With just a week left until the closing of the transfer window in Europe, clubs are still negotiating intensely and trying to finalize deals. The portal Eurofootball.com presents the 10 biggest transfers that are expected to happen this summer.
10) Lucas Digne from PSG to Roma, Liverpool, and others.
One of the most talented young French footballers' careers at Paris Saint-Germain is stagnating, and it is obvious that the best solution for him would be to change his environment.
This should happen within the next week, and the most logical contender seems to be Roma, a club in desperate need of full-backs, where L. Digne would immediately become a starter. Liverpool and other clubs looking for left-backs should also not hesitate to make a move.
However, L. Digne's transfer will only happen when Paris Saint-Germain finds a replacement for him.
9) Charlie Austin from QPR to the Premier League.
It is almost impossible to predict Charlie Austin's future club as almost half of the Premier League clubs are interested in him. However, the reluctance of QPR to sell their star striker and the ongoing issues could hinder this transfer. But, regardless, it is quite difficult to imagine QPR keeping C. Austin.
8) Mario Balotelli from Liverpool to Milan.
The career of controversial Mario Balotelli at Liverpool can be described in one word – a disaster. M. Balotelli is not even registered for matches anymore, and his future seems to be anywhere but at Liverpool.
The biggest issue is M. Balotelli's huge salary. His return to Italy will undoubtedly be on a loan basis, with Liverpool paying at least 50% of the player's wages.
The most likely contender was Lazio, but lately it became clear that M. Balotelli unexpectedly returned to Milan. The transfer should be official in the near future.
7) Roberto Soriano from Sampdoria to Milan.
AC Milan is an active player in this summer's transfer market, and it is clear that the club needs another midfielder.
Roberto Soriano is the main target for Milan. The clubs have not yet reached an agreement, but new negotiations are planned for this week, with only a few million euros separating the sides.
6) Victor Wanyama from Southampton to Tottenham.
While Southampton manager Ronald Koeman claims he will not sell any more of his team leaders, midfielder Victor Wanyama stated last week that he is unhappy at his current club and sees his future elsewhere.
It is unclear if R. Koeman will succumb to the Kenyan's desires, but such news will undoubtedly spark Tottenham Hotspur's interest. If V. Wanyama actively seeks a transfer, it may be that his current club will have no choice but to sell one of their leaders.
5) Juan Cuadrado from Chelsea to Juventus.
Juan Cuadrado's time at Chelsea can already be considered a failure. With Pedro's arrival, the Colombian's role has been reduced to that of a substitute.
However, he is lucky that there are clubs in Italy interested in acquiring him. Negotiations between Juventus and J. Cuadrado are intense, and it seems they have already reached an agreement. There are practically no doubts about the Colombian's immediate future.
4) Fabio Coentrao from Real Madrid to PSG, Inter, Roma.
Rumors spread this morning that Fabio Coentrao is close to a move to Paris Saint-Germain. These reports coincide with rumors that the Parisians canceled their interest in Monaco's Layvin Kurzawa.
However, bottom-position clubs Inter and especially Roma are also intensively looking for defensive players this week and must find a left-back.
3) Saido Berahino from West Bromwich to Tottenham.
West Bromwich manager Tony Pulis has been aggressively buying forwards and attacking players this summer. While the manager denied that these purchases are related to a possible Saido Berahino departure, his tone is changing now.
The young forward's move to Tottenham seems quite realistic. According to rumors, West Bromwich values Berahino at £25 million, so an offer of over £20 million may be sufficient.
2) Aymen Abdennour from Monaco to Barcelona, Juventus, Newcastle, and others.
Aymen Abdennour's profile has been increasing in recent years. Last year, he was an impressive pillar of Monaco's defense, and this year he is attracting interest from several other clubs. It seems that the defender wants to leave his current club at any cost.
It is hard to imagine that A. Abdennour will still be wearing Monaco's shirt next week. He is of interest to Barcelona, Juventus, Newcastle, and other teams, and Monaco is simply waiting for the best opportunity to sell. The only thing that is difficult to predict is A. Abdennour's future team.
1) Kevin De Bruyne from Wolfsburg to Manchester City.
The biggest bombshell of this summer's transfer market. Manchester City is determined to get their player Kevin De Bruyne at any cost, while Wolfsburg is not ready to give in. The amounts being offered are so large that it will be almost impossible for the German vice-champions to resist.
Manchester City sees K. De Bruyne as the final piece of their championship puzzle. It is not surprising – the Belgian was spectacular in the Bundesliga last year and was named the best player in Germany.
