Football Transfer Window 2022
2022 Summer Football Transfer: 5 potential moves for Barcelona before deadline
The summer football transfer window 2022 will come to an end on September 1. All of the teams in Europe will aim to sign and sell players before the transfer window ends in order to build their ideal squads for the current season. FC Barcelona, one of the top clubs in Europe, could be more active than others. To make room for new signings and register them for La Liga, they must let go of some big names. Here are the top five transfers that FC Barcelona might make before the deadline.
Players who could join before the end of 2022 summer transfer window
As per multiple sources, Barcelona are still targeting three players to include in their squad before the 2022 Summer Football Transfer window gets closed. These three players are Manchester City’s creative midfielder Bernardo Silva; Chelsea’s wing-back Marcos Alonso; and Villarreal’s right-back Juan Foyth.
Among the targeted three players, English Champions Manchester City’s Bernardo Silva would be the most expensive one to buy. He will cost around 100 million euros, which at this stage seems pretty difficult to negotiate. Because Manchester City need to find a suitable replacement for him.
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Besides, Barcelona don’t have enough budget where they can spend close to 100 million on a single player. As a result, Silva's summer move to the Catalan club is highly unlikely.
Chelsea's Marcos Alonso is another top target for the Blaugrana. Buying Alonso would be much cheaper than buying Bernardo Silva, as Chelsea are reportedly ready to offload their premier left-back for around 10 million euros.
Having Alonso in the squad would provide head coach Xavi Hernandez with an alternative option beside Jordi Alba in the left-wing back position. Both players can give each other a challenge to earn a place in the playing XI.
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Argentina’s talented right-back Juan Foyth is the latest player to be heavily linked with FC Barcelona, as per multiple sources. Sergino Dest will be replaced by Foyth, who will be a direct replacement for Sergino Dest if he joins the club. However, Barcelona may have to splash around 30 million euros to get Foyth from Villarreal.
The Catalan club is not willing to pay this amount of money for a right-back; rather, they are in search of alternative options. A like-for-like trade with Borussia Dortmund, in which Thomas Meunier would move to Spain and Sergino Dest to Germany, may be one of the choices.
Players who could leave before the end of transfer window 2022
Frenkie de Jong is frequently in the news for leaving Barcelona during the 2022 summer transfer window. He was initially linked with Manchester United, but they later withdrew their proposal. At the moment, Chelsea are considering bringing this talented Dutch defensive midfielder to Stamford Bridge.
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However, Frankie’s wage-related issue with Barcelona seems to be a stumbling block for any such deal. But the Catalan club is still confident that they can find a solution in order to make the transfer happen.
Two of the main forwards for Barcelona last season, Memphis Depay and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, have been heavily linked with Juventus and Chelsea. According to reports, Barcelona board is reportedly ready to release Memphis on a free transfer to Italian powerhouse Juventus in order to save his salary.
On the other hand, Aubameyang is loved by Chelsea coach Thomas Tuchel. The English club is ready to offer, reportedly, around 30 million euros for his services.
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Aside from them, FC Barcelona have put Samuel Umtiti, Martin Braithwaite, Miralem Pjanic, and Sergio Dest up for sale.
Bottom Line
Selling players from the current squad appears to be more difficult than expected for FC Barcelona in the 2022 summer football transfer. Because of that, the Catalan club is finding it hard to register all the players they have brought in this window. The Blaugrana hope to bring in at least two more players before the transfer window closes on September 1st.
Barcelona must sell a few of its best players from the current roster in order to make room for the incoming players. Will Barcelona execute their plan to sell and purchase players with only one week left before the deadline? Given the urgency they have shown this summer; Barcelona might perhaps be the busiest team in the final few days of this transfer window.
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Summer Football Transfer Window 2022: 13 most significant moves so far
Club football's European giants are currently busy preparing their respective squads for the 2022-2023 season. As a result, the summer football transfer window 2022 has already seen some big moves, with giants splashing money to bring in their desired players. More significant signings are anticipated in the coming days since the summer transfer window is still open but has one and a half months left to come to an end. Here are the top 13 biggest moves this window to date.
Big Signings in the Summer Football Transfer Window 2022
The big clubs in Europe are always keen to bolster their squads in every summer window in order to be competitive for the next season. So, this season is no exception. Teams like Real Madrid, Liverpool, Manchester City and a host of other European giants have already made their marquee signings this season. Let’s take a look at the top 13 major 2022 summer signings thus far.
Paul Pogba (Juventus)
French midfielder Paul Pogba becomes a free agent at the end of the 2021/2022 season. Manchester United couldn’t hold onto him. Pogba has picked Juventus as his new club. He played for Juventus from 2012 to 2016 and had a successful stint. Pogba is expected to do well again for Juventus.
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Erling Haaland (Manchester City)
One of the most sought-after young prospects is Erling Haaland. Every major club in Europe wanted to sign him. But Haaland picked Manchester City over others as his new club. The City Football Group reportedly paid 65.5 million euros to bring him from Borussia Dortmund to Manchester.
Raheem Sterling (Chelsea)
Raheem Sterling had a fruitful seven years at Manchester City. The English international wanted more play time and urged a new challenge. Chelsea Football Club signed him for a reported 47.5 million pounds.
Angel Di Maria (Juventus)
Angel Di Maria left PSG after the end of the 2021–2022 season and became a free agent. Juventus signed him for a one-year deal. Di Maria will be an integral part of Juventus’s next season.
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Gabriel Jesus (Arsenal)
Gabriel Jesus’ departure from Manchester City was imminent after the arrival of Erling Haaland and Julian Alvarez. London-based Arsenal bought him for 57 million euros. He will be the Gunners' main hitman for the 2022-2023 campaign.
Kalvin Phillips (Manchester City)
Manchester City needed a defensive midfielder after the departure of the Brazilian Fernandinho. They bought Kalvin Phillips from Leeds United for a reported 53.2 million euros. Phillips is an English international and will likely have a great impact on the team.
Aurelien Tchouameni (Real Madrid)
Real Madrid bought French midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni from Monaco for a whopping 87.4 million euros. He is only 22 years old and is rated highly by the football pundits.
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Darwin Nunez (Liverpool)
Liverpool lost Sadio Mane to Bayern Munich. Therefore, they needed a marquee signing to replace Mane for the next season. Liverpool bought Uruguayan Darwin Nunez from Benfica for a whopping 81.9 million euros. Only time will tell whether Nunez can live up to the expectations.
Sadio Mane (Bayern Munich)
Bayern Munich signed Senegalese striker Sadio Mane from Liverpool for a reported fee of 34.9 million euros. Mane will surely make a difference for the German side next season as he will play the role of Robert Lewandowski.
Romelu Lukaku (Inter Milan)
Chelsea splashed 100 million pounds last season on Lukaku, but he was a complete failure at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea loaned him out to Inter Milan. It could be a great signing for both Lukaku and Inter Milan, as the striker had a successful stint last time at San Siro.
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Anotnio Rudiger (Real Madrid)
Antonio Rudiger had a brilliant outing with Chelsea in the 2021–2022 season. The Spanish giants, Real Madrid and Barcelona, wanted to sign him. But Rudiger picked Real Madrid as a free agent. He will bring a lot of stability to Madrid’s defense.
Raphinha (Barcelona)
Raphinha was a highly rated winger and a number of top European clubs wanted to sign him. However, Raphinha’s preferred destination was always Barcelona. The Catalan giants signed him for 60 million euros plus add-ons.
Richarlison (Tottenham Hotspur)
Tottenham Hotspur paid Everton football club a reported 63.4 million euros for Brazilian Richarlison. He will surely bolster Tottenham’s forward line next season.
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Bottom Line
The reigning English Premier League champions, Manchester City have done pretty good business in the summer football transfer window 2022 so far. They brought in one of the hottest young prospects in Europe, Erling Haaland at the beginning of the transfer window. Besides, their replacements for transferred players are pretty solid.
Elsewhere, Real Madrid, Liverpool, Barcelona, Chelsea, Arsenal, Manchester United, Inter Milan, Juventus, PSG, and Bayern Munich are some of the big clubs who have already made some big signings for next season. They will attempt to make more signings before the end of this year’s summer transfer window.
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Summer Football Transfer Window 2022: Potential Big Moves
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.
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