The 10 possible transfer moves to watch this summer: Nico Williams to Barcelona and Victor Osimhen to PSG?

Following the end of UEFA Euro 2024 and the Copa America, the summer transfer window is now entering its most important phase, with several clubs working to put together the best possible squads ahead of the new season starting in less than a month. There have already been some big signings, such as Kylian Mbappé at Real Madrid, but there are many more to keep an eye out for in the coming weeks. Here are 10 moves to watch out for this summer:

Xavi Simons, PSG

The Dutch talent is one of the players to keep an eye on this summer after his loan spell at RB Leipzig and is now back at PSG. However, the French giants are willing to loan him out again for the coming season and there are clubs that have already shown interest in signing him, such as RB Leipzig and Bayern Munich, while FC Barcelona showed interest but the deal does not progress. now.

Nico Williams, athletics club

Speaking of talents, the Spanish winger was one of the stars at this summer’s European Championship and Athletic Club know there is not much they can do as the player has a €50 million release clause in his contract. FC Barcelona are the frontrunners to sign him this summer and discussions are underway with the player camp to complete the deal as quickly as possible. In Barcelona, ​​Williams would recreate the duo with Lamine Yamal that was one of the secrets of the national team’s success at this summer’s European Championship.

Victor Osimhen, Naples

Osimhen is keen to leave Napoli this summer, as has been long expected by the same player and club in recent months. Osimhen, who signed a new contract with the Italian side last December, valid until the summer of 2026, has a release clause of around €130 million in his new contract and he currently wants to leave Napoli. PSG are pushing hard to sign Osimhen this summer as the French giants are still looking for a replacement for Mbappe. In the event of Osimhen’s departure, Napoli is already working to bring Romelu Lukaku back to the Italian Serie A.

Dani Olmo, RB Leipzig

The Spanish star is a player who may also leave the German Bundesliga this summer. After an incredible few seasons at RB Leipzig, several clubs are now interested in signing him this summer and reports suggest that Manchester City and Bayern Munich are among the clubs to have shown the most interest. RB Leipzig, on the other hand, knows that the player is highly valued elsewhere and that it will not be easy to sign him.

Matthjis de Ligt, Bayern Munich

Another Bundesliga player on the verge of leaving the German league. After two seasons at Bayern Munich, De Ligt is now in talks with Manchester United for a move this summer. Erik ten Hag, who coached De Ligt at Ajax, wants De Ligt to create a top defensive duo with Leny Yoro, who has just signed with the English giants from Lille. Manchester United are in talks with both Bayern and the player camp, and it looks like a deal is closing in the coming days.

Adrien Rabiot, free agent

A surprising name to keep an eye on in the coming days. The French midfielder decided not to renew his contract with Juventus and left the Bianconeri after the end of his contract on June 30. Several clubs are now in the process of signing him and are talking to his camp, including Arsenal, Manchester United and AC Milan. per reports. Rabiot could become a cheap option for many clubs looking for an experienced player in that position.

Riccardo Calafiori, Bologna

The deal between Bologna and Arsenal is progressing well and all parties involved are now positive that they can complete it before the end of the current month. Calafiori was one of the biggest names at the European Championship with Italy and showed his talent despite the Italian national team’s disappointing tournament. The Italian defender was also on Juventus’ list, but Bologna did not really want to work on the deal at the time, as the two clubs had disagreements over the departure of coach Thiago Motta, who was appointed by La Vecchia Signora this summer.

Romelu Lukaku, Chelsea

We already mentioned Big Rom when we talked about Osimhen’s deal, as the two are linked. Antonio Conte, who became Napoli’s new head coach this summer, wants Lukaku to replace Osimhen in case he leaves this summer. The two already worked and won at Inter and Lukaku gave his priority to Napoli after the lease agreement with AS Roma expired at the end of last season. Lukaku is now officially back at Chelsea and waiting to find out what’s next for him.

Teun Koopmeiners, Atalanta

The Dutch midfielder has attracted the interest of many clubs, but Juventus are the frontrunners to sign him from Atalanta this summer. The Bianconeri are now waiting to sell some players to create the financial space to approach Atalanta and invest money in this deal. Motta’s revolution already started with Juventus signing Douglas Luiz, Khephren Thuram, Michele Di Gregorio and Juan Cabal so far, but Juventus’ main target for the midfield is Koopmeiners, and the deal should enter its key phase in the coming weeks.

N’Golo Kante, Al-Ittihad

Last but not least, a player who may return to the Premier League this summer. According to reportsWest Ham have approached Al-Ittihad and N’Golo Kante’s camp about a possible move this summer, but as things stand it doesn’t look easy with the Saudi side unwilling to let him leave. However, he is certainly one to keep an eye on after his brilliant form for France at the 2024 European Championship.