The end of the the June transfer window is near. With just a few days left for transfers in Europe’s top leagues, it’s certain that some interesting deals will be made, even if they don’t qualify as major “bombshell” moves. Napoli is actively trying to bring Romelu Lukaku to Antonio Conte, while Chelsea is eyeing Victor Osimhen. Juventus is expected to finalize the signing of Teun Koopmeiners, and Jadon Sancho could potentially move to Turin as well. Federico Chiesa and Filip Kostić are on the verge of leaving, while Raheem Sterling might depart from Chelsea, and Kieran Trippier is reportedly unhappy at Newcastle. These are well-known names in world football whose careers are nearing their end, and this August they are trying to secure what might be their last lucrative contract.🚨In the search for a striker, OGC Nice have added Memphis Depay and Wissam Ben Yedder to their shortlist. 🇳🇱🇫🇷 @lequipe (🌖)#OGCNice 🔴⚫ pic.twitter.com/Hoylq3VFbB— INEOS Xtra (@INEOSXtra) August 25, 2024 One of the most prominent names on this list is Sergio Ramos (38), who parted ways with his boyhood club Sevilla after a turbulent season. Although there are reports of offers from Saudi Arabia, it appears that the experienced defender is waiting until the last moment, hoping he won’t have to leave Europe. The challenge, however, is that not many clubs can afford his salary. Adrien Rabiot (29) likely holds the highest market value among this group and could fare the best, given that he still has a few years left to play at the top level. Last season, he was one of the regular starters for Juventus, but just as before, when he arrived from Paris Saint-Germain, he decided to leave the Old Lady once his contract expired. There wasn’t much concern in Turin over this, especially since the Frenchman rejected an offer for a new contract that would have earned him over 7 million euros net per year. Rabiot was linked with Liverpool and Manchester United at the beginning of the summer, but as time passed, those rumors grew quieter.Liverpool’s first reinforcement – second attemptWissam Ben Yedder (34) is also a free agent after five years with Monaco, where he scored 118 goals in 201 appearances, making him the second all-time leading scorer for the club, behind Argentine Delio Onnis (223). The former French international is known for his fiery temperament and short fuse, so despite his undeniable quality, the question remains whether any club wants to take the risk on a player they may not be able to sell in the future. A move to the Middle East is considered a likely option for him as well.❔Jogadores que estão ainda sem clube, querias algum no teu clube?🇫🇷 Adrien Rabiot🇪🇸 Mario Hermoso🇫🇷 Anthony Martial🇳🇱 Memphis Depay🇵🇹 André Gomes🇫🇷 Ben Yedder🇨🇲Joel Matip🇵🇱 Wojciech Szczesny🇪🇸 Iker Muniain🇨🇴 James Rodríguez🇩🇪 Mats Hummels🏴Dele Alli🇩🇿 Youcef Atal pic.twitter.com/xwlrfR97iQ— . Futebol (@ponto_futebol) August 25, 2024 Particular attention is being paid to the recent Atlético Madrid duo Memphis Depay (30) and Mario Hermoso (29). It was expected that both would have new clubs by now, but that hasn’t happened. The Dutch forward has put in strong performances at the European Championship in Germany, but his frequent injuries seem to be a risk clubs are unwilling to take. When Depay manages to string together 10 consecutive games, he can be a decisive player, but such occurrences are rare. His future remains uncertain, with Milan previously being mentioned as a possible destination, though the Rossoneri chose Álvaro Morata instead. There were also rumors about Napoli, which doesn’t seem far-fetched if they fail to sell Osimhen and buy Lukaku. As for Hermoso, the experienced defender was “all but signed” by Aston Villa under Unai Emery, but that deal fell through. In recent weeks, he has been linked with Inter, Milan, Napoli, and Saudi Arabia. As someone who was fifth on Diego Simeone’s list of most-used players last season, the Spaniard certainly has options but will need to make a decision soon.Time for some magic by the lake: Fabregas wants Hummels and VaraneAnthony Martial (28) didn’t get much playing time under Erik ten Hag, partly due to injury issues, but nonetheless parted ways with Manchester United this summer after nine years. In his case, as with most of the players mentioned, high salary expectations have been a stumbling block in negotiations. This isn’t an issue for clubs in Saudi Arabia (Al Shabab and Al Qadisiyah), but the Frenchman is currently reluctant to leave Europe at the age of 29.##NAJAVA_MECA_8290526##Unlike the others, according to recent transfer market reports, Mats Hummels (35) seem closest to securing new deals. It might sound strange, but the starting center-back from last season’s Champions League final is still without a club just days before the transfer window closes. That’s the case with Mats Hummels, who parted ways with Borussia Dortmund after Nuri Sahin took over as coach and several changes were made in the club’s leadership. The reliable defender could also end up in La Liga, with Real Sociedad and ambitious Mallorca being mentioned as possible destinations. His experience will be invaluable to whichever team signs him. Others looking for one last big contract before hanging up their boots include Miralem Pjanić (34), Joël Matip (33), Dele Alli (28), Wojciech Szczęsny (34), and more. Speaking of players whose careers are in their final stages, it’s worth noting that this August, Marco Reus and Olivier Giroud moved to the U.S., Erik Lamela joined Greek side AEK, and Thiago Silva returned to Brazil.
