The summer transfer window is in full swing, with Tottenham Hotspur making a club-record signing of Dominic Solanke, West Ham beating Juventus to Jean-Clair Todibo, and Atletico Madrid splashing out €95m on Julian Alvarez. Alongside these deals, there are some wild transfer rumors circulating.
One of the most outrageous rumors is Liverpool’s interest in goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili for €80m, with plans to loan him to Bournemouth for the 2024/25 season. This rumor raises eyebrows as Liverpool has yet to make any signings this summer and acquiring a goalkeeper seems unnecessary. Additionally, spending a significant amount on a player only to loan him out immediately doesn’t seem logical.
Another rumor involves Cristiano Ronaldo reportedly urging Al Nassr to sign Antony from Manchester United. This rumor, courtesy of El Nacional, adds to the excitement of the summer transfer window, with Ronaldo supposedly playing a role in Al Nassr’s transfer dealings.
Juventus is rumored to be eyeing Liverpool’s backup goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher, as reported by The Sun. However, this rumor seems misguided as Juventus recently signed Michele Di Gregorio as their first-choice goalkeeper. The lack of research into Juventus’s squad dynamics is evident in this rumor.
Barcelona is reportedly preparing for Chelsea to make a move for Fermin Lopez, according to El Nacional. While the prospect of Fermin leaving Barcelona may not make sense, Chelsea’s active involvement in the transfer market makes this rumor plausible. Chelsea’s reputation for making numerous signings in 2024 adds credibility to this speculation.
Lastly, there are rumors of Mohamed Salah potentially moving to the Saudi Pro League, with Football Insider suggesting Liverpool may consider a £100m bid for the star player. This rumor holds some weight, as Salah has attracted interest from Saudi Arabian teams in recent months. However, it would be beneficial to have more specific details about the potential destination in Saudi Arabia for Salah.
