With his proactive style -- always supporting the attack on overlaps -- and quality on the ball, Mazraoui should be a good fit for the German champions. However, while it's impossible to replace Haaland like-for-like, Adeyemi's dribbling skills, pace and avid pressing game will clearly become assets for Dortmund. Madrid have made great use of the free agency market recently, landing David Alaba from Bayern Munich last season, and they have struck another great deal. As Paul Pogba's time at Manchester United comes to an end, ESPN FC's journalists dive in to how it went so wrong. Having signed from Rennes for around 20m, Leeds have made a huge profit in moving the Brazil winger on. Multiple reports: Lewandowski has received death threats after saying he wants to leave Bayern, De Ligt completes medical ahead of Bayern move, Reports: Bayern agree deal to sign de Ligt, Americans in the Bundesliga: Twelve actors covered in final report, Americans in the Bundesliga: Six actors covered on season's penultimate matchday, Americans in the Bundesliga: Three players above average in week 32, Comparing Eintracht's European success to their disappointing Bundesliga campaign. } USMNT's Pulisic talks Chelsea future, hunger for World Cup success, Is big spending back? At Leeds, Aaronson will reunite with American coach Jesse Marsch, who managed him at Salzburg in the 2020-21 season, and that should help the youngster score more goals and get more assists.
At 28, his best years are approaching, and Roma's attack will certainly be improved by his arrival. United have got themselves a class act who can only improve the depth in their attack. Insigne wasn't able to agree a new contract and opted to leave, but Napoli will miss the Italy international a lot. Who will stay and who will go in Borussia Dortmund's summer rebuild? 
At 26, he has yet to reach his peak and the Spanish league should suit his style. Liverpool could spend another 25m in add-ons, but they have signed one of the world's top young strikers and, at 22, he has plenty of time to develop. Marseille really dropped the ball here as they allowed one of their best young players to leave on a free transfer. 10 or as an inverted winger, is regarded as one of the top prospects in the country and had outgrown life at Salzburg. Malacia is an energetic and attack-minded full-back who has now made his mark for Netherlands at the international level, so it's no surprise to see a big European club come calling. Having been forced to pay a record compensation fee for a 16-year-old when signing Harvey Elliott from the Cottagers in 2019, the Reds hope that the 19-year-old Carvalho will follow a similar developmental path. Yet he remains among the most composed and precise passers of the ball in Europe and should, at least on paper, work well in tandem with Schlotterbeck -- TKK.
Usually Bayern are the ones signing players from Dortmund in their prime, but Sule has turned the tables. Arsenal fans may query the addition of another diminutive attacking midfielder, but the 22-year-old Vieira has class and should be an exciting signing. In truth, the Netherlands international defender had probably done everything he could at Lille. The Blues struggled with a Romelu Lukaku-style forward, so have doubled down on more versatility.
With his contract expiring in 2023, Ajax couldn't do much when he expressed a desire to leave, so they will regret not managing to bring in a bigger transfer fee. Dubbed a replacement for the departed Kalvin Phillips, Adams is a different type of player and will work with Marc Roca to make up for the loss of the England international. This could work out to be one of the best moves City have ever made. That has cost them around 3.4m. A fee of 42m, plus 3m in add-ons, will go a long way to rebuilding, but a player like Phillips is impossible to replace. And they've already signed his replacement in Darwin Nunez. If he stays free of injury, he'll be a star. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer.
The Blues will be upset they could not agree new terms and had to let him leave for nothing, but the 29-year-old reportedly wanted a lot more than he was on at Stamford Bridge. One of the most fascinating moves of the summer. One of the stars of the Porto academy, Vieira rose to prominence quickly over the past season as he took his chance to impress. The coming weeks for Bayern Munich are set to be crucial in terms of squad building for next season. City needed to replace Fernandinho in central midfield and have signed one of the best around.
Barcelona are getting a versatile winger, who scored 11 goals in 35 games last season, but surely they have bigger issues to solve than in the forward positions. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. If you only count the transfer fee, City spent 6.2m to sign Erling Haaland as a result of moving Jesus to Arsenal. At 31, he has only a few more years left at the top of the game, but he should strengthen the squad a lot, and 40m is a bargain fee. The 5-foot-4 superstar is reportedly set to become the highest-paid player in MLS history, and a lot is expected of him. One of the stars of the Ajax academy, Gravenberch made his senior debut in 2018 and has since confirmed his status as one of the most exciting young midfielders in Europe. This transfer window didn't open until July 1 for most leagues, and while star striker Kylian Mbappe may have snubbed Real Madrid to stay at PSG, there are certainly going to be some big-name transfers again this year. Report: Crystal Palace now want to sign 'wonderful' attacker who's been com Matthijs de Ligt credits Louis van Gaal and Arjen Robben for his move to Ba Bayern Munichs 2022 preseason campaign: Full coverage. Here are the grades for all the major deals. The Ivory Coast international still has potential to improve and can offer Xavi plenty of options in the XI. Don Hutchison explains why Kalidou Koulibaly is an incredible signing for Chelsea. A release clause is a tricky thing, because as soon as another club pays it, then you are stuck. Its a Done Deal! So keep up to date with all the latest transfer gossip and breaking stories from the Bavarian side. Clubs across the English Premier League spent a colossal 1.6 billion last year, according to Transfermarkt, while even the January window saw 338 million splashed.
Coutinho signed for Barcelona for 160m from Liverpool in 2018 and has been sent out on loan twice over the past four years. Another young Germany international who should grow into a fine player at Dortmund, the club landed a bit of a bargain. Benfica paid around 24m to sign the Uruguay international from Almeria in 2020 and he has gone from strength to strength. Porto got what they wanted, sort of, but they've lost another young talented player in the same summer as Fabio Vieira (see below). With 95 goals in 236 games for City, the versatile Jesus should bring some threat to the Arsenal attack. He may not be first choice at Camp Nou, but his versatility and reading of the game will ensure good depth in the Barcelona defence. -- TKK. Still a top player with a lot to give. It may not be a signing which will change the destination of the league title, but Dortmund will be pleased to have a PR boost over their rivals and can pair Sule with fellow countryman Schlotterbeck in the future. Bayern have struggled with budget options at full-back in recent years -- namely Bouna Sarr and Omar Richards -- but Mazraoui should add a touch of class. Women's Euro 2022 quarterfinal preview: Who will make the final four? Mane is a quality addition, and Bayern have shown how much they value older players. Chelsea have done well to land a world-class winger, who is still only 27, from their Premier League rivals. The Morocco international could well become Bayern's first-choice right-back if Benjamin Pavard moves into the centre of defence to replace Niklas Sule. It's hard to see what Reims get out of this one. The United States midfielder, who can play as a No. However, Bissouma was arrested in October under suspicion of sexual assault and released under police investigation, with the outcome still pending. The 19-year-old has outgrown the Portuguese league already and the club can move on and focus on unearthing the next superstar. At 32, his best years might be behind him, but he's still a game-changer and his signing will certainly help the Dynamo. Adeyemi has been a star, but the Austrian club will have another waiting to take his place, and 38m is a good fee to get for a 20-year-old with no experience in a "Big Five" league. The fee seems on the low side for a player who is still only 25, but he only had one year left on his contract, which explains why the club were forced into a move. The midfielder has a high ceiling, and if he can fulfil his potential then Leeds will have landed a bargain. Transfermarkt's Philipp Marquardt reports that the controversial purchase of FC Nantes striker Randal Kolo Muani has been completed. At 33, he will offer them a couple of good years and is a genuinely world-class addition. If Nunez is half as successful as the last Uruguayan striker to star at Anfield, Luis Suarez, then he will have done well. They only paid 17.5m to sign him from Bordeaux in 2020, so while they lose one of their best players, it's an excellent piece of business. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. Man United have managed to lose Pogba to Juventus twice now, once in 2012 for 1m and now for nothing.
He's heading towards the end of his career but it's still a canny deal for Spurs. The Bavarian club is actively pursuing the Bayern Munich is not planning to sell Dayot Upamecano, Bayern Munich set to improve offer for Matthijs de Ligt. A 21m transfer fee profit will go a long way for reshaping their squad. Whenever you lose your captain, who has made over 400 appearances for the club, on a free transfer, you have to ask questions why. //if ($_SERVER['REMOTE_ADDR']=='5.186.120.252'){die('Done');} At 26, the Germany international is just reaching his best years, and he played 36 times this season for the Bundesliga champions so they will need to replace him. They continue to make smart moves in the transfer market and can use the money to sign another young star to develop.
You can't sign a player for 115m then decide he's not good enough and loan him out the next season. Who are the big names and bargains available for free in 2023?
definitely on the SGE's "immediate needs" shopping list. 50m can rebuild their squad nicely. It was always a possibility that Mendes would be signed on a permanent deal after his loan move expired, and Sporting knew the risks given the 40m clause in the deal. The Denmark international has had a tough year after suffering a cardiac arrest on the pitch at Euro 2020 last summer and then being released by Inter due to being fitted with a heart-starting device that is banned in Serie A. Brentford gave him a chance in January and he impressed, but they couldn't compete when Man United showed interest. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Watch Lukaku serenade pals on Inter initiation as he loves life back in Italy, Haller all smiles in hospital as he undergoes treatment for testicular cancer, Jules Kounde turns up UNANNOUNCED on Sevilla's pre-season tour, Lingard agrees free transfer to Nottingham Forest on massive 200K A WEEK, Ex-Arsenal star Lacazette set to miss Lyon game after 'attack by WASPS', Watch Jack Grealish prank Bernardo Silva leaving Man City team-mate fuming, Leicester heading to mid-table with Foxes not backing Rodgers, Akinfenwa shocks fans by playing friendly for YouTube team in EIGHTH tier, Man Utd legend Ferdinand reveals boozy West Ham pre-season tour as youngster, Chelsea struggle to attract transfer bids for likes of Barkley and Batshuayi, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). OK, so 45m (plus another 5m in add-ons) is excellent money for a 33-year-old with one year left on his contract. The club have been looking for a backup to Harry Kane, and they have a very reliable one now. The 6-foot-4 centre-back is a dominant presence at the back, strong in the air and on the ground, and should suit the English style of play. Only time will tell. PSG moved to land the teenage left-back permanently after he impressed this season across 40 appearances. The final batch of Bayern Munich players returned to training at Sabner Strasse on Tuesday. Struggling Everton were never going to be able to keep the Brazil international happy this summer, so they did the right thing by taking the money. The Denmark international has been pretty consistent for Chelsea since impressing on loan at Borussia Monchengladbach between 2015-17. Salzburg are well versed in bringing young talent through and then moving them on for a significant profit.
What the group stage tells us about Women's Euro 2022 quarterfinalists. But 60m is less than the 75m originally reported, and significantly less than his 180m valuation if there had been no clause. A 35m fee, plus another 5m in add-ons, is a decent amount for a club who know how to make the best of the transfer market. Pretty dismal.
Offloading his wages will help PSG sign new players, and they can replace him with some younger talent. Tough for Milan, as Kessie wouldn't sign a new contract, but you can't get away from the fact that they let one of their best players depart on a free transfer. The Revs will miss him, but they couldn't deny him a move to Europe. Will the talented American manage to make an impact in a league in which some of his signature qualities -- pressing, finding quick practical actions, incisive off-the-ball running, agility, defensive contribution -- are already such an integral part of the game? By Peter Vicedocument.write(site_smart_timestamp(1640472422,0)); Transfermarkt's Philipp Marquardt and now Fabrizio Romano himself are reporting that Eintracht Frankfurt's capture of French striker Randal Kolo Muani is a done deal. The SGE is also being linked with two more players, Anthony Caci of Racing Strasbourg and Malther Hjholt of Aalborg BK, by separate sources. Lewandowski's Barcelona transfer to be finalized this weekend? Schlotterbeck carries similar playing traits to Mats Hummels, so Dortmund will be delighted if he reaches his full potential. Pogba is still only 29, so is at his peak and has years left at the top. Juve signed De Ligt for only 75m from Ajax in 2019, so they didn't make much of a profit (though could be due 10m in add-ons), and they couldn't persuade the 22-year-old that Turin was where his future lies, so the move didn't work out. Dortmund have been tracking the Germany international since it became obvious that Haaland would move on this summer. Sterling brings experience and guile up front, while he should be an automatic starter. PSG needed a dynamic central midfielder to improve their depth in the middle of the pitch, and the 22-year-old comes highly rated. Transfer window preview: Our guide to the biggest deals. Steve Nicol explains why Gareth Bale's move to LAFC makes sense for the forward. Given that just a year ago, Tchouameni was being linked with a 40m move, Monaco have done extremely well to double his transfer fee and potentially get another 20m in add-ons. He's an all-round superstar and should bed in well under Pep Guardiola. Insigne is 30, still at the top of his game and will provide the touch of star quality to the Toronto side that it missed when Sebastian Giovinco left in 2019. Rooney's DC United thrashed 6-2 by Bayern as Mane and De Ligt score on debuts, Watch Thomas Muller instantly crush fan's hopes of making shock Arsenal move, Man Utd and Chelsea in Pavard transfer battle as star considers Bayern future, Lewandowski reveals summer turmoil over Barcelona transfer from Bayern, Crystal Palace agree 8.5m fee to sign Richards from Bayern Munich, Barca confirm 42.5m Lewandowski deal as Bayern launch STINGING attack, Bayern confirm 68million De Ligt transfer after Juve defender snubbed Chelsea, Chelsea told Pavard transfer fee with Tuchel keen to add another defender, Chelsea blow as De Ligt lands in Munich and agent CONFIRMS Bayern transfer, Bayern Munich agree 68m fee for De Ligt in major transfer blow for Chelsea, Frenkie de Jong willing to quit Barcelona but NOT for Man Utd transfer, Lewandowski says goodbye to Bayern pals ahead of Barcelona transfer, Lewandowski to join Barca this weekend as LaLiga giants agree fee with Bayern, Barca in advanced Lewandowski talks with Bayern star finally set to seal move, Lewandowski last to arrive for training' as he eyes Barcelona move, News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. Build your customFanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis onBayern Munich and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. It didn't seem like central defence was a key area to improve, but after letting star striker Robert Lewandowski leave, they are planning for the future and had the money to do so. Luckily they already had his replacement lined up for 38m (see below). Kamara helped the club finish second in Ligue 1 to secure qualification for the Champions League and his exit will leave a gaping hole, while Marseille will miss his versatility in defence and midfield as well. City needed a central striker and they beat their rivals to land the best around. Though they are losing a talented player, they will cope without him. Chelsea needed defenders this summer, and Koulibaly is one of Europe's best. Robert Lewandowski reveals his reasons for joining FC Barcelona (0:30), Transfer grades: Barcelona an A for Lewandowski, Why MLS clubs are rebranding, how some got it wrong and the opportunity that presents, Why free agents no longer have much power in the transfer market, USWNT ready to win the World Cup? Liverpool swooped early to avoid the transfer fee going to a tribunal, as it could have been a fair bit higher than 5m.
Herrera played a key role in Atletico's 2020-21 LaLiga title win but made only 27 appearances this season as his impact waned. Di Maria is 34, but he was still one of PSG's top performers last season with five goals and nine assists in 31 games.
The Croatia international has been linked with a move to the Premier League for many years, so it will be interesting to see how he settles. There's not much Dortmund could have done to keep one of the world's best young strikers, given they agreed to a release clause when they signed him from FC Salzburg in 2020. RobDawsonexplains why Christian Eriksen joining Manchester United is a "good deal" for the club. Likely to be greatly appreciated by the Elland Road crowd. Having an experienced player among the club's talented youth products will also aid the squad. It could turn out to be a significant summer transfer window for the forward department of the senior squad at Bayern Munich. Phillips is still only 26 and has had an incredible rise over the past few seasons. After seeing changes in the attack over the last week, Bayern Munich will be seeing a change of personnel in the defensive department of the squad Bayern Munich closing on departure of Robert Lewandowski. Feyenoord will be sad to lose him, but they can move on and use the money to rebuild. He should do a decent job in Turin, and striker Dusan Vlahovic could thrive off his service. What we can expect from the transfer window. Signing a player of Kamara's quality and reputation should normally be impossible without offering Champions League football. Ajax will miss him but could have perhaps let him leave in January for a fee.
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