Chelsea has set a significant asking price of £100 million for their striker Nicolas Jackson, 24, following interest from AC Milan. This move highlights Chelsea’s intent to retain their key players while exploring lucrative opportunities in the transfer market.
Meanwhile, Barcelona is eyeing Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford, 27, as their primary target for a left winger after unsuccessful attempts to acquire Luis Diaz from Liverpool and Nico Williams from Athletic Bilbao. This shows Barcelona’s commitment to revamping their squad and addressing their attacking needs.
In other transfer news, Juventus has reached an agreement with Manchester United for winger Jadon Sancho, with a reported fee of 20 million euros (£17.3 million). Sancho is currently negotiating his severance package with Manchester United before finalizing the transfer, underscoring the growing activity in the transfer window.
Tottenham continues to show interest in Yoane Wissa of Brentford, despite setbacks in negotiations regarding his £50 million valuation this summer. Additionally, PSV Eindhoven is open to selling winger Johan Bakayoko, 22, with several clubs including Everton, Nottingham Forest, and RB Leipzig making inquiries.
Nottingham Forest is considering a bid for England Under-21 midfielder James McAtee, valued at £25 million, although Manchester City believes he is worth closer to £40 million. Meanwhile, Atalanta has set a valuation of at least £50 million for defender Giorgio Scalvini, who is on the radar of Newcastle and Manchester United.
Aston Villa looks poised to sign Dutch goalkeeper Marco Bizot from Brest, while Arsenal continues to monitor Real Madrid’s Brazilian winger Rodrygo, amidst efforts to secure Chelsea’s Noni Madueke.
Lastly, Colombian wing-back Daniel Munoz is seeking to leave Crystal Palace after signing a new contract just a few months prior, reflecting the complex dynamics of player contracts and transfers. Turkish club Fenerbahce is also finalizing a deal for Marco Asensio from Paris St-Germain, further showcasing the active market across European leagues.
The ongoing transfer activities underline the competitive nature of football, with clubs making strategic moves to enhance their squads for the upcoming season.