The transfer windows in Europe’s top leagues are closed, but it’s never too late to look forward to January. Click here to view the latest transfers, and keep up to date with the newest gossip below.
Top 10 free agents in 2020 | European transfer review
TOP STORY: Real set to seal Donny deal

Reports in The Mirror claim Real Madrid have swept into pole position for the signing of highly rated Ajax midfielder Donny van de Beek in a deal worth around £100 million — just three months after…

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The transfer windows in Europe’s top leagues are closed, but it’s never too late to look forward to January. Click here to view the latest transfers, and keep up to date with the newest gossip below.
Top 10 free agents in 2020 | European transfer review
TOP STORY: Real set to seal Donny deal
Reports in The Mirror claim Real Madrid have swept into pole position for the signing of highly rated Ajax midfielder Donny van de Beek in a deal worth around £100 million — just three months after…

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Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong says he would rather old teammate Donny van de Beek didn’t join Real Madrid – as he doesn’t want to face him as an opponent.

Steve Nicol and Shaka Hislop praise Frenkie de Jong’s game, particularly his composure on the ball in the Netherlands’ win over England.

ESPN FC’s Shaka Hislop explains what it will take for new signing Frenkie de Jong to adjust to life at Barcelona.

Alejandro Moreno delves into the benefits a departure would have for Philippe Coutinho’s confidence and Barcelona’s bottom line. ANN ARBOR — Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong has no doubt Donny van de Beek is good enough to improve Real Madrid but joked he would prefer his ex-teammate to stay at Ajax.
Van de Beek, 22, has confirmed Madrid are in talks with Ajax as they look to bolster their midfield before the transfer window closes.
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De Jong played alongside Van de Beek last season as the Dutch club won a domestic…

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Donny van de Beek found the net and notched an assist for Ajax Aamsterdam, in their 2-2 draw with Vitesse Arnhem. To watch more Dutch Eredivisie sign up for ESPN+.
The European transfer window is open. Click here to review all the latest transfers and keep up to date with the latest gossip below.
Top free agents in 2020 | What do Europe’s elite need?
TOP STORY: Madrid near deal for Van de Beek
The exodus of top stars looks set to continue at Ajax, with Real Madrid close to completing the signing of midfielder Donny van de Beek, according to Marca. 
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Van de Beek, who scored for Ajax in their 1-1 Eredivisie draw with Vitesse Arnhem on Saturday, has…

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Shaka Hislop’s Power Rankings are back and while a few familiar faces are near the top, Premier League clubs may have fallen down the ranks.

Paul Mariner takes a whirl at the latest transfer rater and takes on the rumours surrounding Gareth Bale, Mesut Ozil and Edinson Cavani all set to leave this summer.

Are PSG zeroing in on David de Gea? Is Moise Keane on his way to Inter? Plus, the latest on Ivan Rakitic and Raphael Varane.
The transfer window for Europe’s biggest clubs is closed, but you can click here to review all the deals. Transfer Talk will continue to scour the world’s media and set correspondents loose to see what’s on the agenda for the summer.
TOP STORY: Real turn to Van de Beek if they can’t get Pogba
Ajax are going to be torn to shreds this summer — possibly after winning the Champions League, of course. But with Frenkie de Jong already signed by Barcelona for €75m and Matthijs de Ligt close behind…

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Former Barcelona star and current La Liga ambassador Patrick Kluivert shares his thoughts on his son Justin’s move from Ajax to Roma.

While Andres Iniesta may have moved on from Barcelona, new signing Arthur discusses how he hopes to emulate his habits and successes.

ESPN FC’s Stewart Robson takes a look at the latest rumours in Transfer Rater, featuring Ivan Perisic, Gonzalo Higuain and more.

The guys respond to your tweets about Liverpool’s goalkeepers, Ousmane Dembele, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, and Lobos BUAP’s new mascot.

Gab Marcotti says N’Golo Kante wouldn’t fit at Barcelona, but Craig Burley and Shaka Hislop think he could be a replacement for Sergio Busquets. Barcelona have been warned by Ajax sporting director Marc Overmars that Frenkie de Jong is not for sale this summer, but a deal next year is possible. 
De Jong, 21, has drawn interest from Barca, and Mundo Deportivo claimed this week that the Spanish champions will push to sign the midfielder during the current transfer window.
However, Ajax, who have already sold Justin Kluivert to Roma this summer, say they will stand firm in keeping their remaining assets at the club.
“Frenkie de Jong, Donny…

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Houssem Aouar has been attracting plenty of attention.

Scouting Spotlight takes a look at the new star at Lyon, the man who has Besiktas firing on all cylinders, and a gem from Ajax.

Houssem Aouar – Lyon

Another shining example of the abundance of talent in Lyon’s academy, Aouar joined the club as an 11-year-old after starting out at Nabil Fekir’s former youth team, AC Villeurbanne. He made his first-team debut last season and has continued to impress in the current campaign.
Playing style
A versatile midfielder with excellent technique,…

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