Strikers are the most important point of discussion about the transfer market while we enter the last month, with Darwin Nunez for an exit in Liverpool, while Rasmus Hojlund could go back to an old side. Here are some of the most important stories in the past days of the transfer market of Tribalfootball's transfer expert Rudy Galetti.
Nunez said yes to Al Hilal Move
Nunez has given the green light to a potential transfer to Al Hilal, open with the Uruguayan striker to make the move as Liverpool and reach an agreement. The attacker is impressed by the ambitious long -term project of Al Hilal, especially with the recent appointment of Simone Inzaghi as head coach.
The conversations between the camp of Nunez and Al Hilal started at the end of April and have become more serious in recent weeks, especially after the club's striving for Victor Osimhen ended.
At this stage, Nunez has reached a verbal agreement with all Hilal. Some definitive contract details still have to be discussed, but both parties are confident to complete the conditions soon. Now the next step is club-to-club negotiations. Liverpool hopes to recover near what they paid Benfica in 2022.
With the approval of the player protected, it is expected that formal conversations between the clubs will start in the coming days. After the arrival of Joao Felix to Al Nassr, Hilal wants to respond to the rival club with another big name to become a member of the Saudi Pro League this summer. Everything is now possible in the future of Darwin, it all depends on the agreement between the clubs.
Battle is raging for Sesko
Manchester United is still working on their first official offer for Benjamin Sesko. RB Leipzig has set a price tag of € 90 million for the rush hour, plus a sales clause for every future transfer. United is still the establishment of the structure of their proposal, but internal conversations suggest that they are considering an offer worth € 83/84m, including bonuses.
This would somewhat exceed the supply of € 80 million, including bonuses, but still falls short of the asking price of Leipzig by around € 6/7 million. The German club does not intend to reduce their requirements and will only negotiate seriously if they receive a concrete and competitive offer. The offer from United is expected to be submitted later this week.
Although it may not be enough to close the deal, it can help to speed up the conversations and start the crucial phase of the race with Newcastle. Both Premier League parties have constant contact with the representatives of Sesko, and the player is expected to decide soon.
The player is in fact not a hurry to make a decision, but at the same time he does not want to wait too long before he finds out which club he will play in the coming season.
Premier League clubs interested in Amine Adli
Amine Adli is one of the names to look at in the last weeks of the transfer window. The Bayer Leverkusen player attracts serious interest from Premier League clubs, with Wolves, West Ham and Sunderland all in the race. The 25-year-old made 42 performances in all competitions in the historic 2023/24 campaign by Bayer Leverkusen.
Adli helped Leverkusen to their very first Bundesliga title, while the DFB Pokal was also won. ADLI is enthusiastic about moving to England and the Premier League is his top priority.
His price tag is approximately € 30 million and Bayer Leverkusen is open to let him go this summer. Sunderland is completely in the mix, especially after completing the signing of Granit Xhaka, and they are ready to compete directly with wolves to land the Moroccan winger.
ADLI, known for its speed, creativity and technical skills, is seen as a strong addition to every attacking line. While West Ham remains interested, wolves and Sunderland seem to be the most active at the moment. The competition is wide open, but one thing is clear: Adli wants the Premier League and the following weeks will be decisive for his future.
Atalanta interested in returning Hojlund back to the Serie A
Atalanta is considering a step to bring Rasmus Hojlund back to the Serie A, just two years after his departure. The Danish striker is no longer in the plans of Manchester United and the club is open to let him go this summer. The agent of Hojlund is insisting on a return to Italy, in the conviction that Serie A fits better with the development and playing style of the striker.
Although Juventus, Milan and Inter all asked informal questions, it was the entourage of the player who encouraged Atalanta to take a step forward. Manchester United has told interested clubs that they are open to a loan agreement with a purchase option that would be required under feasible conditions.
The English club is also willing to cover part of Hojlund's salary to facilitate its exit. The Atalanta project offers more playing time than other top Series A clubs, which can be the key for Hojlund.
The Bergamo side – which now handling the Exit problem of the lookman as a priority – is now evaluating the chance, but this will not be a quick negotiation. Discussions are expected to continue in the coming weeks, because all parties assess the conditions.
Newcastle recently explored several striker options parallel to Sesko
Benjamin Sesko remains the best option for Newcastle, but in recent weeks, behind the scenes, the English club has also investigated other profiles because the RB Leipzig striker has not made a decision about his future. One of the names considered is Samu Omorodion, with recent contacts that take place to understand the availability of the player and the potential deal conditions, both on personal conditions and for a possible transfer costs of Porto.
Newcastle has been following him for a long time and appreciates him. The English side also approached Marcus Thuram to collect information. However, the French striker has made it clear that he is not going to leave Inter this summer. For this reason there is – and there will be no progress in that direction. Then there is Ollie Watkins, another much appreciated name that is open to leaving Aston Villa when a club presents a project that he likes.
Despite competition from Man United, Sesko remains the most important target and his negotiations with his camp. The striker still has to make a final decision, but both Premier League clubs hope for his green light. In the meantime, Alexander Isak's future remains uncertain and adds a low intrigues to Newcastle's attacking plans.