Soccer transfer news, rumors: Chelsea push to land Man City's Nathan Ake; Barcelona won't give up on Raphinha

Sat, Jul 9, 2022
Soccer News (AP)

What's better than a cup of coffee and the latest transfer news? Join in as AP Sports provides the latest updates from around the world and what they mean to your favorite teams. continue their summer of spending by adding Mark Anthony-Kaye from the Colorado and there is likely more to come north of the border. look to engineer a homecoming for while push to add and more.

Let's get to the transfer moves:

In the six-yard box

The biggest transfer stories of the day. These are the deals that are happening, or at least on the verge of getting done.

Toronto FC trade for Mark Anthony-Kaye

This is a massive move as Toronto looks to make the team competitive ahead of looming July debut. Acquiring the Canada international and Toronto native via trade will see the Rapids receive about $1 million of General Allocation Money, midfielder Ralph Priso, Toronto's first-round draft pick and a 2023 international roster spot. TFC needed to remake their midfield and protect and they'll be able to do just that after getting Anthony-Kaye. Kaye adds a lot going forward and defensively to the team to free up to influence the attack more in the absence of Alejandro Pozuelo.

With two moves already completed and more likely to come, Toronto could look very different by the end of the transfer window. could be heading to Liga MX while the team looks to add from . If Salcedo does leave, Bradley will likely add a center back to the team as well to keep their depth in a good spot.

Entering the penalty area

These moves may not be imminent, but there's a lot of transfer fire in all the smoke these players and teams might be blowing.

Chelsea agree to personal terms with Nathan Ake

The Blues need defenders after losing Antonio Rudiger and in moves to Spain and Ake could be a missing piece of that puzzle. could be willing to let the center back go for around �40 million after only two seasons with the club. Ake has struggled to get regular playing time only with just 19 Premier League starts in the past two seasons, but his versatility is what could make him attractive to Chelsea. Ake is able to play center back or left back, but under Thomas Tuchel he would need to improve his positioning. Ake was a Chelsea youth product before moving to in 2016 and excelling there. Chelsea fans are probably hoping this potential homecoming goes better than 's.

Build-up play

These moves might be speculative but they're ones to keep an eye on.

Barcelona improve their bid for Raphinha

Barcelona's financial struggles have not stopped them from competing with Chelsea for Raphinha's signature. Despite Chelsea having the higher bid at �60 million, which Leeds United have accepted, his camp would like to wait for Barcelona. Raphinha has already agreed to personal terms with Barcelona, but they'll have to match Chelsea's bid for Leeds to accept unless the player begins to publicly angle for a move. With Ousmane Dembele set to accept a new contract from Barcelona, that could give them more wiggle room to bid'

Keeper punts

Your daily quick hitters.

Cristiano Ronaldo will not travel with Manchester United during their preseason tour in Bangkok and Australia.
Joe Aribo seals �6 million move from Rangers to Southampton that can rise to �10 million.
Sassuolo trigger �10 million release clause for Genk midfielder Kristian Thorstvedt.
Leeds are out of the race to sign Charles De Ketelare with AC Milan taking the lead, Gianluca DiMarzio reports.
Bayern Munich offer �7 million for Rennes forward Mathys Tel; but the French club wants �20 million, Bild reports.
Angel Di Maria head to Juventus on a free transfer.
Clement Lenglet joins Tottenham on a one year loan from Barcelona with no option to buy.
Juventus add Kenan Yildiz from Bayern on a three year contract amid Barcelona interest.
Hakim Ziyech will represent himself amid AC Milan interest.
Inter Milan look to sign Dan-Axel Zagadou after his release from Borussia Dortmund, Santi Aouna reports.
FC Cincinnati trade for Philadelphia Union striker Sergio Santos.
Monza continue their summer of spending as they're set to add center back Marlon on loan from Shakhtar Donetsk.
Dries Mertens will take a pay cut to stay at Napoli, Gianluca DiMarzio reports.