A slew of top players will become free agents tomorrow, attracting interest from Manchester United, Chelsea, and Tottenham.
June 30 is a difficult day for many players who may be struggling to find a new club after their contract expires. Some, on the other hand, remain in high demand as top clubs prepare to seize a free transfer opportunity that could define their summer. Express Sport examines six of the best, some of whom are being closely watched by Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur, and Manchester United.
Dembele, Ousmane
For months, Barcelona and Dembele's camp have been at odds, with the player's camp demanding more money and the club turning out empty pockets. Barcelona fans have hoped for a new contract.
According to the French newspaper L'Equipe, the race for Dembele is a two-horse race between Barcelona and Chelsea. The Blues may be about to spend big on Manchester City's Raheem Sterling, but the chance to sign the electric Frenchman, who had 13 La Liga assists last season, may be too good to pass up.
Eriksen, Christian
A terrific half-season with Brentford has put the Dane well and truly back on the map. There has been plenty of interest in luring him away from west London, but the silky midfielder has yet to make a final decision.
While a reunion with Tottenham appeared to be on the cards, they allegedly decided against following up on their initial inquiry, leaving it a two-way street.
Lingard, Jesse
Lingard, who will be 30 next season, allegedly believes that now is the time to find regular football outside of Old Trafford. He appeared to think so in January, before the Red Devils blocked his loan exit.
A move for Lingard would have been completed weeks ago if it hadn't been for his exorbitant wages, which have prompted teams to think twice before pulling the trigger. West Ham are still thought to be in the lead, thanks to a fantastic partnership between the player and David Moyes during a six-month loan in 2020/21.
Dybala, Paulo
Juventus said farewell to Paulo Dybala in a heartfelt statement issued on Thursday. He has nearly 300 appearances and 115 goals for the club.
A move to Inter Milan from Serie A had been mentioned, but negotiations appear to have stalled, potentially leaving the door open for other interested parties. Tottenham were linked earlier this summer, but wage demands and their impending swoop for Richarlison may prevent things from progressing.
Isco
After nine years of being linked with a move to the Premier League, a player who has been linked with a move to the Premier League for what seems like an eternity is finally set to leave Real Madrid, but English clubs are not lining up to sign him. The 30-year-old playmaker only made 14 league appearances last season, making him a risk that few teams are willing to take.
Nonetheless, Real Betis, Sevilla, and Roma are all thought to be sniffing around for a potential free transfer that could give the Spaniard a new lease on life.
Juventus has already said farewell to Paulo Dybala. Belotti, Andrea
Seven seasons with Torino are set to end this summer after an eight-goal Serie A season, his lowest since 2014/15. However, the Italian's incredible goal-scoring ability in previous seasons has piqued the interest of many.
Newcastle United were allegedly turned down in January as Belotti awaited a chance to join AC Milan, but with the Rossoneri instead pursuing Divock Origi, the case has been reopened. It will be interesting to see what happens.
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