The transfer deadline for Europe’s top five leagues has passed, but there’s still work to be done this summer. And with just four months to go until the January transfer window opens, the rumour mill is still spinning! Transfer Talk brings you the latest news and a list of all the major deals that have been completed.
Main article: Club could activate Eze release clause next summer
The club could sign the Crystal Palace attacking midfielder God bless you The Daily Mail reports that he could be in line for a £68 million bid next year.
The 26-year-old’s contract has a break clause that can be activated with an up-front offer worth £60m plus a further £8m in add-ons, and is understood to be set to be re-activated at the end of the current season.
Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United are among the clubs said to have shown interest in the England international in the summer, and the Eagles are keen for Eze to sign a contract extension, but it is understood the release clause will remain in place.
Eze has been a key player for Oliver Glasner’s side this season and scored in the 1-1 draw with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.
Newspaper gossip
– Chelsea’s transfer department is still busy trying to sell five players, according to The Standard. Ben Chilwell, 27, he is the most senior figure the club wants to part ways with and has found himself out of new manager Enzo Maresca’s plans. Forward David Dartrow Fofana and David Washington He is also one of the five who moved together. Harvey Bale and Alex Matos.
– Al Nassr have made an offer to the former Juventus midfielder. Adrien RabiotAccording to Corriere dello Sport, the 29-year-old could be available as a free agent after his contract at the Allianz Stadium expired in the summer, with the Saudi Pro League club reportedly offering him €20m per season.
– Newcastle United will not allow the club to inflate their transfer demands because of their owner, according to the Telegraph. The Magpies are said to have backed out of talks over a move for the Crystal Palace centre-back. Mark GeA £70m offer has been asked to be made as part of a long-term strategy to identify potential squad reinforcements.
– Ajax fail in bid to sign Southampton winger Kamaldin SulemanaFabrizio Romano reports that the Eredivisie side were keen to find a replacement for Steven Bergwijn following his move to Al Ittihad but will now have to wait until January to sign the 22-year-old after submitting his documents late.
– Negotiations between PAOK and the centre-back’s representatives are ongoing. Costas ManolasAccording to Nicolo Schira, the 33-year-old, who has recently been linked with AS Roma, could be available on a free transfer after his contract with Serie B side Salernitana expires in June. Manolas last played in the Greek top flight while playing for Olympiacos in 2022.
