It is that point of yr once more, the time of yr when the hearsay mill is churning out ridiculous story, after ridiculous story, after ridiculous story.
From star strikers being linked with shock Tremendous Lig transfers to midfield stalwarts being touted for mega cash strikes, we have seen loads of somewhat odd rumours doing the rounds over the past week.
This is our picks of probably the most outrageous tales of the final week of the 2024 summer time switch window.
The hearsay
Barcelona’s Pedri has been linked with a shock transfer to Paris Saint-Germain by El Nacional. The Ligue 1 champions are reportedly prepared to pay €70m.
Our take
Whereas €70m would go some strategy to assuaging Barca’s monetary issues, it’s pretty rattling far wanting the €1bn launch clause connected to his present contract.
The 21-year-old, regardless of his accidents woes, is rightfully nonetheless thought-about a key participant for Barca’s long-term future. Sporting director Deco lately mentioned: “Pedri is a elementary participant for the long run, we don’t need to lose him,” so do not count on him to go away Catalonia anytime quickly.
The hearsay
In keeping with HITC, Man Utd are ready to promote Mason Mount this summer time in the event that they obtain an appropriate supply. Aston Villa, Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur have all proven an curiosity in his companies.
Our take
Contemplating how lengthy Man Utd chased Mount in 2023, it will be a outstanding flip of occasions in the event that they have been to then promote the midfielder for what would possible be a loss in 2024.
Positive, he hasn’t performed a lot since leaving Chelsea for Man Utd, however that has largely been all the way down to a large number of harm issues. If he can keep match and play usually underneath a supervisor who believes in him the best way Erik ten Hag does, he might nonetheless succeed at Previous Trafford.
The hearsay
The Day by day Mail are reporting that West Ham United are eyeing a transfer for Fikayo Tomori after failing of their bid to signal N’Golo Kante.
Our take
Going out and trying to an indication a defender as a result of they have been unable to signal a participant who performs a unique place? That alone is a bit bonkers.
Then you definitely add in the truth that West Ham try to signal AC Milan’s – one of many largest golf equipment on this planet – star centre-back, and you’ve got fairly the hearsay.
We’re not backing this deal to ever occur.
The hearsay
Turkish outlet Ajansspor are, remarkably, reporting that Jose Mourinho’s Fenerbahce are getting ready a €70m to signal Liverpool’s Darwin Nunez.
Our take
Ding. ding, ding.
Congratulations Ajansspor, you’re the winner of our ‘most outrageous switch hearsay of the week’ award.
There may be completely no manner Darwin Nunez, a participant Liverpool signed for €100m two years in the past and has carried out fairly properly ever since, will likely be leaving for €30m lower than that in 2024.
Nunez will keep at Liverpool and certain be a key participant for brand new supervisor Arne Slot.
The hearsay
The Guardian are one of many many retailers reporting that Joao Felix is being focused as a possible substitute for Moussa Diaby at Aston Villa.
Our take
File this switch underneath ‘yeah, you possibly can think about it occurring’.
With a primary UEFA Champions League marketing campaign since 1983 on the horizon, Villa have been one of many busiest groups available in the market this summer time to this point, signing the likes of Amadou Onana, Samuel Iling-Junior and Ian Maatsen already. And we absolutely count on them to proceed that pattern of enterprise now that document signing Diaby has left a void of their offensive unit.
Felix has the profile and expertise required to fill that void, and he is additionally very, very accessible now because of his strained relationship with guardian membership Atletico Madrid.
