Latest news and rumors from the summer transfer window
07/01/2024 11:52 AM
With the summer transfer period officially 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 1
Bidding war for Calafiori: Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea, and West Ham have all joined Juventus in pursuit of Italian defender Riccardo Calafiori. Bologna want more than £40 million for the 22-year-old. (Express)
Barca unconvinced by Williams: Despite his outstanding displays for Spain at Euro 2024, several Barcelona directors still aren't sold on the prospect of signing winger Nico Williams from Athletic Bilbao. (Sport)
Atleti revitalize backline: After allowing multiple center-backs to leave on free transfers this summer, Atletico Madrid have reached a €30-million agreement to sign Robin Le Normand from Real Sociedad. (Fabrizio Romano)
Fixed prices for Serie A stars: Release clauses are now able to be triggered for Paulo Dybala (€12 million), Victor Osimhen (€130 million), Rafael Leao (€175 million), and Marcus Thuram (€95 million), among others. (Nicolo Schira)
Spurs land coveted teen: Tottenham have agreed to sign Archie Gray from Leeds for around £40 million. Joe Rodon will move the other way in a separate transaction valued at roughly £10 million. (Fabrizio Romano)
Dortmund working on Cherki: Borussia Dortmund are in talks with Lyon's Ryan Cherki over personal terms. New BVB manager Nuri Sahin is a huge admirer of the 20-year-old. (Fabrizio Romano)
June 30
Confusion over loan deals: Barcelona retracted a statement confirming the end of Joao Felix and Joao Cancelo's loan spells. The Blaugrana initially announced they would be returning to their parent clubs. (The Athletic)
Barcelona clear house: Defender Sergino Dest has joined PSV Eindhoven on a permanent basis after spending the season on loan there. Marco Alonso also departs as a free agent. (FC Barcelona)
Memphis leaves Atletico: Memphis Depay is done at Atletico Madrid after just one season. The Dutchman started just 13 times for the club after moving from Barcelona. He's now a free agent. (Atletico Madrid)
Chelsea want U.S. defender: Chelsea are in advanced talks to sign American left-back Caleb Wiley from Atlanta United. The 19-year-old has two caps for the U.S. national team and was selected to his country's preliminary Olympic squad. (Tom Bogert)
Leeds' Gray in demand: Tottenham have swooped in for Leeds United midfielder Archie Gray after Brentford's £35-million deal for the teenager collapsed. Gray had a change of heart after undergoing a medical at Brentford. (David Ornstein)
June 29
Man United make De Ligt progress: Manchester United have opened formal talks with Bayern Munich over a deal for Dutch center-back Matthijs de Ligt, who is ready to leave the German club. (Sky Sport Germany)
PSG ready to break the bank: Paris Saint-Germain are prepared to pay a world-record fee to sign Lamine Yamal, the 16-year-old Barcelona sensation who is already a key piece of Spain's senior team. (Mundo Deportivo)
Arsenal's summer priorities: Though Arsenal retain interest in Newcastle striker Alexander Isak - who has also been linked with Chelsea - the Gunners will likely prioritize adding a new midfielder this summer. (Football Transfers)
Liverpool reject Newcastle swap: Newcastle proposed a deal that would send Anthony Gordon to Anfield in exchange for Jarell Quansah and cash, but the Reds turned down the opportunity to add the winger. (ESPN)
Varane lands in Italy: Raphael Varane is in Como and will meet with the club, and Cesc Fabregas, about completing a free transfer. The newly promoted side considers the Frenchman a "dream" signing. (Fabrizio Romano)
PSR influences transfer: Brighton have struck a £33-million deal to sign 19-year-old winger Yankuba Minteh from Newcastle, who are selling to comply with the Premier League's profitability and sustainability rules. (The Athletic)
Coutinho back to Brazil: Vasco da Gama have withstood competition from other Brazilian clubs and reached an agreement to sign Philippe Coutinho, who agreed to a contract termination with Aston Villa. (Globo)
June 28
PSG ready to launch Rashford pursuit: Paris Saint-Germain are intrigued by the possibility of signing Marcus Rashford. If the Manchester United forward indicates that he's open to the move, negotiations will begin. (talkSPORT)
Man City's last-gasp effort: Manchester City made a very late attempt to hijack Bayern Munich's move for Michael Olise but couldn't stop the Crystal Palace winger's impending transfer. (Football Insider)
Chelsea swoop in: Leicester had agreed to a swap deal that would've sent Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall to Brighton, but it collapsed when Chelsea entered the fray. The midfielder now wants to join the Blues. (Fabrizio Romano)
Lukaku staying in Italy: Following his loan spell at Roma, Romelu Lukaku is ready to begin talks with both AC Milan and Napoli over his next move. Chelsea want £25 million for the Belgian striker. (La Gazzetta dello Sport)
Keeping Kvara: Napoli president Aurelio de Laurentiis is doing everything possible to convince Georgian star Khvicha Kvaratskhelia to stay and extend his contract, meeting with his agent during Euro 2024. (Fabrizio Romano)
Newcastle seek new defender: Newcastle are keen on both Fikayo Tomori and Malick Thiaw of AC Milan. The former could be a more realistic target, with the Italian club demanding £40 million. (Calciomercato)
June 27
Chelsea call about Isak: Chelsea have enquired about Newcastle's Alexander Isak but have been told they'd need to pay over £115 million for the striker. The Magpies don't want to sell the Swede. (Daily Mail)
Surprise suitor for Garnacho: Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal is considering an audacious bid for Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho, who's currently on international duty with Argentina at Copa America. (Express)
Bayern tired of waiting: Frustrated over their continued inability to complete a deal for Fulham midfielder Joao Palhinha, Bayern Munich are set to turn their attention to Everton's Amadou Onana. (Liverpool Echo)
Guirassy joining BVB: Borussia Dortmund have initiated the formal steps to sign Serhou Guirassy. The club has already informed Stuttgart of its plan to trigger the striker's release clause. (Fabrizio Romano)
Mamardashvili one to watch: Georgia goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili is catching everyone's eye with his performances at the Euros. Valencia are fully prepared to sell if they receive around €40 million. (Fabrizio Romano)
Fiorentina get new striker: Fiorentina have struck a deal with Juventus to sign Moise Kean. The Tuscan outfit will pay an initial €13 million. The deal could reach €18 million with various add-ons. (Alfredo Pedulla)
June 26
Barca turn to Sancho: Barcelona, still unable to spend significant sums on signings, are considering a loan move for Jadon Sancho after having talks with Manchester United. (Sport)
Rabiot has options: Adrien Rabiot, who's started every game for France at Euro 2024, is of interest to Manchester United, Arsenal, and Aston Villa. The midfielder, who could yet stay at Juventus, is a free agent. (TEAMtalk)
Tottenham's plan for Eze: If Spurs can sell a few players to lighten their wage bill this summer, they'll then turn around and trigger the £60-million release clause in Eberechi Eze's Crystal Palace contract. (talkSPORT)
Arsenal looking for wingers: Arsenal have reached out to PSV Eindhoven about the availability of Belgian international Johan Bakayoko. The 21-year-old was one of the standout players in the Eredivisie last season. (DHNet)
Bayern working to sign Tah: Bayern Munich continue to press ahead in their pursuit of Leverkusen's Jonathan Tah. There's still no agreement between the clubs, but the defender wants to make the switch. (Fabrizio Romano)
Palhinha negotiations continue: Bayern are also working on a deal to acquire long-time target Joao Palhinha, but, to date, are still well short of Fulham's £60-million valuation for the Portuguese midfielder. (The Telegraph)
PSG open to Ugarte sale: The emergence of other midfielders has made Manuel Ugarte expendable at PSG. If a good offer arrives, it'll be accepted. Manchester United have made initial contact over a move. (Fabrizio Romano)
June 25
Man United in Zirkzee talks: Manchester United are expected to trigger the €40-million release clause in Joshua Zirkzee's Bologna contract. The Dutch forward, 23, has several suitors across Europe. (Sky Sports)
New deal for ETH: Manchester United are also working to extend Erik ten Hag's contract. The club is hopeful that new terms will be agreed upon and finalized prior to next month's summer tour of the United States. (ESPN)
Checking up on Neto: Arsenal want to sign Wolves winger Pedro Neto, but the Gunners would first like to carry out a full medical assessment given the Portuguese international's injury history. (Football Transfers)
Spurs enter the race: After Chelsea initiated talks with the representative of Canadian forward Jonathan David, Tottenham have now done the same. The Lille striker is likely to move this summer. (Football Insider)
Napoli's price for Osimhen: Napoli will only consider offers in the region of €100 million for star striker Victor Osimhen, who remains one of the most coveted forwards on the market. (Calciomercato)
Replacing Olise: With Michael Olise on the verge of joining Bayern Munich, Crystal Palace have shortlisted Club Brugge's Norwegian teenager Antonio Nusa as one of the primary options to replace him. (Fabrizio Romano)
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