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The summer transfer window is open for business, and several high-profile moves are expected to come to pass before the kick off the upcoming season of club football as teams seek to strengthen their ranks in preparation for their upcoming challenges.
The biggest transfer news of the season is the transfer of Argentine World Cup winner Lionel Messi to the MLS as he opted to switch to the David Beckham-owner Inter Miami after two years in the French capital city club of PSG. Read More
Bayern Munich were given the opportunity to sign Villarreal defender Pau Torres but the Bavarians are still insisting to get Kim Min-Jae, the Napoli defender is also wanted by the likes of Manchester United, race is getting heated.
Pau #Torres was offered to Bayern and he was a topic under Nagelsmann. He’s on the list but it’s not advanced. Instead, Min-Jae #Kim is at the top of the list!
➡️ At this stage Kim is the desired replacement for Hernández or Pavard➡️ Talks ongoing. @SkySportDE 🇪🇸 pic.twitter.com/kobRO5dTNB
— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) June 15, 2023
Chelsea pushing for Moises Caicedo, the Ecuadorian is expected to leave Brighton with many clubs in the running, Arsenal not progressing, focussed on Declan Rice, Chelsea seemingly leading the race for Brighton midfielder.
Chelsea know well that Caicedo has a pact with de Zerbi since February: in case important proposal arrives, he will leave the club. 🔵🇪🇨 #CFC
Blues are really pushing on Moisés as important target. More to follow soon. https://t.co/rVApe9bFvD
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 15, 2023
Kylian Mbappe shares his thought on his ‘only choice’ to stay at PSG and sheds light on the letter written by him to inform the club about his desire to leave. The Frenchman insists he will spend the upcoming season in France.
🚨 Kylian Mbappé confirms his letter to tell PSG he won’t sign until June 2025: “I just sent a letter but it was time ago, not during the international break”.
“No need to explain why. I have my own reasons”.
“My only option now is staying at PSG, I already said that”. pic.twitter.com/kPGrryGITj
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 15, 2023
Kylian Mbappe clarifies stance on his future says I only want to stay at PSG. Also says French president Emmanuel Macron will have no say on his future, they both are on the same page as Mbappe only wants to stay.
🚨 Kylian Mbappé on his letter to tell PSG he was not going to extend current deal until June 2025: “Honestly I did not think I was going to offend anyone. I only sent a letter”.
“I didn’t know a letter could kill someone. It’s just a letter. I don’t care about the reactions”. pic.twitter.com/UfXFFwF6X3
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 15, 2023
Arsenal cool off interest in Moises Caicedo, the Gunners are focussing exclusively on getting Declan Rice, the Ecuadorian is also on Chelsea’s radar, Brighton likely to demand big fee.
🚨 Arsenal’s interest in Moises Caicedo has cooled for now.
They are focusing on their pursuit of Declan Rice.
Manchester United and Chelsea are still in for the Ecuador midfielder.
(Source: @TimesSport) pic.twitter.com/tZoJ3nP64I
— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) June 15, 2023
Inter Milan still pushing for Romelu Lukaku and Kalidou Koulibaly from Chelsea, both loan deals, however, Chelsea have no intention to continue with that. Talks will continue in the upcoming weeks, meanwhile the Blues will insist on Andre Onana.
Inter director Piero Ausilio, back to Italy after meeting with Chelsea yesterday. No green light over loan deals for both Lukaku and Koulibaly as things stand. 🔵 #CFC #Inter
Negotiations will continue in the next weeks as both players remain top of Inter list this summer. pic.twitter.com/ZE5IVtIopj
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 15, 2023
Kai Havertz gives nod to Arsenal move, Chelsea were hoping to get £75m but Arsenal are willing to offer £60m. No problem on personal terms, player keen on the move, Bayern Munich monitoring the situation.
🚨 Understand Kai Havertz has given green light to Arsenal contract bid after positive indications #AFC
No problem on personal terms.
Arsenal & Chelsea in contact — no chance for £75m but Chelsea will be flexible.
Bayern, informed… but still quiet.
Real 100% out of the race. pic.twitter.com/vG4WRfzgJ4
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 15, 2023
Adrian signs contract with Liverpool he will continue as understudy to Alisson, Liverpool sort out the future of their second choice goalie, the Spaniard will continue at Anfield.
Liverpool statement confirms Adrian has been offered new deal — the agreement is already done and sealed. 🚨🔴 #LFC
Official statement will follow, Adrian will be part of Liverpool team next season. https://t.co/SbHy2U9Ig8
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 15, 2023
Premier League clubs lining up for Declan Rice, the West Ham midfielder keen only to sign for Arsenal, the Gunners have also submitted their opening proposal.
🚨 West Ham are expecting to receive another bid for Declan Rice from a different Premier League club to Arsenal.
The race for Rice is hotting up.
(Source: @TeleFootball) pic.twitter.com/To5EOwP2ZT
— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) June 15, 2023
Arsenal now favourites to land Chelsea’s Kai Havertz, Real Madrid pull out, Bayern Munich not eager to join the race. Chelsea want £60m for Havertz, the German is keen to join Arsenal.
Arsenal is really considering a transfer of #Havertz for summer. Talks proceeding well – confirmed. Havertz, keen to join @Arsenal.
➡️ Understand the price valuation is around £60m now➡️ A move to Arsenal is more realistic than to #RealMadrid now➡️ FC Bayern has no plans to… pic.twitter.com/LWuotxZhcQ
— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) June 15, 2023
Paris Saint-Germain still eager to land Lucas Hernandez, the French defender is eager on the move, PSG must first find solution for their two left-backs Juan Bernat and Layvin Kurzawa. Only then they will enter negotiations with Bayern Munich, Lucas has already told Bayern he wants PSG move.
Understand Paris Saint-Germain will try to find solution for both Layvin Kurzawa and Juan Bernat — then next step will be opening bid for Lucas Hernandez. 🔴🔵 #PSG
Bayern are aware of Lucas priority to join PSG this summer but still waiting to discuss conditions of the deal. pic.twitter.com/hROiYUc12i
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 15, 2023
Tottenham still eager to sign Dejan Kulusevki, the Spurs midfielder has an asking price of €35m, and the player, as well as the club, would both want to continue together. Spurs are working with Juventus to find a solution for Kulusevki.
Tottenham are working to find final solution and agreement with Juventus to keep Dejan Kulusevski at the club. ⚪️🇸🇪 #THFC
Talks are taking place to reduce €35m asking price/buy option with player also keen on staying at Spurs. pic.twitter.com/v7XLZ26uUK
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 15, 2023
Manuel Ugarte confirms his imminent PSG move, the midfielder has been signed the Parisians on a massive deal.
“I’m resting a bit and then it will be time to start at PSG. I’m going to a giant club, I can’t believe it yet… I’m very happy,” said Ugarte.
Manuel Ugarte confirms his imminent move to PSG: “I’m resting a bit and then it will be time to start at PSG. I’m going to a giant club, I can’t believe it yet… I’m very happy”, via Record. 🔴🔵🇺🇾 #PSG
Ugarte has already signed contract and completed medical — official in July. pic.twitter.com/RMXcaYrQQA
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 15, 2023
Bayern Munich are now leading the race ahead of Manchester United and Newcastle United, nothing decided, the player has a release clause which becomes active in July, Min-Jae will decide which club he wants to play for next.
⤵️🔴🇰🇷 #FCBayern https://t.co/mCHVVUuqKX
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 15, 2023
German midfielder Kroos to pen a contract extension to keep him at the Spanish capital until 2024.
Real Madrid are finally set to announce the contract extension of Toni Kroos as new deal until June 2024 is signed and sealed since February. ⚪️🇩🇪 #RealMadrid
After new signings announcements including Bellingham, next days will be time to confirm Nacho, Kroos & more extensions. pic.twitter.com/469mtk8FNE
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 15, 2023
Juventus in talks with Brazilian Alex Sandro to terminate his contract. Colombia’s Juan Cuadrado could end up leaving on a free once his contract expires at the end of the month of June.
Juventus are now working on possible termination of the contract for Brazilian LB Alex Sandro — could leave the club as free agent, if all goes to plan. 🇧🇷
Juan Cuadrado, out of contract on June 30 and also expected to leave on free transfer as things stand. pic.twitter.com/gH1KqVizoc
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 15, 2023
Inter looking in rope in Sassuolo’s Davide Fratessi. According to sources, Juventus and Roma are in the race to get the sign of the 23-year-old too.
Inter are advancing in negotiations with Sassuolo for Davide Frattesi. Nothing is done yet but talks progressing, no issues on personal terms. ⚫️🔵 #Inter
No green light to close the deal yet due to financial situation, still waiting — Juventus and Roma remain in the race. pic.twitter.com/iooDlBKvZn
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 15, 2023
CentreGoals claimed that treble-winning defender Kyle Walker and Joao Cancelo are on their way out of Manchester City.
Cancelo was sent on loan to Bayern in the recently concluded season following disagreements with coach Pep Guardiola over the Portuguese’s playtime.
Italian Champions Napoli are reportedly closing in on bringing Frenchman Christophe Galtier to replace Luciano Spaletti.
The former Lille manager couldn’t meet PSG’s lofty expectations in the UCL, and is touted as possible replacement for the outgoing Spaletti in Naples
PSG and Christophe Galtier are close to reaching an agreement on termination of the contract — as settlement process is underway. 🔵 #PSG
Napoli are in contact with Galtier since last week, he’s one of the most concrete options to replace Luciano Spalletti. pic.twitter.com/8G3K5hKZAV
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 14, 2023
Newcastle have strong interest in bringing the Italian international to English shores, but Inter claim that they haven’t received any formal offers just yet for the midfielder.
Inter have not received formal approach or bid for Nicolò Barella. Newcastle have genuine interest as Telegraph called, but nothing is advanced at this stage. 🇮🇹 #Barella
Inter sources feel £50m is nowhere near his valuation… also, nothing agreed with Barella on personal terms. pic.twitter.com/lzCmSCHW8o
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 14, 2023
Engish star Jude Bellingham was announced as Real Madrid’s newest acquisition as the Spanish giants announced the signing of the midfielder from German side Borussia Dortmund, with the transfer accounting for a surplus of 100 million pounds.
English heavyweights Manchester United are said to be interested in signing Chelsea’s English midfielder Mason Mount as the Manchester-based side seeks to bolster their midfield after securing qualification to the UCL.
United sent in an initial bid for the 24-year-old, but the London-based unit has reportedly rejected the bid.
According to reports, United submitted an opening bid of 40 million pounds, which the Todd Boehly-owned club rejected.
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According to sources, the Blues are eyeing a bid of around 70 million for the services of the English player.
Another Chelsea midfielder, Kai Havertz, is said to be on the reader of Mikel Arteta’s radar, as the Premier League runners-up seek to strengthen their squad in order to mount a title challenge yet again in the upcoming campaign.
Long-serving midfielder Granit Xhaka is all set to move to pastures new as a switch to the Italian capital city club of AS Roma seems more and more likely.
Another player Arsenal have been keen to bring into their fold is the English holding midfielder Declan Rice, who was crucial in West Ham lifting the UEFA Conference League Title a week ago, and is set to be the Gunners’ primary target in the window.
The hammers value Rice highly and will not possibly let go of him for less than 100 million pounds.