Latest Football Transfer News And Rumours For Monday, 1st July, 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.

Nkuku close to joining Leipzig

Reports by Sky Germany via Canal Supporters suggest RB Leipzig are close to signing Paris Saint Germain midfielder Christopher Nkunku.

The club could end up paying €20 million ($23m, £18m) in total with add-ons, with an announcement expected this week.

Arsenal were also thought to be in the race for Nkunku, who made 22 Ligue 1 appearances for PSG last season.

Godin joins Inter on three year deal

Former Atletico Madrid central defender Diego Godin has signed a three-year deal with Inter Milan on Monday.

Godin, 33, signed for Inter after coming to the end of his contract with Atletico, where he spent nine seasons and was captain.

Juve unveil Ramsey

Italian giants, Juventus have unveiled their new addition in the person of Welsh midfielder, Aaron Ramsey.

Naija News recalls Ramsey joined Juve from Arsenal on a free transfer after his contract expired.

Ufficiale ⚪️⚫️ @juventusfc #finoallafine pic.twitter.com/NXtsmAxT80

— Aaron Ramsey (@aaronramsey) July 1, 2019

Rabiot undergoes Juve medical

Adrian Rabiot is close to securing a move from PSG to Juve as he undergoes his medicals ahead of a planned move.

This was disclosed on the official Twitter account of Juve on Monday.

.@Adriien_Rabiiot?is here for his Juventus Medical! pic.twitter.com/LZKCDM1IFn

— JuventusFC (@juventusfcen) July 1, 2019

Rashford signs new contract with Manchester United

Marcus Rashford has reportedly signed a new four-year contract at Manchester United according to reports by The Daily Telegraph.

Dependent on meeting certain performance criteria, the French striker could be earning up to £300,000 per week Niaja News understands.

That would put the 21-year-old in the upper echelon of earners at the club.

Suarez joins Celta Vigo on permanent deal

Spanish midfielder, Denis Suarez has left Barcelona for Celta Vigo in a €13m (£12m/$15m) deal.

It is understood that the fee could rise by €3m if bonus targets are hit.

Barcelona thanked Suarez for his “commitment and dedication” while at Camp Nou.

Barcelona move to bring in Griezman

Barcelona are set to announce the capture of Griezman to Camp Nou from Atletico Madrid in the coming days, Naija News understands.

Ara reports that this is coming days after the highly rated player’s release clause dropped to €120m (£107m/$136m) at midnight Sunday.

The report in the Catalonian newspaper says Barca do not expect any complications in the deal.

Diawara joins Roma

Amadou Diawara has joined Roma from Napoli and has signed a contract with the club until 30 June 2024.

The 21-year-old midfielder was bought for a sum of €21 million.

Official: Amadou Diawara is now a Roma player.

This summer #ASRoma is using the publicity generated by each transfer announcement video on social media to help raise awareness about the search for missing children globally.
@MissingKids ❤️ @telefonoazzurro pic.twitter.com/bz1eCyRm9F

— AS Roma English (@ASRomaEN) July 1, 2019

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.