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South Carolina quarterback LaNorris Sellers was reportedly offered $8 million to transfer, highlighting the ongoing issue of financial inducements in college sports, but he has chosen to stay at USC despite the offers. Sellers, a top dual-threat QB and Heisman contender, values his education and playing career over money, with his NIL valuation at $3.7 million.
Saudi club Al Ittihad is reportedly making a world record £215 million ($270 million) offer for Liverpool star Mohamed Salah. The offer includes a record salary, a percentage of shirt sales, a win bonus, and ambassadorial roles with major Saudi companies. Liverpool has rejected a previous offer and stated that they will not sell Salah. If unsuccessful, Al Ittihad may make another offer in the January transfer window. Saudi Arabia has been investing heavily in sports as part of its Vision 2030 reform agenda, but the spending has drawn criticism due to the country's human rights record.
Arsenal has rejected a transfer offer from AS Monaco for Folarin Balogun, with Monaco's pursuit of the 22-year-old USMNT international continuing. Inter Milan is also interested in Balogun but it is uncertain if they have the budget for an acceptable approach. Balogun spent last season on loan at Stade Reims, scoring 21 Ligue 1 goals in 37 appearances, and recently switched allegiances to the USMNT. Monaco is in search of a striker following an injury to Breel Embolo, while Inter Milan is looking for a replacement after the departures of Edin Dzeko and Romelu Lukaku.
Liverpool's second transfer offer of around £41 million for Southampton midfielder Romeo Lavia has been rejected, with Southampton holding out for a fee closer to £50 million. Liverpool is considering alternative options, including Andre at Fluminense. The club has been actively refreshing their midfield following the departures of Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, James Milner, and Naby Keita. Lavia, who joined Southampton from Manchester City last summer, has attracted interest from Chelsea in the past.
NBA star Draymond Green reacts humorously to the reported $776 million transfer offer for French soccer star Kylian Mbappe from Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal, joking about the possibility of basketball leagues in Saudi Arabia. Other athletes, including LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo, have also shared their reactions on social media.
Saudi club Al Hilal has made a €300 million offer to Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) for forward Kylian Mbappe, with PSG granting permission for negotiations. Mbappe's future has been uncertain, and he was left out of PSG's pre-season tour and put up for sale. While Mbappe has the option to extend his contract with PSG, the clause expires soon, and PSG is preparing for the new season without him. Although Mbappe has expressed interest in joining Real Madrid, Al Hilal has now made an official offer. PSG is willing to bench Mbappe this season if he does not finalize a move to another club, and they are expected to accept less than the €180 million they spent to sign him in 2017.
Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal has reportedly made a massive transfer offer of €400 million ($445.3 million) for Paris Saint-Germain's Kylian Mbappé, along with a €200 million ($222.5 million) fee to PSG. The offer includes a one-year deal and the option for Mbappé to join Real Madrid in 2024. PSG is open to accepting the deal if Mbappé doesn't agree to a contract extension by July 31. Other clubs, including Real Madrid and Chelsea, are also interested in signing Mbappé. PSG has until the end of the summer transfer window to find a suitable transfer partner or risk losing Mbappé for free next summer.
Brighton has rejected Chelsea's second offer of £70 million for midfielder Moises Caicedo, who is valued at £100 million by the club. Chelsea's head coach, Mauricio Pochettino, is keen to strengthen the midfield following the departures of Mateo Kovacic and N'Golo Kante. Caicedo, 21, recently signed a contract until 2026-27, giving Brighton a strong negotiating position. Chelsea is expected to continue their pursuit of Caicedo, despite the rejection.
West Ham United has rejected Manchester City's offer of £80m plus £10m in add-ons for midfielder Declan Rice. This comes after Arsenal's club-record proposal worth up to £90m was turned down earlier this month. Rice's contract at West Ham expires in 2024, with an option for a one-year extension. Despite the rejection, Rice is in high demand due to his ability to break up opposition attacks and carry the ball up the pitch.