The summer transfer window is now open in Europe and there’s plenty of gossip swirling around. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals!
TOP STORY: Al Nassr scupper Man Utd’s keeper plans
Al Nassr have presented an offer to Andre Onana as they look to compete with Manchester United for the goalkeeper, reports CBS Sports.
The 27-year-old Internazionale player was a standout performer as the Nerazzurri reached last season’s Champions League final, leading to interest from Man United and Chelsea as both Premier League clubs look for new No. 1s.
However, Al Nassr have now prioritised the signing of the Cameroon international, with current keeper David Ospina expected to miss a substantial part of the upcoming season because of an injury.
The Saudi side were previously linked with a move for David de Gea, whose contract at Old Trafford expired at the end of June. However, in a major blow to the plans of United coach Erik ten Hag, Al Nassr have now turned their attentions to Onana.
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08.30 BST: United States attacker Brenden Aaronson is close to finalizing a loan to Union Berlin, a source told ESPN.
Aaronson moved to Leeds United from FC Salzburg last year in a transfer worth roughly £25m ($30 million), but after Leeds were relegated from the Premier League this season, he sought a move elsewhere. Union Berlin finished fourth this year in the Bundesliga and qualified for the UEFA Champions League.
In his lone Premier League season, Aaronson appeared in 36 of 38 matches, scoring once and registering three assists.
PAPER GOSSIP
– Napoli‘s Kim Min-Jae is closing in on a move to Bayern Munich, according to journalist Fabrizio Romano. The 26-year-old defender is set to undergo a medical in Germany on Wednesday after agreeing to personal terms with the Bundesliga club over a week ago. Bayern will then trigger the South Korea international’s release clause, and he is expected to sign a contract until June 2028.
- Villarreal will target Tottenham Hotspur‘s Davinson Sanchez as they look to replace Aston Villa-bound Pau Torres, Relevo reports. Spurs will reportedly part ways with the 27-year-old centre-back for €15m, with Fenerbahce, Galatasaray and Spartak Moscow all interested in the Colombia international.
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Paris Saint-Germain are racing ahead of Chelsea in the pursuit of Celta Vigo‘s Gabri Veiga, reports the Guardian. The 21-year-old midfielder has been identified as a potential replacement for Mason Mount, who is set to join Manchester United. Veiga has also attracted interest from Manchester City, Liverpool and Barcelona. However, the Ligue 1 champions are ramping up their efforts to sign the Spain under-21 international, who scored 11 goals and provided four assists in LaLiga last season.
– Free agent Wilfried Zaha is keeping his options open after agreeing terms with no less than four clubs, according to Sky Sports. Crystal Palace want to extend his stay at Selhurst Park and have offered a four-year deal, while Lazio, Fenerbahce and Al Nassr have all put offers to the Ivory Coast international.
