The summertime madness started early in 2022. Erling Haaland’s sensational transfer to Manchester City was expected for some time. It was immediately followed by Borussia Dortmund signing Karim Adeyemi from RB Salzburg. The attacking merry-go-round was weeks in the making. Haaland’s low release clause meant many clubs were in the hunt.
Dortmund needed a good replacement and got one of the most promising German strikers. However, all of this is just the tip of the iceberg. There are many more deals awaiting the opening of the transfer window. FootTheBall highlights the five most highly anticipated moves in the coming weeks.
Kylian Mbappe
No doubt the biggest story of 2022. Kylian Mbappe’s flirty nature with PSG alongside being courted by Real Madrid well-known. It is an intense showdown between the two clubs who have had bad blood due to Mbappe. PSG are breaking the bank to sign him to an extension.
🚨 Kylian Mbappé is seriously considering renewing his contract at PSG because of the image rights issue. Real Madrid want 50% of his image rights, while PSG are letting him keep 100% of them.
(Source: @elpais) pic.twitter.com/aZgV2BPiFB
— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) May 8, 2022
Meanwhile, Los Blancos are a dream destination for Mbappe due to his idolizing the club when growing up. PSG are offering a two-year extension as per the latest reports, a clear indication of their desire to win the Champions League. Madrid are the record-breakers in the same competition and would instantly make a deadly duo into a terrifying threesome.
🚨🚨| Kylian Mbappé is leaving PSG to join Real Madrid as a free agent. The only remaining question is when it will be announced. @BILD #rmalive pic.twitter.com/ClBlcLrgOA
— Madrid Zone (@theMadridZone) May 3, 2022
Ideal landing spot: Either
The move will have major impact no matter if it happens or not. Kylian Mbappe staying on at PSG will definitely make…
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