Manchester United defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka has left Manchester United to join one of the biggest clubs in world football! this evening
As predicted, the rumour mill is spinning forth remarkable narrative after remarkable story as we reach the last few weeks of the 2024 summer transfer season.
This week we have got a little of everything, from ridiculous swap deals to teams asking for world class players for free to superstars connected with surprising movements.
These are our choices for the seven most ridiculous transfer rumors currently in circulation.
Julian Alvarez, Rodrygo, swapped deal
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has suggested a trade arrangement whereby Julian Alvarez would be taken to Real Madrid in return for Rodrygo Goes, according to El Nacional in Spain.
From our perspective, El Nacional is indeed the gift that never stops giving.
The Spanish newspaper this week has brought out yet another doozy by:
A) Demanding it is Guardiola handling Man City’s transfer operations instead of sports director Txiki Begiristain.
B) Suggesting a straight exchange between two players with somewhat distinct values in the current market, particularly considering Rodrygo and Alvarez’s divergent futures in 2023/24.
C) Stating Man City would be in market for another wide forward having previously signed Savio this summer.
Berge Sander to Man Utd
Ryan Yates and Sander Berge
What year is it? / Matt McNulty/GettyImages?
The whispers
Manchester Utd looks at Sander Berge as a substitute for top target Manuel Ugarte, claims Duncan Castles.
Our view
2019 saw this transfer speculation make sense.
But now, in 2024, and following Berge’s recent Premier League and Championship performances, it really doesn’t.
Armando Broja to Juventus
Armando Broja Surprising Rumour / Mike Zarrilli/GettyImages
According to the gossip, Juventus is looking for a backup striker and Chelsea’s Armando Broja is one of the choices available.
Our impression
Given Arkadiusz Milik’s fitness challenges over time, it makes logical that Juve would be in market for a fresh striker to assist Dusan Vlahovic.
Though Broja would be an inexpensive way to cover this hole in their offensive, is he a sufficient choice? One finds it difficult to declare he is right now.
