Breaking Down the Latest Transfer News at Manchester United, Inter Milan, Newcastle, Real Madrid, Fenerbahce, West Ham, Chelsea, Galatasaray, Ajax, Arsenal, Leicester City and More
The transfer window is always a time of excitement and anticipation for football fans around the world. With the summer transfer window now open, teams are looking to strengthen their squads with new signings. Here we take a look at the latest transfer news from some of Europe’s top clubs.
Manchester United
Manchester United have been linked with a number of players in recent weeks, including Atalanta’s 20-year-old Denmark forward Rasmus Hojlund, Inter Milan’s Cameroon goalkeeper Andre Onana, 27, and Feyenoord’s 25-year-old Dutch keeper Justin Bijlow. However, their bid of £30m for Hojlund has been rejected by Atalanta.
Inter Milan
Inter Milan CEO Beppe Marotta has confirmed Manchester United’s interest in signing Onana. The Italian club are also reportedly interested in signing 23-year-old Italy midfielder Sandro Tonali from AC Milan.
Real Madrid
Real Madrid are hoping to rival Barcelona in the bid to sign Fenerbahce’s highly rated attacking midfielder Arda Guler. The Turkish 18-year-old has a reported £15m release clause in his contract, which runs out in 2025.
West Ham
West Ham have removed Declan Rice as an option fans can personalise their replica shirt with as transfer negotiations with Arsenal over a £105m move for the 24-year-old England midfielder draw to a close.
Chelsea
Chelsea’s 20-year-old English defender Levi Colwill is expected to play a key role under new manager Mauricio Pochettino amid interest from Brighton, Liverpool and Manchester City.
Galatasaray
Former Spain midfielder Juan Mata, 35, has announced he is leaving Turkish side Galatasaray.
Ajax
Ajax and Netherlands defender Jurrien Timber, 22, will complete a move to Arsenal worth £45m this week.
Arsenal
Germany forward Kai Havertz, 24, has become Arsenal’s highest-paid player on £17m a year after joining from London rivals Chelsea.
Leicester City
English midfielder Danny Drinkwater, 33, says he would like to rejoin Leicester City after leaving the club for Chelsea in 2017.
Manchester United (Again)
It is unlikely Manchester United will sign Austria midfielder Marcel Sabitzer, 29, or 30-year-old Netherlands forward Wout Weghorst permanently after their loan deals ended on Friday.
Conclusion
The transfer window is always an exciting time for football fans as teams look to strengthen their squads with new signings. With the summer transfer window now open, there have been a number of rumours linking clubs with potential new players. We have taken a look at some of the latest transfer news from Manchester United, Inter Milan, Newcastle, Real Madrid, Fenerbahce, West Ham, Chelsea, Galatasaray, Ajax, Arsenal and Leicester City. It remains to be seen how many of these deals will go through but it is sure to be an interesting summer of transfer activity.