Van de Beek to leave Man Utd and five transfers that could happen this week

Jacque Talbot

Updated: 8 Jul 2024 11:40 BST
5 min read

The transfer window is officially open and deals are starting to come in thick and fast.

Talks are underway over several moves this window as clubs look to bolster their squad ahead of the 2024/25 campaign.

There are complexities around most transfer moves but some are nearing their end.

Here are five of the most notable moves that could take place this week.

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Alessandro Buongiorno to Napoli

Italy defender Alessandro Buongiorno is set to undergo a medical with Napoli this week, according to Sky Sport Italia.

The Torino centre-back is poised to join the South Italy club, with medical tests scheduled for Monday or Tuesday. Reporter Gianluca Di Marzio has relayed that Buongiorno’s agent, Beppe Riso, reached an agreement with Napoli on Saturday night and all parties have agreed on all aspects of the contract, including potential bonuses tied to Napoli winning the Scudetto. Napoli will pay €40 million for the Italy international.

Buongiorno reportedly turned down an offer from Juventus, before opting to join Napoli.

Donny van de Beek to Girona

Man Utd midfielder Donny van de Beek is on the verge of sealing a move to Girona, according to Spanish media and Fabrizio Romano.

© IMAGO - Donny van de Beek is set to finally leave Man Utd

The Dutchman's nightmare at Old Trafford is close to being over at last. A €39 million signing in 2020, the former Ballon D'or nominee never managed to recapture his stunning Ajax form in England, nor in his subsequent loan spells.

According to Relevo and since confirmed by Fabrizio Romano, there is an agreement between Man Utd and Girona for the transfer of the Dutchman.

Stunningly, the original report reveals that the initial transfer fee for the Dutchman will only be around €500,000. However, Romano has since provided more context, stating that the fee could go up to €5 million in add-ons.

The 27-year-old was already keen to leave Man Utd permanently last summer, but a move to Real Sociedad collapsed, leaving him rotting on the bench until January when he joined Eintracht Frankfurt on loan.

Joshua Zirkzee to Man Utd

© IMAGO - Joshua Zirkzee was set to sign for AC Milan

Joshua Zirkzee has been linked with a move away from Bologna, and earlier reports suggested that Milan have agreed personal terms with the striker.

It's thought that the only issue left standing is sorting out the agent's fee. Zirkzee has a €40m release clause in his contract so it was all a matter of getting him to agree on wages and a contract.

But now Man Utd have firmly entered the race and may have even stolen the march for the striker, with a deal drawing closer.

De Ligt to Man Utd

Matthijs de Ligt could well be on his way to Man Utd this week after it was reported by Sky Germany that the Red Devils and Bayern Munich are in talks over a deal for the former Ajax man.

It's thought that the defender's agent Rafaela Pimenta is working on the move as the club looks to expand their Dutch contingent.

David Ornstein reported that the move would be 'independent' of the ongoing Jarrad Branthwaite transfer, with the Red Devils hoping to bolster both sides of central defence.

It's thought that De Ligt has been offered a five-year contract until 2029 and wants the move to Old Trafford.

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Khephren Thuram to Juventus

After announcing the signing of Douglas Luiz on Sunday following the midfielder's move from Aston Villa, Juventus are reportedly nearing another significant addition with Nice's Khephren Thuram.

With Weston McKennie set to depart and Adrien Rabiot's future uncertain following the expiration of his contract, the Bianconeri are overhauling the centre of the park, with the Frenchman deemed to be an excellent fit.

A deal could transpire this week. Italian outlet IlBianconero, Juventus are close to finalising an agreement with Nice in a move that would see the youngster follow in his father Lilian Thuram's footsteps.

A fee of €15m is all it will take for the player to move - a low amount considering how Thuram was linked to Liverpool last summer in a deal closer to €40m.