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Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Joao Felix (Reuters)
The leagues across Europe have already started, but that doesn’t mean the teams aren’t continuing to look for reinforcements. Even after the start of the season, the transfer market is in full swing and hotter than ever. Here are the latest updates.
Official news
# player of Villarreal, Pervis Estupinian Moves to the Premier League. The defender of the Ecuador national team signed a contract for five seasons in Brighton, and will strengthen the seagulls who started the season well.
We’re delighted to announce the signing of defender Pervis Estupinan from La Liga side Villarreal! ✍️
@FirstTouchGames // #BHAFC ⚪️— Brighton & Hove Albion (@OfficialBHAFC) August 16, 2022
Hot speculation
# Chelsea continue talks with Barcelona to sign Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. The Blues, who parted ways with Romelu Lukaku and Timo Werner this summer, are in desperate need of a striker and Thomas Tuchel is keen to reunite with the Gabonese he coached at Borussia Dortmund. The owner of the English club, Todd Buhly wants to understand what Aubameyang’s salary requirements are before he decides to submit an official offer to Barcelona, so the English club arranged a round of talks with the player’s immediate environment. According to estimates, the Catalans will demand a price of €30 million for the striker, with Xavi still keen for him to stay.
Chelsea have scheduled new round of talks with Pierre Aubameyang’s camp this week. Todd Boehly wants to understand conditions of the deal also on personal terms, then it will be time to submit bid to Barça. #CFC
Barça want around €30m. Xavi, still pushing to keep Auba. pic.twitter.com/R3KhxS8RID– Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 16, 2022
# According to ‘Marca’, beyondCasmiro, the representatives of Manchester United have other goals in their visit to Madrid. In addition to the Brazilian midfielder, the Red Devils have marked a number of targets in Atletico Madrid and after it was reported that they are close to signing Mateusz Konya, they are also interested in signing Joao Felix. At the same time, the Colchoneros made it clear that they are not interested in selling the Portuguese, but in the coming days, additional attempts may occur in both the Felix and Casemiro sectors.
# Wolves, a fan of the Portuguese, is expected to complete the signing of another Portuguese and break the club’s transfer record when it pays Sporting Lisbon 45 million euros and another five million euros in bonuses for Mateus Nunes. The midfielder is expected to pass the medical tests as early as today (Wednesday) and sign with the team until 2027.
Wolves have completed Matheus Nunes deal, contracts are now signed with Sporting for €45m plus €5m add-ons, club record fee. Medical will be completed in the next hours, as expected – Matheus will sign today. #WWFC
Contract will be valid until June 2027. pic.twitter.com/OMvFlRB4KJ– Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 17, 2022
# Ajax player, Fer Sahors Boarded a plane from Amsterdam to Italy for transit to Turin. The 22-year-old brakeman has finalized his terms at the club and is expected to undergo medical tests and sign his contract. Torino will pay Ajax 12 million euros including bonuses for it.
