This archive report was first published on 9 July 2021.
On July 9, 2021, Wolves made a significant move in the transfer market by signing Rayan Ait-Nouri for £9.5million on a five-year contract. The deal includes a 50 per cent sell-on clause in favor of Angers FC, which Wolves can buy out at a later date.
Meanwhile, Arsenal is poised to receive a £60m transfer boost after the approval of Philippe Coutinho's deal. The Barcelona star is reportedly set to join Arsenal if the club agrees to his personal terms.
Ryan Bertrand is also set to join Leicester City on a three-year contract, with an option to extend until June 2024. The deal is expected to be announced in the next few days.
Chelsea is working to finalize a long-term contract for young striker Armando Broja, who will sign until June 2026. Broja has been on loan to Vitesse last season and has scored 10 goals.
AS Roma is set to announce Rui Patricio as a new signing next week, with the final fee reportedly set at €11m. José Sá will join Wolves as a replacement, while Roma is waiting for Arsenal to finalize the Granit Xhaka deal.
AC Milan has reached an agreement with Chelsea to sign Olivier Giroud for €1M, with an additional €1M in add-ons. Giroud will sign until June 2023 and is expected to fly to Milano next week.