Official done deals, medicals at Stamford Bridge and more transfer updates
Welcome to the latest transfer updates in the ongoing summer transfer window as Chelsea getting closer to announce the signing of a world-class striker.
DONE DEALS
1. Braga have signed Guingamp centre-back Sikou Niakaté on a season-long loan.
Chelsea overtakes Arsenal and Barcelona in the pursuit of Raphinha.
According transfer expert and journalist Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea and Leeds have reached full agreement for Raphinha and medicals imminent. Official bid accepted around £60/65m [add ons included]. He also stated that the main part of amount was going to be paid immediately.
Talks are now ongoing on player side on personal terms and contract. Fabrizio also confirmed that Arsenal had a verbal bid turned down today for Raphinha, lower than Chelsea’s one – while Barça called Leeds in the last hours but had no chance to match Chelsea bid.
Sanches on the verge of joining PSG
According to Gianluca Di Marzio, Luis Campos has convinced Renato Sanches to sign for PSG.