Football – Transfers – Elye Wahi, Nico Williams, OM: The 14 transfer news items for Thursday, August 8, 2024

OM insists on Wahi

According to Foot MarketOM insists on the Elye Wahi file, which it would like to bring in via a paid loan with obligation to buy. For its part, RC Lens does not want to loan the striker and is demanding around 35 million euros to release him. At the same time, English clubs are following the former Montpellier player closely.

• Our opinion : This case is linked to that of Eddie Nketiah, but the arrival of Wahi in Marseille would be very good news for Roberto De Zerbi’s attack.

Elye Wahi equalized for Lens against PSV Eindhoven

PACHO WOULD BE PARISIAN

Willian Pacho would be a Paris-Saint-Germain player according to RMC SportThe medical examination would have passed successfully, the Colombian defender would have signed a five-year contract with the capital club, which should pay 40 million euros + 5 million euros in bonuses for the player.

• Our opinion: The player now just has to prove himself.

Todibo complains about Juventus

According to information from journalist Fabrizio Romano, Juventus Turin is close to reaching an agreement with Nice to enlist Jean-Clair Todibo. The Bianconeri have reportedly revised their latest offer upwards. A meeting is planned between the main players in this matter this Thursday.

• Our opinion : Juventus could allow the player to reunite with his very good friend Khephren Thuram, but also to take a new dimension in his career.

Jean-Clair Todibo, Nice defender.

Barça still believes in Williams

Even though Nico Williams has resumed training with Bilbao, Joan Laporta, the president of FC Barcelona, ​​has not lost hope of recruiting the Spanish international left winger before the end of the summer transfer window, the daily reports. SportThe 22-year-old would remain the priority for the Blaugrana, who are close to signing Dani Olmo.

• Our opinion : This file will be the big file to follow until the end of the transfer window.

Nico Williams celebrates a goal during the Euro Cup with Spain.

OM MAKES LANGE OFFICIAL

It’s official, Jeffrey de Lange has signed with Olympique de Marseille. The Dutch goalkeeper should be Geronimo Rulli’s understudy.

• Our opinion: Nice move by the Olympians who are strengthening a deficient sector.

It’s imminent for Gallagher

Connor Gallagher has passed his medical with Atletico Madrid according to Fabrizio Romano. The England midfielder is set to sign a five-year contract with Los Colchoneros.

• Our opinion: Very nice signing for the Colchoneros.

ZOUMA TOWARDS THE EMIRATES

According to Sky SportsShabab Al-Ahli would have reached an agreement with West Ham for the signing of Kurt Zouma. The French central defender would be expected in the coming hours to undergo his medical examination.

• Our opinion: He leaves Europe after a great season with the Hammers. Too bad.

Lopes targeted by Strasbourg

While he was invited to look for a new club by Olympique Lyonnais, Anthony Lopes could bounce back in Strasbourg, announces The team this Thursday. Indeed, the Alsatian club insists on the Portuguese international goalkeeper. However, the salary received by the goalkeeper at OL (350,000 euros per month) and the fact that he plans to bounce back abroad are the two obstacles to a possible transfer to Strasbourg.

• Our opinion : Strasbourg would be pulling off a very good move by recruiting the Portuguese goalkeeper.

Anthony Lopes, OL goalkeeper.

Zubimendi to Liverpool

Followed by the biggest clubs in Europe, Martin Zubimendi, the Real Sociedad midfielder, will head to Liverpool. As announced by the site Reliefthe 25-year-old Spanish international has given his agreement to the Reds. If the English club were to fail to reach an agreement with the Basque team, he would then be able to pay his release clause estimated at 60 million euros.

• Our opinion : If the player were to join Liverpool, the Reds would be getting a very nice signing.

Stirring up interest in Munich: Martín Zubimendi

JUVENTUS OFFER FOR KOOPMEINERS

According to Fabrizio Romano, Juventus have made an offer of 55 million euros including bonuses to Atalanta this week to try to recruit Teun Koopmeiners. Negotiations are now looming between the two clubs for the Dutch midfielder, who wants to join the Old Lady.

• Our take: Juventus would make one of the most underrated moves of the summer.

Koopmeiners celebrates goal in Atalanta-Liverpool – Europa League 2023/2024

WEST HAM WANT TWO DEFENDERS

According to Sky Sports, West Ham are keen to sign Trevoh Chalobah and Mats Hummels before the end of the summer transfer window, with the Hammers preparing for the departure of Kurt Zouma, who is set to join Shabab Al-Ahli.

• Our opinion: West Ham have had one of the best transfer windows of the summer.

Mats Hummels, Borussia Dortmund, 2023-24

BENFICA WANTS TO RECOVER ITS OLD JEWEL

According to the Portuguese media RecordBenfica could make a loan offer with an option to buy for its former talent Joao Felix, still on the way to Atlético Madrid.

• Our opinion: Returning to the club that allowed him to make a name for himself, to relaunch his career, seems like a good idea.

Joao Felix, Portugal, Euro 2024

FIORENTINA ADVANCE FOR DE GEA

According to ReliefDavid De Gea would be very close to joining Fiorentina. The two parties would have come closer in the last hours.

• Our opinion: Fiorentina could allow the Spanish goalkeeper, who has been free for several months, to bounce back.

David de Gea in the stands at Old Trafford

MOURINHO WANTS MATIC

According to Foot MarketJosé Mourinho, now at Fenerbahçe, would like to recruit OL midfielder Nemanja Matic.

• Our opinion: Keeping Nemanja Matic must be a priority for OL management.

Nemanja Matic in the OL jersey

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