Transfer Rumors: USMNT’s Yunus Musah Close to AC Milan Move, Matt Turner Linked to Forest
The U.S. men’s national team starters could be on the move in this week’s transfer roundup.
As the Women’s World Cup takes center stage, the transfer market has seemed to slow somewhat over the last week.
However, things are still shaping up to be a big summer for U.S. men’s national team transfers with plenty of movement expected by the time the new season kicks off.
Here is the latest:
Latest Transfer Rumors and Completed Signings
AC Milan has sealed a deal for USMNT phenom Yunus Musah after months of negotiations. The 20-year-old Valencia midfielder is set to sign a five-year contract after the two sides agreed to a €20 million ($22.1 million) deal. Musah was previously targeted by Premier League clubs West Ham and Fulham. (The Athletic)
Manchester United has agreed to a deal with Atalanta worth up to $92 million for forward Rasmus Højland. The 20-year-old Danish international is considered one of the top young forwards in the world after scoring nine goals in 32 Serie A appearances. (ESPN)
Premier League side Nottingham Forest is in talks with Arsenal over a move for USMNT goalkeeper Matt Turner. The 29-year-old keeper made five Europa League appearances last season as the Gunners’ backup keeper, but has struggled to become the club’s top choice. (The Athletic)
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Barcelona, Chelsea and Liverpool are all pursuing a move for PSG star Kylian Mbappé. The French international is expected to leave the club this summer will one year left on his contract. Liverpool appear to be interested in a one-year loan deal while Barcelona and Chelsea are considering a player-swap deal. (The Independent)
Al-Nassr has agreed to a £24 million move for Bayern Munich’s Sadio Mané. The club plans to unite the Senegalese star with Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia on a four-year deal that will pay him £34 million a year. (Sky Sports)
PSG is set to sign Barcelona forward Ousmane Dembélé after agreeing to a five-year deal. The French international has a €50 million release clause that is expected to be activated before it increases to €100 million next month. (ESPN)
Saudi Arabian side Al-Ahli has announced the signing of Riyad Mahrez from Manchester City in a deal worth up to £30 million. The Algerian star scored 15 goals last season during the Premier League giants’ treble campaign.
Talks over a new contract between Napoli and Victor Osimhen have stalled, and now, Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal has made a stunning bid of £120.3 million for the Nigerian forward that would pay him £1 million a season. (Sky Sports)
Arsenal and Bayern Munich have expressed interest in signing Brentford goalkeeper David Raya. The Spanish international played in all 38 Premier League matches last season. (The Athletic)
Chelsea has agreed to a £38 million deal with Monaco for defender Axel Disasi. The signing comes after a season-ending knee injury to Wesley Fofana. The potential move opens the door to allow Trevoh Chalobah to leave the club this summer. (The Guardian)
Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson has joined Al-Ettifaq on a three-year deal that will pay him more than £700,000 per week. The English international will be managed by former Liverpool great Steven Gerrard at the Saudi Arabian side.
Burnley has signed winger Luca Koleosho in a £2.6 million deal from Espanyol. Born in Norwalk, Conn., the 19-year-old is eligible to play for the United States.