Spotlight on Aug. 2 transfer buzz:
Real Madrid's new defense blueprint
With the return of Ramos and Varane, Real Madrid plan to bring in Pau Torres to shore up their backline, according to As. 24-year-old Pau Torres, a Spanish international and former member of the Europa League squad from Villarreal's youth academy, stepped up to the first-team squad in 2018 and made 44 appearances last season, scoring three goals and contributing two assists. His contract expires in the summer of 2024 and has a market value of €60 million.
Atletico rentals return to challenge with newcomers
Atletico Madrid prodigy Riquelme could be loaned back again, with La Liga newcomers Rayo Vallecano eyeing him, reveals As.21-year-old Riquelme, a Spanish-born midfielder who has been with Atletico Madrid's youth academy since 2017, was loaned out to Championship side Bournemouth last summer, where he made 19 appearances and scored four goals. Meanwhile, Zaragoza and Atletico Gijon are also interested in Riquelme.
Manchester City's new striker hopeful
InterNews broke the news that Manchester City will target Lautaro to strengthen the front line if they lose Kane.23-year-old Lautaro, an Argentine international, played in the Copa America this summer, making six appearances and scoring three goals to help his team win the title. Since joining Inter in 2018, he has made 131 appearances, scoring 48 goals and assisting 18 times to help the team win the Serie A title. Lautaro is in talks to extend his contract with Inter, which expires in the summer of 2023.
Chelsea's French starlet up for grabs
RMC Sports is reporting that Chelsea have joined the battle for French starlet Duarte, with Dortmund and Atalanta as the main rivals.17-year-old Duarte, a French U17 international from the Saint-Etienne youth system, was promoted to the first-team squad last year and has made 30 appearances so far. It is reported that Duarte's contract with St. Etienne will expire in the summer of 2023, Chelsea has previously brought Zouma from the team.
Napoli in midfield deal with Chelsea
Gazzetta dello Sport has revealed that Napoli have opened talks with Chelsea over bringing in Bakayoko, with the Blues willing to take him on a free loan, but the Serie A club will have to cover the player's full salary. Bakayoko, 26, a midfielder, moved to Chelsea from Monaco for 40 million euros in the summer of 2017, and was loaned to Napoli last summer due to his poor performance at Stamford Bridge, where he made 44 appearances last season, scoring two goals and assisting two times.
Chelsea looking for new wingback
Italian journalist Scilla is reporting that Fiorentina are looking for a suitable wing-back, with their eyes on Zappacosta. Zappacosta, 29, an Italian-born player, moved to Chelsea from Turin in the summer of 2017 for a transfer fee of 25 million euros, and because he couldn't get a foothold at Stamford Bridge, he first went on loan to Roma and then to Genoa last summer. It is reported that Zappacosta's contract with Chelsea will expire in the following summer, he was bid 12 million euros.
Arsenal midfield reinforcement plan
French media team newspaper reported that Arsenal because of the failure to buy out Ödgö and Ceballos, the midfield strength and lineup thickness has fallen sharply, so consider the introduction of Sanchez to strengthen the strength. The 23-year-old Sanchez, a Portuguese international, participated in the European Cup this summer, was briefly lost in Bayern, and joined Lille in the summer of 2019 to find the form, helping the team win the Ligue 1 title.
Tottenham Hotspur's deal for Romero progresses
Argentine journalist Melo reports that Tottenham's deal to buy Cristian Romero is close to completion, with the latest offer amounting to €50 million plus a €5 million float, which Atalanta are willing to accept, and that they have even completed the transfer of their replacement. Tottenham Hotspur are reported to have signed Cristian Romero on a five-year deal until the summer of 2026. Cristian Romero is a 23-year-old center back and Argentine international who played in the Copa America this summer and won the tournament with the team. He made 42 appearances last season, scoring three goals and assisting five times.
Juve close to finalizing Jorge transfer
Accompanying reporter Agresti is reporting that Juve are close to finalizing the transfer of Santos striker Jorge, with their latest offer being a fixed transfer fee of 3 million euros plus a floating bonus of around 1 million euros, of which the 3 million euros will be paid over two years. If all goes well, Jorge will leave Brazil for Italy in the middle of next week to sign the contract. It is reported that if Jorge can not stay in Juve after the completion of the deal, Santos will be given priority to obtain the player's rental rights.
Lazio locks up Demiral
The Courier reports that Demiral's return to the team this summer is a foregone conclusion, with Lazio expected to be his next stop, with the Blue Eagles using him to replace Felipe, who is likely to return. Demiral, 23, a Turkish international who played in the Europa League this summer, moved to Juve from Sassuolo in the summer of 2019 and has made 32 appearances so far, scoring one goal and assisting two times, with his contract set to expire in the summer of 2024.
Inter buy Correa to replace Lautaro
Sky Sports reported that if Lautaro returns to the team this summer, Inter will buy Correa to replace him, and Lazio gave the player a price tag of 35 million euros. The 26-year-old Correa, an Argentine international who played in the Copa America this summer and won the title with his team, made 37 appearances on behalf of Lazio last season, scoring 11 goals and assisting five times, and his contract will expire in the summer of 2024.
Inter facilitate Nainggren's joining Cagliari
InterNews.com is reporting that in order to facilitate Naingeland's joining Cagliari, Inter have decided to give the Belgian midfielder a release payment in the amount of €1 million to €1.2 million. It is reported that Naingeland will sign a three-year contract with Cagliari, as the player took a significant pay cut and Inter had to cover part of his salary. The 33-year-old Naingland's contract with Inter will expire next summer, and has played on loan at Cagliari for as long as 18 months over the past two years.
It's official, Inter prodigy Di Marco has been loaned to Serie C club Fiorenzola on a season-long deal. The 19-year-old Di Marco, who plays as a left back, is an Italian-born player who was trained by Inter's youth training system, but has never represented the first team of the Blue and Black Army, and made 15 appearances on behalf of Inter's U19 last season. Because of the difficulty in getting a chance to play in the first team, Inter decided to send Di Marco out on loan in order to accumulate game experience.
Milan's bid for Ziyech
Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Milan's bid for Ziyech has made new progress, with the player willing to join the San Siro, and the Red and Blacks expect to complete the deal on a rent-and-buy basis, having opened talks with Chelsea. Ziyech, 28, a Moroccan international, moved to Chelsea from Ajax for 40 million euros last summer, scoring six goals and assisting four times in 39 appearances last season, and his contract will expire in the summer of 2025.
Milan's bid for Dalot rejected by Manchester United
Italian journalist Longo reports that after Milan's bid for Dalot on a rent-and-buy basis was rejected by Manchester United, the Red and Blacks have sent another offer, this time with a buyout clause that's easier to fulfill. Dalot, 22, a Portuguese international, moved to United from Porto in the summer of 2018 and then to Milan on loan last summer, making a combined 33 appearances and scoring three goals and assisting two times.
Milan's offer for Hayyuga rejected
Italian journalist Romano reported that Frankfurt offer 7 million euros offer Haiyug was rejected by Milan, again sent an offer, this time the offer is close to the psychological value of the red and black legion, so the two salons opened negotiations. The 21-year-old Hai Yu Ge, a Norwegian player, transferred to Milan from Bodo Grint last summer, made 24 appearances last season, but only six starts, scoring five goals. It is reported that Hai Yu Ge's contract with Milan will expire in the summer of 2025.
Bayern's talented Zylkiser returns to the team
German media Sport1 reported that the return of Bayern's talented Zirkze is a foregone conclusion, and if there are no surprises, he will join Belgian club Anderlecht on loan. The 20-year-old Zirkze, a Dutch player, joined the Bayern youth camp in 2017 and was promoted to the first team last year, making a total of 17 appearances and scoring four goals. Zirkze spent the second half of last season on loan at Parma, making four appearances for the Serie A club without scoring.
Dortmund's offer for Attila Sauroi rejected
Turkish media TGRT Haber Spor reported that Dortmund offered 12 million euros for Attila Szolaj, and Fenerbahce responded with a non-20 million euro no-sale. Szolaj, 23, a Hungarian international who moved to Fenerbahce from Apollon Limassol this summer, made 21 appearances in the second half of last season, scoring three goals, and his contract expires in the summer of 2023.
Other Transfer Developments
It's official, Benfica signed Yaremchuk from Gent, the two sides signed a five-year contract until the summer of 2026, the transfer fee of 17 million euros. The 25-year-old Yaremchuk, a Ukrainian international, participated in the UEFA Europa League this summer, making five appearances, scoring two goals and assisting one, helping the team reach the last eight. Last season, Yaremchuk on behalf of Gent totaled 43 appearances, scoring 23 goals and assisting 8 times.
It's official, Bologna has signed Arnautovic from Shanghai Seaport on a three-year contract until the summer of 2024, with an annual salary of 2.7 million euros after tax and a transfer fee of 3 million euros. The 32-year-old Arnautovic, an Austrian international, participated in the Europa League this summer, making three appearances and scoring one goal to help his team reach the round of 16. He made 37 appearances on behalf of Shanghai Seaport, scoring 20 goals and assisting four times.
Italian journalist Scilla reported that Roma's deal to buy Saumurodov has been completed and is only awaiting an official announcement. It is reported that Saumurodov will join Roma in the form of a loan, with a loan fee of 2.5 million euros, and the contract contains a mandatory buyout clause worth 15 million euros + 2.5 million euros floating. Shomurodov's contract with Roma will run until 2026, and Genoa will enjoy a 10% share of Shomurodov's future transfers. Shomurodov, a 26-year-old Uzbekistan international who plays as a striker, joined Genoa last summer and scored seven goals in 31 appearances last season.
