The transfer window may have passed in Europe's top five leagues, but there's still plenty of things to do this summer. And with just four months to go until the January transfer window opens, the rumour mill is just around the corner! Transfer Talk brings you all the latest news, and you can check out our list of the top completed transfers.
MAIN STORY: US international Robinson is wanted by Manchester United
Manchester United are making plans for new defensive additions in January, with The Sun reporting that the US and Fulham full-back Antonée Robinson It is on their list of targets.
The Red Devils are looking for a long-term replacement for Luke Shaw. The 29-year-old has been a reliable performer during the decade he has been at Old Trafford, but has suffered a number of long-term injuries during that time.
More recently, Shaw missed the final three months of last season. After recovering to play three games for England at Euro 2024, he suffered a calf injury that ruled him out of the start of this campaign.
Robinson has started the season well for Fulham, with two assists helping the Cottagers to four points from their first three league games this season. He has made 154 appearances for the club since joining from Wigan Athletic in 2020.
Fulham, who signed Robinson for just 2 million pounds ($2.6 million), are reportedly interested in a 30 million pound ($39.3 million) transfer fee for the 27-year-old. AC Milan and Manchester City have also expressed interest in Robinson, who signed a new five-year contract at Craven Cottage last summer.
PAPER GOSSIP
– Chelsea will only consider loan offers for David Washington The 19-year-old striker has been signed by Chelsea after rejecting offers from two English clubs on the final day of the season, Fabrizio Romano reports. The transfer expert adds that Washington is highly rated by his current club and is part of their “future project”. However, the Blues have not ruled out a one-year loan this season, with several Portuguese clubs interested in signing him. The striker, 19, has only played twice for Chelsea since joining the club last year from Santos. Washington has recently been linked with a move to Strasbourg, although that move reportedly fell through earlier this week after Chelsea called off the deal. ESPN also reported that Strasbourg had even scheduled a medical for the Brazilian until the transfer was called off.
– Mohamed Simakan The RB Leipzig defender is expected to arrive in Riyadh on Saturday ahead of a possible €40m move to Al Nassr, Florian Plettenberg reports. The RB Leipzig defender has already signed a five-year contract with the Saudi club, completing his medical on Friday in Berlin. The 24-year-old will earn €15m annually at Al Nassr, including add-ons. He has played 85 times in the Bundesliga since joining Leipzig in 2021, while also being capped seven times by France Under-21s.
– Al Fayha are in advanced talks to sign the AS Roma player Chris SmallingAs reported by Footmercato, the French publication adds that there are only a few details left to be ironed out before the former Manchester United defender completes his move to the Saudi Pro League. Al Fayha have been working on a deal to sign Smalling for several weeks, although time is running out as the Saudi transfer window officially closes in two days. Should Roma lose the 34-year-old, the Serie A club are expected to press ahead with their pursuit of free agent Mats Hummels.
– AS Roma have moved ahead of Galatasaray in the race to sign a free agent Mario HermosoGianluca Di Marzio reports. The former Atletico Madrid defender has been in talks with both clubs in recent days, but a deal with the Serie A side now appears imminent. Di Marzio claims Hermoso and Roma have been in constant contact over the terms of a proposed three-year contract, and that a deal is now close. The 29-year-old left Atletico this summer after five years in the Spanish capital.
– Al Hilal have agreed a €40 million transfer with Benfica for the striker Mark LeonardoFabrizio Romano reports. The Brazilian Under-20 international is due to travel to Paris on Sunday for a medical following an agreement reached between the two clubs. Leonardo will earn around €5m a year at Al Hilal, on top of contractual add-ons. The 21-year-old has been at Benfica for less than a year but has already impressed after scoring eight goals in 17 league games.
– Chelsea and West Ham United made late loan offers for the Aston Villa striker John Duran According to HITC, the final day of the transfer window. Both attempts were quickly rejected by Villa, who would not have had time to sign a replacement before the summer transfer window closed on Friday. The 20-year-old Colombia international has been heavily linked with a possible exit from Villa this summer, although no club could match his £40m valuation.
