This week’s transfer roundup 💰

Official announcements and rumors: here are the essential transfer market updates of the week!

It's official ✍️

- William Saliba has officially extended his contract with Arsenal!

- Laurent Blanc is no longer the coach of Al-Ittihad in Saudi Arabia. The former coach of the French national team was dismissed last weekend.

- West Ham has announced the dismissal of Graham Potter. The former Chelsea coach is replaced by Nuno Espírito Santo as head of the team.

- FC Barcelona has extended the contract of its 18-year-old midfielder, Marc Bernal, until 2029.

- Free since the end of his contract at Le Havre, goalkeeper Arthur Desmas has signed with Al-Duhail in Qatar.

- OL has extended the contract of its young 20-year-old midfielder, Mathys De Carvalho.

- Rodrigo Bentancur extends his contract at Tottenham.

- Exequiel Palacios has extended his contract with Bayer Leverkusen.

Credible rumors ✅

- Karim Benzema reportedly does not wish to extend his contract with Al-Ittihad and is considering a return to Europe... as early as this winter! The 2022 Ballon d'Or winner is reportedly being targeted by Benfica and José Mourinho! (Rudy Galetti)

- Bayern Munich is said to be highly interested in Dusan Vlahovic, the Serbian striker from Juventus, for next summer. (Corriere dello Sport)

- Xavi is reportedly on Al-Ittihad's shortlist to replace Laurent Blanc. (Fabrizio Romano)

- Fabio Cannavaro is reportedly about to become the new coach of Uzbekistan for the 2026 World Cup! (Fabrizio Romano)

- After William Saliba, Arsenal plans to extend Bukayo Saka's contract. The Gunners are preparing a record contract for their star! (Daily Express)

- Already targeted by AC Milan this summer, Joe Gomez, Liverpool's central defender, is reportedly still being closely followed by the Italian club for this winter. (Caught Offside)

- Juventus, Como, and AC Milan are all vying for Joshua Zirkzee, who is unwanted at Manchester United (ESPN)

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