Neymar tells teammates he's joining PSG, Barcelona offer Arsenal Rafinha for €30m

Sport360 staff 23:09 21/07/2017
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    The transfer window remains hot with a number of players rumoured to be on the move.

    We take a look at the latest names and stories making the rounds in the media.

    Will any of the following deals happen?

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    NEYMAR

    According to Le Parisien, Neymar to Paris Saint-Germain is a done deal.

    The Brazilian has been training with Barcelona on their US preseason tour but has reportedly informed teammates that he plans to join the Ligue 1 giants.

    The report also claims that the club are now resigned to the transfer.

    RATING: 5/10

    SPORT360 VERDICT:

    This one seemed highly unlikely when the reports first emerged but it has been gathering pace and could go either way. On one hand, it seems preposterous that the Brazilian would want to leave Barcelona, one of the biggest clubs in the world, competing at the highest level and where he is one of the main men.

    On the flip side, he would be THE main man at PSG, would step out of Lionel Messi’s shadow and link up with a few of his national team buddies again. Could the recent tax regulations being enforced in Spain also affect his decision?

    Neymar

    Neymar

    RAFINHA

    Sky Sports report that Barcelona are willing to offer Arsenal Rafinha for €30m.

    The versatile attacking midfielder has not travelled with the rest of the Barcelona squad for their pre-season tour of the USA as he is currently recovering from a knee injury.

    RATING: 3/10

    SPORT360 VERDICT:

    It’s quite possible that Barcelona would offer the midfielder to Arsenal and perhaps a few other clubs as well but it doesn’t make the most sense for the Gunners.

    They aren’t short of creative midfielders and although he is capable of playing in central midfield as part of a double pivot, his track record with injuries is definitely a concern.

    Rafinha Alcantara

    Rafinha Alcantara

    FERNANDO LLORENTE

    The Independent claim that Chelsea will turn their attention to a back-up striker after securing Alvaro Morata from Real Madrid.

    They have made approaches for Swansea City’s Fernando Llorente and Crystal Palace’s Christian Benteke. Swansea are reportedly holding out for £30m for their Spanish striker.

    RATING: 6/10

    SPORT360 VERDICT:

    Investing in another striker seems like the right move for Chelsea with only Michy Batshuayi to provide cover for Morata at the moment.

    Llorente certainly fits the bill as well as he’s got experience in the Premier League, can fit into Chelsea’s system and has already worked under Conte at Juventus.

    Fernando Llorente

    Fernando Llorente

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