Soccer transfers live updates, 24 July: signings and news from LaLiga, Premier League, Serie A...
Soccer transfers live | Saturday 24 July 2021
Headlines:
- Mbappé tells Pochettino he doesn't want to renew at PSG (full story)
- Pochettino extends PSG contract
- Dortmund tying up Malen deal
- Chelsea offered possible Hazard return (full story)
- Barcelona unveil Memphis Depay
- Griezmann wants to stay in Spain
Take a look at our related news stories:
Meïté makes Benfica move
Benfica have announced the signing of French midfielder Soualiho Meïté from Torino. Meïté, 27, spent last season on loan at AC Milan, making 21 appearances for the Rossoneri.
Van Aanholt joins Galatasaray
Patrick Van Aanholt has reached an agreement to join Galatasaray. The Ducth left-back, a first-choice for the Netherlands at Euro 2020, is a free agent after his contract with Crystal Palace expired on 30 June. He will commit to Galatasaray until 2024.
Valeri Karpin appointed Russia coach
Former Celta and Real Sociedad player Valeri Karpin has been named coach of Russia's national team, taking the reins from Stanislav Cherchésov, who was sacked after the team's poor display at Euro 2020. Karpin, who is currently coaching Rostov, has been handed a contract until 31 December 2021 with the option of an extension.
Besiktaş eyeing Godín
Besiktaş are back in the Champions League and looking for an experienced centre-back. According to AS sources, the Turkish club's first choice is Diego Godín.
The former Atlético Madrid captain has made no secret of the fact that he has received offers from Turkish and Russian clubs. His current club Cagliari are asking for him to take a salary reduction, as he is one of the highest paid players in the team, and this could see them part ways.
Arsenal hoping to offload Lacazette
Alexandre Lacazette, who is now in the final year of his contract, does not enter in the club's plans for the new season. The forward, who at one point was Arsenal's most expensive signing (53 million euros from Olympique Lyon in 2017), is on the transfer list as the Gunners aim to raise funds to buy Chelsea's Tammy Abraham. Some reports claim that Arsenal would be willing to accept a fee of around 17 million euros for Lacazette.
Transfer window live updates: welcome
Hello and welcome to our live transfers blog for Saturday 24 July 2021. We'll keep you updated right through the day with all the latest comings and goings in the transfer market as they emerge.