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As Euro 2024 approaches the end of the tournament with the final this Sunday in Berlin, there are some players who will feature in the semi-finals and who could also become ones to watch in the coming weeks of the summer transfer window. Let’s take a look at the five players who could potentially move straight after the end (if not before) of the tournament this summer, some of whom have really helped themselves with their performances in Germany.
Joshua Zirkzee – Netherlands and Bologna
One of the most popular names of the summer. The talented Dutch striker was called up just before the start of the tournament due to Brian Brobbey’s injury and played little, but he is still one of the names to keep an eye on. Bologna cannot do much given the €40 million release clause in the contract, and several clubs have already approached the player’s camp to sign him. AC Milan was already in advanced talks before the 2024 European Championship, but after that the talks were delayed due to the commissions requested by the player’s agents. Manchester United are now the frontrunners to sign him after personal terms were agreed. It appears that it is now just a matter of waiting for the player to finish the tournament with the Netherlands and then he will likely sign for the England squad as the Red Devils are now in talks with Bologna to complete the deal. according to The Athletic.
Teams showing interest: Manchester United, AC Milan, Juventus, Bayern Munich, Arsenal
Alvaro Morata – Spain and Atletico de Madrid
Another striker who may leave his club. Alvaro Morata is now on AC Milan’s radar to become their new striker following the departure of Olivier Giroud, who joined LAFC this summer. The current Atletico de Madrid player, despite his initial desire to stay in Spain, sees AC Milan now willing to trigger the €13 million release clause and is now working on convincing the player to rejoin the Italian Serie A football after playing for Juventus. from 2014 to 2016 and also from 2020 to 2022. According to Sky Italy, RedBird advisor Zlatan Ibrahimovic is personally working to convince the player to join the Rossoneri this summer.
Teams showing interest: AC Milan, AS Roma
Robin Le Normand – Spain and Real Sociedad
While Morata may leave Atlético de Madrid this summer, Robin Le Normand is expected to join the Diego Simeone-managed squad in the coming days or weeks. According to multiple reports, Real Sociedad and Atletico have already agreed on a deal for a possible fee of €30 million. Le Normand will join the Colchoneros after the European Championship as he will have to sign his long-term contract with the new club after undergoing medical examinations. It’s all ready: Le Normand will be a new player of Atletico de Madrid.
Teams showing interest: Atletico de Madrid
Xavi Simons – Netherlands, PSG
One of this summer’s talents will probably leave PSG on loan again. Xavi Simons will decide on his future after the European Championship, but PSG’s plan has been clear for some time and sees Simons as an important player for the future. That’s why they’re only considering loaning him out according to Fabrizio Romano. Both Bayern Munich and RB Leipzig are working to sign him on loan from the French giants this summer, but the final decision will only come after the end of his tournament with the Netherlands.
Teams showing interest: Bayern Munich, RB Leipzig, FC Barcelona
Theo Hernandez – France, AC Milan
There is some uncertainty surrounding the future of AC Milan left back Theo Hernandez, who currently has a contract until the summer of 2026. The Italian team always denied a possible transfer for the France international, as Ibrahimovic also considered him one of the players to around. However, the same player said that he “don’t know what’s going to happen” in the near future this summer and caused some fuss among fans about a possible departure. There are currently no concrete talks about him leaving, but reports suggest that Bayern Munich could be interested in signing him before the end of the summer transfer contract. window.
Teams showing interest: Bayern Munich