The top European leagues have closed the summer transfer window! Many clubs waited until the very last minute to complete their transfers after a busy summer of international football. Check out our evaluation of the most important signings and all the deals. The window will close in January but that doesn't mean that rumors won't continue to circulate.
TOP STORY: Salah wants new 500,000 per-week contract
The Mirror reports that Mohamed Salah would like to make a new deal for Liverpool by spending 500,000 per week.
The contract, worth 200,000 per weekly, is still in effect for the 29-year old. After 99 Premier League goals, the Egypt international wants terms to better reflect his contribution on the pitch.
Jurgen Klopp's side has extended a number contract terms over the summer, after Ibrahima Konate was the club's only transfer window signing. However, the terms reported would not be in the club's business model.
Salah currently shares the second-highest earning spot with Thiago alcantara. This is behind Virgil van Dijk who earns 220,000 per semaine. The negotiations could get more intense as Salah proves to be an indispensable player since his arrival at Anfield in 2017.
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PAPER GOSSIP
Internazionale is preparing for life with Samir Handanovic out of the picture. The Italian Serie A 2020-21 champions are looking to make a move for Andre Onana. Calciomercato reports that the Ajax goalkeeper was identified as a replacement for the 25-year old, and his contract will expire next summer. After serving his current doping suspension, the Cameroon international will be back in action in November.
Fabrizio Romano reports that Rafinha was linked to a variety of clubs this summer, but is now set to remain with Paris Saint-Germain. According to the Italian journalist, Fenerbahce has not been in touch with Brazilian representatives. The 28-year old will remain in Ligue 1 until January.
Steven N'zonzi's next move is decided. The former Premier League midfielder arrived in Doha to sign for Al-Raheeb. According to Qatari outlet Stad Doha who exclusively reported the news Saturday, this is according to N'zonzi. He was a France international star who spent last season at Rennes, where he made 34 league appearances.
According to the Daily Star, Phil Foden will be staying in Manchester City for a further four years with new terms that will see his earnings quadruple. According to the Daily Star, Foden will receive a six-year contract worth 150,000 per week. Foden's outstanding performances in 2017, which saw him being named the Premier League's young player-of-the-year, prompted the new deal.
Calciomercato reports that Inter has offered Fernando Llorente as an option to Eden Dzeko. After a two-year stint in Serie A, the 36-year old is now a free agent. He was a former Juventus star who scored four times with Napoli and Udinese. According to reports, the forward wants to remain in Serie A in order to further his career and add value to the right system.
