EXPRESS Sport brings you the latest developments from the football transfer window as teams around the world prepare for the upcoming season.
The transfer window is heating up as Cristiano Ronaldo attempts to leave Manchester United.
The transfer window is now moving at a breakneck pace, with deals being done left, right, and center.
Some of the biggest names in world football are swapping clubs, and huge sums of money are already changing hands.
Much of the attention is still on Manchester United, who appear set to lose talisman Cristiano Ronaldo despite their best efforts, while a summer signing of Barcelona ace Frenkie de Jong still requires significant work.
In other Premier League news, Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel has made a public plea for more transfer funds, despite already adding several big names to his squad. The Blues were thrashed by Arsenal in a pre-season match, and Mikel Arteta used the victory to announce that more signings are on their way to the Emirates.
Jules Kounde, who appeared destined for the Premier League, may now never set foot on English soil. Late developments in his protracted move to Stamford Bridge may see him unveiled in Barcelona colors at the Nou Camp very soon.
Barcelona has added another player this summer, though it may be some time before he makes an impact on the first team. Barcelona confirmed on Saturday that talented youngster Unai Hernandez would be joining the club's academy from Girona. Hernandez, who is only 17 years old, has already become a household name among Spanish football's youth ranks.
Barcelona and a star player have reached an agreement.
Jules Kounde's transfer saga has taken a new turn today, with Barcelona reaching an agreement with Sevilla over the Frenchman. Gerard Romero has reported that the two clubs have reached an agreement, and that Kounde's move to Camp Nou is now imminent.
The report comes just a few days after Chelsea reportedly agreed to a deal with Sevilla. The Blues were unquestionably the favorite in the pursuit, having offered the player a lucrative €12 million per season salary.
Roma is close to signing Wijnaldum.
According to goal.com, Georginio Wijnaldum is close to joining Roma on a one-year loan deal. Jose Mourinho is said to be working on a deal that includes an obligation for the Europa Conference League winners to purchase the Dutch international for up to £13 million.
Wijnaldum arrived at the Parc des Princes after five successful seasons as a key member of Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool team, where he won both the Premier League and the Champions League.
Chelsea has inquired about France and Newcastle winger Allan Saint-availability. Maximin's
Chelsea reportedly inquired about Newcastle United winger Allan Saint-availability Maximin's earlier this summer. Head coach Thomas Tuchel is known to want to make more changes to his Blues squad before the start of September, with the center of his defense being a top priority.
However, as a result of their inconsistency last season, a number of the club's attacking players have been linked with moves away from Stamford Bridge.
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