Top 8 Transfers Completed so Far This Summer as Haaland to Man City Tops List

Top 8 Transfers Completed so Far This Summer as Haaland to Man City Tops List

Fred Kennedy
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:02 PM
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  • A number of players have already sealed moves to different clubs days before the summer transfer window opens
  • Antonio Rudiger and Erling Haaland are among the high profile players set to don different stripes next season
  • Haaland will be trading Borussia Dortmund for Manchester City, with Rudiger dumping Chelsea for a move to Real Madrid

Despite the summer transfer window yet to open officially, European clubs are already piecing deals together in a bid to strengthen before the new season.

Clubs are set for a busy window this year, with many across England, Spain, Germany, and Italy expected to spend big.

Erling Haaland celebrates after his goal to make it 1:1 during Dortmund's Bundesliga clash with Hertha Berlin. Photo: David Inderlied.
Erling Haaland celebrates after his goal to make it 1:1 during Dortmund's Bundesliga clash with Hertha Berlin. Photo: David Inderlied.
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The Mirror reports Kylian Mbappe is one such transfer that could happen in the coming days, with the Frenchman expected to dump Paris Saint-Germain for a move to Real Madrid.

The Athletic claims the star forward has already agreed personal terms with the La Liga giants ahead of a proposed move.

As things stand, Erling Haaland's move to Man City from Borussia Dortmund is the biggest transfer to happen this summer.

Here are the top 10 deals already sealed thus far this summer:

1. Antonio Rudiger - Chelsea to Real Madrid

Rudiger is set to depart Stamford Bridge at the end of the season to join Real Madrid.

The Germany international is understood to have turned down a contract offer at the West London club.

2. Hwang Hee-Chan - Leipzig to Wolves

Hee-Chan has been on loan at Molineux this season.

He has scored five goals in 30 appearances to earn a permanent move to Wolves.

3. Erling Haaland - Dortmund to Man City

Haaland is set to link up with Man City next season after he decided to quit Dortmund.

A number of clubs were interested in the services of the Norwegian, but it was City who won the transfer race.

4. Matt Turner - New England to Arsenal

Matt Turner is Arsenal's first signing this season.

The 27-year-old will join the goalkeeping department as he provides support to Bernd Leno and Aaron Ramsdale.

5. Joaquin Correa - Lazio to Napoli

The Lazio star will be making his stay at Napoli permanent after spending this season with the Naples on loan.

6. Lorenzo Insigne - Napoli to Toronto

The Napoli icon decided to cut ties with the Italian giants this summer.

He will be moving to the Major League Soccer on a free transfer.

7. Niklas Sule - Bayern Munich to Dortmund

Niklas Sule is the latest footballer to swap Bayern Munich for Borussia Dortmund.

The Germany international is understood to have rejected a new deal with the Bavarians in order to move to Signal Iduna Park.

8. Philippe Coutinho - Barceola to Aston Villa

Phillippe Coutinho joined Aston Villa on loan during the January transfer window.

The Barca misfit has since been able to put his Camp Nou misery behind him to thrive under Steven Gerrard at Villa Park.

His impressive performances have earned him a permanent move to the Premier League side, with Barcelona cutting their losses.

Chelsea set to complete Jules Kounde transfer

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Chelsea have prioritised the signing of Sevilla defender Jules Kounde once the club's takeover is completed.

The Blues are in the market for a top central defender who will replace Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen

Both Rudiger and Christensen are set to depart the club at the end of the season, with both players moving to the La Liga.

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