Good morning and welcome to this live blog! Here we will keep you informed of the latest news on the transfer market, reporting both rumors and definitive transfers.
The market in the Netherlands is open from June 16 to September 1.
Feyenoord would fully go for Watanabe after Beelen’s injury
Due to Thomas Beelen’s injury, Feyenoord urgently needs to find new defenders. In addition to their interest in Danilho Doekhi, the Rotterdam club would also have their sights set on the Japanese player Tsuyoshi Watanabe. The 28-year-old defender from KAA Gent seemed to be on his way to De Kuip earlier, but the transfer fell through due to an excessive transfer fee. Now, negotiations with Gent seem to have restarted. (Source: VI)
Rashford in Barcelona for medical examination
Marcus Rashford landed in Barcelona on Sunday evening. The Manchester United attacker will make the move to FC Barcelona on loan, where he will reportedly undergo a medical examination on Monday. According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, the transfer is as good as done. The Catalans will rent Rashford but also have an option to buy him permanently from United for 30 million euros.
Doekhi in the picture at Feyenoord
Feyenoord is considering Danilho Doekhi as a new central defender. The 27-year-old Rotterdammer played 34 Bundesliga matches for Union Berlin last season, where he has one year left on his contract. Doekhi previously played for Excelsior, Jong Ajax, and Vitesse. (Source: AD)
Xhaka from Ten Hag’s Leverkusen linked to Inter
Erik ten Hag may have to say goodbye to Granit Xhaka with Bayer Leverkusen. The Swiss midfielder is linked to Internazionale. The Italian club is preparing for the departure of Hakan Çalhanoglu, who is in the picture at Fenerbahçe. The 32-year-old Xhaka has a two-year contract in Leverkusen. (Source: La Gazzetta dello Sport)
Napoli presents Beukema
It’s a done deal: Sam Beukema is a Napoli player! The 26-year-old defender comes from Bologna, which receives a transfer fee of 31 million euros. Beukema signs with the Italian champion until mid-2030, where he will be a teammate of Noa Lang, Romelu Lukaku, and Kevin De Bruyne.
Lang at presentation: ‘People come to the stadium for me’
Noa Lang is full of confidence at his first press conference as a Napoli player. “You can expect many dribbles from me. And goals and assists. I am a player for whom people come to the stadium,” says the attacker, who has arrived from PSV for 28 million.
The 26-year-old Lang signed a contract with Napoli until 2030, after he actually wanted to make the move to the Italian top club half a year ago. “In January, I urged PSV to transfer me. PSV resisted, but now it’s a done deal. I am happy to be here in Naples.”