The summer transfer window will officially open for a majority of teams around Europe later this month, and plenty of activity is anticipated as teams across the continent battle to secure their top targets ahead of the new season.
While the majority of attention is currently on the FIFA World Cup, there have already been plenty of rumours and gossip circulating about potential big-money moves that could take place during the summer.
Read on to find out some of the biggest transfer stories and gossip currently circulating around Europe:
Julian Alvarez to Real Madrid
Alvarez has been at the centre of several transfer stories already, with strong links to Arsenal, Barcelona and Real Madrid.
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez had made a promise to bid €150m for a star forward if he won the recent elections, and after it was announced that Perez had retained the role, Los Blancos made stated they had made the bid for Alvarez.
However, Atletico Madrid, who had already turned down a major bid from Barcelona last month, publicly rejected the offer and have made it clear that they have no intention to sell the forward in the summer.
While Atletico Madrid’s stance is clear, Real Madrid and Alvarez could still push more for the move, meaning this is one to keep your eye on as the summer progresses.
You can get odds of 2.35 for Alvarez to join Real Madrid before 01 September, while you can get odds of 1.38 for the transfer to not happen at Bet9ja.
Victor Osimhen
Another superstar striker who could be on the move this summer, Osimhen has once again been linked with a whole host of Europe’s elite teams.
Osimhen has been strongly linked to the likes of Arsenal, Atletico Madrid, Barcelona and Manchester United already, although any move may be unlikely due to the Super Eagles star only signing for Galatasaray last summer.
You can get odds of Osimhen to stay at Galatasaray of 1.85 with Bet9ja, while you can get odds of 7.00 for the striker to join any of Arsenal, Atletico Madrid, Barcelona or Manchester United before 02 September.
Adam Wharton
Wharton has been one of the most talked about midfielders in world football in recent seasons, with the talented England international earning links to the likes of Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United thanks to his superb performances for Crystal Palace.
Wharton is most heavily linked with a potential move to Anfield, although there are reports that the Eagles are hoping to retain the services of their star midfielder ahead of another season in European competition.
You can get odds of Wharton to stay at Crystal Palace of 2.50 with Bet9ja, while you can get odds of the midfielder making a move to Liverpool (2.75), Tottenham (9.00) or Manchester United (11.00) before 02 September.
Rafael Leao
Leao has consistently been linked with a move away from AC Milan in recent years, and a transfer away from San Siro appears to be a certainty this summer after the winger announced his desire for a new challenge in May.
Leao has been most heavily linked with Manchester United and Arsenal, while there are reports of a potential move to one of several Saudi Professional League clubs.
You can get odds of Leao to join Manchester United (4.00) Arsenal (7.00) or one of the Saudi Pro League teams (8.00) before 02 September, or odds of 7.00 for the winger to remain at AC Milan.
