The summer transfer window is now open in EuropeThere is a lot of chatter going around. Transfer Talk provides you with the latest news about rumours, the comings and goings and of course closing deals!
Important story: Paris Saint-Germain opens Mbappe talks at a price of 250 million euros
if Kylian Mbappe He is leaving Paris Saint-Germain this summer. like It indicates that the Ligue 1 champions will only accept €250m – a transfer fee unlikely to tempt Real Madrid into an approach.
The report goes on to say that Paris Saint-Germain is surprised by his lack of interest Los Blancoswho are long-term fans of the versatile striker.
Mbappe, 24, has been in contention with PSG for most of the summer, leaving the Qatar-owned club content to part with the France captain despite a stellar 2022-23 campaign where he scored 41 goals and grabbed 10 assists in all competitions.
While he was left out of PSG’s pre-season tour of Japan and South Korea, tensions between the 2018 World Cup winner and the club eased slightly, with Mbappe coming off the bench and finding the net in PSG’s 1-1 draw against Toulouse on Saturday.
Mbappe’s contract at Parc des Princes expires next summer, which could make the striker choose to terminate his contract before leaving as a free agent.
– Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga and more (US)
– Read on ESPN+: Transfer window language explained
Paper chatter
– Inter Milan and Bayern Munich reached a tentative agreement over the defender Benjamin Pavardreports Fabrizio Romano. Bayern were keen to get rid of the 27-year-old to ensure he could not be included for free at the end of his contract next summer. A €30m deal has been agreed, although the Bundesliga champions want to find a replacement before it’s finalized.
Atletico Madrid striker Joao Felix He is still keen to secure a move to Barcelona, but the deal is difficult for the Catalan club, according to sports. Atleti want to part ways with the Portugal international, who fell out with coach Diego Simeone last season, which led to him moving on loan to Chelsea in January. While the 23-year-old has prioritized a move to the Spotify Camp Nou, Barcelona’s financial position makes a deal difficult to close.
– Brighton & Hove Albion have agreed a fee with Lille for the midfielder Carlos Palpaaccording Mercato foot. The deal is worth €30m, including add-ons, with the 19-year-old due to undergo a medical later in the week. The Seagulls are keen to add to their midfield options following Moises Caicedo’s move to Chelsea and have identified Baleba as an exciting prospect.
– Besiktas is preparing to beat Galatasaray in obtaining a free agent deal Sergio Ramosreports Mercato foot. The 37-year-old has been looking for a club since leaving Paris Saint-Germain at the end of last season, and although he has been closely linked to the Saudi Professional League and the MLS league, the Spaniard appears set to move to Turkey.
– Chelsea and the New England Revolution have reached an agreement for a goalkeeper Djorge Petrovichaccording Fabrizio Romano. Chelsea need another goalkeeper to provide competition for Robert Sanchez, with Petrovic considered a perfect fit. The two clubs have agreed a fee of €16m, which will see the Serb complete his treatment on Wednesday.
