Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Barcelona set to sign €20m Dest

Posted Wednesday, September 23, 2020 by Goal.com

Suarez nearing Atletico Madrid move

Luis Suarez is closing in on a move to Atletico Madrid after the striker's representatives made a breakthrough in talks with Barcelona on Tuesday.

Sources have confirmed to Goal that an agreement was reached after discussions between Barca president Josep Maria Bartomeu and Suarez's team.

Suarez will receive a settlement from Barcelona after the final year of his contract at Camp Nou is terminated.

De Boer to become new Netherlands coach

Frank de Boer is set to be named the next Netherlands manager, according to De Telegraaf.

The former Crystal Palace boss is expected to sign a deal until mid-2022 and could be formally presented as manager by the end of this week.

De Boer seemingly got the job after Frank Rijkaard and Peter Bosz ruled themselves out of the running.

Barca set to sign €20m Dest

The US international is heading to Camp Nou

Ajax right-back Sergino Dest is closing in on a move to Barcelona with an agreement reached between the two clubs, reports Esport3.

The deal is expected to cost €20 million (£18m/$22m) plus €5m in variables.

Dest, 19, has been with Ajax since 2012 and made his USMNT debut in September 2019.

Semedo bids farewell to Barcelona

Nelson Semedo has said goodbye to Barcelona fans as he waits for final confirmation of his upcoming move to Wolves.

Thank you so much Barcelona for giving me the chance to live my dream of wearing this shirt, playing at Camp Nou, learning and enjoying with the best in the world," the Portugal defender stated in a post shared on his Instagram page.

Morata returns to Juventus on loan

Alvaro Morata has returned to Juventus on an initial 12-month loan deal from Atletico Madrid.

The Spain international striker has headed to Turin for a second spell with the Serie A champions, with the option of a second season on loan after the 2020-21 campaign.

As part of the deal, Juventus will pay an initial €10 million (£9m/$11m) fee for the season and another €10m if they want to retain Morata for another year, while there is a €45m (£40m/$52m) option included to make the transfer permanent after the first season.