5️⃣ massive moves are expected to take place in August.

We're officially halfway through the transfer season, and while Euro 2024 has dominated our attention this summer, there have still been plenty of huge transactions. And there's still lots more to come.

From Victor Osimhen's eventual departure from SSC Napoli to Manchester United's pursuit of another centre-back, here are the most significant transactions we anticipate in August.

1. Romelu Lukaku to SSC Napoli.

Of sure, Antonio Conte will sign Romelu Lukaku. Of course he is. Conte's favourite player, who led Inter to their first Scudetto in 2021 under his tutelage, is expected to join the manager's new team SSC Napoli this summer. Given Napoli's need for a replacement for Victor Osimhen (more on him later), as well as Lukaku's strong Serie A scoring record of 70 goals in 129 games, this transaction makes a lot of sense.

2. Federico Chiesa to Arsenal.

Federico Chiesa was once regarded as one of international football's top wide forwards. That was before he had a catastrophic knee injury that would sideline him for the next three years. The injury has caused so much concern for Juventus that they are willing to let the player leave for about €20 million this summer. And, despite his injury difficulties, €20 million for Chiesa still sounds like a good deal, doesn't it? The wide forward has been heavily linked with a move to the Premier League this summer, with Chelsea and Arsenal among the high-profile suitors.

Given Arsenal's need for quality protection for Bukayo Saka, signing Chiesa would make sense.

3. Matthijs de Ligt to Manchester United.

After Leny Yoro was sighted on crutches just two friendly games into his Manchester United career, it is evident that the club will need to sign another centre-back this summer. That center-back may and should be Matthijs de Ligt. The Dutch international had played his finest football for Ajax under current United manager Erik ten Hag, and he might recover that form with his direction at Old Trafford.

4. Adrien Rabiot to Manchester United.

Adrien Rabiot, who became a free agent after his contract with Juventus expired at the end of June, has apparently received numerous offers in recent weeks. Real Madrid, Liverpool, AC Milan, and Chelsea have all been connected with Rabiot, but Manchester United appear to be his most likely destination at the moment. Will this be a good signing? Given his performance over the last six months, definitely not.

5. Victor Osimhen to Paris Saint-Germain.

Victor Osimhen's departure from Napoli has been widely discussed over the previous year, and, thank God, it appears like we will be able to stop talking about it shortly. With Chelsea, Arsenal, and Paris Saint-Germain all interested in the Nigerian star, it is unclear where he will end up, but we believe the latter will win the race. The Ligue 1 champions have the money and need to replace Kylian Mbappe before the transfer window closes on August 30.

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