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Hello and welcome to Sportskeeda's Daily Transfer Roundup. The transfer window trudges on as excitement builds. Teams like Barcelona, Manchester United, Real Madrid, Arsenal and several others are far from being done and as such, we expect quite a few major deals to go over the line in the next few weeks.
Without further ado, let's take a look at the top transfer news, rumours and updates that made headlines on 22 July 2019.
Barcelona to pull Neymar out of his misery with a one-year loan deal
Neymar Jr.'s situation at Paris Saint-Germain seems to be growing worse by the day. The Brazilian didn't look very happy or excited as Paris Saint-Germain lifted the Trophee des Championes after defeating Rennes 2-1 thanks to goals from Kylian Mbappe and Angel di Maria.
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Now as per the latest reports, the Brazilian might just finally get his wish before the transfer window is over. Barcelona have been struggling to convince Paris Saint-Germain to accept a cash + player deal as they're short on funds after splurging heavily on Antoine Griezmann.
The latest reports claim that Barcelona and PSG are working on a loan deal to bring Neymar to the Camp Nou. If the deal goes over the line, Barcelona will sign their former player on a one-year loan deal with no purchase option.
If PSG agree to a loan deal, Barcelona hope to make advancements in negotiations over the course of the next year. The Catalans will also be able to break the bank next summer once the loan deal runs out and thus work out the deal in a manner that benefits all parties involved.
PSG are reportedly open to the idea as the Neymar situation looks destined to grow uglier with each day. It is clear as day that the Brazilian does not want to kick on in Ligue 1. Neymar is reportedly sold on the idea of signing for Barcelona on a loan deal. In fact, he seems willing to pretty much anything to force a move to the Camp Nou.
Moise Kean signs for Everton, Junior Firpo signs for Barcelona
Two done deals today. Sensational youngster Moise Kean has joined Everton from Juventus for an undisclosed fee. He signed a 5-year deal which will tie him to the club till 2024. On joining the Toffees, Kean said,
“I am very proud and honoured to wear the Everton shirt. I will give my best to this team.”
“I was convinced to sign because Everton is a club looking to the future and so am I. I know about the size of the Club. It has big ambition and I will work very hard to help us fulfil what we want to achieve.
“I am used to winning and I want to bring this winning attitude to the team. I hope I will be very good on the field and bring the fans joy.”
Meanwhile, Barcelona have also announced the signing of Junior Firpo from Real Betis. The deal is worth €18 million + €12 million in add-ons. Firpo has signed a 5-year deal.
Celtic manager Neil Lennon says Kieran Tierney is far from being fully recovered
Celtic boss Neil Lennon has just poured a bottle of cold water over Arsenal fans' growing interest in Kieran Tierney by claiming that the full-back is far from having recovered completely from a double hernia operation he had earlier this year and that he still feels pain when he kicks the ball.
However, he refused to deny the claims that another bid could come in for the youngster before the transfer window shuts.
Lennon said:
"Kieran started kicking a ball on Wednesday, but he’s still feeling some discomfort there. We’ll see how it is when things settle down because it’s a very unsettling time for him at the minute.
“Nothing has changed yet. It’s not speaking from insider knowledge, but in my experience another bid will come in. I’d be surprised if it didn’t. I’d also be delighted if if didn’t, but the good things is we will know either way by the end of the week when the window shuts down there.
“It’s not our problem, but the next few days might be spent sitting by the phone. Kieran is still feeling pain. He was out kicking a ball on Wednesday and just felt a lot of discomfort. I don’t know how far away he is.”
Harry Maguire reaches Carrington to undergo medical at Manchester United
Harry Maguire is now hours away from being announced as a Manchester United player. The English centre-back was spotted leaving a hotel in the middle of the city today morning and was then snapped at Carrington. He reportedly is in Carrington to meet Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and his new teammates.
Maguire will join the Red Devils on an £80 million deal. He will thus become the most expensive defender on the planet going past Virgil Van Dijk who was signed by Liverpool in the winter transfer window of 2018 for a sum of £75 million.
Solskjaer, speaking to the press after United's win against AC Milan in their pre-season game, confirmed the arrival of Maguire and said that he hopes to see an announcement soon.
"Hopefully the last little details will be in place over the weekend and we can announce something very soon."
Van de Beek confirms Real Madrid talks, Ole confirms Pogba will stay at Manchester United
It has been confirmed by none other than Donny Van de Beek himself that Real Madrid have entered into talks to sign him from Ajax.
Speaking after Ajax's 2-2 draw with Vitesse in the first Eredivisie game of the season, Van de Beek said,
"It is true that Madrid are in talks with Ajax, but I can't say any more."
"My agent will have spoken with them. Real Madrid are a great club to play for, but Ajax are still a great club. We'll see what happens."
Meanwhile, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer confirmed that Pogba will remain a Manchester United player beyond the summer. On being asked whether Pogba missing the trip to Cardiff is a question on his commitment to the club, Ole said:
"I have no doubts at all. I wasn't expecting him [on the plane]. I spoke to him after training and he didn't feel right.
"Paul will probably be back early next week training. It's not an injury, he just felt some pain. We didn't want to risk anything this weekend and he should be OK for Chelsea. I hope so."
