The new series from the team at 99.7FM, tracking the latest moves in the window. We call it the #JoySports Transfer Daily. Here, we summarize all the moves and rumours in a quick, easy to read format.
The series started on July 1 and ends on August 31.
When does the transfer window open?
The Premier League season wrapped up on May 24 and there has been a slew of confirmed transfers since - including James Milner and Danny Ings to Liverpool and Memphis Depay's move to Manchester United. But the window did not officially open until 12am on Wednesday 1 July 2015.
Is that the same across Europe?
No it is not. The transfer window dates for the major European leagues have yet to be finalised, but France, Germany, Spain and Italy's tends to open at the beginning of June rather than July. This means players from those leagues can agree moves into England, but transfers will not be ratified until July 1. The Dutch summer transfer window tends to open in the second week of June.
In today's edition…
Vidal's Bayern Munich not done yet
Bayern Munich chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has admitted that his side are in for Juventus midfielder Arturo Vidal (main photo), but says a deal is not yet done. "I've read about it and I'm not going to hide the fact that we are interested in him, but I read that it was all wrapped up and I cannot confirm that," he has told reporters…
Benteke stops playing as Liverpool near deal
Liverpool are finally ready to pay Christian Benteke's £32.5m release clause. The Mirror claim that the Reds are going to buy the striker and that, in the meantime, Benteke will sit out Aston Villa's friendly scheduled for Friday, lest a freak injury scupper the deal. Now it's just a matter of finalising the deal…
...and Monaco already found his replacement
Aston Villa have already found their replacement for Christian Benteke according to the French press: Monaco striker Anthony Martial (above, pictured). Martial, 19, is viewed as a big talent in France and only recently signed a new contract with Monaco until 2019...
Lambert set for West Brom switch
Benteke's arrival at Liverpool will allow Rickie Lambert to get out. The Mirror believe that Lambert will be sold as soon as Benteke's transfer to Anfield is complete and that West Brom is his most likely landing spot. Liverpool will have no need for Lambert once Benteke is brought in and West Brom are preparing their move for him…
Atleti speaking with Filipe
Atletico Madrid have declared they're in negotiations with Chelsea for former defender Filipe Luis. The Brazilian international made just nine league starts last season after arriving at Stamford Bridge for £16million. "There are negotiations in place but I don't know how fruitful they will be," Cerezo said to the Spanish media. "Filipe Luis is a magnificent player"…
Sanogo goes to Ajax
One that's been going for a few days now, but is finally confirmed. Yaya Sanogo is heading to Holland and Ajax on a season-long loan deal. A year learning from Dennis Bergkamp should do him good…
Allegri to get Anderson?
According to La Stampa in Italy, Juventus boss Max Allegri continues to search for a new No.10 - And that search has led him to Rome. Apparently, the Juve chief wants to splash €25million on Felipe Anderson, the Brazilian international linked with a host of Europe's elite this summer - including Manchester United and Chelsea. Lazio are back in the Champions League this season. They won't want to sell. But the money? Can they afford not to?...
Juve block Pogba move
Juventus have insisted they have no interest in parting with Manchester City and Barcelona target Paul Pogba. The French midfielder has been linked with a move away from the Champions League finalists, with Barca presidential candidate Joan Laporta promising Pogba would play for the Catalan club next year if he is elected. Pogba's agent Mino Raiola backed those comments, but Giuseppe Marotta, Juventus' direcotr general has hit back, declaring: "Whoever is interested in the player needs to talk to Juventus and not with Mino Raiola, who is nonetheless his (Pogba's) agent.”…
Everton furious with Chelsea
Everton are furious at Chelsea's bid for John Stones. And Goodison Park sources are insisting not even double that would tempt them to sell a player they regard as a future captain – and a bigger asset than Ross Barkley. Chelsea's cheeky bid for the talented England starlet was instantly rejected by Everton who are now bracing themselves for interest from Manchester City and United…
New contract for Bellerin
Hector Bellerin (above, pictured) is set for a new Arsenal contract. The former Barcelona defender will be offered a long-term deal, acording the the Telegraph, to stave off his former side Barcelona, who have been sniffing around the full-back…
Arsenal ready bid for Benzema
Arsenal have identified their dream striker. The Sun understands that the Gunners are preparing a £40m bid for Karim Benzema and will submit it to Real Madrid next week. Real Madrid are open to selling Benzema (below, pictured) and will want something in the range of the £42.5m that Arsenal paid them for Mesut Ozil…
Townsend considers switch
Andros Townsend may be considering a move from Tottenham, as Newcastle, Sunderland, and Aston Villa keep their sights on the winger’s future at Lane. Last season, Townsend made only 10 starts. Although not facing much playing time in the Premier League, England national team coach, Roy Hodgson, seems to have placed him among the starters, as he wore the three lions on his chest against Slovenia in the squad’s 2016 Euro qualifiers match last month…
Vergini goes to La Liga
Santiago Vergini, has moved to La Liga, on a season-long loan at Getafe. Initially joining Sunderland in 2014 on loan from Estudiantes, it was soon discovered that the Argentine defender was surplus to the club’s requirements. During his 18 month stint at Wearside, he made 51 appearances…
… and the Saints get Kaboul
Meanwhile Sunderland have a new defender. Following an announcement that he will have no role in next season’s Spurs team, former France international Younes Kaboul passed his medical on Thursday and completed his move to the Stadium of Light for an undisclosed fee. ..
Stewart goes back to Boro
Stewart Downing once again joins Football League Championship club Middlesbrough. He’s on a four-year deal of £5.5million pounds from West Ham United. It has been six years since he left Boro on a transfer to Aston Villa, then Liverpool, before his arrival at West Ham in 2013...
Rooney hints at USA future
Manchester United skipper, Wayne Rooney, mentioned that he may consider a move to play in the United States. His statement follows the recent summer transfers of Premier League stars, Frank Lampard, who joined New York City, and Steven Gerrard, who joined LA Galaxy…
Rob ’ s gone East, too
Brazilian star Robinho has joined Chinese Super League club Guangzhou Evergrande on a six-month contract. A free transfer, the former Manchester City, Real Madrid, and AC Milan man found himself without a club, following his release from Santos. He will join his former national team boss, Luiz Felipe Scolari, at Guangzhou…
Gomez ’ s uncertain future
Facing offers from Turkish clubs Besiktas and Galatsaray for Mario Gomez, Fiorentina coach Paulo Sousa has expressed a desire for the forward to remain with the Serie A club. Gomez had been struggling with an injury and in his two years with the club has only made 47 appearances, scoring 14 goals...
Wither Romagnoli?
In a statement by AC Milan general manager Adriano Galliani, the club has apparently decided not to table a second bid for Roma defender Alessio Romagnoli (above, pictured). This is after the club’s initial €25 million (£17 million) offer was rejected...
PSG think they'll get Di Maria this weekend
Paris Saint-Germain are chasing Angel Di Maria and believe they will have signed him before the end of the weekend, according to The Mail. Man United have told Di Maria that there will be more playing time for him now that Robin van Persie has been sold, but his long-term future at the club is much more murky and Di Maria has never been comfortable in Manchester…
Real get new keeper
Real Madrid seem to have made peace with the fact that David De Gea will not join them this season and have signed another new goalkeeper in Kiko Casilla (below, pictured). It seems that Los Blancos are not prepared to meet Manchester United’s asking price for De Gea and are prepared to snatch him on a free next summer…
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