Transfer news and rumours of the day: 22nd June, 2016

Rest of Europe

Breel Embolo has enhanced his reputation with his Euro performances

- FC Basel might have to let Breel Embolo go, if German side Schalke 04 have their way, according to Bild. The Swiss wonderkid has shone for his national side in the UEFA Euro 2016, and has impressed new Schalke coach Markus Weinzierl who considers Embolo “an interesting player with a lot of potential.” The Bundesliga club will have to part with €20million to sign Embolo.

- AS Monaco have confirmed that they have signed defender Benjamin Mendy from Marseille, snagging the 21-year-old on a 5-year contract. Vadim Vasilyev, vice-president of AS Monaco said, “He is still very young and we hope that it can fully express his qualities and potential. We believe a lot in him.”

Benjamin Mendy s'engage pour 5 saisons avec l'@AS_Monaco ! #WelcomeMendyhttps://t.co/Cb8vgv7UnD pic.twitter.com/M3l1Z8N23V

— AS MONACO (@AS_Monaco) June 22, 2016

- Schalke 04 have confirmed that Roman Neustader will leave the Bundesliga club. The central midfielder played for the German side for four years and has decided to not renew his contract, which will make him a highly sought after player after Russia’s potential exit from Euro 2016.

Roman #Neustädter is not extending his #Schalke contract. Thanks for 04 great years. We wish you all the best! #s04 pic.twitter.com/FL9fRA7uPx

— FC Schalke 04 (@s04_en) June 22, 2016