It is often amazing how when a player moves, a wave of activity suddenly arises as a direct result. The domino effect.
There are many teams in the Premier League and scattered throughout Europe that will play a key role in the fall of dominoes, few are as important as Romelu Lukaku, who returns to Inter Milan.
The loan will trigger a bunch of moves from Manchester City and Leeds, while Barcelona’s summer business depends on the completion of Manchester United, securing a deal for Frankie de Jong.
The next 48 hours could be crucial, as in early July there are prospects of spending £ 390 million on a bunch of deals that will really ignite this summer transfer window.
Sportsmail is looking at deals that could change the transfer landscape this summer.
Manchester United boss Eric ten Haag wants to support his country before the new campaign
TIREL MALACIA
Feyenoord to Manchester United – £ 13 million
Manchester United fans had to be patient to see the first part of the work done by the new boss Eric ten Haag – but now it seems that this is closer than ever.
Sportsmail announced on Tuesday night that Manchester United have negotiated a £ 12.9 million deal for Feyenoord left-back Tyrell Malassia.
The 22-year-old was expected to travel to France, in particular Lyon.
But given that he holds the same agent as United’s main target, midfielder Frankie de Jong, United have come up with a late offer to beat Lyon.
United have a £ 12.9m deal with Feyenoord plus an additional £ 1.7m, which exceeds Lyon’s offer of £ 12.9m all in.
Tyrell Malaysia of Feyenoord (right) has to decide whether to go to England or not
Ten Hague, who took his first training session with United this week, wants to attract players who fit his philosophy, and Malaysia is a young player whom the Dutch coach has been amazed by for some time.
Feyenoord director Frank Arnesen told 1908.nl: “The agreement with Man United is there. Now we are waiting for Tyrell. If Malaysia says yes, then the transfer to Manchester United is inevitable. “
The key to any deal now comes down to the player and whether in a year of World Cup and fierce competition he decides to head to Old Trafford.
Malaysia has five games for the Netherlands and is a powerful modern defender.
If he makes that move, he will compete with Luke Shaw for Ten Hag’s first-choice left-back.
The result of any move for Malaysia would mean that United are likely to unload the then third choice Alex Teles amid growing interest from elsewhere.
The Dutchman saw an offer of 13 million pounds from Manchester United, accepted by Feyenoord this week
FRANKY DE JONG
Barcelona for Manchester United – £ 70 million
It seems that the whole summer transfer operation of Manchester United is focused on a deal for Frankie de Jong.
It turned out to be fraught with long and protracted negotiations, with neither side wanting to deviate.
Barcelona know that De Jong is the main goal of Ten Hag, while United know that Barcelona must sell to raise funds for the rest of their summer business.
But as Sportsmail said on Tuesday, the deal was “90 percent” and the young Dutchman is expected to arrive at the tent in the summer of the Old Trafford change.
United are expected to pay the Spanish club’s initial around £ 55 million for De Jong. This fee could increase to nearly £ 70 million.
The entire transfer operation of Manchester United seems to be focused on Frankie de Jong
New United boss Eric ten Haag is working with midfielder De Jong in Ajax (both pictured in 2019)
WHY SOME CLUBS DESPERATE TO SELL BEFORE JULY 1
Most importantly, June 30 marks the end of the financial year, and teams from across the continent are itching to seal some big-money departures to help balance books before then.
Taking Barcelona as an example, they are desperate to complete the sale of Frenkie de Jong for 70 million pounds by then, as the end of the financial year will set a salary cap that La Liga will give them.
A huge injection of capital – which is close to £ 55 million in advance – would help their cause tremendously.
Similarly, for Atletico Madrid, their CEO Miguel Angel Gill said recently that unless they manage to raise around £ 34 million by June 30, they will also register a loss during the financial year.
Everton, in England, is another one that would be of great benefit if Richardson’s departure is sorted out before the teams leave in July.
Of course, De Jong was initially reluctant to move to Manchester United, wanting to stay in Barcelona and consolidate his role at the Nou Camp.
But Barcelona have their own plans this summer, and with financial problems still lurking, big players like De Jong need to be relocated to crush the wheels.
De Jong and Ten Haag are believed to have had a close relationship since working together at the Amsterdam Arena.
Indeed, the lure of reunion with Ten Hag has been described as a major factor in De Jong’s desire to become a United player this summer.
By finally transferring this issue, Barcelona will be free to start the business they want to sign. Namely, a certain Robert Lewandowski …
ROBERT LEWANDOWSKI
Bayern Munich for Barcelona – £ 35 million
Lewandowski did not shy away from saying more than once that he did not want to play for Bayern Munich anymore.
“My era at Bayern is over. I don’t see any opportunity to continue playing for this club, “he said earlier this month.
“Bayern is a serious club and I believe they won’t keep me – I don’t want to play there anymore.”
A bomb.
But with 12 months left from his deal at the Allianz Arena and Bayern have little appetite to sell their star player, the burden is on Barcelona to win the money.
Finances turned out to be a real thorn in Barcelona’s side after the Covid pandemic hit in 2020, and the bills were so bad that it meant it was impossible to keep club legend Lionel Messi.
However, the sale of Frankie de Jong to Manchester United, in a deal that could grow to £ 70 million, will help attract Lewandowski to his dream destination.
Robert Lewandowski has no desire to stay at Bayern, but Barcelona must sell to clear salaries
Barcelona will reportedly make a final offer of 40 million euros (34.5 million pounds) this week, with the striker said to be “patient” when crossing the Nou Camp.
A sporting detail that Barcelona will commit to £ 34.5 million plus extras.
It is said that they do not want to exceed this price, as Lewandowski is in the last 12 months of his contract with Bayern and is 33 years old.
The Sport report went on to say that Barcelona President Joan Laporta had not lost hope of making a deal and called Lewandowski and his agent Pini Zahavi last week, calling for patience.
The call said Lewandowski had been told that he remained their main target and that the delays were due to the club’s dangerous financial situation, which required player sales to allow for a place in the salary cap to register new players.
Bayern’s £ 35million deal for Sadio Mane theoretically gave them a striker who, while not entirely modeled on Lewandowski, could illuminate the Bundesliga with goals.
The key for Barcelona is to displace De Jong – and others – and create a furor in the market for Lewandowski, ideally before Bayern return for pre-season training on July 12.
CALVIN PHILIPS
Leeds United to Manchester City – £ 45 million
As panic set in on the other side of Manchester United, City quietly set to work, with their next move nearing completion.
They acted quickly to steal a campaign against their rivals and secure a deal for the wanted striker Erling Haaland, and now a new midfielder is on the horizon.
Sportsmail has revealed that City are closing a £ 45 million deal for Leeds United star Calvin Phillips.
The terms are expected to be finalized next week, with City paying £ 42 million plus another £ 3 million in bonuses for the 26-year-old, who is currently on holiday.
The English national recently changed agents, which helped speed up negotiations between the two countries.
A £ 45 million fee has been agreed between Manchester City and Leeds United for Calvin Phillips
Fernandinho dresses red and black for Atletico Paranaense for the second time in his career
Phillips is a player admired by City boss Pep Guardiola and is seen as a long-term replacement for Fernandinho.
Fernandinho, 37, has proven to be a brilliant business for City and has served them well over the years to become their captain.
But the reduced role on the pitch led him to choose to return to his first club, Atletico Paranaense, in Brazil 17 years after he left.
With Leeds expecting £ 100 million north from sales of Phillips and Raphinha alone, boss Jesse Marsh will face the task of restoring Premier League wrestlers last season – but he’s not expected to rush that.
PSV Eindhoven’s Cody Gakpo and the Wolves’ Adama Traore are on their target list, as is Brugge striker Charles de Kellethaer. March also wants to add an experienced goalkeeper, with Ben Foster among the names vying for the position.
GABRIEL JESUS
Manchester City to Arsenal – £ 45 million
One in and at least one out in Man City this week, that’s where all the signs point.
The domino effect of Erling Haaland’s signing is that Brazilian striker Gabriel Jesus seems to have been considered over-required, paving the way for Arsenal.
The departure of Pierre-Emerick Obameyang – to Barcelona in January – and Alexander Lacazette – a free transfer back to Lyon this summer – left a gaping hole in Arsenal’s attack.
Jesus underwent medical treatment at Arsenal on Tuesday before accepting his £ 45m move.
Arsenal need a goal scorer and is close to a £ 45 million move for Gabriel Jesus
This move will see him again with former Man City assistant manager Mikel Arteta
The 25-year-old footballer successfully completed this medical and official statement from Arsenal …
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