Transfer Window Highlights, 2 July: Kylian Mbappe to Real Madrid Looks Difficult, Manchester City Target Frenkie de Jong
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Transfer Window Highlights: Hello and welcome to our coverage of the ongoing summer transfer window as football clubs from across the globe are trying hard to strengthen their squad. Kylian Mbappe saga remains the highlight of the ongoing Transfer Window as after his bombshell regarding not signing the contract extension the rumours are rife that PSG won’t let him go for free next season and will accept a bid of around 200 million Euro for the Frenchman. Meanwhile, United States winger Tim Weah completed a transfer to Juventus on Saturday, fulfilling a dream his father once had of playing for the storied Italian club.
The 23-year-old Weah, who is the son of former FIFA Player of the Year and current Liberian President George Weah, signed a five-year contract with Juventus on the day the transfer market opened in Italy.
In the biggest transfer scoop of the day, Premier League side Liverpool roped in Hungarian Dominik Szoboszlai from RB Leipzig.
Spurs rope in Solomon
The 23-year-old Israeli forward is set for medical with the London side after having come to a verbal agreement with Tottenham for a 5-year deal.
The announcement is expected sometime next week.
EXCLUSIVE: Tottenham have reached verbal agreement with Manor Solomon, here we go! 🚨⚪️ #THFC
Deal in place as medical tests have been scheduled for next week.
Solomon agreed personal terms.
He’s joining Spurs as free agent — if all goes to plan with Shakhtar and FIFA rules. pic.twitter.com/VMfbmEvAa1
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 2, 2023
Arsenal inching closer to land Timber
The Gunners are in advance talks to bring the Dutchman to London as they seek to strengthen their back line.
Arsenal are getting closer to completing Jurrien Timber deal. Sources feel it will be done next week. ⚪️🔴⏳ #AFC
Negotiations at the final stages since Thursday — more positive contacts took place.
Payment terms being discussed with Ajax… and then time for medical. pic.twitter.com/94hJMgpFKD
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 1, 2023
Chelsea negotiation for Caicedo drags on
The Blue are intent on bringing the 21-year old Colombian to the Stamford Bridge this window, after offloading multiple experienced midfielders.
Understand Chelsea will continue talks with Brighton for Moisés Caicedo next week. Clubs will be in direct contact as negotiations are ongoing. 🚨🔵 #CFC
Chelsea hope to find a solution soon as personal terms are not an issue, Moisés already said yes to Chelsea.
Talks on. 🇪🇨 pic.twitter.com/pjLFvmnv9c
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 2, 2023
Saudi plan Silva switch
The big spending Saudi Pro League have offered a mouth-watering contract for Manchester City’s Portuguese forward Bernardo Silva.
🚨 Bernardo Silva has received an offer of €930,000 per week from Al-Hilal! 🤯
The Saudis have also offered €80M to Manchester City for the midfielder! 🇸🇦🤑
(Source: @DailyStar_Sport ) pic.twitter.com/mZVqHYK2Av
— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) July 2, 2023
Szoboszlai completes Liverpool switch
The Hungarian becomes Liverpool’s second signing of the season after they signed Alexis Mac Allister from Brighton
📝 DEAL DONE: Liverpool have completed the signing of Dominik Szoboszlai from RB Leipzig. The move is subject to a work permit.
(Source: @LFC) pic.twitter.com/cF9eidC8mU
— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) July 2, 2023
Spurs trigger Pedro Porro buy clause after loan spell
The Spanish player is now a full Tottenham player as the clause to buy that was include in the loan deal is set to fetch Portuguese club Porto the sum of 40 Million Euros.
Tottenham have officially triggered the buy option clause for Pedro Porro — it was already mandatory, so just formal process completed. ⚪️✅ #THFC
€40m fee to Sporting for Porro, who’s now 100% Spurs player. pic.twitter.com/Ta01RB4bEF
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 2, 2023
Bayern ready to activate Kim Min-Jae release clause
The Serie A winning Napoli defender has been in demand this summer window and the Bavarian giants are ready to trigger the Korean’s release clause to bring him to Munich.
Bayern are prepared to activate all the procedures to trigger the release clause and sign Kim Min-jae within the next 10 days. 🔴🇰🇷 #FCBayern
Agreement reached with Kim on five year deal, as revealed earlier this week — it’s here we go, confirmed. ✅ pic.twitter.com/TjbxWgdKKF
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 2, 2023
Atalanta reject 30 Million Euro Manchester United bid for Hojlund
The Italian outfit have turned down United’s offer of 30 Million Euros for the signature of the 20-year-old Danish forward.
🚨 Man United have had a £30m bid for Rasmus Højlund rejected by Atalanta.
(Source: Corriere dello Sport) pic.twitter.com/THYXRjVnvO
— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) July 2, 2023
Azpilicueta to stay with Atletico for two years
The 33-year-old made the switch to the Madrid side from Chelsea and will be with the Rojiblancos until 2025 in a two year deal.
Understand César Azpilicueta’s contract at Atlético Madrid will be valid until June 2025 — can confirm it’s two year deal as revealed on Friday, not 1+1 ⚪️🔴 #Atleti
It will be signed next week, it’s done as Chelsea have accepted to let him leave for free, matter of respect. pic.twitter.com/bnVKfdLCOT
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 2, 2023
Arsenal want in on Mbappe transfer saga
The Gunners are reportedly plotting an incredible move for the PSG talisman. However, it remains to be seen what Mbappe will decide to do ahead of the opening gameweek of the upcoming season.
🚨 Arsenal are targeting a stunning move for France forward Kylian Mbappé! 🇫🇷
(Source: Football Insider) pic.twitter.com/1pyED1Df82
— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) July 1, 2023
Havertz to earn mouthwatering 330k per week at Arsenal
The deal would make the German the highest-earning Gunner following his switch from the blue side of London.
🚨 Kai Havertz has become Arsenal’s top earner on a reported £330,000 per-week. 💰
(Source: @SPORTBILD_eng) pic.twitter.com/P6BDCjA6X2
— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) July 1, 2023
City want to hold on to Walker as Bayern come knocking
The Bavarian giants are interested in bringing the English fullback to the Bundesliga, but Pep Guardiola’s City want the 33-year-old to remain with them.
Manchester City are insisting to extend Kyle Walker’s contract as negotiations over new deal continue. 🚨🔵 #MCFC
Bayern are still pushing and tempting Walker, waiting for final decision in the next days. 🔴 #FCBayern
Sources feel next week could be crucial. pic.twitter.com/N2UQbZAR3Y
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 2, 2023
Live Football Transfer Window Updates: Will Lukaku Return to Inter?
Inter are expected to contact Chelsea once again in the coming days in order to advance on the Romelu Lukaku deal, reports Fabrizio Romano. Inter are keen to keep him while Chelsea have bought enough firepower in the squad to offload Lukaku.
Live Football Transfer Window Updates: De Gea to Al Nassr?
Several media reports suggested that Al Nassr are looking to make another big move and this time they are looking to sign Cristiano Ronaldo’s former teammate David de Gea whose contract expired recently with Manchester United.
Live Football Transfer Window Updates: Greenwood to AS Roma!
Jose Mourinho wants to bolster AS Roma’s attack for next season as according to a report in The Sun, the Portugal manager is expected to sign Mason Greenwood on a loan deal.
Live Football Transfer Window Updates: Mbappe to Madrid Looks Difficult!
The Kylian Mbappe saga continues as according to the latest report in MARCA, Real Madrid have analysed that signing the Frenchman will be impossible for them this season. While Mbappe also looks to fulfil his contract at PSG to get the bonus mentioned in his current contract. However, the report added PSG didn’t want to lose Mbappe for free at all.
Live Football Transfer Window Updates: Szoboszlai to Join Liverpool!
Fabrizio Romano has reported that Dominik Szoboszlai has signed the official contract with Liverpool and the club will make the official announcement soon regarding their new signing.
Live Football Transfer Window Updates: City Target Frenkie!
After missing out on Declan Rice, Manchester City have shifted their focus now as according to the Sun, they are looking to sign Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong and are ready to offer £90 million.
Live Football Transfer Window Updates
Welcome to our live blog of the ongoing summer transfer window as football clubs from across the globe are trying hard to strengthen their squad.