The summer transfer window is into its final week for the major European leagues, which means the biggest clubs are looking to make a splash in the market while they still can. Check out the latest gossip below, and see all official deals here.
TOP STORY: Real Madrid give PSG deadline for Mbappe offer
Kylian Mbappe‘s move to Real Madrid from Paris Saint-Germain this summer could be in jeopardy with Spanish club threatening to withdraw their offer, according to reports in France.
Le Parisien reports that the LaLiga side have sent PSG an ultimatum if the club are unprepared to accept their reported offer of €180 million for the World Cup winner.
The report claims that the hierarchy at the Santiago Bernabeu would like any potential move to be completed by Sunday — or they will walk away from the negotiations.
The 22-year-old Mbappe has been linked with a move away from Ligue 1 since failing to agree on a new deal with PSG.
With just one year left on his contract, Real Madrid’s pressure could force the French club into accepting to avoid losing the star on a free transfer next summer.
If the deal is derailed, it could affect PSG’s post-Mbappe plans with sources telling ESPN that the club has taraged Bayern Munich‘s Robert Lewandowski, Borussia Dortmund‘s Erling Haaland, or Everton‘s Richarlison as a replacement.
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09.34 BST: Sky Sports also says that Tottenham are in talks with Barcelona over the permanent signing of right-back Emerson Royal.
Fabrizio Romano said yesterday that Tottenham’s first offer included a swap deal for Serge Aurier but was rejected. The 22-year-old right-back has made two substitute appearances for Ronald Koeman’s side since signing permanently for the club this summer.
09.22 BST: Sky Sports claims that Arsenal winger Willian is set to rescind his contract in a bid to join Brazilian side Corinthians.
Arsenal signed the Brazil international on a three-year deal in August 2020 after the 32-year-old’s contract with Chelsea expired, but has fallen out of favour after a poor first season at the club.
“Incredible gesture by Willian,” tweeted journalist Kaveh Solhekol. “He is tearing up his Arsenal contract. Saving Arsenal £20m. He has two years left on £240,000 a week deal but instead of just sitting back and taking the money or asking for a pay off off, he is walking away to sign for Corinthians on 70% less wages.”
09.00 BST: West Ham United have signed France defender Kurt Zouma from Chelsea on a four-year contract, the two Premier League clubs announced on Saturday.
Financial details of the deal were not disclosed but British media reported that West Ham would pay about £25m for the 26-year-old centre-back.
With Zouma’s transfer complete, it could spell progress toward Chelsea bringing in highly touted defender Jules Kounde from Sevilla FC.
Sources had told ESPN’s James Olley earlier this week that Chelsea were hopeful of completing a deal worth in the region of €50m for Kounde once Zouma’s situation was settled.
Kounde, 22, is keen on a move to Chelsea but Sevilla are believed to be demanding the majority of any transfer fee paid up front. The exact fee and the structure of payments are yet to be formally agreed but sources told ESPN the two clubs are nearing an agreement.
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Luis Garcia explains the impact Cristiano Ronaldo will have in the dressing room at Old Trafford after rejoining Manchester United.
PAPER GOSSIP (by Adam Brown)
– Cristiano Ronaldo‘s arrival at Manchester United will see Daniel James leave on loan, according to The Sun. The report claims that multiple Premier League clubs have registered their interest in the winger, with both Everton and Crystal Palace enquiring about the Wales international. The 23-year-old scored five goals last season but could see his playing time hampered with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side signing Ronaldo on Friday.
– Amad Diallo‘s move to Feyenoord has been agreed in principle, according to Jonathan Shrager. The Manchester United winger has been attracting interest from a host of clubs and he will be allowed to garner more experience abroad before returning to challenge for a first-team place. The 19-year-old joined United from Atalanta last season for a fee of €41m.
– Moise Kean looks to be on the way out of Everton, with Fabrizio Romano reporting that the forward will complete his move to Juventus. Talks between the Turin-based side and the Toffees advanced quickly after the return of Ronaldo to Manchester, with Massimiliano Allegri’s side identifying the 21-year-old as a player who could help add goals to the frontline. Kean scored 16 times while on loan at PSG last season.
– Patrick Vieira is continuing to strengthen his side with the Daily Mail reporting that Crystal Palace have tabled a £15m offer for Celtic striker Odsonne Edouard. The The 23-year-old has been linked with a number of clubs around Europe this summer and has contributed to three goals in as many league appearances in the Scottish Premier League this season.
– Everton are interested in a move for Arsenal wing-back Ainsley Maitland-Niles, according to Sky Sports. It is reported that a number of clubs are keen on the 23-year-old, but it is Everton who are looking to advance negotiations before the end of the transfer window. The Gunners star has been involved with the first team since returning from a loan move to West Brom, and played 19 minutes in Arsenal’s 5-0 defeat to Manchester City.
– West Ham United have returned to the negotiating table for Jesse Lingard with David Moyes keen to bring the Manchester United star back to the London Stadium. The Daily Star writes that the club would like to do a deal before the end of the transfer window, and Foot Mercato journalist Santi Aouna says that the Old Trafford hierarchy would be prepared to let their midfielder go. The 28-year-old enjoyed a successful loan spell with the Hammers last season.
– A deal for Teun Koopmeiners to join Atalanta is close, writes Calciomercato. It is reported that the AZ Alkmaar midfielder will arrive in Serie A for a fee believed to be under €20m. The 23-year-old was a key figurehead for the Dutch side last season, scoring 16 goals and assisting seven in 37 games.
