With the summer transfer period open, the rumor mill is in overdrive throughout world football. theScore will keep you up to date on all the latest buzz until the end of the window.
July 24
Arsenal enter race for Spanish duo: Arsenal are interested in Spanish internationals Nico Williams and Mikel Merino but will have to overtake Barcelona in order to land the Euro 2024 winners. (Evening Standard)
Lukaku waits patiently: Napoli and striker Romelu Lukaku have agreed to a three-year contract, but the Belgian has to wait until Victor Osimhen’s departure is confirmed before his own move can be sealed. (Fabrizio Romano)
Nelson, Cooper could reunite: Leicester are in talks to sign Reiss Nelson on loan with an obligation to buy. The Arsenal forward built a strong bond with Foxes boss Steve Cooper at the England youth level. (Fabrizio Romano)
Everton land Lindstrom: Danish midfielder Jesper Lindstrom is on the verge of leaving Napoli for Everton. The Toffees struck an agreement for a season-long loan that includes an £18.5-million option to buy. (Gianluca Di Marzio)
Price set for Couto: Manchester City are in talks to sell right-back Yan Couto to Borussia Dortmund. The Brazilian, who spent last season on loan at Girona, could cost the German side around £25 million. (Daily Mail)
From Atalanta to Atlanta: Not a typo! Seeking a playmaker to replace Thiago Almada, MLS club Atlanta United have quickly landed on Atalanta’s Aleksei Miranchuk. A €15-million deal is nearly complete. (Fabrizio Romano)
July 23
Leipzig closing in on Simons: RB Leipzig are confident of re-signing Xavi Simons on loan. Though the player would like to leave PSG, they won’t consider an outright sale. Simons’ contract runs until 2027. (Fabrizio Romano)
Late push for Hummels: Real Madrid could hijack Bologna’s move for free agent Mats Hummels. However, Hummels already has a deal in place with Bologna worth around €2.3 million per season. (Gazzetta dello Sport)
New deal for TAA: Liverpool are prioritizing talks to extend Trent Alexander-Arnold’s contract. The defender’s current deal expires next summer, and he can sign pre-contract agreements with foreign clubs in January. (The Athletic)
Big dough for Doue: Bayern submitted a second bid worth €55 million for Rennes midfielder Desire Doue. PSG are expected to make a second offer, with Nasser Al-Khelaifi personally involved. (Fabrice Hawkins, The Athletic)
Chalobah out in the cold: Chelsea excluded Trevoh Chalobah from their preseason tour of the U.S. after deeming the player surplus to requirements. Several Premier League teams are interested. (The Guardian)
July 22
Osimhen talks hit snag: PSG are refusing to pay Victor Osimhen’s €130-million release clause. While the player has agreed to the move, Napoli will not allow him to leave unless PSG pay up. (Fabrizio Romano)
Villa targeting Joao Felix: Aston Villa could make a move for Joao Felix after recouping €60 million from Moussa Diaby’s sale to Al-Ittihad. Manager Unai Emery appreciates Felix’s versatility. (The Guardian)
Man Utd insist on De Ligt: Manchester United remain in talks with Bayern Munich after their opening €35-million offer for center-back Matthijs de Ligt was rejected. Bayern want closer to €50 million. (Christian Falk)
Everton firm on Branthwaite: The Toffees hope to renew promising defender Jarrad Branthwaite’s contract after turning away United’s attempts to sign him. Everton won’t entertain any bids below £75 million. (Fabrizio Romano)
Ederson could still leave: Al-Ittihad reopened talks with Manchester City over a deal for Ederson. The former want around €50 million. If he leaves, Pep Guardiola would make Stefan Ortega his new No. 1. (Fabrizio Romano)
No deal for De Bruyne: There’s no truth to reports suggesting the Belgian has agreed to terms with Al-Ittihad. But Manchester City are preparing for his departure, with Eberechi Eze on their list of replacements. (The Guardian)
July 21
City ready to talk swap: Manchester City are willing to offer Newcastle United Oscar Bobb or Rico Lewis in a deal for Bruno Guimaraes. City are unwilling to meet the midfielder’s £100-million price tag. (Daily Star)
Branthwaite extension incoming: Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite is set for an extension after missing out on a lucrative transfer to Manchester United. However, United remain interested in the 22-year-old. (The Mirror)
Reds set VVD price: Virgil van Dijk has approved a move to the Saudi Pro League (SPL). Liverpool demanded £46 million for the defender, who’s out of his contract next year, during talks with officials from the SPL. (Rudy Galetti)
Kante wanted in Spain: Barcelona are considering a move to sign N’Golo Kante from Al-Ittihad. The Saudi club is unlikely to be open to selling the midfielder, though, after already rejecting West Ham’s £20-million bid. (Sport)
Brighton, Miami in talks: Brighton & Hove Albion have held “positive talks” with Inter Miami about signing midfielder Diego Gomez. The 21-year-old is expected to cost an initial £12 million. (Sky Sports)
July 20
Barca make Olmo pitch: Barcelona have joined Manchester City in the race to sign RB Leipzig star Dani Olmo. The Catalan club has submitted a six-year contract to the Euro 2024 winner’s representatives. (Mundo Deportivo)
United in on Rabiot: Manchester United have turned their attention to Adrien Rabiot. After completing deals for Leny Yoro and Joshua Zirkzee, the Red Devils will now look to sign the midfielder for free after he left Juve. (L’Equipe)
Antony loan possible: In their bid to overhaul the squad, Manchester United are willing to part with Antony on loan this summer. Any move away from Old Trafford is contingent on a club assuming his £70,000 weekly wages. (ESPN)
Kulusevski to Italy?: Napoli are plotting a move for Tottenham’s Dejan Kulusevski. The Italian club’s hierarchy is eager to reunite the forward with his former Spurs coach and new Napoli boss Antonio Conte. (Calciomercato)
Matip to Leverkusen: Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen are close to securing a deal for Joel Matip. Talks are at an advanced stage for the center-back to join on a free transfer. (Fabrizio Romano)
Seagulls reject Gilmour bid: Brighton & Hove Albion have turned down Napoli’s £8-million approach for Scottish playmaker Billy Gilmour. The Italian side is expected to return with an improved offer. (BBC)
July 19
Man United lining up Ugarte: Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Manuel Ugarte has agreed to personal terms with Manchester United. The two sides are now discussing a transfer fee. (Fabrizio Romano)
PSG desperate for Neves: PSG are willing to sell Ugarte after just one season to make room for Benfica starlet Joao Neves. Benfica have already rejected PSG’s first offer of around €70 million. (Florian Plettenberg)
Spurs in for McTominay: The dominoes are set to fall as United need to sell one of Scott McTominay or Casemiro to land Ugarte. Now Tottenham are in the race for the McTominay, who’s valued at around £40 million. (The Sun)
Kante could return to EPL: West Ham want to bring N’Golo Kante back to England from Saudi side Al-Ittihad. Kante is open to a move back to London, where he spent seven years with Chelsea. (The Guardian)
Big bucks for Diaby: Meanwhile, Al-Ittihad are working on a €55-million deal for Aston Villa winger Moussa Diaby. Talks are at an advanced stage. Diaby joined Villa last summer in a club-record deal. (Fabrizio Romano)
Smith Rowe on the block: Crystal Palace and Fulham are in a bidding war for Arsenal midfielder Emile Smith Rowe. Palace are prepared to offer up to £35 million after Fulham’s £30-million proposal was rejected. (The Guardian)
July 18
David sweepstakes heat up: Jonathan David has offers from clubs around Europe, with Roma the latest to join the bidding for the Canadian striker. David’s Lille contract expires at the end of next season. (Dharmesh Sheth)
Vieira available for USMNT: Patrick Vieira is a candidate to replace Gregg Berhalter as the United States men’s team coach after leaving Strasbourg. Vieira agreed to terminate his contract after one season. (Fabrizio Romano)
Atletico circling for Dovbyk: With Alvaro Morata set to join AC Milan, Atletico Madrid have relaunched their bid for Girona striker Artem Dovbyk. Atletico hope to pay less than the player’s €40-million release clause. (Matteo Moretto)
Guehi a hot commodity: Marc Guehi has drawn interest from top clubs across Europe after his displays for England at Euro 2024. Crystal Palace are expected to demand around £70 million for the center-back. (Sky Sports)
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