Transfer News 2023
The summer football transfer window in most European countries opened on June 10 and we have already seen plenty of completed deals across the continent.
Clubs have until September 1 to conclude their business, but most will want to get everything wrapped up before the 2023/24 season starts in August.
In this article we bring you the latest transfer news involving the biggest stars and the most popular clubs. Check back here for regular updates throughout the summer.
The Latest Transfers
Here are five of the biggest transfers completed so far this summer, involving young starlets and experienced internationals.
Jude Bellingham to Real Madrid
Jude Bellingham was always likely to leave Borussia Dortmund this summer, with speculation about his future a constant feature of the 2022/23 season. Liverpool, Manchester City and Manchester United were all linked, but the England international ultimately chose Real Madrid.
With Luka Modric and Toni Kroos nearer the end than the beginning of their careers, Bellingham is ready to take the midfield mantle at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu.
Ilkay Gundogan to Barcelona
Manchester City’s treble of Premier League title, Champions League and FA Cup last term was a collective success, but there is no doubt that Ilkay Gundogan played a starring role for Pep Guardiola’s side.
The German then decided to seek pastures new when his contract expired. Barcelona tied Gundogan down to a two-year deal, with the experienced midfielder likely to be a regular starter for Xavi Hernandez’s team.
Mason Mount to Manchester United
Mason Mount and Chelsea were ultimately unable to resolve their contractual stalemate, so the London club decided to cash in on their academy product rather than risk losing him for free in 2024.
Manchester United won the race for his signature after agreeing a £55m fee with Chelsea. The midfielder will bring energy and quality to the United engine room in 2023/24.
Lucas Hernandez to PSG
Luis Enrique is the next manager through the door at the Parc des Princes. The Spaniard, who will be looking to win the Ligue 1 club’s first ever Champions League, no doubt gave his blessing to the acquisition of Lucas Hernandez from Bayern Munich.
The French defender can play as a left-back or as a centre-half, and his versatility will be appreciated by his new boss.
Alexis Mac Allister to Liverpool
It was never a secret that Liverpool were going to bolster their midfield ranks this summer. The first man through the door was Alexis Mac Allister, one of Argentina’s World Cup winners at the end of 2022.
A consistently excellent performer for Brighton & Hove Albion, Mac Allister has Premier League experience and should be able to hit the ground running at Anfield.
Transfer Market Predictions
Which high-profile footballers might secure a move this summer? We have picked out five potential deals.
Kylian Mbappe to Real Madrid?
Not for the first time, Kylian Mbappe is unhappy with the PSG hierarchy and that has cast a shadow over his future. Real Madrid need a new forward after Karim Benzema moved to Saudi Arabia, but will PSG sell their star man?
Andre Onana to Manchester United?
David de Gea has departed Manchester United, who are now on the lookout for a new No.1. Andre Onana is Erik ten Hag’s favoured choice and the Inter shot-stopper is supposedly closing in on a move to Old Trafford.
Romelu Lukaku to Inter?
At the other end of the pitch, Inter are keen to retain Romelu Lukaku following his loan spell at San Siro in 2022/23. Chelsea are open to offers, but they will not sell for below their valuation of the striker.