Live Transfer Market: News, Transfers and Rumors Today, 29 August 2023
Eintracht Frankfurt stands firm in negotiations, rejecting PSG’s latest bid for Kolo Muani
Florian Plettenberg reports that a fresh offer of 80 million euros from Paris Saint-Germain was turned down by the German club. Frankfurt values Muani at no less than 100 million, and PSG appears reluctant to stretch to that level. The Parisians are poised to return with another proposition that pairs 80 million euros with a future inclusion related to Ekitike. This back-and-forth highlights how the market seizes every hour on deadline day, with both sides weighing asset value against strategic timing.
Barcelona on the cusp of signing Peter Novoes
According to a prominent sports daily, Barcelona is nearing a deal to acquire Brazilian talent Peter Novoes from Flamengo. The plan entails an initial loan with a purchase option valued around 3-4 million euros and a path toward immediate exposure through the club’s development system. The move would bring a young offensive prospect into the Blaugrana fold, with potential progression to the first team if performance aligns with the club’s long-term squad-building strategy.
Luiz Felipe courted by Al Ittihad of Saudi Arabia
Fabrizio Romano, known for market insight, reports that an offer from Al Ittihad is under consideration to sign central defender Luiz Felipe from Real Betis. The proposed package reportedly consists of a fixed 22 million euros plus up to 3 million euros in add-ons. Betis now faces a decision just days from the transfer window closing, weighing a strategic sale against the defender’s growing market value.
Al Ittihad has formally stepped forward with a bid for Luiz Felipe, presenting a fixed fee of 22 million euros plus 3 million euros in potential add-ons and aiming to finalize the agreement in the near term, subject to alignment with Betis and the player’s stance. This development has sparked renewed chatter about Betis seeking defensive reinforcements if the deal progresses to completion.
Betis explores a new center-back option as a potential replacement. The club is actively evaluating candidates to ensure depth behind their first-choice lineup, given the looming deadline and strategic needs in the squad.
— Fabrizio Romano
Mourinho keeps Lukaku in his plans
Jose Mourinho’s Roma appears prepared to retain Romelu Lukaku in the short term, despite earlier talks linking the striker with other clubs, including a potential move to Inter or Juventus. The negotiations with those clubs have evolved, but Roma has demonstrated commitment to evaluating Lukaku’s fit within their offensive system. The collaboration between Mourinho and Lukaku has previously yielded productive spells, most notably during their time together in other European setups.
Official: Fermín López signs a long-term extension with Barcelona
The agreement binds Fermín López to FC Barcelona through June 30, 2027, with a substantial termination clause of 400 million euros. The formal ceremony took place in the morning, with attendance from key figures overseeing youth development and football operations, underscoring the club’s emphasis on cultivating homegrown talent and integrating promising players into the first-team framework.
João Félix eyed as possible successor for Salah?
With Mohamed Salah’s situation at Liverpool under close watch, attention has shifted toward potential replacements should departures materialize. The Portuguese forward João Félix, on a short-term stint with Chelsea, is identified by the outlet A Bola as a leading candidate to fill the creative role if Salah moves on. Additionally, players such as Ryan Gravenberch and Cheick Doucoure are mentioned as other strategic options to strengthen the squad depth behind the first-choice attackers in Europe and across potential leagues.
Good morning from the transfer beat
The day unfolds with clubs assessing how they can bolster squads ahead of a pivotal deadline. While some teams push for immediate impact players, others balance long-term development with short-term needs. The market has a tendency to shift quickly, and front offices are constantly weighing cost, potential, and fit within tactical plans as the clock ticks toward the close of the window.
Final note: the transfer window remains open for a short period, and clubs in La Liga, Serie A, the Premier League, and beyond are preparing last-minute maneuvers to optimize their rosters for the upcoming campaign. The evidence across multiple leagues points to a season where strategic depth and flexible squad-building will play crucial roles in overall success.
Source: Goal