Here are seven of the most absurd transfer rumors we've come across this week.

Only a small percentage of the thousands of transfer rumors will really happen.

In the months preceding the summer window, gossip columns are teeming with outrageous rumors and stories, and there are already a ton of crazy stories circulating on social media.

According to reports, some of the biggest celebrities in the world will soon be traveling to some unexpected places.

Here are the seven most outrageous transfer rumors we've seen this week, just for fun.

Raphinha and Nico Williams to Manchester United

First, let's have a corker. TEAMtalk claims that Manchester United is interested in acquiring Raphinha and Nico Williams, two superstars from Barcelona and Athletic Club, this summer, and will sell a number of supporting players to get the money.

The Red Devils would have to sell their entire team and a few extra organs in order to sign Raphinha's left foot, but they are probably interested in the two, as any football team in the world should be. In order to pay Williams' wages for a week, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, the chief penny-pincher, would also need to shut down a few other departments.

I apologize, United, but you just no longer possess that pulling force.

Gyokeres Viktor to Nottingham Forest

Under Nuno Espirito Santo, Nottingham Forest has had an outstanding season and will most likely be participating in the Champions League the following season. But connections to Viktor Gyokeres are completely unrealistic.

According to Football Transfers, the Sporting CP shooter has been contacted about returning to the Midlands. The representatives of Forest and Gyokeres probably had a brief but ambitious talk.

To Barcelona, Mohamed Salah

Barcelona is "betting everything" on getting Mohamed Salah on a free transfer this summer, according to Foot Mercato, but given their dire financial situation, this is a risk that will only serve to embarrass the Catalan powerhouses.

Barcelona has little chance of landing the 32-year-old on a contract that matches his skill level because Liverpool is unwilling to give the Egyptian the long-term contract and pay he wants.

No matter how ridiculous the rumors are, Lamine Yamal won't be pleased.

Darwin Nunez to Arsenal

Since Mikel Arteta's team has lost consecutive Premier League title fights, Arsenal has been clamoring for a merciless number nine for a number of years. Darwin Nunez, of course, has been found to be the ideal answer.

Fichajes claims that Arteta is eager to entice the wasteful center-forward away from Anfield in the summer transfer season. Arsenal is unlikely to help their fellow Premier League rivals by signing the struggling South American, but Liverpool seems more and more inclined to sell the Uruguayan.

To Bayern Munich, Antony

It seems that Antony's four goals and four assists in 11 games while on loan at Real Betis were sufficient to persuade Bayern Munich to sign him. Again, that's according to Fichajes, who haven't exactly made a name for themselves as the kings of credibility.

Given his disastrous form over the last three seasons, Vincent Kompany would be daring to maneuver finances towards signing the Brazilian, despite the fact that the £82 million Man Utd disaster has excelled during his brief stint in Spain.

Endrick and Rodrygo to Chelsea

Chelsea has little self-control when it comes to spending money, therefore there can be no absurd rumors about them. However, a £151.5 million double swoop for Rodrygo and Endrick of Real Madrid is as outrageous as it gets.

It's Fichajes once more, and to be fair, Chelsea would be the first team to make such a ridiculous offer. However, the likelihood of this occurring is extremely low, and that's being kind.

To Paris Saint-Germain, Lamine Yamal

Paris Saint-Germain is undoubtedly wealthy enough to negotiate a transfer for Barcelona sensation Lamine Yamal, and El Nacional says they are eager to persuade the young player to turn down contract offers from the Catalan powerhouses in favor of relocating to the French city.

But that seems highly improbable. Yamal has stated time and time again that he is committed to Barcelona, and it appears that he will eventually sign a huge contract with the team.

"I owe everything to Barca," the 17-year-old declared in February.

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