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Transfer News Highlights, July 30: The Kylian Mbappe saga just keeps revolving, as per the latest updates, Real Madrid want to conclude a deal before the start of their La Liga campaign. Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the football transfer window and it’s a good time to be a Madrid fan as the club are looking to complete a deal for Mbappe in the first couple of weeks of August.
The La Liga giants are set to start their league campaign against Athletic Bilbao on August 13 and they are hoping for a resolution to the Mbappe saga before that, however, it seems unlikely that the Frenchman would join Madrid before that
Transfer spcialist Fabrizio Romano is reporting that Paris Saint-Germain don’t mind activating Ousmane Dembele’s €50m release clause.
All depends on the Frenchman now to decide his future.
According to reportsout of Frnace, PSG feel they will get an “extremely low and insulting” and last minute offer from Real Madrid for Kylian Mbappe.
Allan Saint-Maximin has joined Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli on a three-year deal.
💚💪@asaintmaximin #AsmToAlahli pic.twitter.com/YyS1TTHUfS
— Al-Ahli Saudi Club (@ALAHLI_FCEN) July 30, 2023
According to journalist Sacha Tavolieri, Burnley are looking to sign midfielder Albert Sambi Lokonga from Arsenal and are workin on a deal for the same.
The Athletic’s David Ornstein is reporting that Chelsea have reached an agreement in principle to sign Axel Disasi from Monaco for 45 million euro.
Newcastle United posts farewell video for Allan Saint-Maximin, with him leaving for Al Ahli.
Maxi, it's been a pleasure.
Once a Geordie, always a Geordie. 🖤🤍 pic.twitter.com/rLCMbBOg54
— Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) July 30, 2023
Transfer spcialist Fabrizio Romano reports that former Manchester United goalkeepr David de Gea has two bids from Saudi. Bayern Munich also made contact with the Spanish number one a week ago.
Transfer spcialist Fabrizio Romano is reporting that David Raya prefers Arsenal over Bayern Munich.
The move for the Brentford keeper now depends on clubs now but Arsenal are expected to bid soon.
According to David Ornstein, who works for the Athletic, Arsenal are looking to sign goalkeeper David Raya from Brentford.
James Rodriguez has agreed to join Sao Paulo on a two-year contract. The 32-year-old arrives on a free transfer after parting ways with Greece’s Olympiakos in April. It will be his 10th club in as many countries since starting his professional career with Colombia’s Envigado in 2006.
“It was here that I was shown to the world,” Rodriguez said in a video posted on social media, in reference to his standout performances at the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
“I could not miss out on the chance to wear the most important shirt in this magical place. It’s the shirt of the Brazilian club with the most international titles. Amazing things happen here in Brazil and in Sao Paulo,” he added.
PSG has signed goalkeeper Arnau Tenas on free transfer from Barcelona.
— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_inside) July 30, 2023
Galatasaray have reached an agreement to sign Argentine striker Mauro Icardi from Paris St Germain on a three-year contract.
Galatasaray said they would pay a fee of 10 million euros ($11.02 million) to PSG over four seasons, while Icardi will be paid six million euros per season.
Icardi was on loan on Galatasaray last season and scored 22 goals and recorded seven assists in 24 league appearances, helping the club to win a record 23rd title in May — their first since the 2018-19 season.
Uruguayan veteran striker Edinson Cavani has joined Boca Juniors on a free transfer. The 36-year-old agreed to a deal that runs until December 2024 after his contract with Spain’s Valencia was terminated 12 months early.
“We’re happy to have you home,” Boca said in a social media post alongside an image of the center forward on Saturday night.
Reports coming from Italy state that Manchester United and Fiorentina are set for direct talks over the transfer of Sofyan Amrabat on Monday.
Brazilian player Elson Jose dias Junior, commonly known as Elsinho, joined Jamshedpur FC on a one-year contract.
AC Milan set to complete signing of Yunus Musah from Valencia, the transfer has been given a ‘HERE WE GO’, €20m package deal with add ons included. Musah to undergo medicals next week, five year contract agreed as Milan continue to rebuild this summer.
Apart from Harry Kane, Bayern Munich have also set their sights on Brentford goalie David Raya who leads the club’s wishlist. Brentford holding out for fee of 40 million euros, which is why Spurs left the table earlier. Bayern want new goalkeeper since Yann Sommer is set to join Inter Milan.
Manchester United want to wrap up the signing of Rasmus Hojlund next week, the Red Devils are pushing to complete the deal and paperwork as early as next week to get the player to join the group as early as possible, next target, Sofyan Amrabat!
Bayern Munich and Tottenham are still some way apart in terms of their valuation for the star striker. Bayern likely to bid £75m, Spurs want £90m, Kane wants the move and is set to become a free agent next summer.
🚨 Bayern are likely to bid around £75m for Harry Kane, which they consider a huge price for a player who will be a free agent next summer.
Kane wants to join but the German side will need to get closer to Levy’s £90m valuation.
(Source: @draper_rob) pic.twitter.com/AbAxQsa4XU
— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) July 30, 2023
Inter Miami hoping to reunite Lionel Messi with Luis Suarez next season, according to Fabrizio Romano, Suarez has agreed to terminate his contract with Gremio in December 2023. Suarez would then be a free agent and could sign with Inter Miami.
Luis Suarez has agreed with Gremio to terminate his contract in December 2023; despite deal expiring in December 2024. 👋🏻🇧🇷
👚🇺🇸 Inter Miami remain interested in signing Suarez as free agent for 2024, after deal collapsed this summer. pic.twitter.com/uwcqt1Mvu8
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 30, 2023
PSG are reportedly beaten to the signing of Rasmus Hojlund who is set to undergo his medical at Manchester United very soon, the Atalanta striker didn’t feature in his side’s friendly against Bournemouth with the deal set to be completed.
Liverpool meanwhile are reportedly planning for a shock loan move for Mbappe as per multiple reports, the Reds are hoping to land the French World Cup winner until 2024, which would generate a fee for Kylian and allow him to join Real Madrid next year.
Lots of drama set to follow, do follow this space for all the latest rumours, gossip and updates from the football transfer window.