The transfer news continues to be hectic this Wednesday, July 13. As the resumption of competition is slowly approaching, clubs are still looking to strengthen and complete their squads. The day was particularly lively in Catalonia, where Barça garnished its wings and continued its offensives to poach a striker. Summary of the main transfer window information of the day.
Raphinha, Dembele, Lewandowski, Barcelona doesn’t stop
Big day in Barcelona. In the morning, several media reported a new offer from Camp Nou residents for Robert Lewandowski. The proposal would be around 50 million euros, excluding any bonuses, which would be close to the requirements of the last Bundesliga champion. At the same time, the Catalans were working on Raphinha’s arrival. The Catalans announced that they had reached an agreement with their Leeds counterparts at the start of the followingnoon. The Brazilian midfielder landed in Spain shortly following and is due to finalize his transfer there. Questioned by journalists before a meeting of the board of directors, president Joan Laporta indicated that Raphinha would be presented “this week”, with another former Rennais: Ousmane Dembélé. The formalization of the extension of the French international should therefore not delay.
Raheem Sterling says goodbye to Manchester City, Koulibaly to Chelsea
In a message posted on his social networks, Raheem Sterling officially announces that he is leaving Manchester City: “I was a twenty year old when I arrived in Manchester, I am an adult when I leave. Thank you for your endless support. It was an honor to wear the Manchester City shirt. » The arrival of the 27-year-old winger has been made official. The compensation would be between 56 and 59 million euros for a contract extending until 2027. The Blues should also register the arrival of Kalidou Koulibaly soon. They would pay around forty million for the Senegalese international defender, who must pass his medical examination on Wednesday evening.
It’s always moving at PSG
There is something new on the side of Paris Saint-Germain. The capital club would have transmitted an offer of 27 million euros for Hugo Ekitike, considered too low, however, by the Stade de Reims, which would expect between 40 and 45 million euros at least. The Parisians are still looking to find attackers while West Ham are said to have entered the race for Gianluca Scamacca. The Londoners would offer 40 million plus 5-7 in possible bonuses, around 5 more than PSG. At the level of the defensive sector, discussions would have been started with Jules Koundé in case the Milan Skriniar track would lead to nothing. As for Édouard Michut, he might be the subject of an upcoming offer of around 2.5 million euros from Celtic Glasgow.
Bayo arrives in Lille
It’s official. Mohamed Bayo has signed up for five seasons with Losc. The former Clermontois, author of 14 goals in Ligue 1 last season, will wear number 27 in the North. The transfer of the 24-year-old player would be around 14 million euros. The Franco-Guinean striker will have the mission of making Yilmaz forget alongside Jonathan David, if the latter remains. In the other direction, Domgoj Bradaric is on the start. The Croat is heading to Salernitana where he is due to undergo his medical examination on Thursday July 14.
Angers and Monaco hold their centre-forward, Lorient surely its goalkeeper
Monaco would have agreed with Borussia Mönchengladbach for the transfer of Swiss striker Breel Embolo. The principality club would pay 12.5 million euros. The medical visit is scheduled soon.
The Sco recorded the arrival on loan, for one season, of Abdallah Sima , from Brighton. Revealed at Sparta Prague, the 21-year-old Senegalese international years had a complicated season on the English coast. He arrives in Angers with the ambition to revive. In Lorient, Yvon Mvogo would be close to becoming the new goalkeeper of Les Merlus . The Swiss international from RB Leipzig had already been tracked by the Breton club in the winter transfer window. Enzo Le Fée would also leave to stay in Morbihan this season.
