The latest transfer rumors from around the footballing world, including Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga, Ligue 1, and much more.
PSG close to completing three new signings
Sergio Ramos, Achraf Hakimi, and Gianluigi Donnarumma are all set to complete transfers to Paris Saint-Germain.
Ramos will undergo a medical soon before putting pen-to-paper on a two-year deal until 2023. The former Real Madrid captain will join PSG on a free transfer. Hakimi, meanwhile, has agreed on a contract with the Parisians until 2026. The Inter Milan full-back was pictured with his agent flying to France, while ex-AC Milan goalkeeper Donnarumma has also agreed to a five-year deal.
Moise Kean, on the other hand, could return on another loan deal. PSG are waiting for new Everton manager Rafael Benitez and the Blues board to sanction the move. [Fabrizio Romano]
Arsenal make Lacazette transfer decision
The Gunners are reportedly ‘desperate’ to sell Alexandre Lacazette before his contract expires next summer.
Aside from generating transfer funds from the striker’s sale, Arsenal hope it will also cut down the wage bill. The club board are apparently willing to consider a lower fee for Lacazette.
Hector Bellerin, Sead Kolasinac, Lucas Torreira, Matteo Guendouzi, Eddie Nketiah, and Granit Xhaka have also been linked with exits. [Transfer Window Podcast]
Manchester United lead the race for Camavinga
The Red Devils have become favorites to sign Eduardo Camavinga from Rennes.
Camavinga, who is on Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain’s radar, has impressed over in France. The 18-year-old midfielder is now the subject of a reported €25 million bid from Manchester United.
After announcing a deal for Jadon Sancho, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side have set eyes on a €50m deal for Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane as well. [Marca – in Spanish]
Balotelli plans Turkey move to boost World Cup hopes
Adana Demirspor chairman, Murat Sancak, has announced a deal is ‘85% complete’ to sign Mario Balotelli.
The 30-year-old striker spent last season in Serie B with AC Monza, but he hopes a transfer to Turkey will boost his hopes of winning a spot back in the Italian national team ahead of the 2022 World Cup. [Goal]
Liverpool close to Renato Sanches deal
The Reds are ‘very close’ to signing Renato Sanches from Lille this summer.
Despite interest from Arsenal, Liverpool apparently got the jump over their Premier League rivals. It’s alleged they have a deal worth €37 million, with a further €3m in add-ons, set for Lille. Sanches, meanwhile, will sign a five-year contract worth €4.5m-per-season along with a €2m signing bonus. [Pedro Almeida]
Runarsson close to Arsenal exit
Alex Runarsson’s short-lived spell with the Gunners is set to come to an end.
The 26-year-old goalkeeper failed to impress in any of his six appearances last season. Therefore, Arsenal signed Mat Ryan on loan from Brighton in January as another backup option to No.1 Bernd Leno.
Runarsson has reportedly been in talks with Turkish outfit Altay Spor for one-and-a-half months over a one-year loan deal. [Ege Engin – in Turkish]