Como targets Pau Lopez
Linked to Olympique de Marseille until June 2026, Pau Lopez is being followed on the transfer market. According to Sky Italia journalist Gianluca Di Marzio, Como, promoted to Serie A for the 2024-25 season, targeted the former Roma goalkeeper (2019-2021). At the same time, Spanish clubs would also be interested in his services.
- Our opinion : For Pau Lopez, everything will depend on his first exchange with Roberto De Zerbi…
Lens advances on Mikautadze
While AS Monaco seemed to have a head start on the Georges Mikautadze file (there would have been a moral agreement between the two parties), RC Lens did not let go of the FC Metz striker, author of a good start of Euro (2 goals), announcement The team. The daily specifies that the Sang et Or would have a small chance of enlisting the ex-Ajax Amsterdam player.
- Our opinion : If he wants to attract Georges Mikautadze, Lens will have to sell Elye Wahi.
Milan target Lukaku
After Inter and Roma, will Romelu Lukaku wear the jersey of a third Italian club? According to Sky Italia journalist Gianluca Di Marzio, AC Milan are interested in the Belgian international striker. The 2022 Italian champion is said to have made contact with Chelsea and approached the 31-year-old’s entourage.
- Our opinion : It would be good timing for the Belgian with the departure of Olivier Giroud to MLS.
Ikoné on loan to Fiorentina?
According to information from journalist Fabrizio Romano, Ajax Amsterdam wishes to enlist Jonathan Ikoné, the French international winger from Fiorentina. The winner of the 1995 Champions League would be interested in a loan from the former Lille player, author of 3 goals and 2 assists in Serie A during the 2023-24 season.
- Our opinion : Ajax’s offensive game could suit Jonathan Ikoné.
La Viola is also interested in Moise Kean
La Viola has started negotiations with Juventus to secure the services of Italian striker Moise Kean according to the Spanish media Relief. The player, under contract with the Piedmont club until 2025, is open to a departure.
- Our opinion: An ideal destination and an ambitious club to allow Kean to relaunch, he who never established himself at Juve.
Moise Kean with his head down while Salernitana celebrates Pierozzi’s goal, Juventus-Salernitana, Getty Images
Credit: Getty Images
Veerman et Schouten on the short list of Dortmund
Author of a remarkable season under the colors of PSV Eindhoven, Dutch international midfielder Joey Veerman would be targeted by Borussia Dortmund, announces Sky Germany. At the same time, the BvB would also have an eye on his midfield teammate at PSV and in the selection Jerdy Schouten.
- Our opinion : If the Ruhr club attracts the two Dutch midfielders, it would be a very, very good deal.
Is Mbappé in the right place? “France needs him on the left”
Barça targets Frimpong
According to information from Sport, FC Barcelona is interested in Jérémie Frimpong, the Leverkusen winger (author of 14 goals and 12 assists in all competitions in 2023-24). While the Dutch international’s release clause is 40 million euros, the Catalan club could offer an offer of 30 million plus bonuses. He would also consider including Ansu Fati to achieve his goals.
- Our opinion : Unless it makes a big sale (Raphinha?), FC Barcelona does not have the means for such an operation at the moment.
Barcelona insist on Nico Williams
Author of a very good start to the Euro, Nico Williams is in demand on the transfer market. In addition to Chelsea, FC Barcelona insists on recovering the Athletic Bilbao winger, announces Sport. After a first proposal (40 million euros paid in two installments plus Íñigo Martínez) which did not attract the attention of the Basque club, the Blaugrana would consider transmitting the following offer: 55 million euros plus 10 million bonus and Íñigo Martínez. The wish of the Barcelona management would be to associate Nico Williams and Lamine Yamal on the wings.
- Our opinion : It’s a very nice idea on paper. But it risks blocking financially…
How Belotti offers himself
Como, who will return to Serie A in August after a 21-year absence, have signed Andrea Belotti, who was not selected by Italy for Euro 2024, for two years. Having played for Palermo (2013-15) and Torino (2015-22), Bellotti, 30, had been under contract with AS Roma since 2022. He spent part of the 2023-24 season on loan at Fiorentina, where he scored three goals in fifteen matches.
- Our opinion : His experience will be valuable for the promoted.
Marseille agree with Watford for Ismaël Koné?
According to information from The Athletic, OM has agreed with Watford around an offer of 15 million euros for the transfer of Canadian international Ismaël Koné. The midfielder, currently with Canada for the Copa America, has made 42 appearances this season in the Championship and has scored four goals and provided three assists.
- Our opinion: A good move for Marseille which is ahead of the English competition on this issue.
Bayern still on Jonathan Tah…
After the arrival of central defender Hiroki Ito, Bayern still hopes to recruit another defender in the person of Jonathan Tah. The Germany international wants to join Bavaria and still hopes to leave Leverkusen according to Sky Sports Germany.
- Our opinion: Bayern’s weak point last season, Vincent Kompany made defense his priority in the transfer window.
…And wants Xavi Simons
The German club wishes to be loaned with an obligation to purchase the PSG player, loaned this season to Leipzig. According to Sky Sports Germany, Kompany is considering playing the Dutchman in midfield with Musiala and potentially Palhinha.
- Our opinion: An Xavi Simons-Musiala animation makes you salivate.
Xavi Simons does not understand the cancellation of his goal during Netherlands – France (0-0)
Credit: Getty Images
While waiting for Olise who will have his medical examination this week
According to Sky Sports Germany, Michael Olise will undergo his medical examination this week in order to join Bayern Munich. The Frenchman will take a step forward in his career by signing until 2029 with the German giant. The amount is around 60 million euros excluding bonuses.
- Our opinion: Olise can clearly aim for a starting place in this Bayern Kompany version, especially if Coman and Sané were to leave.
Crystal Palace on Bellingham’s little brother
The Eagles are working on the Jobe Bellingham file, 18 years old and under contract with Sunderland. The youngest of the Bellingham family has been approached by several clubs according to Fabrizio Romano.
- Our opinion: We can’t wait to see Jobe Bellingham develop in the Premier League.
Many suitors for Kimmich
Bayern are not against the idea of parting ways with their German international Joshua Kimmich according to Mundo Deportivo. German leaders are expecting an offer of between 30 and 40 million euros for the midfielder, under contract until 2025. Barça, Manchester City, Liverpool and Arsenal are interested.
- Our opinion: Given Barca’s current financial difficulties, a move to the Premier League seems more likely.
Saint-Etienne sur Abdelhamid et Udol
For its return to Ligue 1, the Greens are targeting experienced players capable of sustaining the Forez club in the elite according to the Team. For this, Yunis Abdelhamid, free from any contract since his departure from Reims, should arrive soon. Matthieu Udol, under contract with Metz until 2027, is also part of the ASSE list.
- Our opinion: Experience is an essential condition to remain in Ligue 1.
Scorer Marc Guiu moves closer to Chelsea
According to The Athletic, Chelsea will activate the purchase clause of 6 million euros for the Barcelona striker (18 years old). The pure product of La Masia will sign a contract until 2030 with the London club. This season, he notably scored a goal in La Liga against Bilbao last October.
- Our opinion: Jackson, Broja, Datro Fofana, now Guiu and maybe Jhon Duran from Aston Villa. Chelsea are piling up the scorers and seem to be moving forward without any clear direction.
Conte wants to keep Kvaratskhelia
Present at a press conference for his presentation, Antonio Conte, new coach of Naples, insisted on his desire to keep Kvaratskhelia. As a reminder, PSG wishes to enlist the Georgian striker. Di Lorenzo, Lokotka as well as Zambo Anguissa are players on whom the Italian technician absolutely wants to rely this season.
- Our opinion: PSG will have to at least pay more than 100 million euros to secure the services of the Georgian.
Guirassy vers Dortmund
According to Fabrizio Romano, Borussia Dortmund has exercised the purchase option of 17 million euros to secure the services of Serhou Guirassy. The player wants to leave Stuttgart.
- Our opinion: Big loss for Stuttgart who sees their top scorer slip away. For Dortmund, it’s a good move but they will now have to sell Haller or Füllkrug.
PSG follows defender Dean Huijsen
Eager to strengthen its defense, PSG is multiplying avenues. According to L’Equipe, Paris is targeting young Spanish international Dean Huijsen (19) who was loaned to Roma by Juventus during the second part of the season. Still under contract with Juve until 2028, PSG will have to pay around 20 million euros to secure the services of the central defender, who played 14 matches with La Louve.
- Our opinion: PSG clearly wants to renew its central hinge, but 20 million euros for a player with only half a season in his legs is a lot.
