Transfer Updates: Salah, Olise, Adeyemi, Álvarez, Orlando Gill, Others
Mohamed Salah’s proposed transfer move to Saudi Arabia is under threat after his wage demands reportedly put off interested clubs.
The Sun claims the former Liverpool forward’s salary expectations have become a major stumbling block, while The Athletic reports MLS side Sporting Kansas City are monitoring the transfer situation in the hope of luring the Egypt international to the United States.
Bayern Munich have made it clear Michael Olise is not for sale. Marca reports the Bundesliga champions have rejected Real Madrid’s interest and informed the Spanish giants that the France forward is off limits in this transfer window.
Barcelona have agreed a transfer deal to sign Borussia Dortmund forward Karim Adeyemi. Bild reports the Germany international is set to join the Catalan club in a transfer move worth €31m (£26m).
Arsenal and Liverpool are set to battle for RB Leipzig defender Lutsharel Geertruida. CaughtOffside claims the Netherlands international, who spent last season on loan at Sunderland, is attracting strong Premier League interest.
Manchester City and Tottenham could hijack Francisco Trincão’s proposed move to Saudi Arabia. Record reports that both Premier League clubs are interested in the Sporting winger, with Al-Ahli currently pursuing a deal worth around €50m.
Barcelona are also planning a huge bid for Atletico Madrid striker Julián Álvarez. Sport claims the Spanish champions intend to launch a €130m (£110m) offer for the Argentina international after the World Cup.
Hull City have submitted an offer for Mjällby midfielder Elliot Stroud. Expressen reports the Swedish World Cup star is a target for the newly promoted Premier League side.
Manchester United are looking to strengthen further in midfield after completing the signing of Andrey Santos. Football Insider says the Red Devils want to recruit two more midfielders before the transfer window closes.
West Ham defender Konstantinos Mavropanos is attracting widespread transfer interest following the club’s relegation. Sky Sports reports several Premier League and European clubs are monitoring the Greece international.
Serie A newcomers Como are interested in Galatasaray defender Davinson Sánchez. La Gazzetta dello Sport claims the Italian side are weighing up a move but could be discouraged by the Turkish club’s €30m asking price.
Manchester United are also searching for a goalkeeper to compete with Senne Lammens. The Manchester Evening News reports San Lorenzo’s Paraguay international Orlando Gill is a leading candidate, with the 26-year-old available for around £5.2m through a release clause. Aston Villa are also credited with interest after Gill’s impressive World Cup performances.
Newcastle United have been handed encouragement in their pursuit of Manchester City goalkeeper James Trafford. The Chronicle reports Aston Villa are now expected to keep Emiliano Martínez, reducing competition for the England international, although Chelsea remain interested.
New Benfica manager Marco Silva wants to reunite with João Palhinha. Record claims the Portuguese club are preparing a €25m bid to sign the Bayern Munich midfielder following his loan spell at Tottenham.
Elsewhere, Real Madrid are facing uncertainty over Vinícius Júnior’s future. The Daily Mail reports contract negotiations have stalled because of the Brazil forward’s salary demands, prompting interest from Chelsea, Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain.
Atlético Madrid are also on the verge of completing the signing of Morten Hjulmand. Record reports the Denmark midfielder has signed a five-year contract after the clubs agreed a deal worth €40m plus €5m in add-ons.
Aston Villa could be forced into a major sale. The Daily Mail claims financial pressures have made striker Ollie Watkins a transfer target for Fenerbahce, with the Turkish club prepared to offer the England international a significant pay rise.
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