Latest news and rumors from the summer transfer window
06/16/2024 09:29 AM
With the summer transfer period officially opening this month, 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.
June 16
Grealish could look elsewhere: Jack Grealish might seek a move away from Manchester City in search of more playing time, but the English winger's high wages could prevent other sides from signing him. (Football Insider)
PSG monitoring Neves: PSG have shown "concrete" interest in Portuguese phenom Joao Neves. Benfica's position remains the same, though: They won't sell for anything less than his €120-million release clause. (Fabrizio Romano)
Details of Estevao deal: Brazilian teen Willian Estevao is joining Chelsea next year. The Blues will pay €40 million up-front, €20 million in easily achievable add-ons, and potentially €5 million in additional bonuses. (Fabrizio Romano)
Lille set price for Yoro: Lille have rejected a hefty £42.3-million offer from an unnamed Premier League club for rising defensive star Leny Yoro, who has also been linked with Real Madrid. (Express)
Juve enter Sancho race: Juventus, looking for another creative winger, have overtaken Borussia Dortmund in the battle to sign Jadon Sancho on a permanent transfer from Manchester United. (Football Insider)
June 15
De Ligt on Man United's radar: Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is an admirer of Matthijs de Ligt, which could lead to a bid. Bayern Munich would demand around €50 million for the defender. (Florian Plettenberg)
Chelsea close in on Olise: Chelsea have a verbal agreement in place with Michael Olise and are willing to pay above market value to ensure they beat any competitors to the signature of the Crystal Palace winger. (TEAMtalk)
Palhinha wants Bayern move: Despite Bayern Munich having a second bid rejected, Fulham midfielder Joao Palhinha fully expects the two clubs to agree to terms on a deal that'll see him move to Germany. (Fabrizio Romano)
Man City not taking calls: Manchester City will not even entertain the idea of selling Argentine forward Julian Alvarez this summer. Despite rumors of interest from PSG, Man City won't consider any offers. (Football Insider)
Arsenal tracking young Spanish star: Arsenal are interested in signing Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams. The 21-year-old, set to play for Spain at Euro 2024, has a €50-million release clause. (Football London)
Atletico set high price: Atletico Madrid rejected an offer worth over €35 million from West Ham for striker Samu Omorodion, who spent last season on loan at Alaves. Atleti are aware of interest from other clubs. (Fabrizio Romano)
June 14
Saudi riches for VVD: Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr, where Cristiano Ronaldo plays, want to sign Liverpool stalwart Virgil van Dijk and make him the highest-paid defender in the world. (Marca)
Nacho's future not settled: Spanish defender Nacho, an impending free agent who captained Real Madrid in the recent Champions League final, has a two-year contract on the table from Al-Ittihad. (Fabrizio Romano)
Hummels' next step: With Borussia Dortmund declining to extend Mats Hummels' contract, the veteran defender will look to join another European club this summer instead of entertaining Saudi options. (Sky Sports Germany)
Everton standing firm: Everton, aware of Manchester United's interest in defender Jarrad Branthwaite, won't budge from their valuation. Unless an offer of around £65 million comes in, they won't sell. (Fabrizio Romano)
Toney's price drops ... a bit: Brentford, who once valued striker Ivan Toney at £80 million, have come down from that figure slightly but still won't sanction a deal for anything less than £60 million. (TalkSPORT)
June 13
Juve bid for Greenwood: Manchester United are actively looking for a buyer for Mason Greenwood and may have found one in Juventus, who are ready to offer £40 million for the 22-year-old striker. Discussions are now at an advanced stage. (Daily Mail)
De Zerbi heading to France: The former Brighton & Hove Albion manager is set to sign a three-year contract with Marseille. Even though Roberto De Zerbi left Brighton by mutual consent, the club is still entitled to €6 million in compensation. (Fabrizio Romano)
Abraham could leave Roma: West Ham United, Tottenham Hotspur, and Aston Villa are looking for strikers and could make a move for Tammy Abraham. Roma could accept £20 million for the 26-year-old, who's fit again after spending 10 months out with a knee injury. (The Telegraph)
Big money for Duran: Desperate to raise funds after posting a loss of nearly £120 million, Villa want £40 million for promising Colombian forward Jhon Duran. That's more than double what the Premier League club paid to sign the 20-year-old from the Chicago Fire in January 2023. (The Times)
June 12
Leverkusen back for more: Looking to defend their domestic double next season, Bayer Leverkusen are again looking to Spain, agreeing to sign midfielder Aleix Garcia from Girona for over €18 million. (Fabrizio Romano)
Bayern's bolt from the blue: Seemingly out of nowhere, Bayern Munich have activated a €30-million release clause to sign Japanese defender Hiroki Ito from Stuttgart. (BILD)
Atletico eyeing Dovbyk: Atletico Madrid are in talks with Girona to sign towering Ukrainian striker Artem Dovbyk. The 26-year-old, who was La Liga's top scorer this past season, has a €40-million release clause. (Nicolo Schira)
Man United compile their list: Manchester United have formulated a list of players they think can help boost their attack next season. It includes Ivan Toney of Brentford and Lille's Canadian international Jonathan David. (ESPN)
Hammers jump the line: West Ham have moved ahead of both Aston Villa and Tottenham in the race to brink Roma striker Tammy Abraham back to the Premier League. (Gazzetta dello Sport)
June 11
Juve-Villa swap is near: Juventus are getting closer to signing Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa. In return for the Brazilian midfielder, Villa will get Weston McKennie, Samuel Iling-Junior, and around €18 million. (Gianluca Di Marzio)
Chelsea push ahead for Olise: Winger Michael Olise agreed to personal terms with Chelsea. The Blues, trying to fight off competition from several clubs, will now work to schedule payments with Crystal Palace. (GiveMeSport)
Eze also attracting suitors: Olise isn't the only Crystal Palace star in demand this summer. Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur are battling to sign Eberechi Eze. (Football Insider)
Bayern's backup plan: If Bayern Munich can't land Jonathan Tah this summer, they'll turn their attention to Chelsea's Levi Colwill. The Bavarians are longstanding admirers of the 21-year-old defender. (Sky Sport Germany)
Alvarez in no rush to leave: Amid rumors linking him with Paris Saint-Germain, Argentine forward Julian Alvarez says he's "comfortable and happy" at Manchester City. (Manchester Evening News)
No going back for Pep: Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has rubbished the suggestion that he could return to Barcelona whenever he decides to leave the Premier League. (ESPN)
Atleti rekindle Hojbjerg pursuit: Atletico Madrid are once again eyeing a move for Tottenham's Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg. They came close to signing the Danish midfielder last summer for £15 million. (Daily Mail)
June 10
The price for Sancho: Manchester United believe more clubs will join Borussia Dortmund in pursuit of Jadon Sancho and are waiting for that market to materialize. The winger is valued at £40 million. (Fabrizio Romano)
Foden getting the bag: Manchester City are prepared to make Phil Foden the highest-paid British player in the world by offering him a new contract worth an astounding £375,000 per week. (The Sun)
McElhenney not giving up: Wrexham co-owner Rob McElhenney is still trying to bring Gareth Bale out of retirement. The former Real Madrid and Wales star, 34, hung up his boots over a year ago. (Mirror)
Zirkzee race not over yet: Despite AC Milan's best efforts to complete a deal with Bologna, Arsenal and Manchester United remain in the hunt to sign 23-year-old Dutchman Joshua Zirkzee. (Sky Sports)
Wolves go back to the well: Rodrigo Gomes will become the latest Portuguese player to join Wolves after the club struck a deal with Braga to sign the 20-year-old winger. (The Athletic)
Brighton have their man: Fabian Hurzeler, 31, is set to sign his contract and become Brighton's new manager within the next 48 hours. An agreement over compensation with current club St. Pauli is being finalized. (Fabrizio Romano)
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