The European transfer market is open and activity is intensifying. Below, a summary of the most outstanding news and the movements that could materialize.
Arsenal: Eze in sight?
Arsenal, after a considerable investment at the start of the market, could look for more reinforcements. The preseason in Asia suggests that the club is open to more incorporations, although some players are also expected to leave to balance the finances.
Players like Oleksandr Zinchenko, Fabio Vieira, Albert Sambi Lokonga, Reiss Nelson, and Leandro Trossard could leave the club if suitable offers arrive. This will influence the possible arrival of Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace, a player of interest to Arsenal, who has a release clause of approximately £68 million, expiring before the market closes. However, Arsenal’s valuation is lower, so negotiations are required.El Arsenal busca fichar a Eberechi Eze si se presenta la oportunidad.
Manchester United: Reinforcements in the attack?
Manchester United focuses its attention on Benjamin Sesko, having contacted RB Leipzig to inquire about the financial terms. The price, between 80 and 90 million euros, could be an obstacle. The sale of players like Alejandro Garnacho, Jadon Sancho, Antony, and Tyrell Malacia could generate margin in the budget and greater flexibility.
If Sesko is not viable, United could consider Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa. Club sources insist that, although there is no guarantee of signing a striker, they are doing everything possible.
Regarding departures, the situation isn’t progressing as quickly as they’d like. There’s interest from Chelsea in Garnacho, although United isn’t considering a swap with Nicolas Jackson. Antony is of interest to Real Betis and Al Nassr. United has lowered Sancho’s price to under £25 million, with interest from Juventus. The problem is that the interested clubs are expecting a bigger discount as the transfer market closing date approaches.Análisis de la pretemporada del Manchester United.
PSG: Is Donnarumma on the way out?
PSG could let Gianluigi Donnarumma go, who has one year left on his contract. Negotiations for an extension are on hold. Donnarumma, with a salary of 215,000 euros per week, is one of the few players who has not yet adapted to the club’s new salary structure, based on performance bonuses. The goalkeeper does not want to change his contract nor does he want a salary reduction.
Meanwhile, PSG is working on the signing of Lucas Chevalier, 23 years old, from Lille. The operation could range between 40 and 45 million dollars. If Chevalier arrives, Donnarumma will have to decide whether to stay as a substitute or leave, with Manchester United and Inter Milan as possible destinations.
Barcelona: Adjusting the squad
Barcelona’s president, Joan Laporta, has ruled out new signings, but the club is looking to sell players to balance the accounts and leave coach Hansi Flick with a squad of about 24 players. After Pau Víctor’s departure to Braga, there are no more operations in progress, but players like Raphinha have aroused interest. Barça does not contemplate his departure, but that of other players who are not in Flick’s plans, such as Héctor Fort and Iñaki Peña. Departures could also be considered in midfield, where there is an excess of players.
Barcelona is working on the renewals of Frenkie de Jong, Jules Koundé, and Eric García.Análisis de por qué el Real Madrid es favorito sobre el Barcelona.
Atlético de Madrid: More signings on the way?
Atlético presented its six summer signings, but is still looking for Enzo Millot from VfB Stuttgart. Club sources indicate that, even after signing Millot, they do not rule out more incorporations, as both the club and coach Diego Simeone want to reinforce more positions if the opportunity arises.
Manchester City: Grealish on the market
Jack Grealish has returned to training, but could leave the club. Everton and West Ham United are interested. City prefers a sale, but does not rule out a loan.
Nottingham Forest rejected the first offer of £25 million for James McAtee, valued by City at 40 million. City does not want to let another youth player go for a low amount. Although City values the player at 40 million, a deal could be closed at 35 million if Forest improves its offer.Análisis del mediocampo del Tottenham.
Other notable movements
PSG is close to announcing the signing of Illia Zabarnyi from AFC Bournemouth.
Vancouver Whitecaps are close to signing Thomas Müller.
Amine Adli from Bayer Leverkusen is seeking a transfer to the Premier League.
Nottingham Forest intensifies the search for Adama Traoré.
Alejandro Grimaldo has been contacted by Saudi Arabia, but prefers to stay in Europe.
Luka Jovic will not play for Cruz Azul.
Nelson Deossa will join Real Betis.
Róger Guedes is in talks with Gremio.
Diego Pituca could leave Santos to join V-Varen Nagasaki.
