Super-agent Jonathan Barnett has opined that football, both on the field and the business side of things, is on a slow climb back to normalcy. The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the transfer market with many clubs across Europe struggling financially which could lead to a knock-on effect.

Bayer Leverkusen defender Wendell has admitted that fellow Bayer Leverkusen starlet Kai Havertz would succeed in the Premier League if he opts to swap Germany for England. The versatile midfielder has been heavily linked with a move away from Leverkusen in recent weeks with Chelsea his top suitor.

Leroy Sane has completed his move to Bayern Munich, on Friday, following a €49 million deal with Manchester City. As per reports, the fee could rise to €60m, which also includes a 10% sell-on clause, but he will not be eligible to play for the German club before the next season gets underway.

Serie A giants Inter Milan have confirmed the €40 million move for Achraf Hakimi with the Nerazzurri signing the full-back permanently from Real Madrid. The 21-year-old has spent the last two years in Germany and has slowly developed into one of the best full-backs in the world at Borussia Dortmund.