Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise is on the radar of Liverpool as a potential future replacement for Mohamed Salah, while Liverpool, Tottenham and Newcastle are tracking Brighton defender Jan Paul van Hecke. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors and gossip from around the globe.
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TRENDING RUMORS
- Liverpool are interested in Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise, reports The Daily Mail. The 23-year-old is reported to have been lined up as a potential future replacement for Mohamed Salah, who will turn 34 next year, with Olise one of the top names on the Reds' shortlist, though a deal could cost them around €100 million. Olise was one of the brightest wingers in Europe last season after directly contributing to 34 goals in 48 matches across the Bundesliga and Champions League, and he also added his third goal of the new campaign in the 3-2 league win over Augsburg on Saturday.
- Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle clubs are tracking Brighton defender Jan Paul van Hecke, says TEAMtalk. The Seagulls have reportedly turned down several approaches already for the 25-year-old Netherlands international, but it is thought that he could soon want to make a switch to a team playing in the Champions League. He made 34 league appearances last season.
- Manchester United are prepared to listen to offers to sign both of their goalkeepers this month, reports The Sun. André Onana, 29, and Altay Bayindir, 27, have been made available for transfer, with the Red Devils seemingly making an early decision to promote new arrival Senne Lammens as their No. 1, and are open to letting one of Onana or Bayindir leave permanently or on loan. Onana would accept leaving Old Trafford amid plans to play for Cameroon at the Africa Cup of Nations in January, while Bayindir has struggled to earn the confidence of the club's hierarchy after an underwhelming start to the Premier League season. He could return to the Super Lig, with a week to go before the transfer window closes on September 12 in Turkey.
- Clubs in the Saudi Pro League are interested in Manchester United defender Harry Maguire, according to The Sun. Two teams are reported to have asked the 32-year-old's representatives about a potential switch to Saudi Arabia, where the transfer window closes on Sept. 23. While Maguire wants to stay at Old Trafford, it is believed that he would be open to considering a move at the end of the season. His deal will enter the final six months in January, when clubs from outside of the Premier League will be able to make an official approach to him on a pre-contract agreement.
- Inter Milan are keen on Lyon winger Malick Fofana, according to Tuttosport. The Serie A club have tracked the 20-year-old since last season, and it is reported that they are weighing up a move for him in January as a potential alternative to Atalanta's Ademola Lookman, who they missed out on during the summer. Fofana scored for Belgium in the 6-0 FIFA World Cup Qualifier win over Liechtenstein on Thursday and has been linked with several clubs in Europe following impressive form in Ligue 1.
CONFIRMED TRANSFERS
- United States women's national team forward Alyssa Thompson has signed for Chelsea from NWSL side Angel City FC. Sources told ESPN that Chelsea will pay Angel City an initial fee close to $1.3m (£1m); the deal could potentially reach near $1.9m with add-ons, but will not surpass the world record. Read
- Meanwhile, Angel City has signed her sister Gisele Thompson to a new contract through 2029. Read
- London City Lionesses have announced the signing of France international midfielder Grace Geyoro from Paris Saint-Germain. The fee is reported to be a world record €1.65m ($1.9m). Read
- Arsenal have announced that striker Alessia Russo has signed a new "long-term" contract on the eve of the new WSL season. Read
- England international Grace Clinton has joined local rivals Manchester City in a deal that sees compatriot Jess Park move in the opposite direction to Manchester United. Though the deals are separate, both with transfer fees, sources told ESPN that City are paying a sum on top of Park's move as Clinton, 22, is valued higher. Read
EXPERT TAKE
Gab Marcotti explains why Harvey Elliott's move to Aston Villa was some smart transfer business from Liverpool.
ESPN's Liverpool correspondent Beth Lindop on what the future holds post-Salah.
Liverpool secured Salah's services for another two years when he signed a new contract back in April however the Anfield hierarchy will have to start planning for life without their star player sooner rather than later.
Having turned 33 over the summer, logic dictates Salah's best years are probably behind him, though his powers don't yet look to be waning. The Premier League champions have already revamped their attack with the additions of Alexander Isak and Hugo Ekitike, and Olise would certainly tick a lot of boxes as a long term replacement for Salah.
At just 23, Olise is already one of the brightest talents in Europe and is still not yet at the peak of his powers. He would likely command a significant transfer fee but Liverpool have shown this summer that they're not afraid to spend big if the right target becomes available.
OTHER RUMORS
Julien Laurens criticises Bayern Munich for a potentially huge deadline day deal for Chelsea forward Nicolas Jackson.
- Barcelona are set to intensify their efforts to secure a new contract agreement with midfielder Frenkie de Jong, with hopes of signing him to an initial three-year deal that includes the option of a one-year extension. (Mundo Deportivo)
- Juventus and Inter are among five teams in Europe interested in signing Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi. He has recently been linked with Real Madrid, Barcelona and Bayern Munich. (Mirror)
- Arsenal have set the valuation for the transfer of winger Gabriel Martinelli at £60m, having previously received enquiries for him during the transfer window. (Daily Mail)
- Multiple clubs have contacted the representatives of Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic regarding a potential deal in January. (Gazzetta dello Sport)
- Atletico Madrid aren't interested in letting midfielder Conor Gallagher leave the club on loan. They reportedly rejected a late loan approach from Manchester United in the summer. (Fabrizio Romano)
- Former Liverpool and now free agent striker Fabio Borini is on the radar of Saudi Pro League side Neom SC, as well as two clubs in Serie B. (Nicolo Schira)
- Atletico Madrid fullback Nahuel Molina will only consider leaving the Wanda Metropolitano for a Champions League club, having previously turned down AC Milan. (Calciomercato)
- AS Monaco are keen to offload winger Krepin Diatta this month. (Footmercato)
- Inter are discussing a new contract for midfielder Davide Frattesi after he turned down a switch to Newcastle. (Gazzetta dello Sport)
- Free agent midfielder Oriol Romeu is struggling to find a new club after being released by Barcelona. (AS)
- Talks are progressing between Napoli and the representatives of midfielder Andre-Frank Zambo-Anguissa over a new contract. (Nicolo Schira)