With domestic leagues on break around the world in football, international competitions have taken centre stage, saved us all from boredom and kept us all glued to our screens.
But with our attention now focused on the international scene, it seems things are beginning to move fast in the transfer market for some players and clubs.
Manchester United have announced the departure of some big stars led by midfielders Paul Pogba and Nemantic Matic, while Robert Lewandowski is ready to serveBayern Munich some real breakfast.
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Now, let’s take a quick look at some of the biggest gists so far in the transfer market for clubs and players.
Paul Pogba set for Juventus return
Paul Pogba is on his way back to Juventus after what has been a mistake of a stint at Manchester United.
Pogba spent six years at United but will dash back to another ex - Juventus, who he swapped United for in the summer of 2016 for a then-record fee of £89m.
According to the reliable transfer wizard, Fabrizio Romano, Juventus are “confident” that a deal will be struck for the 29-year-old, who could earn as much as €8m per week in wages
Aurelien Tchouameni is closer to a Real Madrid switch
Another French midfielder is set to get his dream move according to the latest transfer gist.
AS Monaco defensive schemer, Aurelien Tchouameni could complete his much-anticipated move to Champions League giants, Real Madrid.
Various reports say that the 22-year-old, who is currently on duty with France in the UEFA Nations League, is set to seal a whopping €80m move in the coming days.
Robert Lewandowski prepares proper breakfast for Bayern Munich
This particular gist is going to be one of the hottest in Europe this summer because Robert Lewandowski has asked that Bayern should let him go.
Lewandowski has informed the Bavarians of his intention to leave the club and has set his sights on a move to La Liga side, FC Barcelona.
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"I only want to leave Bayern. Loyalty and respect are more important than work. The best way is to find a solution together," Lewandowski said as per Romano.
“Something has died in me, I want to leave Bayern for more emotions in my life."
Nemanja Matic set to be reunited with Jose Mourinho
When the Serbian confirmed that he would be leaving Manchester United this summer, you should have been able to predict that a reunion with his former boss at the Red Devils, Jose Mourinho, was on the cards.
Well, we can confirm here at Pulse Sports Nigeria that the deal is close, with medical tests set as Matic is ready to put pen to paper on a one-year deal with Roma.