European teams are generally quite busy buying and selling players during the summer transfer window. That is why teams invest a large amount of money to reinforce their squads every summer. The summer football transfer window 2022 will be no different. All teams, big and small, will aim to spend money on their major targets. This window has several well-known names in European football available for transfers. Let's take a look at some of the likely transfers this summer.
Football Transfer Window 2022: Ten Major Transfers That Could Happen This Summer
The summer football transfer window 2022 will likely see hundreds of deals. However, big transfers will draw everyone's attention. The following are 10 major transfers that might happen in the coming window.
Robert Lewandowski
Bayern Munich’s Polish forward Robert Lewandowski wants to part ways with his current club. Multiple reports suggest that the relationship between the player and the club has deteriorated in recent months. Therefore, there is no chance Lewandowski will complete his contract with Bayern. He wants to go to Barcelona, but the Spanish club is currently going through a tough time financially. Will they be able to sign Lewandowski?
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Paul Pogba
Manchester United’s French midfielder Paul Pogba’s contract will expire this summer. He is free to go anywhere else and is most likely to move to Italy or Spain for a fresh new challenge. Pogba can also go to his native country, France, to play for PSG. However, the talented player is likely to go to Juventus or Real Madrid as per the latest rumors.
Sadio Mane
Bayern Munich's Robert Lewandowski's departure is all but confirmed. So, they need a replacement. Bayern Munich recognizes that Sadio Mane of Liverpool will be a good fit to fill Lewandowski's shoes. Mane also wants to go to a new club for a new challenge. Besides, the money he will earn at Bayern will be more lucrative than at Liverpool. Sadio Mane to Bayern Munich is almost a done deal.
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Erling Haaland
Erling Haaland was heavily linked with almost every major club in Europe. However, he eventually picked Manchester City as his next club. The agreement is already in place, and he will begin playing for the reigning English champions next season.
Paulo Dybala
Argentine starlet Paulo Dybala didn’t renew his contract with Juventus. Therefore, he will become a free agent this summer. Dybala wants to play in England to take on a new challenge. Therefore, Chelsea, Arsenal, and Tottenham are all heavily linked with the attacking midfielder. However, he can still stay in Italy and play for either Roma or Inter Milan.
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Lautaro Martinez
Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez could move from his current club and play for an English Premier League club next season. He is wanted by some big clubs in England, the likes of Chelsea, Arsenal, and Manchester United. Will he move from Italy to another league for a new challenge?
Frankie de Jong
Barcelona’s Dutch midfielder Frankie de Jong wants to stay at his current club. However, Barcelona needs some cash to strengthen its other areas. For that reason, they want to sell the talented Frankie to get some cash. If Frankie moves, his primary target would be Manchester United to reunite with his former coach, Erik ten Hag. Bayern Munich can also buy him to strengthen their midfield position.
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Gabriel Jesus
Manchester City’s Brazilian forward Gabriel Jesus’s place in the squad has become shaky after the signings of Haaland and Alvarez. He will surely move on and play for another club next season. Jesus is heavily linked with Arsenal and Tottenham and may end up landing at either of these clubs before the transfer window closes.
Ousmane Dembele
The injury-prone French forward, Ousmane Dembele, will be a free agent this summer. Barcelona are not keen to keep the player and Dembele also wants to move out of the club for a new challenge. He is heavily linked with Chelsea, Bayern Munich and PSG.
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Raheem Sterling
With plenty of options upfront, Manchester City are willing to offload some of their star players, and Sterling is one of them. They may want to listen to offers for English attacking midfielder Raheem Sterling this summer. Barcelona, Chelsea, and Arsenal are all linked with the talented player.
Bottom Line
The summer football transfer window 2022 will close on September 1st. A number of important moves will happen before then, and the clubs will be quite busy in the final week. The most talked-about players among the prospective big-name transfers are Robert Lewandowski, Erling Haaland, Paul Pogba, and Sadio Mane. FC Barcelona is Lewandowski's top preference, while Bayern Munich is ready to lure Sadio Mane to Germany.
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Erling Haaland had already signed a contract with Manchester City, while Kylian Mbappe had been linked with a move to Real Madrid. However, Mbappe chose to stay at PSG for a few more seasons. Paul Pogba's final destination is still uncertain. Besides, other high-profile players also have a good chance of leaving their current clubs in the upcoming transfer window.