Transfers and gossip up to June 22nd
As the leagues come to their conclusion around Europe and the rest of the world, many will be looking to buy, loan or sell players. We catchup with the transfers and gossip up to June 22nd with the help of top tier source Fabrizio Romano and other reliable sources.
Overviewing the transfers and gossip up to June 22nd can be a huge help for fantasy managers around the world. Whether it affects Fantasy Premier League, UCL Fantasy or another Fantasy game, we look at what the deal could mean for the player or team from a fantasy point of view.
Could Manchester City hijack Declan Rice?
Arsenal have made several attempts at signing Declan Rice this summer. However, could Manchester City swoop and take over the move? David Ornstein tweeted that Manchester City are expected to make a bid for Declan Rice.
Ilkay Gundogan to Barcelona
Fabrizio Romano confirmed the transfer of Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan to Barcelona. The deal will last until June 2025 with the option of an additional year. Gundogan was a contributing factor towards his sides success in the big games.
Gundogan will likely increase the appeal of Barcelona as a whole in terms of UCL Fantasy investment. It will be interesting to see how the Spanish side utilise the German but one thing is for sure, UCL Fantasy managers will be monitoring his progress keenly.
Justin Kluivert to Bournemouth
Dutch winger Justin Kluivert is on the verge of a move to Premier League side Bournemouth. His fee is estimated at £9.5m with £850k add-ons. Kluivert looks set for a five year spell at the Cherries. The 24-year-old can play on the left and right flank and scored six goals for Spanish side Valencia last season.
Could Jurrien Timber on the move?
Highly rated Jurrien Timber has caught the attention of many clubs in Europe, one of them being Arsenal. Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that the English side are advancing on a full agreement with the player who has accepted personal terms.
Timber is a 22-year-old Dutch centre-back who has proved his quality both for his country and club team Ajax. Although many clubs have shown interest, negotiations will follow between Arsenal and Ajax in the coming days.
Sandro Tonali to Newcastle
News broke that Newcastle could be close to signing Sandro Tonali. The English side have reached an agreement on personal terms and the final agreement set on €70m. His contract will be valid until June 2029.
Sandro Tonali has become instrumental for Italian side AC Milan over the last several seasons. The 23-year-old predominantly plays in central midfield and has qualities both defensively and offensively. Tonali could be utilised as a number six which could allow Bruno Guimaraes into a more attacking role and thus becoming a better FPL option.
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