The summer transfer window is heating up with a flurry of high-profile moves and intense negotiations as clubs across Europe scramble to finalize their squads. From Serie A to the Premier League and beyond, here’s a roundup of the biggest stories making headlines.
Napoli Eye Quick Move for United’s Hojlund
In a bid to swiftly replace the injured Romelu Lukaku, Napoli are pushing to complete a deal for Manchester United’s Danish striker Rasmus Hojlund. The 22-year-old, who only joined the Red Devils last summer, could be on his way to Serie A by Monday, according to reports from Corriere Dello Sport. This move would represent a significant shift for Napoli as they look to rebuild their attacking line-up ahead of the new season.
Dortmund Close on Double Chelsea Swoop
In one of the more surprising developments, Borussia Dortmund are on the verge of signing two players from Chelsea. As reported by Sky Sport Germany, 21-year-old English forward Carney Chukwuemeka has agreed to a permanent transfer worth €25m (£21.7m), while 20-year-old Argentine defender Aaron Anselmino is set to join the Bundesliga side on a loan deal. This double raid signals Dortmund’s intent to bolster their squad with young, promising talent.
Al-Ittihad Target Manchester United Captain Bruno Fernandes
Saudi Pro League side Al-Ittihad are making a serious play for Manchester United’s skipper, Bruno Fernandes. The Sun reports that the club has already held talks with the representatives of the 30-year-old Portuguese midfielder. This potential blockbuster move would follow the trend of high-profile European stars making the switch to Saudi Arabia, posing a significant dilemma for United and their new manager.
Tottenham Hijack Palace’s Midfield Target
After missing out on Eberechi Eze, Tottenham Hotspur are now looking to hijack Crystal Palace’s attempt to sign Moroccan midfielder Bilal El Khamouss from Leicester City. The North London club, eager to add creativity to their midfield, have identified El Khamouss as a key target, setting up a potential transfer battle with their London rivals (Africa Foot).
Roma’s Captaincy Shift and Liverpool Loan Bid
In a notable internal shift, Lorenzo Pellegrini has been stripped of the Roma captaincy, sparking interest from West Ham United in the 29-year-old Italian midfielder (Sky Sport Italia). Meanwhile, Roma themselves are looking to reinforce their defense with a loan move for Liverpool’s Greek left-back Kostas Tsimikas, as reported by Gianluca Di Marzio.
Betis Pursue United’s Antony, Brentford Eye Replacement
Real Betis are continuing to work on a deal to sign Manchester United’s Brazilian winger Antony (Fabrizio Romano). In other news, Brentford are considering a move for Coventry City’s 24-year-old defender Bobby Thomas as a potential replacement for Nathan Collins, should the Irish international leave before the deadline (Football Insider).
Atalanta Join Race for Monaco Midfielder
Serie A side Atalanta have entered the race to sign Soungoutou Magassa. The 21-year-old Monaco and France U21 midfielder is also a target for Premier League clubs West Ham and Nottingham Forest, making this a multi-league transfer battle (Footmercato).
Tottenham Rebuffed in Improved Paz Bid
In a show of resolve, newly promoted Italian side Como have rejected an improved bid of €45m (£39m) from Tottenham Hotspur for their highly-rated 20-year-old Argentine midfielder, Nico Paz (Nicolo Schira). This indicates Como’s determination to hold onto their prized asset.
Derby Secure Scottish Defender
Championship side Derby County have reached an agreement with Austrian club Sturm Graz to sign 21-year-old Scottish right-back Max Johnston (Florian Plettenberg), adding defensive depth as they prepare for their second-tier campaign.
