Barca still eyeing Kane (Daily Mail)
At this point, it would be a massive surprise if Harry Kane backed out of talks with Bayern Munich and pushed to leave the club before the transfer window ends.
Even the thought of that seems ludicrous after months of both Kane and club officials saying that the Englishman is not going anywhere. Still, there is another report indicating that FC Barcelona, who does need a striker, is watching Kane’s situation from afar:
Barcelona are monitoring Harry Kane’s contract talks with Bayern Munich. The England
captain is giving priority to resolving his future with the German champions where he is settled and discussions are ongoing about the length of deal for the 33-year-old.
Kane is understood to want a three-year deal and, as Daily Mail Sport revealed earlier this summer, Barca have made their interest known. Al Hilal are also keen on Kane even though they are pursuing Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins too.
There does not seem to be any chance that Kane will leave Bayern Munich, but if there is a smidge of a reason to worry, it would be because Barca has — somehow — just found ways to get deals done this summer. Whether it was swiping Anthony Gordon away from Bayern Munich or convincing Rodri to leave Manchester City and bail on a move to Real Madrid.
Is there a chance that FC Barcelona could work its magic once again? Well, there is always a chance, but it does not seem likely or that Kane would waver on his commitment to Bayern Munich.The only hiccup could be if Bayern Munich and Kane just cannot come an agreement on years for the extension, which does not seem likely.
Nkunku has three clubs vying for him (ESPN)
At several different points, Bayern Munich was linked to versatile attacker Christopher Nkunku. Maybe the Bavarians dodged a bullet, though, as Nkunku has not seemed to settle down anywhere since leaving RB Leipzig:
Newcastle United are one of three clubs vying to sign AC Milan forward Christopher Nkunku this summer, according to Footmercato. The France international is also wanted by Borussia Dortmund and his former side RB Leipzig, who are pushing hard to secure a deal. As things stand, a move to Saudi Arabia or Türkiye is not being considered by Nkunku, who scored seven goals in 32 Serie A matches last term.
Nkunku going to Borussia Dortmund or RB Leipzig is interesting and could provide a boost to either team — if Nkunku can rediscover his old form.
Andrich stripped of captaincy, told he can leave Leverkusen (Sky Germany’s Patrick Berger)
Talk about the unkindest cut all — Bayer Leverkusen told longtime midfielder Robert Andrich that he can leave the club and to hand over the captain’s armband:
🚨⚫️🔴 BREAKING: Robert Andrich is no longer captain of Bayer Leverkusen. Decision made following Sky reports.
➡️ Edmond Tapsoba replaces the veteran.
Patrik Schick has good chances for the vice-captaincy. Andrich was also informed that he can leave the #Werkself this summer.
Andrich is older, but does still have some value. It would not be totally out of the realm of possibility for him to transition to center-back, too. Where will he land?
Real still mulling move for Zubimendi (ESPN)
Real Madrid missed out Rodri, but could take a run at Arsenal defensive midfielder Martin Zubimendi:
Real Madrid are interested in Arsenal midfielder Martín Zubimendi, according to TEAMtalk. It is reported that discussions have already taken place with the 27-year-old’s representatives, with Madrid manager Jose Mourinho keen on signing him. Zubimendi, who has recently been linked with Chelsea, arrived at the Emirates Stadium for a fee of €60 million last summer, and Arsenal are open to letting him go if they receive the right proposal. He played in all 38 Premier League matches last season on the way to winning the title.
Skhiri back to Köln (Sky Germany’s Florian Plettenberg)
FC Köln, who just re-upped Said El Mala, is also bringing back Ellyes Skhiri:
🚨💥 Ellyes Skhiri back to 1. FC Köln – DONE DEAL ✔️
Full agreement reached with Eintracht Frankfurt following
@Mr_Frankynator
and green light from Skhiri.Been told the transfer fee is €1m + add-ons. Deal is pending medical, which is scheduled for today, and contract signing until 2028 tomorrow. #Effzeh @SkySportD
Uzun won’t join Galatasaray (Sky Germany’s Patrick Berger)
There were rumors linking Eintracht Frankfurt attacking midfielder Can Uzun to Galatasaray, but that move will not happen:
🦁🟡🔴 Can Uzun (20/🇹🇷) will NOT join Galatasaray this window. Decision made.
That’s why Gala have signed Aleksey Batrakov from Lokomotiv Moscow.
Galatasaray made an official proposal of around €25–30m for Uzun, but Eintracht Frankfurt rejected it.
Uzun’s future remains open, with clubs from Italy and Spain monitoring the situation.
Frankfurt are demanding €50–60m – too much for some interested clubs so far. One to watch until #Deadlineday. @SkySportDE
Chelsea, United eyeing Koné (ESPN)
Chelsea and Manchester United are both taking a look at AS Roma midfielder Manu Koné:
Chelsea and Manchester United are interested in AS Roma midfielder Manu Koné, reports Italian newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport. The 25-year-old has recently been linked with Atlético Madrid, who had a €43 million offer for him turned down, with Roma standing firm on their €50 million transfer valuation. Kone made five appearances for France at the World Cup this summer which has seen interest in his signature continue to grow, but both Premier League sides could face competition from multiple clubs in the Saudi Pro League.
Bayern Alumni: Cancelo is back at Barca (FC Barcelona)
João Cancelo has inked a three-year deal with FC Barcelona:
Ronaldinho is back…sort of (Bleacher Report)
In what is obviously a publicity stunt, Ronaldinho signed a deal to play for a third division team in Italy:
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