Football transfer news 2021
Here are some of the major football transfer news stories from 2021:
January 2021 Transfers
- Liverpool signed Ozan Kabak from Schalke on a permanent deal for £12 million.
- Manchester United signed Amad Diallo from Atalanta for £37 million.
- Chelsea signed Hakim Ziyech from Ajax for £33 million.
- Arsenal signed Martin Odegaard from Real Madrid on loan.
- Tottenham signed Gareth Bale from Real Madrid on loan.
Summer 2021 Transfers
- Manchester City signed Jack Grealish from Aston Villa for £100 million.
- Chelsea signed Romelu Lukaku from Inter Milan for £97.5 million.
- Manchester United signed Raphael Varane from Real Madrid for £34 million.
- Liverpool signed Ibrahima Konate from RB Leipzig for £36 million.
- Arsenal signed Ben White from Brighton for £50 million.
- Tottenham signed Bryan Gil from Sevilla for £22 million.
Mid-Season Transfers
- Manchester United signed Edinson Cavani from Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer.
- Chelsea signed Saul Niguez from Atletico Madrid on loan.
- Arsenal signed Martin Odegaard from Real Madrid on a permanent deal for £30 million.
- Tottenham signed Emerson Royal from Barcelona for £25 million.
Notable Rumors and Speculation
- Kylian Mbappe was linked with a move to Real Madrid, but ultimately stayed at Paris Saint-Germain.
- Erling Haaland was linked with a move to Manchester United, but ultimately stayed at Borussia Dortmund.
- Harry Kane was linked with a move to Manchester City, but ultimately stayed at Tottenham.
- Paul Pogba was linked with a move to Juventus, but ultimately stayed at Manchester United.
Transfer Records
- The most expensive transfer of the summer was Jack Grealish's move from Aston Villa to Manchester City for £100 million.
- The most expensive transfer of the January window was Ozan Kabak's move from Schalke to Liverpool for £12 million.
- The most expensive transfer of the mid-season window was Saul Niguez's loan move from Atletico Madrid to Chelsea.
Note: The transfer values mentioned above are approximate and may vary depending on the source.