Gallagher to Atletico and five transfers that could happen this week

Updated: 6 Aug 2024 09:59 BST
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Conor Gallagher, Atletico Madrid, Chelsea — © IMAGO

We are in another week of the transfer window and things are really starting to heat up.

With Euro 2024 done and dusted, players have returned to their respective sides to either prepare for the campaign ahead or consider offers on the table from other clubs.

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For some, it’s a difficult choice, while others are more than glad to leave. But what lies ahead in the immediate future for some players, who have had bids accepted for their services and personal terms agreed upon?

Here are five notable transfers that could be concluded this week.

Conor Gallagher to Atletico Madrid

Beginning with the biggest - and most controversial - transfer. Conor Gallagher is a lifelong Chelsea player. He is emblematic of the club and appreciated by the fans as a hardworking loyal Blue. But the hierarchy decided that he must be shipped on as they try and bring in pure profit.

Tottenham registered an interest in the 24-year-old but it was Atletico Madrid that pushed for the move and eventually got it. They gave Gallagher a deadline and Sky Sports reported that he only agreed to make move an hour before the deadline. The transfer is worth €40 million on a five-year deal that would keep him in Madrid until 2029.

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Willian Pacho to PSG

Willian Pacho set to join Paris Saint-Germain from Eintracht Frankfurt. The centre-back had been extensively linked to Liverpool and it’s thought that scouts had monitored him for some time in the Bundesliga.

Fabrizio Romano reports that “an agreement has been reached for €40M + add-ons” and that “he will travel to undergo medicals this week. The move marks a shift in PSG’s recruitment, who had previously focused on big-name superstars, but now are looking at genuine upcoming, talented players who can make a difference.

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Mikel Merino to Arsenal

The uncertainty surrounding Mikel Merino's future seems to be coming to an end. Reports suggest the matter of moving to Arsenal is nothing more than a formality for the Real Sociedad midfielder, while others, such as The Athletic, say the club are looking at a number of options.

Gunners boss Mikel Arteta is eager to bring the 28-year-old to the Emirates, and partner in a double pivot with Declan Rice for the new season.

Personal terms won’t be a problem as FootballTransfers reported and Arsenal's primary midfield target could potentially join for a transfer fee of up to €35m.

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Niclas Fullkrug to West Ham

Niclas Fullkrug is on the brink of joining West Ham from Borussia Dortmund - despite only being with the club for a single year. The Bundesliga club announced via social media that the Germany international has left their training camp in Switzerland and is set to join up with the Hammers.

According to Sky Germany, Dortmund are asking for a transfer fee of €30 million, which includes €25m upfront and an additional €5m in add-ons. An agreement has been reached and he could be announced as a West Ham player this week.

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Noussair Mazraoui and Matthijs de Ligt to Man Utd

Manchester United could conclude the signing of Bayern Munich's right-back Noussair Mazraoui, having agreed on a transfer fee ranging between £15 million and £20 million, reports The Guardian.

There are still some obstacles to get over but a deal looks close after the player agreed terms. The club must ensure the sale of Aaron Wan-Bissaka to finance the deal, but West Ham are interested.

© IMAGO - Mazraoui is close to a switch to Man Utd

Initially, Mazraoui was expected to join the Hammers but they couldn’t agree terms They are now looking at Wan-Bissaka, though the two clubs still need to settle on a price.

Man Utd had tabled a joint offer for Matthijs de Ligt and Mazraoui, according to David Ornstein, but it was turned down.

Bayern Munich duo De Ligt and Mazraoui have emerged as the top targets for the centre-back and right-back positions, respectively, and they are expected to go back in with another offer.