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Barcelona set their sights on free transfer for Camp Nou return

 Liverpool player Thiago Alcantara in action during the Premier League match between Leeds United and Liverpool FC at Elland Road on April 17, 2023 in Leeds, England. Barcelona are still in the hunt for Thiago Alcantara, Sport are today reporting.The club continue to walk a financial knife edge, meaning that their reliance on free transfers is likely to continue, and despite his injury problems, there will be few talents as bright as Thiago on the market next summer.Sport say that the Blaugrana would love to sign Joshua Kimmich to play in central midfield, but know that’s something of a pipe dream in their current financial state.So instead they are focused on a product of their own academy who they never really got to enjoy in action. Thiago’s time at Liverpool has been brillian...
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Arsenal, Chelsea and Newcastle keeping tabs on €50 million attacker

 07 Ousmane Dembele of FC Barcelona controls the ball during the La Liga match between FC Barcelona v Getafe CF at Spotify Camp Nou Stadium in Barcelona, Spain, on January 22nd, 2023.French international winger Ousmane Dembele has been linked with a move away from Paris Saint-Germain.A report via Fichajes claims that three Premier League clubs are keeping tabs on his situation and they could look to make a move in January.The 26-year-old has been quite underwhelming since joining the French club for €50 million, and he has contributed to just two assists in nine appearances across all competitions.Arsenal are reportedly keen on signing him and it remains to be seen whether they can get the deal done. The Gunners have had to overuse the likes of Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli becau...
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Real Madrid handed Alphonso Davies transfer boost

 Alphonso Davies of FC Bayern Munchen dribbles with the ball during the UEFA Champions League Quarterfinal Second Leg match between FC Bayern Munchen and Manchester City at the Allianz Arena on April 19, 2023 in Munich, Germany.Real Madrid have been linked with a number of high-profile names in recent times. Alphonso Davies certainly falls under that category. The Bayern Munich player’s current deal runs out in the summer of 2025 and it is believed that Los Blancos could try to sign him next year if he does not end up agreeing a new contract with the Bundesliga champions by then.Davies has been considered one of the brightest young talents in world football for a long time now. His development at Bayern Munich has not been as rapid as was expected though.He put European football on no...
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Italy’s Marco Verratti leaves PSG for Qatar’s Al Arabi

 Marco Verratti of Italy looks on during the Netherlands v Italy - UEFA Nations League 2022/23 Third-place match between Netherlands and Italy at the FC Twente Stadion on June 18, 2023 in Enschede, Netherlands.Italy midfielder Marco Verratti has left Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) to join Qatari side Al Arabi, the clubs said on Wednesday.Verratti has signed a three-year deal with the Qatar Stars League club, who have paid a reported 45 million euros ($48.31 million) for the 30-year-old, according to the Italian media."I was very proud to wear the colors of Paris St Germain for more than a decade, to rub shoulders with so many great players, and to win 30 trophies," Verratti told PSG's website."Paris, the Club and its supporters will always have a very special place in my heart. I will be P...
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Former Dortmund Forward Modeste joins African Champions Al-Ahly

 Anthony Modeste of Borussia Dortmund ,looks,gestures,thoughtful during the Bundesliga match between Borussia Dortmund and TSG Hoffenheim at Signal Iduna Park on September 2, 2022 in Dortmund, Germany.Former Borussia Dortmund forward Anthony Modeste joined Egyptian and African Champions Al-Ahly, just one year after he signed for the German club with high expectations to replace Erling Haaland.Frenchman Modeste joined Dortmund to fill in for Sebastien Haller who was diagnosed with a malignant testicular tumour. Haller had only just joined the club to replace current Manchester city goal-machine Haaland.Modeste, 35, scored only twice in 19 Bundesliga games with Dortmund last season, one of them was a last-gasp equaliser to complete a sensational two-goal comeback and snatch a 2-2 draw a...
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Real Madrid reportedly prepared to pay £200m for Kylian Mbappe

 France's forward Kylian Mbappe eyes the ball during a training session in Clairefontaine-en-Yvelines on September 10, 2023 as part of the team's preparation for upcoming friendly football match against Germany. Real Madrid are reportedly prepared to spend as much as £200m to secure the signing of Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe.In the summer of 2022, it appeared highly likely that the 2018 World Cup winner would make a long-anticipated transfer to the Bernabeu.However, the France international made a dramatic U-turn, committing his immediate future to PSG but giving himself the option of departing at a later date.Since then, a resolution has been found for Mbappe to be reintegrated back into the fold, since scoring five goals from just two starts and one substitute out...
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Fulham sign Everton midfielder Iwobi for £22m

 Alex Iwobi of Everton during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Everton FC at Villa Park on August 20, 2023 in Birmingham, England. Fulham have completed the signing of Everton midfielder Alex Iwobi in a deal which could reach £22m.The 27-year-old Nigeria midfielder joined Everton from Arsenal in the summer of 2019 and made 123 league appearances for the Toffees, scoring six times.He has signed a five-year deal with Fulham as he links back up with his old Everton boss Marco Silva.Iwobi said: "I'm buzzing, I just can't wait to get started."The move went through despite Fulham midfielder Joao Palhinha's move to Bayern Munich collapsing earlier in the day.Meanwhile, Fulham also completed a loan deal for 26-year-old AC Milan and Senegal left-back Fode Ballo-Toure.
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Barcelona sign Joao Felix and Joao Cancelo on loan

 Joao Felix of Atletico de Madrid in action during the spanish league, La Liga EA Sports, football match played between Rayo Vallecano and Atletico de Madrid at Estadio de Vallecas on August 28, 2023, in Madrid, Spain.Barcelona have signed Joao Felix and Joao Cancelo on season-long loan deals.Joao Felix, 23, joins from Atletico Madrid while Cancelo, 29, moves from Manchester City.The agreements for both players do not include an option to buy. In a statement announcing Felix’s transfer, however, Atletico said theforward had also extended his contract with the club for a further two years — until 2029.Joao Felix, 23, said in July he wanted to leave Atletico and join Barca while Cancelo, 29, spent the second half of last season on loan at Bayern Munich after falling out of favour at Cit...
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Man Utd striker Greenwood makes La Liga switch with loan to Getafe

 Manchester United footballer, Mason Greenwood leaves Manchester's Minshull Street Crown Court on the first day of his trial on November 21, 2022 in Manchester, England. Manchester United striker Mason Greenwood has signed for La Liga club Getafe on a season-long loan.Last week, United had confirmed that they had agreed with the forward that they would work to find a move away for the player.The 21-year-old was not part of United’s plans any longer and with little time left in the transfer window once a decision was made over the player’s future, a loan move looked likeliest.He had been linked with a switch to Serie A side Lazio, but a move did not come to fruition, and an offer from the Saudi Pro League was not made concrete despite rumours of interest.Reports suggested there wa...
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Liverpool reject £150m Al-Ittihad offer for Salah

 Jurgen Klopp, manager of Liverpool and Mohamed Salah during the pre-season friendly match between Bayern Munich and Liverpool at National Stadium on August 2, 2023 in Singapore. Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said last week that Salah was "100% committed" to the Anfield cause, and on Friday he reiterated the club's stance that the player was not for sale."The position remains the same. Absolutely no doubt about that. That's how it is. Nothing else to say," said Klopp.Liverpool would have little time to react to Salah's potential departure, with the transfer window closing at 23:00 BST on Friday for incoming deals involving Premier League teams.However, Al-Ittihad will still be able to sign players as the Saudi Pro League transfer window is set to close on 7 September.Salah's age...
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Chelsea sign Manchester City forward Cole Palmer for £40m

Cole Palmer of Manchester City looks dejected during the UEFA Super Cup 2023 match between Manchester City FC and Sevilla FC at Karaiskakis Stadium on August 16, 2023 in Piraeus, Greece.Chelsea have completed the signing of Manchester City forward Cole Palmer on a seven-year contract.The PA news agency understands the club will pay an initial £40million for the 21-year-old academy graduate with an additional £2.5m in possible add-ons.It is understood a deal was struck on Wednesday for a player City had been keen to keep but were ultimately persuaded to part with by the size of Chelsea’s bid.“I’m excited to get started and it feels great to sign,” Palmer told his new club’s website.“I’ve joined Chelsea because the project here sounds good and because of the platform I will have to try to sh...
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Manchester United table new bid for Sofyan Amrabat

 Dutch Fiorentina player Sofyan Amrabat during the match Roma v Fiorentina at the Stadio Olimpico. Rome (Italy), January 15th, 2023.Manchester United have tabled a bid to sign Fiorentina midfielder Sofyan Amrabat on a permanent deal, it has been claimed in Italy.Amrabat has been patiently waiting for Manchester United to make a move for him this summer and has been training away from the Fiorentina first-team squad.Fiorentina rejected a loan offer worth €2m from the Red Devils earlier this week and are pushing to sell him.Amrabat has rejected offers from Fulham, Nottingham Forest and clubs in Saudi Arabia in order to complete a dream move to Old Trafford.Manchester United have gone in with another bid on deadline day and according to Italian outlet Calciomercato.com, they have offered...
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Inter in talks to sign Ajax’s Davy Klaassen

Davy Klaassen of Ajax during the UEFA Europa League Qualifying Play-Off Second leg match between Ajax and Ludogorets at the Johan Cruijff ArenA on August 31, 2023 in Amsterdam, Netherlands.Serie A giants Inter are in talks to potentially land the signature of Ajax midfielder Davy Klaassen.Inter are looking to add another midfielder to their ranks on deadline day and have already been linked with a host of names. Gianluca di Marzio has now confirmed the rumours surrounding Klaassen, stating that the Dutchman is indeed of interest to the Nerazzurri.Talks have opened between Ajax and Inter and the idea is to sign the player for free, as there is a possibility that the Dutch giants release the midfielder. Simone Inzaghi’s preference will be taken into account and Klaassen will only be signed i...
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Liverpool agree fee for Bayern Munich’s Gravenberch

 Ryan Gravenberch of Bayern Muenchen gestures during the Bundesliga match between FC Bayern München and FC Augsburg at Allianz Arena on August 27, 2023 in Munich, Germany. Liverpool have agreed a €40million deal for Bayern Munich's Ryan Gravenberch as Jurgen Klopp’s midfield rebuild nears completion.The 21-year-old is believed to heading to Merseyside for a medical ahead of Friday’s transfer deadline, with the fee agreed inclusive of add-ons.Gravenberch has been a target for some time but only in the last week has Bayern’s position changed on a player they bought from Ajax a year ago for around €20m.The Netherlands international will be the fourth and almost certainly final acquisition before the deadline, joining fellow new additions Alexis Mac Allister, Dominik Szoboszlai and W...
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Brighton set to sign Fati on loan from Barcelona

 Ansu Fati of FC Barcelona during the Friendly Joan Gamper trophy match between FC Barcelona and Tottenham Hotspurs FC at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on August 8, 2023 in Barcelona, Spain. Spain forward Ansu Fati is set to complete a surprise season-long loan move to Brighton from Barcelona.Fati has fallen down the pecking order at Barcelona, who need to create some space in their squad to sign Manchester City full-back Joao Cancelo on loan.Brighton's deal for the 20-year-old does not include an obligation to buy.Tottenham had also been linked with Fati but he is understood to have been impressed by Brighton's style of play under manager Roberto de Zerbi.If the deal goes through as planned, it would be a major coup for Brighton, who will be playing European football this se...
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Aston Villa agree deal to sign 28-year-old Barcelona man

 Clement Lenglet of FC Barcelona during the Friendly Joan Gamper trophy match between FC Barcelona and Tottenham Hotspurs FC at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on August 8, 2023 in Barcelona, Spain.Aston Villa have agreed on a loan deal with Barcelona to take defender Clement Lenglet without a buy option included.According to Fabrizio Romano, Aston Villa will sign Clement Lenglet on a season-long loan deal from Barcelona. The Spanish giants were desperate to make space in their wage bill, and now the Premier League side will take over a chunk of the 28-year-old’s salary.Aston Villa have had a tremendous transfer window so far and brought in some notable names. Those included Moussa Diaby, Pau Torres and Youri Tielemans for decent fees. So far, the only black mark on their season was...
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Fulham sign Leicester’s Castagne on four year deal

 Leicester City's Timothy Castagne celebrates scoring his side's second goal during the Premier League match between Leicester City and Wolverhampton Wanderers at The King Power Stadium on April 22, 2023 in Leicester, United Kingdom.Fulham have signed Belgium full-back Timothy Castagne from Leicester on a four-year deal. Castagne, 27, departs Leicester after three seasons at the King Power Stadium. He has joined the Cottagers for an undisclosed fee until the summer of 2027, with an option to extend his deal by a further 12 months. “It’s been a long transfer window, but finally I’m here, and I’m happy to be here,” Castagne told FFCtv. “It’s a big relief. I’ve talked to the manager and I just can’t wait to start training and playing.” The Belgium international made 112 appearances for L...
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Bristol City defender Kalas joins Schalke

 Tomas Kalas of Bristol City reacts during the Carabao Cup First Round Match between Forest Green Rovers and Bristol City at The Energy Check New Lawn on August 10, 2021 in Nailsworth, England.Bristol City defender Tomas Kalas has joined German club FC Schalke 04 for an undisclosed fee.Kalas joined on loan from Chelsea in August 2018 before becoming the Robins' record signing the following July.The Czech international played 155 times for the Robins and was captain for the 2020-21 season, but injury restricted him to nine appearances last term.The 30-year-old has signed a two-year deal with the second-tier German side.
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Chelsea sign Lavia from Southampton in £58m deal

 Chelsea unveil new signing Romeo Lavia at Chelsea training Ground on August 18, 2023 in Cobham, England.Chelsea have completed the signing of Belgium midfielder Romeo Lavia from Southampton for an initial £53m. The 19-year-old has signed a seven-year contract in a deal which could rise by a further £5m with add-ons. Lavia made 34 appearances in all competitions last season but could not help prevent Saints’ relegation from the Premier League. “I’m really happy join Chelsea and be a part of this exciting project,” said Lavia. “It’s an amazing football club with a great history and I’m really excited to get started. “I can’t wait to meet all my new team-mates and build a chemistry to achieve great things together.” Liverpool were also keen on Lavia, but the Reds had a third bid – belie...
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Sassuolo wants only cash for Berardi as Juventus faces competition

Domenico Berardi (#10 US Sassuolo) goal celebrate during US Sassuolo Calcio against AC Monza, Serie A, at Mapei Stadium - Citta del Tricolore in Reggio Emilia on May, 19th 2023. Juventus is displaying a strong interest in acquiring Domenico Berardi during this transfer window. Certain reports suggest that he may have already reached an agreement regarding personal terms with Juventus. Berardi, recognised as one of the premier performers in his position within Serie A, has been in the sights of prominent clubs within the league for an extended period. The Bianconeri are enthusiastic about expediting his addition to their roster and there have been indications that they are contemplating incorporating promising young talents into their proposal. Nevertheless, as per a Tuttojuve report, ...
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