Kounde for FREE, Antony to Man Utd closer - Saturday's transfer round up

FT Desk

• 20 Aug 2022 22:59 BST
• 3 min read

Barcelona and Manchester United are once again in the news as they continue to dominate the headlines in the 2022 summer transfer window.

FootballTransfers runs through the biggest stories from Saturday, 20 August 2022.

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Kounde could leave Barca for free

Jules Kounde signed for Barcelona from Sevilla earlier this summer, but he may not be a Blaugrana player by the time the window ends.

That's because the Frenchman hasn't yet been registered and there’s a clause in his contract that allows him to leave the club on a free after terminating his deal, should Barcelona fail to register him before 31 August.

Antony gives telling update on Ajax future

Antony is wanted by Manchester United, but the Red Devils haven't yet secured a deal for him.

However, he was asked directly to reassure Ajax fans that he will still be in the club’s squad when the transfer window shuts and his reply was telling.

Tottenham join race for Chalobah

Tottenham and Roma have both joined the race to sign Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah, who may leave Stamford Bridge this summer if Wesley Fofana arrives.

However, the Blues would be foolish to let him leave.

Real Madrid want Bellingham

Real Madrid have reportedly sold Casemiro to Man Utd in order to fund a move for Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham in 2023.

The England international has been on Los Blancos' radar for a while and he could move to the club next summer.

PSG face wage fine

Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly at risk of receiving a fine from UEFA due to their large wage bill.

The Parisians currently employ Kylian Mbappe, Neymar, and Lionel Messi, which has taken its toll on their weekly salary bill.