With leagues around Europe beginning to kick-off, the need to finish adding the final touches to squads ahead of August 31’s transfer deadline is becoming ever more pressing.
Sport360 rounds-up the biggest latest transfer stories from around the world.
Nicola Sansone – Sassuolo to Villareal – Undisclosed
The Spaniards were searching for a fullback following the sale of Denis Suarez to Barcelona and finally have their man. The German-born Italy international, 24, was a key member of the Sassuolo team who finished sixth in Serie A last term, scoring seven goals.
Enzo Zidane – Real Madrid to Middlesbrough – Loan
Spanish daily El Confidencial claims Boro have made a concrete bid for the 21-year-old midfielder, the son of Los Blancos manager Zinedine. Zidane Jnr featured regularly for Real’s B team last year and joined the first team on their pre-season tour of America.
Christian Benteke – Liverpool to Besiktas – £25m (Dh120m)
Negotiations continue for the 25-year-old, who endured a frustrating debut season on Merseyside. NTVSpor report Liverpool rebuffed a loan offer from the Turkish side, who are not thought to be keen on paying a fee for the £25m rated striker.
Pau Lopez – Espanyol to Tottenham – £4.2m (Dh20m)
Espanyol sporting director, Angel Gomez, admitted the 21-year-old keeper could leave the club should a good offer arrive. Lopez was promoted by Pochettino to Espanyol’s first team during the Argentine’s tenure and impressed him despite only being a teenager.
Pau Lopez.
Samir Nasri – Man City to Internazionale – Loan
The Frenchman, 29, has not been involved in any of City’s pre-season games and new Blues boss Pep Guardiola has raised doubts about his fitness. L’Equipe says Inter are hopeful of sealing a loan deal though City would prefer to sell for €20m.
