Transfer news 7/13: MU buys Watkins, Man City signs Ter Stegen

Transfer news 7/13: MU negotiates to buy Ollie Watkins, Man City wants Ter Stegen, Atletico Madrid ends Thiago Almada deal.

MU negotiate to buy Watkins

According to The Sun, MU is interested in recruiting Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa to strengthen the attack, aiming for the 2025/26 season.

MU wants to recruit Watkins. Photo: Imago

After having new recruit Matheus Cunha and still negotiating about target Bryan Mbeumo, MU wants to own Watkins to completely refresh the striker line.

Not participating in the European Cup is a disadvantage for MU. However, the Devils believe they can convince the 29-year-old player with an attractive salary - something Aston Villa will find difficult to meet.

Watkins was a target for Arsenal, but the Gunners decided to go for Viktor Gyokeres. Sources of The Sun said that MU has a great opportunity to bring the England international to Old Trafford.

Man City want to get Ter Stegen

Pep Guardiola is contacting his former club Barcelona to help Man City recruit Marc-Andre ter Stegen - the goalkeeper who is having disagreements with coach Hansi Flick and plans to leave.

Ter Stegen has been linked with Man City. Photo: EFE

Ter Stegen is now only third choice at Barca, after recruiting Joan Garcia from neighbours Espanyol, as well as extending Wojciech Szczesny's contract by one year.

Pep Guardiola is getting frustrated with goalkeeper Ederson. He wants to recruit Diogo Costa from Porto but the deal is not easy to do.

Therefore, Pep Guardiola is considering taking Ter Stegen. Man City can still exploit the German goalkeeper for the next 2 seasons, before looking for a "new goalkeeper".

Atletico shoots Thiago Almada

According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Atletico Madrid have just started official negotiations with Botafogo over the Thiago Almada deal.

Atletico focus on closing the Thiago Almada deal. Photo: EFE

Thiago Almada spent the first half of last season on loan at Lyon. The French club, which has a rich history, has just escaped relegation, but it is difficult to keep the Argentine international.

Coach Diego Simeone wants to increase creativity in Atletico's playing style, and is looking for someone to partner Julian Alvarez. Previously, the Madrid capital team said goodbye to Angel Correa.

Atletico are undergoing a period of dramatic change, with a string of new signings. Benfica are also in the running for Thiago Almada, but Simeone is confident of convincing the 24-year-old.

News

- PSG are expected to extend Bradley Barcola 's contract next week, after completing the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup and returning from the US.

- Roberto Firmino has just left Al Ahli to join Qatari football's Al Sadd.

- Real Betis has just returned to negotiate with MU about Antony . The Brazilian player had an explosive half-season on loan at Benito Villamarin.

- In other developments, Betis are in talks with Real Madrid about a plan to loan Dani Ceballos .

- Al Nassr are in contact with centre-back Antonio Rudiger . Real Madrid are considering selling the German player if they receive a reasonable offer.

- Coach Igor Tudor wants to bring midfielder Andre from Wolves to Juventus, to replace Douglas Luiz.

- Tottenham continue to make noise in the transfer market, when contacting Brentford to get winger Yoane Wissa .

- According to the British press, coach Jose Mourinho wants midfielder Yves Bissouma from his old team Tottenham, to strengthen Fenerbahce.

- At the age of 40, midfielder Santi Cazorla returned to La Liga when he signed a 1-year contract with Real Oviedo - the tournament's rookie.

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