go! Deal in place between Nice and Borussia Dortmund.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 26, 2024
Loan with buy option clause NOT mandatory, salary covered by Nice.
Buy option’s value will be higher than €12m reported around.
Medical tests booked on Tuesday. 🩺 pic.twitter.com/XR9fa0BTI0
Osimhen's agent shuts down proposed Saudi transfer
In the wake of news reports that Osimhen is the subject of interest from Al-Ahli, with Napoli seemingly close to agreeing a fee with the Saudi Pro League club, agent Roberto Calenda took to X, formerly Twitter, to offer the player's side of things. Calenda suggested Osimhen's ambition is to remain in Europe. The news surely comes as a huge boost for Chelsea who remain in the race for the forward.
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