The summer transfer window is here, and there’s plenty of gossip swirling about who’s moving where. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings and goings and, of course, done deals!
TOP STORY: PSG ready to challenge Barca for Silva
Paris Saint-Germain are looking to challenge Barcelona for the signature of Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva, reports Foot Mercato.
Silva, 27, has been followed closely by the Blaugrana this summer but, having prioritised other moves, the LaLiga club are now in a position where they must offload players before they can table an offer to City.
Pep Guardiola’s Premier League champions are looking for a transfer fee in the region of €85 million for the Portugal international, and Silva is reportedly open to making the switch back to France if an agreement is reached with PSG — despite previously calling it a dream to play at Camp Nou.
With the Ligue 1 club optimistic that its sporting director Luis Campos would be able to get a deal over the line, PSG are confident of landing the former AS Monaco star if Barcelona continue to hesitate in meeting City’s demands.
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10.37 BST: Carney Chukwuemeka has signed a six-year contract at Chelsea, having joined for around £20m from Aston Villa.
Chukwuemeka, 18, broke into the Aston Villa side last season, made 14 appearances and became the youngest player to register a Premier League goal contribution for the club in December’s 2-0 win over Norwich City.
He also helped England to glory at the under-19 European Championship, scoring in the final against Israel.
“It’s been quite hectic but I couldn’t get Chelsea out of my head the last few days so I’m just happy and relieved that it’s all done,” he said. “I’m so excited and just can’t wait to get on the pitch, meet all the players and try to win games and trophies with Chelsea.”
Todd Boehly, chairman, added: “Carney is one of the most exciting young players in Europe so we are really looking forward to seeing him in action at Stamford Bridge. We are delighted to be able to bring him to Chelsea and add such a talented young individual to our squad for the new season and beyond.”
Introducing your newest blue, Carney Chukwuemeka! ?#ChukwuemekaIsChelsea pic.twitter.com/Ojsh38bKBC
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) August 4, 2022
10.30 BST: Paul Pogba moved back to Juventus on a free transfer but is already injured.
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09.48 BST: Barcelona will need €25m to land Chelsea duo Cesar Azpilicueta and Marcos Alonso, Diario AS reports.
The Spain internationals have been reported targets of Barca in recent transfer windows. The two players become free agents next season. Azpilicueta, 32, has been valued at €10m, while Alonso’s price is set at €15m.
Chelsea are unwilling to lower the asking price considering they already lost defenders Andreas Christensen, who joined Barcelona, and Antonio Rudiger, who signed for Real Madrid.
09.23 BST: Manchester United defender Alex Telles is expected to undergo a medical on Thursday ahead of his season-long loan to Sevilla.
Telles, 29, arrived in Seville on Wednesday evening after the two clubs reportedly reached an agreement for the Brazil international to play the 2022-23 season with the LaLiga outfit. A permanent option has not been included in the deal.
Telles played 50 official games for United after joining the Red Devils from FC Porto in the summer of 2020.
Sevilla will only pay a percentage of Telles’ wages and he will become the club’s second summer signing following the arrival of Brazilian defender Marcao from Galatasaray.
08.55 BST: Fabrizio Romano reports that Chelsea are considering making a bid to sign Barcelona striker Pierre Emerick Aubameyang.
Aubameyang, 31, left Arsenal on a free transfer in February and initially impressed at Camp Nou. But the Catalans have just spent €45m to sign Robert Lewandowski, so Aubameyang could find his playing time reduced this season.
Chelsea have yet to make an approach to Barcelona, but the player is reportedly keen to move back to London and Barca need to raise money through player exits.
08.28 BST: ICYMI — Kasper Schmeichel has completed a move to French club Nice to end his 11-year stay at Leicester City, the clubs announced Wednesday.
The 35-year-old leaves the King Power Stadium as a club legend after being one of the best players in Leicester’s shock Premier League title win in the 2015-16 season.
Schmeichel played a key role in Leicester’s successful journey after helping them gain promotion to the top-flight in 2014. After winning the league, Schmeichel also won the FA Cup in 2020 and the Community Shield the following campaign.
08.00 BST: Manchester United’s clearout is set to begin with Alex Telles and Eric Bailly, sources have told ESPN.
Sevilla are negotiating a loan move for Telles and have also registered an interest in Bailly, along with Serie A side Roma.
Sources have told ESPN that Axel Tuanzebe, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Phil Jones and Brandon Williams are also available for transfer — either permanent or loans with an obligation to sign on a permanent deal — if suitable offers are received.
Telles is surplus to requirements at Old Trafford after Erik ten Hag made left-back Tyrell Malacia his first summer signing.
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PAPER GOSSIP (by Adam Brown)
– Chelsea are facing competition from Man City in the race for RB Leipzig defender Josko Gvardiol, according to Bild. The 20-year-old’s standout performances in the Bundesliga last season have seen him attract attention from across Europe this summer, but it is reported that Domenico Tedesco’s side are keen to keep hold of him and will look to fend off any moves for his services.
– Bournemouth are looking to acquire one of their top targets of the summer in Marcos Senesi, writes Fabrizio Romano. Talks have begun between the Cherries and Feyenoord over a deal for the 25-year-old centre-back, but it is reported that there could be some difficulty in landing him. The Eredivisie side are reportedly reluctant to let go of a player who has missed just two league games over the past two seasons.
– South Korea international striker Hwang Ui-Jo is a summer target for Wolverhampton Wanderers, but the Premier League club has seen an initial offer rejected, according to L’Equipe. Bruno Lage’s Wolves are keen to acquire the 29-year-old forward, who contributed to 15 goals in 36 Ligue 1 starts for Bordeaux last season, but the Ligue 2 club are looking for more than the €3m proposal.
– Nottingham Forest are continuing their work in the transfer market and are in talks with Atalanta over a move for Switzerland international Remo Freuler, says Gianluca Di Marzio. While an official offer is yet to be tabled, the report says that negotiations are ongoing over a fee, with the 30-year-old midfielder a key target for the newly promoted Premier League side.
– Rayan Raveloson could soon be on his way from the LA Galaxy to Auxerre, reports The Athletic. An agreement has been reached between the clubs and the 25-year-old midfielder is headed to France to undergo a medical before the deal is finalised. The outlet adds that the move will make way for the Galaxy to add new signing Riqui Puig, who is poised to join from Barcelona after a deal was agreed on Tuesday.