Transfers – Rabiot, Morata, PSG, Fofana, OM, Naples, Barça: the 14 transfer window info that you missed on Saturday August 13

Manchester United advance for Rabiot…

The track is getting thicker, but nothing is done. According Sky Italia, Véronique Rabiot, mother and agent of Adrien, met well with the leaders of Manchester United and the meeting was positive. However, nothing has yet been agreed on the transfer of the 27-year-old French international midfielder from Juventus to the Red Devils.

• Our opinion : A case on the right track which should allow Juve to afford Paredes.

…and Morata track

Struggling in several sectors, the Red Devils are also looking for a top striker and are multiplying the tracks. According The Athletic, Manchester United are interested in Alvaro Morata in addition to Mauro Icardi and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. The 29-year-old Spanish centre-forward has returned to Atlético after a two-year loan spell at Juventus. Discussions between Mancunians and Madrid residents are launched.

• Our opinion : Despite his experience, Morata does not offer enough guarantees to relaunch the Mancunian attack.

HERRERA READY TO LEAVE PSG

Set aside by the Parisian leaders at the start of the season, the Spaniard could agree to leave. According The teamAnder Herrera is now inclined to terminate his contract at PSG which runs until 2024. However, the 32-year-old midfielder wants the club to pay him at least one of his two remaining years, i.e. 6 million euros before to reach free Bilbao.

• Our opinion : PSG will have to put their hands in their pockets if they want to slim down.

NDOMBELE TO NAPLES

Fabrizio Romano announces that Napoli and Tottenham have reached an agreement on a loan with an option to buy Tanguy Ndombele. Back from a six-month loan to Olympique Lyonnais, the French international is also being courted by Villarreal.

• Our opinion : Ndombélé will arrive as the replacement for Fabian Ruiz, announced leaving for PSG, but will have to quickly adapt to revive.

FOFANA IS CLOSER TO CHELSEA

According to The Evening Standard, Chelsea have an agreement with Leicester City for Wesley Fofana. The Blues would offer no less than 94 million euros to snatch the French defender and satisfy Thomas Tuchel’s demands.

• Our opinion : Determined to make up for the departures of Christensen and Rüdiger, Chelsea will bet big on the Frenchman but should recoup their expenses.

IT IS CLARIFIED FOR KABORE AT OM

The Marseille club seems to be holding its new right-back. According to journalist Fabrizio Romano, the leaders of Marseille and those of Manchester City have reached an agreement for the loan of Issa Kaboré. The 21-year-old Burkinabe was loaned to Troyes last season. The player is expected this Saturday in Marseille to pass his medical examination.

• Our opinion : A new interesting and inexpensive target for OM.

HEADING TO OLYMPIAKOS FOR LA FUENTE

Olympique de Marseille has formalized Konrad De La Fuente’s departure on loan for a season to Olympiakos, all without an option to buy. Recruited last year at Barça against 3 million euros, the 21-year-old American international winger had not confirmed his good debut. Champion of Greece, Olympiakos will play in the Europa League play-offs after being released in the preliminary round of C1.

• Our opinion : OM are making some room for their other numerous attackers.

DEPAY ONE STEP AWAY FROM JUVENTUS

The former Lyonnais could well play his last match with Barça this Saturday evening. Present in the Barcelona group to face Rayo Vallecano at the opening of La Liga, Memphis Depay has reached an agreement with Juventus for a two-year contract with an annual salary of 5 million euros plus 2 bonus according to journalist Nicolo Schira . The 28-year-old Dutchman is expected to be released by the Blaugrana just a year after his arrival.

• Our opinion : A nice way out for Memphis who will not confirm his qualities with the Blaugrana.

BARÇA PREPARES ITS OFFENSIVE FOR BERNARDO SILVA

The Blaugrana continue to be active during this summer transfer window. With the termination of Memphis Depay’s contract on track, Barca leaders will make room to accommodate Bernardo Silva. According to journalist Nicolo Schira, they have already agreed with the former Monegasque and will forward a €60m offer to Manchester City in the coming days.

• Our opinion : A great talent in sight for Barça who will still have to think about playing all their recruits in addition to being able to validate their contracts.

BAYERN WOULD LIKE HAVERTZ

Failing to convince Tottenham to let go of Harry Kane, the German champion would have another idea in mind to replace Robert Lewandowski. This would be called Kai Havertz, after Sport1. The television channel explains Bayern would have preferred to see their Polish striker leave for Chelsea, in order to facilitate exchanges for the German international.

• Our opinion : Bayern need reinforcements in attack but Chelsea cannot lose all their attacking players.

MAUPAY IN DISCUSSIONS WITH NOTTINGHAM FOREST

The promoted in the Premier League does not do things by halves. According The Telegraph, Nottingham Forest is preparing to recruit Neal Maupay from Brighton against 18 million euros. The 25-year-old French center-forward, trained in Nice, would be associated in attack with Emmanuel Dennis who arrives from Watford for the same sum. The leaders of Forest could thus spend 150 million this summer.

• Our opinion : At the end of the contract with Brighton in a year and very courted this summer, Maupay should bring real certainty to Forest.

NICO GONZALEZ EXTENDED, THEN LOAN TO VALENCIA

FC Barcelona announced on Saturday that it had extended Nico Gonzalez’s contract for two more years until 2026. In the process, the 20-year-old Spanish midfielder was loaned for a season to Valencia.

• Our opinion : An interesting affair for the three parties and especially Valencia which recovers a very promising youngster.

AUXERRE RECRUITS MENSAH

A defensive reinforcement for the Burgundy club. AJ Auxerre has formalized the arrival of Gideon Mensah from Red Bull Salzburg. The amount of the transfer fee has not been disclosed but the 24-year-old Ghanaian international left-back has signed a contract until June 2025. Loaned to Bordeaux last season, Mensah is the 9th summer signing of the AYA.

• Our opinion : Burgundy coach Jean-Marc Furlan will have to find the right formula with all these new players.

THREATENED, WILLIAN LEAVES THE CORINTHIANS

Returning to Brazil after experiences at Chelsea and Arsenal, Willian is preparing to return to Europe. The Auriverde international left Corinthians after receiving death threats from supporters criticizing his performances. Fulham have inquired and appear to be a credible destination.

• Our opinion : Fulham would take a big risk by trying to revive a 34-year-old player who seems unconcerned.