The latest transfer rumors from around the footballing world, including Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga, Ligue 1, and much more.
Chelsea weigh up a late move for Premier League star
The Blues could make a late offer for Crystal Palace forward Wilfried Zaha before the transfer window shuts on Thursday.
The former Manchester United man has less than a year left on his Palace contract and has reportedly been keen on joining a top six side for some time now.
That said, Barcelona striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang remains Chelsea’s number one priority. [Guardian]
Man Utd seal €100m deal for Antony
Antony to Manchester United, here we go! Agreement in principle with Ajax, €100m fee. Contract until June 2027 with option until 2028. To be signed tomorrow. 🚨🔴🇧🇷 #MUFC
Contracts being prepared, it’s Eredivisie historical record fee — Antony will be in Manchester next week. pic.twitter.com/Wr9mUiX1Ud
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 28, 2022
Ajax line up move for Antony replacement
Ajax are targeting a move to re-sign Hakim Ziyech from Chelsea.
The Moroccan winger has struggled to hit his stride at Stamford Bridge since his €40 million arrival in 2020. Various reports have linked him with a move to Serie A champions AC Milan.
But Ajax, who appear set to sell Antony to Manchester United for €100 million, are now the favorites to sign Ziyech. [Daily Mail]
Paredes talks hit a roadblock for Juventus
Juventus have struck out with Paris Saint-Germain in talks for midfielder Leandro Paredes so far.
The Bianconeri are searching for reinforcements as the likes of Arthur Melo, Nicolo Rovella, and Nicolo Fagioli could all leave the club before Thursday’s transfer deadline.
Paredes is the top priority, while Juve have also identified Aston Villa’s Douglas Luiz as a backup option. [Sky Sport Italia – in Italian]
Sergio Reguilon to join Atletico Madrid on loan
Sergio Reguilón to Atletico Madrid, here we go! Full agreement completed after deal in place revealed on Saturday. Reguilón will travel to Spain on Monday in order to undergo medical tests and sign. 🚨⚪️🔴 #Atleti
Loan deal from Tottenham, no buy option included. #THFC pic.twitter.com/soU1yJtJpm
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 28, 2022
Ronaldo’s agent knocks on Chelsea’s door again
Cristiano Ronaldo’s agent, Jorge Mendes, has approached Chelsea again to see if a deal is possible.
Blues boss Thomas Tuchel, however, remains reluctant to sign the Manchester United forward, who wants to join a Champions League club before Thursday’s transfer deadline. [Independent]
AC Milan target a second Bundesliga star
The reigning Serie A champions are trying to sign Wolfsburg midfielder Aster Vranckx on loan.
AC Milan have a meeting on Monday scheduled with Wolfsburg to understand if a deal would be possible. Atalanta are also interested in Vranckx, 19.
Schalke defender Malick Thiaw, meanwhile, is on the verge of joining AC Milan for a reported €6 million. The 21-year-old arrived at Milan’s Linate Airport on Sunday. [Calciomercato – in Italian]
Edinson Cavani is set to join Valencia
Valencia will be in direct contact with Edinson Cavani's camp again on Monday in order to resolve final details and get deal done. Club confident to complete the agreement 🦇🇺🇾 #Valencia
Cavani, discussing two-year deal while Valencia are close to sell Maxi Gomez to Fenerbahçe. pic.twitter.com/l3ZtSTc0eo
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 29, 2022