Flamengo
Former Chelsea star Oscar had been set to join Flamengo and even posed with the club shirt, but the move is now off. Shanghai SIPG didn’t sign the final documents and so decided against verbal agreement, even though the player was ready to move.
Getafe
Getafe are closing on Jorge Cuenca in a temporary move. They’re hopeful to reach a full agreement this week. Negotiations are progressing well, with Villarreal ready to accept the loan offer.
Juventus
Talks ongoing over signing Leandro Paredes from Paris Saint-Germain. The Argentine agreed personal terms a few days ago – he wants the move to Juve, they’re the only team he wants to join. The sale of Adrien Rabiot looks like being a key step to getting this signing done.
Leeds United
Despite speculation to the contrary, Leeds have not submitted any offers for Ismaila Sarr or Juan Mata as things stand. They are following Willy Gnonto as potential future talent since long time, but will only move in the transfer market if the right opportunities come along.
Manchester City
Bernardo Silva will be respectful to Manchester City, but is eager to get his move to Barcelona. Xavi is desperate to work with him, but there’s no agreement yet. Player sales could be necessary to fund the move for the Portuguese playmaker, who won’t be cheap.
Manchester United
Erik ten Hag wants more signings at Manchester United – the mood is negative at the club right now, and more changes to the squad had been expected by this point.
Matheus Cunha‘s agents have held talks with Man United like many other players offered to the Red Devils around Europe, but Atletico Madrid will not accept €50m as fee. In my opinion Matheus is a future top player, it would be a smart deal for United, but it won’t be easy.
James Garner is attracting interest from 3-4 Premier League clubs and has a good chance of leaving Manchester United. His agents are working on a move, though my understanding is that Tottenham looks an unlikely destination for the moment.
Newcastle United
Newcastle have had an opening offer for Watford’s Joao Pedro rejected. My understanding is that the first proposal was £20m plus £3m in add-ons. Newcastle will keep on pushing for the player.
PSG
PSG continue to look for solutions to the Mauro Icardi situation. He’s been offered to top clubs this summer, including Arsenal, though they focused instead on signing Gabriel Jesus.