Transfer window weekly: Arsenal still open to Eze deal

The transfer window is open across Europe and business is starting to be done. What do ESPN journalists hear possible offers?

Every Friday until September, we will bring you the latest updates and information on the latest transfer news.

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Does Arsenal still hope to sign Ebelechi Eze?

The feeling that we have of the pre-season tour of Arsenal in Asia is that they are open to business if the circumstances allow. They were active at the start of the window, spending more than 200 million pounds sterling.

Although they want depth in a certain number of positions, there is a recognition that the club will probably make the players this month to balance things. Oleksandr Zinchenko,, Fabio Vieira,, Albert Sambi Lokonga,, Reiss Nelson And Leandro Trossard Could leave everything if the right offer is coming.

This movement will have an impact on what is happening with the striker of Crystal Palace Eze, who is interested in a move to Arsenal and the club is admirers passionate about him. He has a liberation clause of around 68 million pounds sterling which expires around fifteen before the window closed. The evaluation of Eze by Arsenal is considerably lower, so negotiations are necessary to advance the thing. – James Olley

Is Manchester United closer to the signing of an attacker?

For the moment, they focus their attention on Benjamin Sesko. The contact was established with RB Leipzig to get an idea of the finances involved and was cited between 80 and 90 million euros.

This is probably too much for United, but they hope they can negotiate a compromise. Unloading Alejandro Garnacho,, Jadon Sancho,, Watered And Tyrell Malacia Would create a certain height in the budget and could allow flexibility.

If Sesko is too expensive – or they are beaten to his signature by Newcastle United or Bayern Munich – United could make an offer for Aston Villa Ollie Watkins.

United sources insist that there is no guarantee that they will sign an attacker, but they are trying. – Rob Dawson

What about players they are trying to ship?

Nothing moves as fast as United. There is an interest in Garnacho de Chelsea, but United plays the possibility of an exchange with Nicolas Jackson.

Antony has the interest of real Betis – where he spent the second half of last season on loan – and Al Nassr. United abandoned their Sancho assessment to less than 25 million pounds sterling and there was the interest of Juventus.

The problem that United has was that they very clearly indicated that the players are excess to the requirements and that other clubs have been happy to wait to see if the evaluations come close to the deadline. – Dawson

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Dawson: the pre-season of Man United “a reason to be optimistic”

Rob Dawson is thinking about the friendly matches and questions from the Manchester United pre-season that the players will start against Arsenal in their opening match of the season.

PSG had a quiet summer. Could they really let Gianluigi Donnarumma go?

They can absolutely. The Italian goalkeeper only stayed only on his Paris Saint-Germain contract, and sources have declared to ESPN that the negotiations for an extension were pending.

Donnarumma, 26, earns € 215,000 per week and is the last player who remains in the team on a contract signed before the sports director of PSG, Luis Campos, changes the structure of the players’ agreements – who are now much more encouraged to bonuses according to individual and collective performances. The former AC Milan star does not want to move on to the new type of contract and also wishes a salary increase.

Although there is no improvement with Donnarumma, PSG is actively working on an agreement for another n ° 1. They chose 23 years Lucas Chevalier Who has been incredible for Lille in the past two seasons, and is one of the best in Europe in his position for his age. He wants to join the European champions, while the talks with Lille go well. According to ESPN sources, the costs will be between $ 40 and $ 45 million and personal conditions, although they have not yet been agreed, will not be a problem.

If Chevalier arrives in the French capital, Donnarumma will then have to decide if it remains as No. 2 to pass his contract and leave in June 2026. Or if he leaves with Manchester United and Inter Milan, two clubs which have already contacted Enzo Raiola, the agent of Donnarumma. – Julien Laurens

It would not be a transfer window without a transfer drama from Barça. What is the last?

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has already closed the door of new signatures, but sources have told ESPN that the Catalan club was looking to move some players to balance the books and leave the coach Hansi Flick with a team of around 24 players.

After the transfer of Pau Víctor At Braga’s sources indicate that there is nothing in the pipeline, but there are players such as Raphinha who have aroused the interest of other teams. Barça recently renewed the contract of the Brazil striker and does not consider his departure, but rather that of the other players who are not in the plans of Flick; back Fort Hector and goalkeeper Iñaki PeñaFor example. In addition, some departures in the midfield could also be taken into account. Barça has a surplus of players from this department with Painter,, Gavi,, Jong Frenkie,, Dani Olmo,, Fermín López,, Marc Casadó And Marc Bernal All in competition for places.

In addition, the Champions of Laliga work on renewals for Jong, Jules Koundé And Eric García. – Moises Llorens

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Why the favorites of Real Madrid Laliga in Barcelona?

Alex Kirkland does not understand why Real Madrid is favorites to win Laliga above Barcelona this coming season.

Atlético Madrid has become large in this window. Can we expect more companies from them?

Atlético presented their six summer signatures – Álex Baena,, Johnny Cardoso,, Thiago Almada,, Dávid Hancko,, Matteo Ruggeri And Marc Pubill – This week. But they still continue a seventh in the form of the talented 23 -year -old midfielder from VFB, VFB Stuttgart, Enzo Millot.

However, the club’s sources have told ESPN that even after finishing the signing of Millot, Atlético will not close the door on new entries. There is even more than one position than the club and coach Diego Simeone feel that they would like to strengthen, if the right player becomes available. – Alex Kirkland and Rodrigo Faez

What does Manchester City do?

Jack Grealish is back in training at City Football Academy, but that doesn’t mean it remains. Everton and West Ham United are among the interested clubs, and there is always an expectation that he will leave before the deadline.

There is a feeling in Etihad that clubs are waiting until the deadline to make their movement. A permanent agreement is City’s preference, but they did not exclude sanctioning a loan and kicking on the road for a year. – Dawson

The first Nottingham Forest offer of 25 million pounds sterling for the midfielder James McATEE was rejected by City, who appreciates the 22 -year -old to the figure of 40 million pounds sterling they received from Chelsea for Cole Palmer Two years ago. Having seen Palmer become one of the rising stars of world football since its move to Stamford Bridge, City is wary to allow another academic product to leave for what they believe to be suppression costs.

With McATEE benefiting from more minutes in the first team in City than Palmer in its last season under Pep Guardiola, sources said that the club hierarchy was determined to force the forest to considerably increase their offer before allowing it to leave. Sources have said, however, that, although 40 million pounds sterling is the city’s assessment, an agreement could be concluded at a first £ 35 million pounds sterling if the forest is ready to improve their offer. – Mark Ogden

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Is Palhinha the answer to the Tottenham midfielder?

Ale Moreno talks about the season of João Palhinha in Bayern Munich in the midst of links with a loan move to Tottenham.

Other interesting offers in preparation?

– Paris Saint-Germain is about to announce the signing of the Ukrainian international defender Illia Zabarnyi from AFC Bournemouth. – Laurens

– Vancouver Whitecaps are close to the signature Thomas MüllerSources confirm to ESPN. The Canadian team is currently in the last stages of negotiation with FC Cincinnati for the Discovery Rights of the player in order to prepare the contract. – Lizzy Becherano

– Bayer Leverkusen Amine Adli wants a move in the Premier League, where a few clubs are interested in him. Wolverhampton Wanderers and Sunderland will make an offer this weekend for the Moroccan international, while West Ham is also lively. At 25, the versatile striker was a key player in the historic Leverkusen season in 2023-24. The German club has agreed to let him go if he obtains the costs they want for him: 23 million euros. – Laurens

– The Nottingham forest intensifies its pursuit of Adama TraoréA source told ESPN. The Nuno Espírito Santo team called the player’s entourage last week to find out about his situation, and things have progressed since all parties are ready to conclude the agreement. – Rodra

– Alejandro Grimaldo was approached by Saudi Arabia last week, but the left back of Bayer Leverkusen plans to continue his career in Europe. Spain would be his favorite destination, and he wanted to wait until Real Madrid finds Xabi Alonso. However, Real Madrid and its other alternative, Atlético Madrid, decided to sign in place Álvaro Carreras and Matteo Ruggeri respectively. – Rodra

– Luka Jovic Will not join Cruz Azul de Liga MX after the Serbia striker, who left AC Milan at the end of last season, informed the club’s board of directors that he would not accept their offer. Sources close to Cruz Azul have confirmed the decision of the former Real Madrid player to ESPN, who will seek to stay in Europe to continue his career, weighing the sporting and family aspects above a move to Mexico. – Caesar Caballero

– Nelson DeossaThe transfer of Real Betis is expected to be announced after Monterrey and the Laliga Club have entered into an agreement for the Colombia midfielder to leave Rayados for $ 16 million. A source informed ESPN that the player’s transfer was finalized on Wednesday, so everything is now a question of paperwork. Deossa will finally leave Monterrey after joining the team for the Clausura 2025, where he played 17 games, scoring three goals. – Víctor Álvarez

– Former Corinthian winger Róger Guedes is in talks with Gremio, according to the full back of the Club Marlon, who adds that he speaks with the striker daily and has already sent him a message the urgent to return to Brazil of Qatar, where he plays Al Rayyan. – ESPN Brasil

– Diego PitucaOne of Neymar’s teammates in Santos is about to leave the club for the V-Varen Nagasaki side. The club wishes to terminate the player’s contract, which takes place until 2027. The team of League J1, however, favors a loan agreement while being ready to pay their wages in full during the lending time. – ESPN Brasil