Transfer news & rumours LIVE: De Bruyne addresses Saudi transfer speculations

Posted Wednesday, September 04, 2024 by Goal.com

Chelsea make Ben Chilwell transfer decision

Per The Telegraph, Chelsea have agreed to part ways with Ben Chilwell and he could head to Turkey on a loan deal. The England international has been linked with a move to former Blues boss Jose Mourinho-managed Fenerbahce, although the Premier League giants have not received a formal offer from any Turkish Super Lig club.

West Ham eyeing move for Hummels

Premier League side West Ham are still looking to add new defenders to their squad in order to bolster their backline as they are now eyeing moves for free agent footballers. Accordingly, they have shortlisted the name of veteran German defender Mats Hummels, according to The Times, who remains a free agent after leaving Borussia Dortmund at the end of last season.

Liverpool eyeing move for Branthwaite next year

Per Fichajes, Liverpool are interested in signing young centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite from arch-rivals Everton in 2025. The English defender was linked with a move to several clubs including Manchester United in the recently concluded summer transfer window, however, his move did not materialise.

De Bruyne addresses Saudi transfer speculations

Transfer news & rumours LIVE: De Bruyne addresses Saudi transfer speculations

Manchester City star Kevin De Bruyne clarifies that he never spoke to a Saudi Pro League regarding a possible move to the Middle East this summer.

Speaking to reporters, the Belgian midfielder said, "I haven't spoken to anyone. There’s been a lot of noise and news. I said in the summer I expected a quiet summer and that's what happened. I've been on holiday, came back, and started training. That’s it. Nothing else."

De Bruyne opens up on extending City stay

Manchester City talisman Kevin De Bruyne has hinted that he could sign a new deal with the club as the season progresses. Speaking to reporters, the Belgian said, "Once the season goes on, I'm sure there will be talks. I just want to feel good, play good football and this will come in the upcoming months. I don't really feel the rush for the moment."

Man Utd sign former youth player Tommy Rowe

Manchester United have completed the shock signing of former youth-team player Tommy Rowe on a free transfer on Tuesday. Rowe, who graduated from United's youth team, returned to the club after 21 years. The 35-year-old will take up a player-coach role in the club's Under-21 side replacing Tom Huddlestone who left the team at the end of the 2023/24 season, per The Sun.

Ex-Liverpool star Matip could return to Premier League

West Ham are eyeing a move for free agent Joel Matip who left Liverpool at the end of the 2023/24 season, according to talkSPORT. The 33-year-old Cameroonian defender exited the Premier League after eight years when his contract with the Reds expired at the end of last season.

Real Betis wanted to sign Man Utd's Eriksen

Per Fabrizio Romano, La Liga side Real Betis had approached Manchester United just before deadline day over a possible transfer of Christian Eriksen, however, neither United not the player agreed on the move. Ajax too were linked with a move with the Danish star, however, they never submitted a formal offer.

Pochettino set to formally join USMNT as their head coach

Former Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain boss Mauricio Pochettino is all set to formally complete his move to USMNT as he is prepared to sign the contract this week, according to Fabrizio Romano. The legal aspect of his deal is being finalised now and he is very close to putting pen to paper.

Laporta claims Gundogan's Barcelona exit was a 'sporting decision'

Joan Laporta has claimed that Ilkay Gundogan's Barcelona exit was a "sporting decision" and explained the midfielder's return to Manchester City.

Koeman slams Bergwijn for signing with Al-Ittihad

Ronald Koeman has "closed" the door on the Netherlands squad for Steven Bergwijn in response to the ex-Tottenham star's transfer to Saudi Arabia.

‘Wrexham will go again’ – Reynolds & McElhenney transfer prediction

Wrexham are being backed to “go again” in the January transfer window, with Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney expected to make more funds available.

Toney set for £500,000-per-week payday in Saudi

England striker Ivan Toney has completed a high-profile Deadline Day transfer to Al Ahli in Saudi Arabia, where he is set to earn an eye-watering £500,000 per week after bonuses, according to The Telegraph via Sky Sports. The move comes after Al Ahli secured Toney’s services from Brentford for a £40 million transfer fee.

Toney, who was earning less than £50,000 per week at Brentford, has seen his salary skyrocket with this move. His base pay at Al Ahli is reported to be around £400,000 per week after tax, with performance-related bonuses and add-ons bringing his total weekly earnings to £500,000. To achieve the same net income in the UK, Toney would have needed to earn nearly £1 million per week.

Raphinha admits he 'thought about' leaving Barcelona

Raphinha admitted that he "thought about" leaving Barcelona amid a "complicated" period before he was linked to Manchester United and Al-Nassr.

Telles set to join Botafogo

Brazilian left-back Alex Telles is poised to join Botafogo, with a deal now finalized that will keep him at the club until the end of 2026, according to Fabrizio Romano.

Chelsea sell Angelo to Ronaldo's Al-Nassr for £19m

Chelsea have sold Angelo Gabriel to Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr for £19 million just a year after signing the Brazilian teenager from Santos.