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Liverpool Transfer News: Player Set to Leave Before Deadline

European football clubs finalised crucial player registrations and high-profile transfers before the summer window deadline, featuring major deals across the Premier League, Serie A, and Saudi Pro League, according to reports from Flashscore, The Athletic, and Fabrizio Romano.…

Liverpool Transfer News: Player Set to Leave Before Deadline

European football clubs finalised crucial player registrations and high-profile transfers before the summer window deadline, featuring major deals across the Premier League, Serie A, and Saudi Pro League, according to reports from Flashscore, The Athletic, and Fabrizio Romano.

Ollie Watkins Moves to Al Hilal in £51 Million Deal

Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins completed a transfer to Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal for a reported £51 million, according to British media coverage cited by Flashscore. Watkins signed a three-year contract with the club, though specific financial terms beyond the base transfer fee were not disclosed by the team.

Gabriel Jesus and Gabriel Martinelli Changes

Arsenal secured two significant attacking departures ahead of the deadline. Barcelona reached an agreement to sign Gabriel Jesus from Arsenal for a fee of €10 million plus add-ons, a move reported by Fabrizio Romano. Meanwhile, fellow Brazilian winger Gabriel Martinelli is set to join Al Hilal after Fabrizio Romano issued a ‘here we go’ confirmation following initial reporting by Matteo Moretto. Al Hilal will pay over €65 million for Martinelli.

Rafael Leao and Sofyan Amrabat Switch Clubs

In Serie A and Eredivisie updates, Rafael Leao completed his permanent move to Galatasaray from AC Milan for a €38 million fee. The Turkish club confirmed that Leao signed a four-year contract and presented him to fans. In Amsterdam, Ajax announced the free transfer signing of Moroccan midfielder Sofyan Amrabat after he terminated his contract with Turkish giants Fenerbahce, locking in a two-year deal.

Premier League and Serie A Midfield Movements

Tottenham and Everton arranged moves involving multiple players. David Ornstein reported that Iliman Ndiaye is set to transfer from Everton to Tottenham, while Richarlison heads in the opposite direction to rejoin Everton. Everton also progressed in talks to bring Manchester City’s Jack Grealish back following his loan spell last season, according to transfer expert Dean Jones. Additionally, Juventus agreed to a deal for Tottenham midfielder Pape Matar Sarr on an initial loan with a buy option that can become mandatory, creating a total package worth €30 million, as reported by Fabrizio Romano.

Gabriel Jesus could be on his way to Barcelona
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