Transfer Talk: Willian flies to Greece to speak with Olympiacos


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.

TOP STORY: Willian is considering a Greek adventure

William The 36-year-old forward travelled to Athens on Sunday evening to visit Olympiacos and discuss a possible move to the Europa Conference League champions, Fabrizio Romano reports. The 36-year-old winger has a number of options and is evaluating them as a free agent, having left Fulham when his contract expires this summer.

The former Brazil international impressed during his time with the Cottagers, scoring five goals and assisting two others in 37 appearances in all competitions last season. He also represented Chelsea and Arsenal, winning two Premier League titles in addition to a Europa League, FA Cup and League Cup with the former.

“I decided to leave Fulham long before the end of the season, in January or February. I had in mind that I would leave after speaking to my agent and my family. It wasn't a decision made at the end of the season, but a couple of months ago,” Willian told the BBC last week. “I'm considering a few options at the moment. I'm thinking about possibilities in Europe, England, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and MLS, but Brazil is not an option for me.”

“I'm trying to look at all the possibilities and think about making the right decision right now. I already have some offers and this is the key moment to decide my next challenge.”

PAPER GOSSIP

— Juventus are willing to let him go Arturo Melo According to Calciomercato, the midfielder is considering offers from Turkey and his native Brazil, although there could be more offers from other countries. Towards the end of the Italian transfer window, there were contacts between Juventus and Napoli regarding the 28-year-old, but The Azzurri Instead, he pushed through a deal to sign Billy Gilmour from Brighton & Hove Albion.

Nicholas Jackson Napoli striker Victor Osimhen has agreed a new contract until 2033, The Athletic reports. The deal extends his stay in west London for another two years. Despite the interest in Napoli striker Victor Osimhen, the 23-year-old Senegal international is seen as key to Chelsea's attacking core.

— Nice looking for a new left back to challenge Melvin Bard due to Jordan LotombaAccording to L'Equipe, Martin's move to Feyenoord is highly likely. Even though the Ligue 1 transfer market is closed, clubs can sign free agents, players who are already in France or who have been exempted for medical reasons, and Les Aiglons are considering a 30-year-old player. Ali Abdi from the Caen team of Ligue 2.

— Bologna's option to sign him permanently Nicolo Casale The Lazio match will become a must if they qualify for European competition again this season, according to Calciomercato, which adds that The Rossoblu The 26-year-old could join Bologna in January if he is impressed by their central defence. The 26-year-old's initial loan to Bologna was completed on 30 August.

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