We are nearing the end of the 2024 summer transfer window, and as expected, the rumor mill is churning out sensational stories one after another.
This week’s speculations include everything from outrageous swap deals to clubs seeking elite players for free and unexpected connections involving star players.
Here are the top seven most outrageous transfer rumors making the rounds:
**Julian Alvarez-Rodrygo Swap Deal**
El Nacional in Spain reports that Manchester City’s manager Pep Guardiola has proposed a swap involving Julian Alvarez and Real Madrid’s Rodrygo Goes.
El Nacional continues to surprise us.
This week, the Spanish outlet has come up with another eyebrow-raiser:
A) Claiming Guardiola oversees Manchester City’s transfer activities, not sports director Txiki Begiristain.
B) Suggesting a straightforward player exchange despite their significantly different market values and contrasting seasons in 2023-24.
C) Mentioning Manchester City’s interest in adding another wide forward after signing Savio this summer.
**Sander Berge to Manchester United**
Sander Berge and Ryan Yates.
What year is it? / Matt McNulty/Getty Images.
A rumor
Duncan Castles reports that Manchester United is considering Sander Berge as a potential alternative to their main target, Manuel Ugarte.
Our opinion
This rumor might have made sense in 2019, but given Berge’s recent performances in the Premier League and Championship, it seems unlikely now.
**Armando Broja to Juventus**
Mike Zarrilli/GettyImages captured the surprise Armando Broja rumor.
According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Juventus is in search of a backup striker and has identified Chelsea’s Armando Broja as a potential option.
Our opinion
With Arkadiusz Milik’s ongoing fitness problems, it’s reasonable for Juventus to seek a new striker to support Dusan Vlahovic.
Broja could be a cost-effective solution for this gap, but whether he is the right fit remains uncertain.
