Football august transfer news 2019
Here are some of the major transfer news stories from August 2019 in the world of football:
Premier League
- Wilfried Zaha to Arsenal: Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha was linked with a move to Arsenal, but the deal ultimately fell through.
- Nicolas Pépé to Arsenal: Arsenal signed Ivory Coast winger Nicolas Pépé from Lille for a reported £72 million.
- David Luiz to Chelsea: Chelsea defender David Luiz joined Arsenal on a free transfer after his contract expired.
- Kieran Tierney to Arsenal: Arsenal signed Scotland left-back Kieran Tierney from Celtic for a reported £25 million.
- Alexandre Lacazette to Lyon: Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette was linked with a move back to Lyon, but the deal did not materialize.
- Trent Alexander-Arnold to Liverpool: Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold signed a new long-term contract with the club.
- Virgil van Dijk to Liverpool: Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk signed a new six-year contract with the club.
La Liga
- Antoine Griezmann to Barcelona: Atlético Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann joined Barcelona for a reported €120 million.
- Frenkie de Jong to Barcelona: Ajax midfielder Frenkie de Jong joined Barcelona for a reported €75 million.
- Rodrigo to Manchester City: Valencia midfielder Rodrigo joined Manchester City for a reported €70 million.
- Sergio Reguilón to Sevilla: Real Madrid left-back Sergio Reguilón joined Sevilla on a season-long loan.
- Lucas Vázquez to Real Madrid: Real Madrid winger Lucas Vázquez signed a new contract with the club.
Bundesliga
- Lucien Favre to Borussia Dortmund: Borussia Dortmund appointed Lucien Favre as their new head coach.
- Thorgan Hazard to Borussia Dortmund: Borussia Dortmund signed Belgium winger Thorgan Hazard from Borussia Mönchengladbach for a reported €25 million.
- Achraf Hakimi to Borussia Dortmund: Real Madrid right-back Achraf Hakimi joined Borussia Dortmund on a season-long loan.
- Dayot Upamecano to RB Leipzig: RB Leipzig signed France defender Dayot Upamecano from RB Salzburg for a reported €10 million.
- Yussuf Poulsen to RB Leipzig: RB Leipzig signed Denmark striker Yussuf Poulsen from 1. FC Union Berlin for a reported €10 million.
Other notable transfers
- Paul Pogba to Juventus: Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba was linked with a move back to Juventus, but the deal did not materialize.
- Harry Maguire to Manchester United: Leicester City defender Harry Maguire joined Manchester United for a reported £80 million.
- Romelu Lukaku to Inter Milan: Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku joined Inter Milan for a reported £73 million.
- Christian Eriksen to Inter Milan: Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Christian Eriksen joined Inter Milan for a reported £17 million.
- Willian to Chelsea: Chelsea winger Willian signed a new contract with the club, ending speculation about his future.
These are just a few of the many transfer news stories from August 2019. The transfer window is always a busy and exciting time in the world of football!