2023 Summer Transfer Windows

As always, in this day and age, we have little activity on the pitches but a lot of movement in the offices and the rumor mill is rising to very high levels. With the economic power of the English teams, the appearance of the Saudi Arabian clubs, the reconstructions of powerful teams like Real Madrid or FC Barcelona, the market has been quite interesting and it seems that it is going to get better, remembering that the market opens officially on July 1. Next, we talk about the main rumors and signings of today.

Almost surprisingly, Real Madrid’s interest in Arda Güler appeared in the last few hours, since the talented Turkish player was negotiating with other clubs such as Sevilla or Ajax, but the appearance of the club chaired by Florentino Pérez could change those negotiations. The Fenerbahce player fits perfectly into Real Madrid’s philosophy of signing young players with star potential and in this case, at a relatively low cost as Güler has a release clause of 18 million euros. It seems that the only complication is that the player wanted to leave Turkey this summer while the white club wants to keep him on loan at Fenerbahce for one more season.

Travelling to England we find that Newcastle has practically completed the signing of Sandro Tonali from AC Milan, after the frustrated (for now) signing of Nicolo Barella and it seems that they are going to continue searching in Italian lands since it is rumored that they are going to try bring Theo Hernández, also from the rossoneri team, and Federico Chiesa from Juventus.

Sandro Tonali to Newcastle, here we go! Agreement for €70m fee with add-ons. Milan will also have sell-on clause. 🚨⚪️⚫️ #NUFC

Documents are being prepared.

Tonali will sign contract until 2029 for €7m per year and €2m add-ons.

It’s record sale ever for an Italian player. pic.twitter.com/w7Ixt07bJt

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 23, 2023

Continuing on English soil, Arsenal is already preparing for the arrival of Kai Havertz, who is only pending due to medical examinations.

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On the other hand, Manchester City could get in the way of the signing of Declan Rice by Arteta’s team as they seek to reinforce their midfield after Gundogan’s departure to Barcelona. Justin Kluivert could become Andoni Iraola’s first signing in his first season as Bournemouth manager, pending only official confirmation. Empoli’s goalkeeper, Guglielmo Vicario has just been signed by Tottenham for a figure close to 19 million euros.

Saudi Arabia appears to have closed the deals for Ziyech, Koulibaly, and Mendy who would go to Al Nassr, Al Hilal, and Al Ahli, respectively. Additionally, it is rumored that Al Hilal have already made an offer of 30 million euros for Romelu Lukaku which, in the first instance, would have been rejected. Marcelo Brozovic, the Belgian’s teammate at Inter, is also being tempted by Arabia, more specifically by Al Nassr, however, he has an offer on the Barcelona table that could be proposing an exchange for Franck Kessie. After so many possible departures from Italy, a possible arrival in Serie A would be that of Marcus Thuram who would have refused to go to PSG to listen to AC Milan’s proposal.

Édouard Mendy will undergo medicals as new Al Ahli player on Monday — as contracts are being checked. 🇸🇦🤝🏻

Chelsea have already approved the deal two days ago, waiting to get it signed. pic.twitter.com/khrxu2UQeE

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 23, 2023

Finally, BlueCo, which is owned by Todd Boehly, owner of Chelsea, has bought the majority of RC Strasbourg, with the intention of making the French club a team where the English can loan out their youngest players to ease their transition to the first level.