The best European and Russian clubs continue to work on the transfer market. July 28 brought great news. We have collected them for you in our daily overview.
Galatasaray assembles a powerful gang
Mauro Icardi
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The current champion of Türkiye continues to build the squad. This time they coincided with PSG in the definitive transfer to Istanbul of striker Mauro Icardi. The Argentine spent last season on loan at Galatasaray and helped the club win the Turkish Super League. Now Icardi is moving to Türkiye full time. The amount of the transfer is 10 million euros, the contract was signed until the summer of 2026. Icardi, Angelinho, Torreira, Mertens, Mata, Zaha, Bakambu… Galatasaray is going to have a renowned team!
United won’t let the ex-captain go
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Manchester United have turned down an offer from West Ham to sign defender Harry Maguire, according to Fabrizio Romano. According to the journalist, the Hammers offered 20 million euros for the Englishman, United responded with an immediate refusal. The club expects to receive a more serious financial offer. Recall, earlier, Manchester United manager Eric ten Hag took the captain’s armband from Maguire and handed it over to Brun Fernandes. Harry made 31 appearances last season. Maguire has been with United since 2019.
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Liverpool lose another midfielder
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The saga of Fabinho’s transfer to Saudi Arabia is coming to an end. Insider Fabrizio Romano with the phrase “Here We Go” almost officially announces the transfer of the Brazilian to Al-Ittihad. The transfer amount is more than €45 million, the contract with the player will be concluded for a period of three years. According to journalist Nicolo Schira, the player’s salary will be 25 million euros a year. Fabinho is an important part of Liverpool, who won the Champions League and the Premier League. But in the last season, the defensive midfielder has given up abruptly. This is probably why Jurgen Klopp did not cling to the footballer very much. Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson has left for Saudi Arabia.
Manchester City star moves to Saudi Arabia
Riad Mahrez
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Another top player has lost the Premier League. Manchester City winger Riyad Mahrez joins Al Ahly. Previously, goalkeeper Edouard Mendy (ex-Chelsea) and Roberto Firmino (ex-Liverpool) moved to the club. Marez will definitely not be bored. The amount of the transfer of the 32-year-old Algerian to Al-Ahli is 30 million euros, the contract was signed for a period of four years. Great end of the race for Mahrez! He will play against Cristiano Ronaldo and Malcolm.
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AC Milan spend money from Tonali’s transfer
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The Rossoneri continue their summer campaign. After the departure of Sandro Tonali, several novelties have been incorporated into the club. Most notorious signings: Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Christian Pulisic (both Chelsea), Samuel Chukwuse (Villarreal), Noah Okafor (RB Salzburg) and Tejani Reinders (AZ). The new signing is the Valencia midfielder Yunus Musa. According to Fabrizio Romano, Milan have reached a verbal agreement with the Spanish club, as well as with the player himself. Now Valencia is waiting for an official offer, after which the player will undergo a medical examination. The amount of the transfer is not yet known. Transfermarkt values Musa at 18 million euros.
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Is Saudi Arabia going to the mini-Super League?
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Another top player will soon be in the Saudi league! According to the informant Romano, Al-Nasr agreed to the transfer of Sadio Mane from Bayern. After leaving Liverpool, the Senegalese did not adapt in Germany. Bayern were looking for sales options, and then pampered in Saudi Arabia. According to Romano, Al-Nasr will pay Bayern about 40 million euros for the 31-year-old winger, Sadio has already closed a contract with the Saudi club, which will receive 40 million euros a year. The attack on the person of Ronaldo and Mane is intriguing!
Zakharyan may still end up at Chelsea. transit through France
Arsen Zakharyan
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In recent days, the future of Arsen Zakharyan was associated with Lazio. Now a new story! According to the Evening Standard, the 20-year-old Russian may end up in Strasbourg. According to the source, this alignment is real because the club has an owner with Chelsea. An option is being considered in which Arsene will spend a season in France and then move to the Premier League. In 2022, Zakharyan was already halfway to Chelsea, but transfer fee issues intervened. Will everything be alright now? But in the race and Lazio. The Italians offer 10 million euros for the Dynamo midfielder plus 4 million euros in bonuses.
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Ajax defender moves to Premier League club
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London Fulham quietly arranged a huge transfer. For €22.5 million, the Summer Residents snapped up defender Calvin Bassey from Ajax. The contract with the 23-year-old footballer was signed for a period of four years. The Nigerian spent just one season at Ajax – the Amsterdammers acquired him from Rangers in the summer of 2022. Now Bassie is heading to the best league in the world. If he proves himself at Fulham, he will have a chance to move up.
Have PSG found a replacement for Mbappé at Barcelona?
Ousmane Dembele
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One of the most unexpected news of the week. Paris Saint-Germain are in talks to sign Barca winger Ousmane Dembele, according to Fabrizio Romano. It treats of the clause of the contract of the French with the culés: until the 31 of July of 2023 can be bought by 50 million euros, the PSG wants to activate this option and take to Dembélé. As of August 1, the compensation will amount to 100 million euros, so it is important that the Parisians hurry up. Note that Usman’s contract with Barca is valid until the summer of 2024. The blue garnets are working on a draft of a new deal. But will it be good for Dembélé?
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Will Verratti leave PSG for a big deal in Saudi Arabia?
Marco Verratti
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It seems that the news linking the stars to the Saudi league will never end. Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Marco Verratti has agreed a three-year contract with Al-Ittihad that will pay him 48 million euros a year, reports journalist Nicolo Schira. The Saudi club are willing to offer Paris Saint-Germain 50 million euros for the 30-year-old to try to get closer to a deal. Just to remind you, Al-Ittihad already has Kalidou Koulibaly, Malcolm, Sergei Milinkovic-Savic and Ruben Neves. Craziness.
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