Mayra Madrigal
The European transfer market continues to be active. Almost all the teams in the main European leagues have already started their preseason work, but they are still looking for elements to strengthen their lines.
And just as teams are still trying to choose who to add to their ranks, there are players who are still on the loose waiting for an opportunity, which has not been forthcoming due to clubs’ financial problems, high demands on the part of the players, or because there are several teams interested in them.
Rumors in the Euro transfer market are the order of the day, and we may yet witness some surprises.
Rumors in the European Transfer Market
Chelsea to pay €100 million for two Manchester City players
During this transfer window in Europe, there have been several rumors surrounding Chelsea, including the arrival of Cristiano Ronaldo. However, that issue is still pending as the Manchester United board refuses to let him leave with 12 months left on his contract.
It seems that the “Blues” did get a positive response from the other Manchester team and are close to finalizing the arrival of Nathan Aké and Raheem Sterling; however they will first need to pay 50 million euros for each one, that is, a total of 100 million euros, according to The Telegraph.
The same newspaper has said that Juventus’ Matthijs de Ligt is also in their sights.
Luka Jovic’s arrival officialized by Fiorentina
The one who has already found a team in this European transfer market is Serbian striker Luka Jovic. He was released after finishing his contract with Real Madrid and will now play in Serie A with Fiorentina.
According to information from Marca, the Serbian left for free to the Italian team, and Fiorentina will only have to pay his salary, while the Spanish team secured 50% of a future sale.
Clement Lenglet to play in the Premier League
It was known that Frenchman Clement Lenglet was not part of the FC Barcelona coaching staff’s plans, and that he was looking for a place at a club. He was expected to be the Blaugrana’s first sale, but he will instead play on loan with Tottenham Hotspur until June 30, 2023. According to Sport, the English club has no option to purchase.
Lenglet will join Eric Dier, Davinson Sanchez and Cristian Romero in the English side’s defense.
Isco and Marcelo are still without a team
Brazilian winger Marcelo left Real Madrid after 16 years, and so far remains without a team, although he stated that he is not thinking about retirement or becoming a coach, at least for now.
According to Marca, the Brazilian could continue his career in the Turkish Süper Lig, but the name of the interested club has not yet been revealed.
Isco, another former “Casa Blanca” player without a team, may have two options to continue his career in European soccer. According to information from the newspaper La Razón, he is analyzing proposals from Roma and Galatasaray.
