On July 1st, the player transfer window officially opened - European clubs continue to work on shaping their squads for the 2018-19 season. "EuroFootball.com" continues its traditional column and until the end of the transfer window, provides the most interesting daily news about possible player transfers or already completed deals. "Marca" reports that Filipe Luis has asked to be sold by Madrid's "Atletico" team. The Brazilian understands that this season his main competition in his position will be Lucas Hernandez. It is said that the next stop in the Brazilian's career will be PSG, which was looking to strengthen the left-back position this summer. *** "Sevilla" has reached an agreement with "Roma" for the loan of Maxime Gonalonso. The contract will not include an option to buy the Frenchman. ("Marca") *** Lisbon's "Sporting" is getting closer to an agreement with "Marseille" for Clinton Njie. The Portuguese want to borrow the Frenchman, who not long ago belonged to the "Tottenham" team, until the end of the season. *** "Dailly Mirror" claims that "Newcastle" coach Rafa Benitez has received a lucrative contract offer from China's "Tianjin Quanjian" club. *** Jose Mourinho revealed that David De Gea is set to sign a new contract with "Manchester United" in the near future. *** "Barcelona" will no longer try to lure Paul Pogba to their ranks this summer, but they will return with an offer in 2019. ("Daily Express") *** According to "La Gazzetta dello Sport," Mario Balotelli's move to "Marseille" would determine two other deals - Mitroglou would move to "Besiktas," and Alvaro Negredo would join "Monaco." *** While Gus Poyet's career still hangs by a thread, "Bordeaux" has contacted Claudio Ranieri, whom they see as the leading candidate to replace the Uruguayan who sparked anger at the club. ("Le Parisien") *** "Bayer Leverkusen's" coach revealed that Benjamin Henrichs wants to leave the club, and "Monaco" is interested in his services. ("Kicker") *** Simon Mignolet's future is still unclear, but there is a greater likelihood that the Belgian will stay at "Liverpool" club. This means that both Karius and Mignolet will be backups for Alisson. ("Daily Mail")
