Gossip and Rumours: Summer Transfer Window 2023 Soccer

[Ginger Ted]

According to reports, Mohamed Salah wants to leave Liverpool.

The Egyptian winger is set to be offered a salary from Al-Ittihad that will make him the highest paid player in the Saudi Pro League, more than Cristiano Ronaldo

The Saudi's believe Salah will be attracted to the prospect of playing in a Muslim country.

 

[Ginger Ted]

Aymeric Laporte has completed a £25m move to Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr from Manchester City

 

[Black Sheep]

Manchester City have completed the signing of Belgium winger Jeremy Doku from Rennes for £55.4m.

 

[Ginger Ted]

Roma, Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona are all expected to be interested in signing Romelu Lukaku if Chelsea agree that he can leave on loan, according to reports in Italy.

 

[Ginger Ted]

Marseille are pushing to sign Man Utd defender Eric Bailly. There is no official bid yet - but they are expected to formalise their interest in the coming days.

 

[Bandit]

Tottenham are targeting a late move for a right-winger with Brennan Johnson high among their targets in the final week of the window.

The club wants a player of Johnson's profile rather than a traditional centre-forward after the departure of Harry Kane - and they have three options before the deadline.

 

[Crabtree]

Wolves midfielder Matheus Nunes has gone on strike to try and force through a move to Manchester City.

Today is the second day of his strike after the 25-year-old did not report for duty yesterday or today. The player will be disciplined by Wolves for refusing to train.

City are expected to return with an improved bid for the Portugal international after Wolves turned down a £47m offer from the Treble winners on Thursday.

Wolves are unwilling to sell Nunes for less than £60m.

 

[Cappuccino Kid]

West Ham have been told by Manchester United that as things stand Harry Maguire is staying at Old Trafford.

The Hammers remain keen on signing the 30-year-old but the sticking point is still a pay-off that Maguire would be owed if he leaves.

 

[Crabtree]

Manchester United are understood to have made "initial contacts" over a deal for Tottenham midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg.

Erik ten Hag's side have been offered the chance to speak to the player.

 

[Black Sheep]

Everton have completed the signing of Udinese striker Beto for a fee of £25.75m.

The 25-year-old has signed a four-year contract.