Having scored 22 league goals for Torino, the then 24-year-old Ciro Immobile joined BVB in 2014 – only to fall well short of the high expectations placed on him.
Marcus Rashford's long-term future has been plunged into fresh doubt following reports that Barcelona have allowed a crucial transfer deadline to pass. The England forward, who has spent the campaign on loan at Camp Nou, now faces the prospect of an unexpected return to Manchester United this summer.
Manchester City, Liverpool and Chelsea are all reportedly interested in signing Jules Kounde from Barcelona this summer. The French defender is under contract at the Spotify Camp Nou until 2030, but the three Premier League giants could be prepared to test Barca's resolve when the transfer window reopens.
Portugal international Joao Cancelo has dropped a significant hint regarding his future, hinting he is willing to reduce his salary to secure a return to Benfica. Currently on loan at Barcelona from Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal, the full-back's comments have added a fresh layer of intrigue to his complex transfer situation.
He got off to an absolutely dream start at FC Bayern. Since then, however, Joshua Zirkzee’s career has been very up and down. He is now increasingly turning into a flop, whilst his sale was arguably one of the biggest coups of the Salihamidzic era at the record champions.
In light of his strong performances for the German U21s during the international break, 1. FC Köln has apparently raised its asking price for Said El Mala.
Tottenham Hotspur are desperately looking to finalise their new coaching setup to avoid a catastrophic relegation. Roberto De Zerbi is poised to take the managerial hot seat and has reportedly reached out to Italy and AC Milan legend Alessandro Nesta. The World Cup-winning defender has been offered a vital role as an assistant manager to help fix a leaky defence and save the club.
Ibrahima Konate is reportedly prepared to wait for an offer from Real Madrid as his contract situation at Liverpool continues to stall. The French international is entering a critical phase of his career and appears to have set his sights on a potential move to the Santiago Bernabeu.
Tottenham Hotspur are bracing themselves for a significant departure this summer as reports emerge that first-choice goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario has agreed on the terms of an exit. The Italian international has been one of the few bright sparks in a turbulent period for the club, but it appears his future lies away from North London.
Tottenham have appointed Roberto De Zerbi as their new manager in a desperate bid to stave off relegation from the Premier League. Spurs sit 17th in the Premier League table and are just one point above the drop zone with seven games of the season remaining.
Former Liverpool managing director Christian Purslow believes that the Reds are agreeing to let Mohamed Salah leave as a free agent as they discovered there “wasn’t a market” for the 33-year-old Egyptian. Despite his exploits across nine seasons in England, Salah is not considered to be of the Cristiano Ronaldo mould and would have found it difficult to find a suitor willing to part with a big-money transfer fee.
Manchester City midfielder Rodri has moved to de-escalate tensions following a controversial interview in which he appeared to leave the door open for a move to Real Madrid. The Ballon d'Or winner’s admission that one "cannot turn down the best clubs in the world" led to accusations of disloyalty from fans online. However, the Spaniard has now insisted that his words were stripped of their vital context.
Morgan Rogers has been warned against a transfer to the “graveyard” that Manchester United have become, with the Aston Villa playmaker also being advised to ignore any interest shown by Chelsea. The 23-year-old England international has become one of the Premier League’s most sought-after talents. Dean Saunders believes Rogers’ ongoing development would be best served in his current surroundings.
Barcelona have reportedly put their pursuit of a permanent transfer for Marcus Rashford on ice as the club’s precarious economic situation resurfaces. Despite a verbal agreement on personal terms, the Catalan giants are reconsidering the feasibility of keeping the Manchester United loanee for the long-term.
Louis Saha has urged Manchester United to pursue a "crazy" summer transfer for Real Madrid sensation Jude Bellingham. The former Red Devils striker believes the England international possesses the world-class athleticism and leadership required to be a transformative signing at Old Trafford.
Following his departure from Marseille, the Italian manager is ready to make a fresh start. An agreement has been reached for him to return to the Premier League as Tottenham’s manager.
Newcastle United CEO David Hopkinson has addressed the growing speculation surrounding Sandro Tonali’s future. Amid reported interest from Manchester United, the Magpies chief insists the club will only sanction departures on their own terms.
A stunning move to Wrexham for Cristiano Ronaldo is being ruled out as the Portuguese superstar does not need Ryan Reynolds’ assistance in order to achieve his Hollywood dream. CR7 has stated a desire to get into the movie business, leading to surprising transfer talk being sparked, but James Chester cannot see the Manchester United and Real Madrid legend heading to North Wales.