July 29 | European football transfer round-up
Harry Maguire falling āsickā, Arsenal potentially breaking a record for Nicolas Pepe, and the never-ending Neymar transfer saga. The transfer window is chock full of drama and that might never end. With less than a dozen days for the Premier League and a month for the rest left, time is running out.
Four join the race for Barcelona reject Malcom
Arsenal, Everton, Borussia Dortmund, and Napoli are set to battle it out for out of favour Barcelona star Malcom reveals Mundo Deportivo. The Brazilian has endured a torrid time at the Camp Nou, struggling to make the most of his move with manager Ernesto Valverde clearly not keen on using the 23-year-old.
To make things even worse, it seemsĀ thatĀ Zenit Saint Petersburg seems to be leading the race, with Football Espana reporting as much. The Russian sideĀ is more than willing to pay the Ā£45 million valuation that Barcelona have placed on the former Bordeaux star.
Manchester City wants Barcelona man Nelson Semedo
Despite spending an obscene amount of money on full-backs a few years ago, Pep Guardiola is looking to spend more obscene amounts of money on full-backs. Spanish news outlet Sport has revealed that with negotiations for Joao Cancelo breaking down, Manchester City have opened contact regarding a move for Nelson Semedo. However, while Barcelona are unwilling to sell the right-back, theyāve responded with Semedoās release clause, asking the Cityzens to pay the Ā£90 million clause.Ā
AS Roma hold secret talks with Gonzalo Higuainās agent over a move
Out of favour Juventus striker Gonzalo Higuainās agent/brother is in Rome, to hold secret talks with Serie A side AS Roma. The Daily Mail has revealed that the West Ham target is moving closer to his undignified exit from Turin after being told heās unwanted by manager Maurizio Sarri. The very same Maurizio Sarri who begged the Chelsea board to bring him to London.
Oh, how time changes things...
Borussia Dortmund make an approach for Liverpool star Harry Wilson
Theyāre not happy with Jadon Sancho, Julian Brandt, Thorgan Hazard, Marius Wolf, and Jacob Brunn Larsen in their ranks, because Borussia Dortmund are targeting Harry Wilson. Other than the question as to where will he fit in their side, the young Liverpool forward is looking for game-time and Dortmund love offering youngsters the chance to shine.
They do have competition in the form of Aston Villa, Newcastle United and Leeds United but itās a club playing Champions League football, which makes the move a no brainer for Wilson.
Idrissa Gueye set to complete his move to Paris Saint-Germain today
Heavily linked with a move to PSG, it seems that Idrissa Gueye might finally get his dream move and a chance to get knocked out in the round of 16 of the Champions League. The Guardian has reported that the 29-year-old midfielder is set to complete his move to Paris today, with him pictured in the city on Sunday, possibly having his medical. To replace him, Everton are targeting Tiemoue Bakayoko and Jean Philippe Gabmin as potential alternatives.
