Transfer News: Neymar joins Al Ahli, Mbappe to stay at PSG?

 

Neymar has joined Al Ahli from PSG for a fee believed to be around £85m. (Photo credit: GOAL)

As we dive deep into the transfer window, we look at some top deals, brewing rumors, and potential transfers from all around the world of football.

Neymar having Al Ahli medical

Stranger things have happened, but who saw Neymar coming to Saudi Arabia? Well, the Brazilian Wonderkid is currently undergoing medical treatment to join Al Hilal for a staggering wage package, and all things being equal, the deal could be announced on Monday. Luis Henrique’s PSG played out a goalless draw against Lorient on Saturday but without Kylian Mbappe and Neymar.

Mbappe to stay at PSG?

Speaking of Kylian Mbappe, after being frozen out of the squad and left out to train with the academy boys, the French superstar could well be integrated back into the squad after news broke out over the weekend that he could be extending his PSG contract. Mbappe had sounded out to the club hierarchy that he wanted to leave, so what has changed?

Oxlade Chamberlain joins Besiktas.

Former Arsenal and Liverpool winger Alex Oxlade Chamberlain has signed for Besiktas of Turkey on a free transfer after his contract expired at Anfield. The former England player penned a three-year deal with the Turkish side and would hope to enjoy an injury-free career over there, as his era in England was blighted by a series of injuries.

West Ham announced James Ward Prowse

West Ham United has announced the signing of James Ward Prowse from Southampton for a fee of £30 million. The England midfielder joins on a permanent basis after the Saints got relegated and the Hammers parted ways with Declan Rice. Manchester City is poised to drop a bid for Lucas Paqueta, which means departures are still expected from the London Stadium.

Kepa signs on loan for Real Madrid

Following the injury to Thibaut Courtois, Real Madrid has announced the signing of Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga. The shot-stopper has joined the Spanish giants on loan with no option to buy; Chelsea already brought in a goalkeeper in Robert Sanchez, who was in goal against Liverpool on Sunday, which means the end may have come for Kepa at Chelsea.