Transfer Deadline Day: Donnarumma To Join City, Antony Heads To Betis, Villa Busy In Market, Others

Gianluigi Donnarumma is set to join Manchester City from Paris Saint-Germain; the deal is expected to be completed on the 2025 summer transfer window deadline day, September 1.

The Italian goalkeeper completed his medical on Sunday afternoon, August 31, and signed a long-term transfer deal with the former Premier League champions.

The move comes shortly after Ederson’s switch to Fenerbahçe, leaving Pep Guardiola with a new No. 1 between the posts. (Fabrizio Romano)

Romano also reports that Antony is on his way to La Liga side Real Betis in a deal worth €22m plus €3m in add-ons. Manchester United have secured a 50% sell-on clause on any future profit from the Brazilian’s departure. Antony will undergo his medical in Seville within the next 24 hours.

Burnley have completed the signing of Florentino Luis from Benfica on loan, with documents exchanged between the clubs. The Clarets will pay a €2m loan fee with an option to make the deal permanent for €24m, according to transfer expert, Romano.

Liverpool left-back Kostas Tsimikas has joined Roma on a season-long loan. The Greek international, who signed from Olympiakos in 2020 and has made 115 appearances for the Reds, has not featured this season. His Liverpool contract runs until 2027.

Aston Villa are among the busiest Premier League clubs in this summer’s transfer window. Reports suggest talks have been held with Manchester United over a move for Jadon Sancho, 25 (Athletic).

Villa have also approached Royal Antwerp for Belgian goalkeeper Senne Lammens, 23 (Fabrizio Romano).

Unai Emery’s side have agreed a deal with Aberdeen for 17-year-old midfielder Fletcher Boyd, a Scotland youth international (Football Insider).

They are also close to signing free agent Victor Lindelof, 31, following his release from Manchester United (Birmingham Live).

Bayern Munich have withdrawn their bid for Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson, 24 (Florian Plettenberg).

Tottenham are weighing up a move for Atalanta and Nigeria winger Ademola Lookman, 27, but could face competition from Bayern Munich (Sky Sports Germany).

Galatasaray are in talks with Spurs over a deal for Yves Bissouma, 29 (Independent). AC Milan have made an official bid for Liverpool’s Joe Gomez, 28, with negotiations ongoing (Fabrizio Romano).

Newcastle United are eyeing Roma striker Artem Dovbyk, 28, in a £30m-rated loan-to-buy deal (Sun).

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