Transfers: Neymar, OM, Pogba, Barça, PSG… The 15 mercato info that escaped you on Thursday

Juventus settle final details for Pogba

According to information from Sky Italia, Juventus Turin is settling the final details to bring Paul Pogba back. The world champion’s agent met with the Turin management on Thursday. The Frenchman only wants to find the Bianconeri and his medical examination could be scheduled for the beginning of July. Formalization between the 5th and the 8th.

• Our opinion : it is progressing slowly. But surely. Pogba will return to Juve.

Wagner Ribeiro assures him: Neymar will stay at PSG

• Our opinion : Between his salary and the duration of his contract, Neymar seems unaffordable on the market.

OM discuss for Kluivert and Nuno Tavares, Luis Henrique towards Torino

Qualified directly for the group stage of the next edition of the Champions League, OM will have to strengthen this summer. Thus, Sky Italia reveals that the Marseille management is discussing with Roma for Justin Kluivert, loaned in 2021-22 to Nice. Marseille are still watching Bryan Gil (Tottenham) but the file does not seem simple at the moment. The Marseille club has also sent an offer to Arsenal to obtain the loan without the option to buy Portuguese left-back Nuno Tavares, and have reached an agreement with Torino for the departure of Luis Henrique in the form of a loan with the option of purchase of 6 million euros.

• Our opinion : Nothing concrete yet… but the Marseille transfer window is finally taking shape.

Barcelona probe Suarez and prepare their offer for Lewandowski

According to information from Sport, FC Barcelona would have recently surveyed Luis Suarez, who is out of contract with Atlético Madrid. But the chances of seeing the 35-year-old return to Barca are low as the Blaugrana are targeting Robert Lewandowski first. The daily Sport indicates that Barca will make a new offer to Bayern Munich for the Pole next week. A proposal which should be around 40 million euros according to the Catalan media. Barcelona are currently settling the final details of the sale of part of their TV rights which should bring them 200 million euros before making this offer to Bayern.

• Our opinion : at this stage, we imagine Lewandowski rather than Suarez at the forefront of Barça’s attack next season.

Manchester United will increase their offer for De Jong

Will Frenkie de Jong leave FC Barcelona? It all depends on Manchester United. The Barcelona leaders had refused a first offer from the English club, estimated at 60 million excluding bonuses. But according to the Manchester Evening News, the Mancunian leaders will make a new proposal. The British tabloid indicates that Barca demand at least 75 million euros, excluding bonuses, to discuss a transfer of the 25-year-old Dutch midfielder.

• Our opinion : MU and Barça will eventually come to an agreement. This is in the interest of all parties involved.

Atlético follows Sarabia well, Lemar on the start?

According The Team and RMC, PSG are in talks with Atlético Madrid for a loan (with option to buy) from Pablo Sarabia. Despite his very good season on loan at Sporting Portugal (22 goals in all competitions), the capital club does not necessarily count on the Spanish international (22 caps), who has two years left on his contract. Still on the Atlético side, Thomas Lemar does not intend to extend his contract, which expires in 2023, according to information from Brand. In 2018, the Colchoneros had spent 72 million euros to attract the ex-Monegasque midfielder.

• Our opinion : Sarabia has a very good profile for Atlético, but finding an agreement to extend Lemar is becoming very difficult.

Haller in Dortmund, Bergwijn to replace him?

Sebastien Haller’s arrival in Dortmund was filmed by Sky Sports cameras. The Ajax Amsterdam striker passed his medical examination before committing for four years with Borussia. He signed his contract according to RMC. Ajax and BvB have reportedly agreed on a transfer of 35 million euros plus bonuses. The formalization is now imminent. To replace him, Ajax should break the record for the most expensive transfer in their history by recruiting Steven Bergwijn, the striker from Tottenham, according to information from l’Evening Standard.

• Our opinion : Just a matter of time. Haller to replace Haaland looks like a good choice from Borussia.

Nice thinks about Kepa

With the departure of Walter Benitez to PSV Eindhoven, Nice are looking for a new number one goalkeeper. According to information from Foot Mercato, the Gym would like to be loaned Kepa Arrizabalaga, Chelsea’s second goalkeeper behind Edouard Mendy.

• Our opinion : A known name, but not necessarily as solid a bulwark as Benitez.

Herrera does not intend to leave PSG

Often cited among the players from whom PSG wishes to separate, Ander Herrera repeated in the columns of the daily AS his intention to stay in Paris. “Yes, it’s been three years and I’m happy, said the 32-year-old Spanish midfielder. I think this is a project where we still need the icing on the cake as everyone knows. As demanding as I am of myself, I want to continue and enjoy a growing club surrounded by the best footballers in the universe. I like everyday life, the city and my colleagues. My family is happy and I want to continue.” Herrera is under contract with PSG until June 2024.

• Our opinion : Paris doesn’t want it anymore… but it won’t be so easy to part with it.

Areola ever closer to West Ham, Dina Ebimbe is worth 15 million

There would have been considerable progress between West Ham and the representatives of Alphonse Areola according to Fabrizio Romano. The Italian journalist indicates that an agreement is close between the two parties. The transfer of the 29-year-old French goalkeeper, on loan for the season from PSG to the Hammers, should bring in 12 million euros for the capital club. In addition, the journalist Fabrice Hawkins indicates that the Parisian leaders require 15 million euros, and a percentage on resale, for Junior Dina Ebimbe. The 21-year-old midfielder is said to be on Nice’s shelves.

• Our opinion : If Paris indeed recovers nearly 30 million on these two players, it will be a nice performance.

Benfica have an agreement with River for Enzo Fernandez

It’s not the most resounding, but it’s certainly one of the most beautiful shots of the transfer window. Benfica have released a statement to announce an agreement with River Plate for the transfer of Enzo Fernandez to the Portuguese club. The amount of the transaction would amount to 10 million euros, with 8 million euros in possible bonuses. A sum that seems derisory for the young 21-year-old midfielder, considered one of the most promising Argentine players of his generation.

• Our opinion : No surprise. Everyone knows Benfica’s talent when it comes to recruiting.

Chelsea are well on the De Ligt track

It is a trend that is confirmed. In search of defensive reinforcements to compensate for the departures of Antonio Rüdiger and Andreas Christensen, Chelsea have indeed targeted Matthijs De Ligt according to information from Sky Italia, relayed by Sky Sports. The 22-year-old Dutch international defender is under contract until 2024 with the Old Lady, who paid 85 million euros to snatch him from Ajax Amsterdam three years ago.

• Our opinion : Juve are rather trying to extend De Ligt than to sell him… complicated file for Chelsea.

Wirtz extends contract with Leverkusen

He is a real nugget and Bayer Leverkusen can rub their hands to see him stay. The German club have formalized the contract extension of their talented playmaker, Florian Wirtz, until 2027. Wirtz, 19, scored 10 goals and 14 assists in 31 appearances in all competitions for Bayer Leverkusen last season .

• Our opinion : Leverkusen can see the future calmly.

Khazri next recruit from Montpellier?

Another nice shot to come for Montpellier? According to Foot Mercato, which relays information from France Bleu Hérault, the MHSC should secure the services of Wahbi Khazri, at the end of the contract with Saint-Etienne. The 31-year-old Tunisian international has 69 career goals in Ligue 1.

• Our opinion : After Maouassa, Nordin and the extension of Savanier, it would really be the perfect start to the transfer window for the Héraultais.

Salts extends to Strasbourg

After that of young midfielder Nordine Kandil, Strasbourg announced the extension of the contract of its goalkeeper Matz Sels. The Belgian goalkeeper is now linked to the Alsatian club until June 2026. He has made 124 appearances in the Racing jersey, where he has been playing since 2018.

• Our opinion : Sels is one of the best goalkeepers in L1. Strasbourg handled his case perfectly.