Juventus are closing in on a deal to sign Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Pape Matar Sarr as they scramble to bolster their squad before the transfer deadline. The Bianconeri have reached a verbal agreement for the Senegal international to address a growing availability crisis in the middle of the park.
SV Werder Bremen are sounding out a loan move for Arijon Ibrahimovic from Bayern Munich, DeichStube report, citing their own information as well as Sky.
Bayern Munich ultimately sweep aside VfB Stuttgart and once again celebrate a home gala at the start of the Bundesliga season. In the shadow of the attacking artists, a supposed candidate for sale also finally becomes the summer’s secret winner.
Deadline day is getting ever closer. Which means the transfer merry-go-round is really gathering pace once again. An overview of the day’s most important news and rumours.
Barcelona have officially confirmed the departure of 20-year-old defender Hector Fort, who has completed a permanent move to Real Sociedad. The La Masia graduate leaves the Spotify Camp Nou in a deal worth approximately €8 million, bringing an end to his decade-long association with the Catalan giants. His departure deals a significant emotional blow to close friend Lamine Yamal, who reportedly views the departing La Masia graduate as a 'brother'.
Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi has confirmed a significant blow to his squad planning, revealing that three first-team stars have formally requested to leave the club. The announcement comes at a tumultuous time for the north London side following a winless start to the Premier League campaign.
Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo is poised to make a shock switch to Manchester City after choosing a move to the Etihad Stadium over Tottenham Hotspur. The Netherlands international is keen on the transfer as all parties work toward a definitive agreement for the high-profile deal.
Nottingham Forest have made a major breakthrough in the final days of the transfer window, reaching an agreement with Crystal Palace for the permanent transfer of Daniel Munoz. The Colombian international is now set to travel for a medical as he prepares to make the switch to the City Ground in a deal worth approximately £22 million.
