Football Transfers: Mbappe Set to Leave as Transfer Looms

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 Written by Isaac Udoh

After soccer comes the transfer. Football transfer has always attracted interest from sport fans, clubs and even the market investors. This is considering the benefits attached: from an improved team performance, adding depth to squad, addressing a weakness in the team and even the financial investments such transfer brings...see last article 


The 2022/2023 season has closed and teams have once again entered the market to sought after prospects and established names that would improve their team structure. There is more intrigue in the current transfer window, this is considering the big names willing to move in and out of their respective clubs. 


Firstlight looks at the flurry of activities ongoing at this summer transfer window; the completed deals, the rumours and the obvious.


MANCHESTER CITY AND ARSENAL, BATTLE FOR DECLAN RICE


Considering the possible move of Ilkay Gundogan to Barcelona, Manchester City see Rice as a key replacement for the outgoing German. Having already complicated a move for Mateo Kovacic with Chelsea, a Rodri-Rice or Rodri-Kovacic midfield option will provide more options for Guardiola's men - more trouble for EPL sides.


Meanwhile, West Ham have rejected some proposals from Arsenal worth up to £90m — comprising a £75m fee and £15m.However,  it's reported the London side are preparing another offer for the player. 


It's reported Manchester United also showed interest in the Defensive-Midfielder. This is based on reports an offer of £40m plus Harry Maguire and Anthony Elanga is being prepared.


Amidst the deals in place and the rumours flying around one thing is certain, Declan Rice is leaving West Ham.

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WORLD CUP WINNER, KYLIAN MBAPPE SET TO JOIN REAL MADRID


Kylian Mbappé is set to LEAVE PSG! The Frenchman and World Cup Champion is on the verge of joining the Spanish giants for a reported agreed transfer fee of €200m + €50m bonus. 


The transfer fee would in fact shatter the world record which is held by Neymar for his $243 million transfer move from Barcelona to PSG in the summer of 2017. The sale of the forward will be worth an initial €250 million ($274 million) with another €50 million ($55 million) due bonuses which will depend on the number of matches he plays for Los Blancos and whether Mbappe gets his on the most sought after individual award, the Ballon d'Or.


Some say the transfer to Real Madrid is no news, this is considering the fact that Madrid have been long term admirers and Mbappe too has aired out his interest to follow in the footsteps of his idol, Christiano Ronaldo. It's obvious then Manchester that United or Real Madrid would have been the star's next path. Considering the former's slide over the years, Real Madrid was infact the only path.


Confirmed then, Mbappe to MADRID.


Photo Credit: Carl Resine/Reuters

AGREEMENT FOR KAI HAVERTZ COMPLETED-MEDICALS UNDERWAY


Kai Havertz will undergo his Arsenal medical this weekend and the £65m deal will be made official next week. This deal will make Havertz the second most expensive signing in Arsenal's 136-year history.


£65m for a player with 32 goals and providing 15 assists in 139 appearances? some say the numbers are low but it's infact beyond this. "class is permanent." there say. These are infact the words on the mind of Gunners before this transfer.


ANDRE ONANA, DE GEA'S REPLACEMENT


 With David de Gea's contract set to expire in July and with a renewal uncertain, Manchester United have shown interest in landing the services of the Cameroonian. Talks are underway but there has been some hold based on the fact that Inter want €50 million plus bonuses from Manchester United goalkeeper André Onana (27).


Following his stellar display with led Inter Milan to make the Champions League final- and having worked with Ten Hagg at Ajax, it more likely  that a move will materialize should De Gea not renew his contract.


MOISES CAICEDO SET TO JOIN CHELSEA AS ARSENAL BACK OUT FROM THE RACE


 Chelsea are the favourites to land the 21 years old Ecaudorian  international having verbally agreed to the Blues’ contract offer. Fabrizio Romano,the transfer expert confirmed when he told GIVEMESPORT


The West London side are set to table an over £80million worth transfer offer to Brighton and Hove Albion. 


  Caicedo was a key player in the Brighton side who stunned premier league side in the recent campaign. He was among the league’s top five midfielders when it comes to his number of duels won, tackles made and passes completed. He also ranks in the top 10 of midfielders for chances created, this shows the dexterity and versatile nature of his game - this will make him a formidable addition to partner Enzo at the center of the park for the Blues.


BARCELONA FINALISE MOVE FOR IIKAY GÜNDOGAN


"Ilkay Gündogan to Barcelona, here we go! Final approval arrived on club side to register him as new signing, green light from the player. It’s done deal, signed few minutes ago." Fabrizio Romano, confirmed the signing of through his Twitter handle, @FabrizioRomano. The German agreed a two-year deal with an option of extending to another another year.


Photo Credit: twitter@fabrizioromano

  

Gündogan was a key contributor to City's treble win. He had a reputation for turning up in big events. He knows how to deliver when the stakes a high. He turned up real big in the FA Cup final over Manchester United - where he secured the fastest goal of the tournament in less than a minute. His contributions to the League and Champions Leauge Trophy was simply immeasurable.The former-etihad man will make a great addition to the Catalan club's midfield with his experience, vision, and leadership qualities. 


LIVERPOOL BANKING TO LEVERAGE ON MADRID'S OVERSTACKED MIDFIELD


Having signed Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund for a deal worth $143.3m of certain conditions are met, the options at the midfield seem overloaded. The presence of players like Toni Kroos, Luka Modrìc, Tchouameni, Valverde and Camavinga simply means a player will have to go so as to get playing time. 



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  It's on this that Liverpool have tabled a  £55 million bid for Aurelien Tchouameni. However, reports have it that Madrid are not keen on letting their star prospect leave for less than £80m. Similarly,reports from El Nacional, has says Real Madrid had initially turned down a £60m for Federico Valverde. The Los Blancos side are demanding not less than £100m for their Uruguayan midfielder

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