The latest transfer rumors from around the footballing world, including Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga, Ligue 1, and much more.
Chelsea’s next defensive target after Koulibaly deal revealed
After agreeing on a €40 million transfer fee with Napoli for defender Kalidou Koulibaly, Chelsea have turned their attention onto Presnel Kimpembe.
The 26-year-old Paris Saint-Germain center-back played under Blues coach Thomas Tuchel in France. Tuchel rates him highly, as does former PSG teammate and Chelsea veteran Thiago Silva.
Manchester City star Nathan Ake has also agreed on personal terms with his former club as Tuchel looks to bring in three new defenders. [The Guardian]
Ronaldo receives a mega offer from Saudi Arabia
An unnamed Saudi Arabian club has offered Cristiano Ronaldo €300 million to spend two seasons in the Middle East.
€30 million will go towards the transfer fee to release the forward from his Manchester United contract. €250 million will be divided across Ronaldo’s two seasons, while the remaining €20 million is for intermediaries. [CNN Portugal – in Portuguese]
Man Utd on the verge of Lisandro Martinez deal
Lisandro Martínez to Manchester United, it’s imminent! Board mission in Amsterdam revealed yesterday is described as “positive, successfull”. 🚨🇦🇷 #MUFC
Long meeting with Ajax, agreement close for more than €50m.
Final talks tomorrow: Man Utd hope to seal the deal in 24/48h. pic.twitter.com/NmSs2VWh1S
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 13, 2022
Barcelona to make another offer for Lewandowski
The Blaugrana will increase their offer for Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski to €50 million.
Lewandowski wants a transfer this summer and favors Barcelona as his next club. The 33-year-old Pole returned for pre-season training at Bayern Munich earlier in the week. [Bild – in German]
Napoli shortlist two Koulibaly replacements
The Partenopei will choose between Fenerbahce’s Kim Min-Jae and Lazio’s Francesco Acerbi to replace Kalidou Koulibaly.
Napoli have agreed to sell Koulibaly to Chelsea for a transfer fee of €40 million. The Senegalese’s departure, however, leaves a huge void to fill in defense. Brighton star Leo Skiri Ostigard is already on his way, but the Serie A giants still hope to add another defender to their ranks. [Sky Sport Italia – in Italian]
Raphinha arrives in Barcelona
"Hello, Culers! This is Raphinha and I'm in Barcelona!" pic.twitter.com/qIZUMidyn1
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) July 13, 2022
West Ham make €40m offer for Serie A star
West Ham United have made Sassuolo a €40 million offer for striker Gianluca Scamacca.
But while the Hammers have outbid Paris Saint-Germain by €5 million, Sassuolo are holding out for €45 million. Playing for either club intrigues Scamacca. [La Gazzetta dello Sport – in Italian]
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