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 NEWS: Roma close in on Hummels and Manolas
AS Roma are getting closer to signing Mats Hummels and could also bring in another free agent center Manolas Coastsaccording to Sky Sports Italia.
Roma have already seen changes at the core of their defence, with the arrival of Mario Hermoso and the departure of Chris Smalling to Saudi club Al Fayha. Smalling's departure has seen the Serie A club step up their efforts to sign Hummels, with the deal now at an advanced stage. The final details of Hummels' potential contract are still to be decided, but it is expected to be on a 12-month deal only.
The 35-year-old has been a free agent since his contract with Borussia Dortmund expired this summer after playing a key role in the Bundesliga side reaching the Champions League final, notably scoring against Paris Saint-Germain in the semi-finals.
Manolas has a famous Champions League goal and could join Hummels at Roma, where the Greek international has already played 206 times. The 33-year-old last played for Salernitana and has also played for Napoli, Olympiacos and Sharjah since leaving Roma in the summer of 2019. There have been talks about a return to Roma. Giallorossiwho are willing to offer him a one-year contract for 500,000 euros.
PAPER GOSSIP
– Inter are still considering several agents who will soon be free agents and Devyne Rensch According to Calciomercato, the full-back is among those being closely monitored for 2025, as his contract with Ajax Amsterdam expires at the end of the season. Inter are said to be particularly interested in the 21-year-old. Matteo Darmian I could go on, Tajon Buchanan It is likely to be used on the left and Denzel Dumfries You can also leave.
– Jordan Veretout The 31-year-old midfielder will sign a two-year contract with Lyon on Wednesday to qualify for the Europa League squad, L'Equipe reports. The player has agreed to a pay cut of around a third compared to what he was earning at Marseille. The transfer will cost €4m plus €1m if Lyon qualify for the Champions League and another €1m if they win Ligue 1.
– AC Milan interested in Cesena midfielder Thomas Bertiaccording to Calciomercato, and the 20-year-old is currently impressing in Serie B.
– Former Chelsea and Manchester United star Juan Mata The 36-year-old, who left J1 League club Vissel Kobe in January, has been linked with a move to A-League side Western Sydney Wanderers. The Sydney Morning Herald claims the free agent who left J1 League club Vissel Kobe in January has been offered to both Wanderers and Sydney FC.
– Hakim Ziyech The 31-year-old wants to leave Galatasaray and is in talks with several Qatar Stars League clubs, Foot Mercato reports. Galatasaray will agree to release the 31-year-old from his contract once a full deal has been reached and it is expected to be settled soon.
– Kasimpasa is close to closing a deal with the Fiorentina winger Josip Brekalo The 26-year-old is in negotiations with the Turkish Super Lig club and is ready to make the move. His teammate Antonin Barak He could also join Kasimpasa on loan with a view to making the transfer permanent later.
