In a breaking news announcement today, sports broadcaster Sky Sports has confirmed the latest football transfers ahead of the new season.
Among the most notable transfers is the move of Lionel Messi from Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain. The Argentine international has been the subject of intense speculation since announcing he would not be renewing his contract with Barcelona and PSG have swooped in to secure his signature.
Another big move sees Romelu Lukaku return to Chelsea from Serie A side Inter Milan. Lukaku previously played for the London club between 2011 and 2014 and will be hoping to improve on his first stint with the team.
Elsewhere, Manchester United have secured the signing of Raphael Varane from Real Madrid. The French defender is considered one of the best in the world and will add some much-needed experience to United’s backline.
Liverpool have also made a big move in signing Ibrahima Konate from RB Leipzig. The 22-year-old defender is highly rated and will provide competition for places in Liverpool’s defence.
In addition, Aston Villa have secured the services of Danny Ings from Southampton, while Arsenal have brought in Ben White from Brighton and Hove Albion.
Speaking about the transfer activity, Sky Sports’ football pundit Jamie Carragher said: “There have been some big moves this summer and it’s clear that clubs are willing to spend big to improve their squads. The likes of Messi, Lukaku and Varane are huge signings and will have a big impact on the league.”
Fans will be eagerly anticipating the start of the season to see how these new signings will perform for their new clubs. With the transfer window still open for a few more weeks, there may well be more big moves to come in the world of football. Stay tuned for more updates from Sky Sports.