Nelson Semedo has joined Premier League side Wolves from Barcelona for a transfer fee worth about £37 million. The 26-year-old Portuguese fullback is seen as a replacement for Matt Doherty who left the club for Tottenham this summer.
“It isn’t often that we have the opportunity to sign a world-class player from a world-class club,” Wolves executive chairman Jeff Shi said.
Below are other updates from the transfer market:
Alvaro Morata rejoins Juventus
Alvaro Morata has rejoined Juventus on a season-long loan from Atletico Madrid. The 27-year-old Spain international who has previously won two Serie A titles with the Italian giants could make his loan deal permanent at the end of the 2020-2021 season if Juventus pay an undisclosed pre-agreed fee. If the deal is not made permanent, Juventus would have to pay the Spanish club 10 million euros for each season Morata spends there on loan.
Arturo Vidal sign for Inter Milan
Arturo Vidal has finally left Barcelona for Italian Serie A side Inter Milan after spending just two full seasons at the club. The transfer fee Milan paid for the services of the 33-year-old Chile midfielder was just 1 million euros.
Ousmane Dembele transfer to Manchester United
If the ongoing talks between the representatives of Manchester United and that of FC Barcelona scale through, 23-year-old France forward Ousmane Dembele could end up becoming United’s player this summer. However, there are contradictory reports that the Premier League club is not interested in the French forward.
Dele Alli’s transfer saga
Dele Alli has not been having the best time under Jose Mourinho at Tottenham. This has linked him to a move outside the Premier League. The latest speculation says Paris Saint Germain wants the services of the 24-year-old England midfielder but on a season-long loan.
Max Aarons transfer to Barcelona
Max Aarons is on the verge of joining one of the biggest football clubs in the world. The 20-year-old English defender who has been with relegated Norwich City has agreed a five-year deal with Barcelona which means that he could start a life in Spain from this summer.
Matteo Guendouzi’s transfer saga
Matteo Guendouzi has made his desire to leave Arsenal official as he has handed in a transfer request. The 21-year-old French midfielder has been in football wilderness since June under Mikel Arteta and would want to get his football career on track again at another club. He was however spotted training with the Arsenal’s team earlier on Wednesday.
Houssem Aouar’s transfer saga
Arsenal have been the major club pushing for the signature of Lyon and France midfielder Houssem Aouar. The latest reports claimed that a yet to be identified club that plays in the Champions League is also interested in the 22-year-old midfielder.
Sergio Romero is tired at Manchester United
Sergio Romero has been relegated to third in the pegging order of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, the manager of Manchester United. Hence, the 33-year-old Argentina goalkeeper has made it clear that he wants to leave the club this summer.
Wesley Fofana’s transfer saga
Leicester City decided to go for 19-year-old French center-back Wesley Fofana. To show how serious they are for the signature of the center-back, the Premier League club bid €32 million for the services of the youngster. Unfortunately for the Foxes, Fofana’s club Saint-Etienne rejected the bid.
Edouard Mendy’s transfer update
Edouard Mendy has undergone medical with Chelsea as he is on the verge of joining the Premier League club this summer from Rennes. The 28-year-old Senegal goalkeeper is seen as a possible replacement for Chelsea’s first-choice goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga who has been underperforming at the club.
