Latest news and rumors from the summer transfer window
07/07/2024 11:29 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 7
Morata back to Italy?: Alvaro Morata could be set for a return to Italy after being linked with AC Milan. The Serie A club has approached the ex-Juventus striker over a possible transfer this summer. (Corriere dello Sport)
Real want Wirtz: Real Madrid believe they can secure a deal this summer to sign Bayer Leverkusen and Germany star Florian Wirtz. Bayer have previously said the 21-year-old wouldn't be sold for less than €150 million. (Sport)
Man Utd close in on Zirkzee: Joshua Zirkzee is close to leaving Bologna after agreeing to personal terms with Manchester United. The Red Devils are negotiating how to pay the forward's £34-million release fee. (CaughtOffside)
Almiron attracts Saudi interest: Miguel Almiron's time at Newcastle United could be close to ending. The Paraguay star is considering a move after being linked with the high-spending Saudi Pro League. (The Chronicle)
Milan make new Royal bid: AC Milan will offer Tottenham Hotspur a fresh bid worth around €15 million for Emerson Royal. The 25-year-old has already agreed to a five-year contract with the Italian side. (Fabrizio Romano)
Kean off to Fiorentina: Moise Kean will travel to Florence to undergo a medical and finalize his Fiorentina contract. The forward is expected to be sold by Juventus for an initial €13-million fee. (Matteo Morretto)
De Ligt links heat up: Manchester United are confident they'll complete a deal for Matthijs de Ligt, who's eager to join the Premier League outfit. Talks with Bayern Munich over a fee are ongoing. (Fabrizio Romano)
July 6
Olise deal almost done: Michael OIise will sign a long-term contract with Bayern Munich after he completes a medical Sunday. The Crystal Palace winger will sign until 2029. (Fabrizio Romano)
Gross headed to BVB: Pascal Gross is on the verge of completing a move to Borussia Dortmund after agreeing personal terms. Brighton will receive up to €10 million for the 33-year-old. (Florian Plettenberg)
Blues beef up midfield: Portuguese midfielder Renato Veiga is set to join Chelsea from FC Basel. The 20-year-old is expected to undergo a medical early next week and sign a contract until 2032. (Fabrizio Romano)
Mikautadze to Monaco: Georgia star striker Georges Mikautadze is close to completing a transfer to AS Monaco from Metz. The striker initially wanted to join RC Lens before Monaco increased their offer. (Sebastien Denis)
Coutinho going home: Philippe Coutinho is returning to boyhood club Vasco da Gama "imminently" after holding lengthy negotiations with Aston Villa about the termination of his contract. (Birmingham Live)
July 5
Agent Cucurella: Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella is trying to convince in-demand Spain teammate Nico Williams to join the Blues instead of moving to Barcelona this summer. (Sport)
Bringing Joao Felix home: Benfica are growing increasingly confident of re-signing Portuguese forward Joao Felix from Atletico Madrid. The 24-year-old spent last season on loan at Barcelona. (Football Transfers)
Calafiori deal getting close: Arsenal have agreed to terms with Riccardo Calafiori on a five-year contract. Discussions over a transfer fee continue with Bologna, who are seeking around €50 million. (Fabrizio Romano)
Good morning, Napoli: Napoli have struck a €38-million deal with Torino to sign Alessandro Buongiorno. New Napoli boss Antonio Conte made the Italian his top defensive priority this summer. (Fabrizio Romano)
PSG eyeing Kimmich: Paris Saint-Germain have genuine interest in signing Joshua Kimmich from Bayern Munich. The German international has never been this close to leaving Bayern. (RMC Sport)
Marseille, Lazio want Greenwood: Marseille are confident they can outbid Lazio to sign Mason Greenwood after the Italian club presented a low offer of £17 million to Manchester United. (Daily Mail)
July 4
Paqueta could head home: Flamengo are working to bring Brazilian midfielder Lucas Paqueta back to the club from West Ham. The 26-year-old began his career with the Rio-based side. (Fabrizio Romano)
City won't stand in Ederson's way: Manchester City, aware that Ederson is in talks with the Saudi Pro League, are awaiting a bid from Al-Nassr. Stefan Ortega will be the No. 1 goalkeeper if Ederson departs. (Fabrizio Romano)
Barca's plan for Williams: Barcelona are willing to offload defender Ronald Araujo and winger Raphinha in order to finance a summer move for Euro 2024 breakout star Nico Williams. (SportsMole)
Bruno likely getting new deal: Manchester United would consider selling Bruno Fernandes if a large offer arrived, but the more likely outcome this summer is that the midfielder extends his contract at Old Trafford. (Mirror)
Chiesa on the outs: Juventus are ready to put Federico Chiesa up for sale. The Italian winger has no place in new coach Thiago Motta's plans. Roma have been linked with a move for the Euro 2020 winner. (Fabrizio Romano)
Gallagher happy in London: Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher, linked with Aston Villa, is reluctant to relocate to the Midlands. He's willing to wait and see if Chelsea will offer him a new contract. (The Telegraph)
Mbappe to Lille: No, not that one. Ethan Mbappe, brother of Kylian, is on the verge of joining Lille on a free transfer from Paris Saint-Germain. The 17-year-old will sign a long-term deal after completing his medicals. (Fabrizio Romano)
July 3
Guehi the Galactico: Real Madrid want to sign Crystal Palace and England defender Marc Guehi. Barcelona and Juventus are also keeping tabs on the 23-year-old center-back. (The Sun)
Man City's first splash: Manchester City will complete their first summer signing by adding Savio from sister club Troyes. The Brazilian winger, part of the City Football Group since 2022, spent last season at Girona. (The Athletic)
Chelsea stick to the strategy: Chelsea agreed to sign 19-year-old center-back Aaron Anselmino from Boca Juniors. The Blues will pay the Argentine giants £14 million to acquire their latest teenager. (Football London)
West Ham want Todibo: French center-back Jean-Clair Todibo, once again in demand this summer, was the subject of a €35-million bid from West Ham. Nice rejected the offer, though. (L'Equipe)
Brighton's next big move: After spending £30 million to land Yankuba Minteh from Newcastle, Brighton have now agreed to sign defensive midfielder Mats Wieffer from Feyenoord for an initial €30 million. (Fabrizio Romano)
July 2
Gordon eyeing Liverpool: Newcastle winger Anthony Gordon, aware of Liverpool's interest, is keen on joining the Merseyside club. The Magpies insist he won't be sold, though. (The Telegraph)
Man Utd make De Ligt offer: Manchester United are working to sign Matthijs de Ligt from Bayern Munich. The Red Devils have presented the Dutchman and his representatives with a five-year contract. (De Telegraaf)
Arsenal keeping Raya: Arsenal have triggered the £27-million option to make goalkeeper David Raya's loan move from Brentford permanent. The Spaniard established himself as the Gunners' No. 1 last season. (Daily Mail)
Teams circling around Rabiot: With his contract with Juventus now expired, French midfielder Adrien Rabiot is officially a free agent. He's being followed by Liverpool and AC Milan. (Calciomercato)
Morata sticking with Atletico: Alvaro Morata is set to remain with Atletico Madrid despite links with several other clubs this summer. The Spanish striker rejected proposals from Saudi Arabia. (Fabrizio Romano)
Kudus' release clause expires: The £85-million release clause in Mohammed Kudus' West Ham contract expired on June 30. Any club interested in signing him this summer will now have to negotiate with West Ham. (Fabrizio Romano)
July 1
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)
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)
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)
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)
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