Transfer news and rumours of the day: 24th August, 2016
Welcome to our Daily Transfer Round up which has been largely dominated today by one man – Mario Balotelli. The controversial striker has been offered to two of Liverpool’s arch-rivals by the super agent Mino Raiola.
Elsewhere Arsenal have moved into their customary panic mode and are contemplating a bid for the England International star Phil Jones, which is more likely to be turned down as well. Meanwhile, Simone Zaza has a new club after Juventus reportedly accepted a €28m bid from one of their biggest rivals.
On that note, here are the most popular transfer news and rumours doing the rounds on August 24th.
Serie A
- Juventus have accepted an offer of €28m from Napoli for Simone Zaza, according to reports from Gazzetta Dello Sport. Zaza was on the verge of signing for Wolfsburg but the transfer collapsed at the last minute giving Napoli enough time to make their offer. West Ham were also interested in Zaza but as it turns out Napoli have won the race to sign the Italian striker this summer.
- According to reports from Le Parisien, Mino Raiola has brokered a deal with Juventus to complete the signing of French star Blaise Matuidi. Reports claims that Matuidi was given an off day by his new manager and the PSG star has all but agreed a transfer to Juventus. Matuidi will sign for the Serie A Champions on a 4-year deal worth €4.5m.
- Milan are reportedly negotiating with Chelsea for their midfielder Mario Pasalic, according to Gianluca Di Marzio. Reports state that Pasalic will initially join on loan with an option to buy next summer. The talented Croatian international spent last season on loan with AS Monaco and is likely to be shipped by the Rossoneri once again. Antonio Conte is still looking to strengthen his midfield and sees the 21-year-old as the ideal signing.