Latest Football Transfer News And Rumours For Thursday, 20th June, 2019

Latest Football Transfer News Across The Globe

With the transfer window officially opened in England, other European countries as well as other continents, the rush by clubs to get needed players gets fully underway as well.

Some clubs have already gotten their transfer business underway as they hope to get the best legs ahead of the next season.

Naija News presents to you all the latest gists and rumours as well as an update on completed deals here.

Jorginho May Join Maurizio Sarri In Juventus

Following the departure of Maurizio Sarri from Chelsea, Jorginho could be on his way out of the club during this summer transfer window to join Juventus.

According to Mirror UK, the midfielder is ready to reunite with his former manager, Maurizio Sarri, at the Old Lady.

Liverpool to bid €150m for Dembele

Liverpool are willing to cough out a whopping €150m (£133,/$169m) to sign Ousmane Dembele, says Don Balon.

Coach Jurgen Klopp is reported to be keen on bringing the Barcelona star to Anfield and as a safety net should either of Sadio Mane or Mohamed Salah decide to leave the club.

Real and Atletico reach agreement over Llorente

Real Madrid have reached an agreement with their rival and fellow La Liga team, Atletico Madrid for the transfer of Marcos Llorente.

The agreement is subject to successful medicals.

Agreement over the transfer of @marcosllorente, pending medical tests.
? https://t.co/MWB7wMEBLp#AúpaAtleti pic.twitter.com/FqeXEC7xRD

— Atlético de Madrid (@atletienglish) June 20, 2019

Leighton Banes signs new Everton deal

Defender, Leighton Banes has signed a contract extension with English Premier League club, Everton.

✍️ | It’s official! Leighton Baines has signed a new one-year deal and will embark on his 1️⃣3️⃣th season with #EFC!

➡️ https://t.co/Gsr26XsWrC pic.twitter.com/SA4F8Q3HP6

— Everton (@Everton) June 19, 2019

Mbappe speaks on joining Liverpool

Paris Saint Germain striker, Kylian Mbappe, during an interview with ESPN chose Liverpool over his club.

There are speculations that he could be on his way to Anfield after speaking excitedly about Liverpool and its manager.
Jurgen Klopp.

Real Madrid Offers Neymar £510,000-A-Week Salary

According to Mundo Deportivo, La Liga side, Real Madrid, on Thursday offered Paris Saint Germain superstar, Neymar, £510,000-a-week salary.

The Spain newspaper noted that the Zinedine Zidane’s side wants to sign the Brazilian in an effort to restructure their squad ahead of new season.

Man Utd to make record bid for Wan-Bissaka

Manchester United will not be deterred in their pursuit of Crystal Palace’s Aaron Wan-Bissaka and are ready to pay a world-record fee of £55m ($70m) for a specialist full-back says the Daily Record.

The Red Devils have so far seen previous bids for the player rejected.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side is, however, ready to break the bank to bring the 21-year-old to Old Trafford.

Rabiot may sign €7m deal with Juventus

Paris Saint-Germain playmaker, Adrien Rabiot will pen a deal worth €7m (£6.2m/$7.9m) for signing with Juventus, according to Calcio Mercato.

Juve are said to have made the Frenchman a top priority and are still interested in signing Paul Pogba from Manchester United too.

That will be all for now. Naija News will be on the ground to give you latest information on transfers across the globe as they break.