Barcelona midfielder Franck Kessie is set to leave the club as they offload players for financial reasons.
Barcelona midfielder Franck Kessie is reportedly set to leave the club as they offload players for financial reasons. Juventus has shown interest in signing the 26-year-old on loan with an option to buy after a year. Kessie, who joined Barcelona on a free transfer a year ago from AC Milan, is considering a return to Italy or leaving Barcelona. The financial details of the potential deal remain undisclosed. Manchester City’s Riyad Mahrez has reportedly agreed on personal terms with Al Ahli for a potential move to Saudi Arabia. However, obstacles remain as the clubs need to agree on a transfer fee. Negotiations are expected to take place in the next 24-48 hours. Mahrez is keen on the move, and Al Ahli is eager to finalize the deal swiftly.
PSV forward Xavi Simons has reportedly left the pre-season training camp as PSG activated a £5m buy-back clause. Simons had an impressive season with PSV, scoring 19 goals and providing nine assists in 49 games. He made his international debut for the Netherlands during the World Cup. PSG has been active in the transfer market, signing five players this summer, including Lucas Hernandez, Marco Asensio, Milan Skriniar, Manuel Ugarte, and Lee Kang-in.
Ilkay Gundogan, the 32-year-old German midfielder, has officially joined Barcelona on a two-year deal after leaving Manchester City as a free transfer. Gundogan played a pivotal role in City’s Treble-winning season, contributing 11 goals in 51 games. He was presented at Barcelona’s training facilities, where he will reunite with former teammate Xavi, who previously played under City manager Pep Guardiola at Barcelona. Gundogan, who captained Manchester City, decided to embrace a new challenge in La Liga with Barcelona.
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe is reportedly eager to bolster his squad ahead of their return to the Champions League. After signing Sandro Tonali for £55 million, Howe now has his eyes set on winger Kvaratskhelia. Newcastle has reportedly made a club-record bid of £82 million for the Georgian international. However, Napoli, Kvaratskhelia’s current club, has yet to respond and is reportedly reluctant to sell him this summer. Kvaratskhelia played a crucial role in Napoli’s Serie A title win, scoring 14 goals and providing 17 assists in 43 appearances. His impressive performances have attracted interest from top clubs like Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain.
Inter Milan has made a surprising move by contacting Juventus to sign Juan Cuadrado reportedly on a free transfer. Cuadrado’s contract with Juventus is expiring, and talks of renewal have stalled. AC Milan and Inter Milan have reportedly shown interest in the Colombian winger. Financial issues at Juventus may complicate the deal. Cuadrado has been a key player for Juventus, winning five Serie A titles and making 314 appearances. At 35 years old, he would bring experience and competition for Denzel Dumfries at Inter. This move may create tension among fans, given Cuadrado’s history with both clubs. Inter’s approach aligns with their successful strategy of signing experienced players.
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