The European transfer window is largely set to close on Sept. 1, which means it’s business time for both clubs and players looking to potentially improve their circumstances. While much appears to be settled for players in the U.S. men’s national team pool, there are still some uncertainties.
Yunus Musah was reportedly set to head to Atalanta, but a new development might force him to stay with the Rossoneri. Norwich’s Josh Sargent might be the most in-form striker in England right now, but his rising price tag means he might remain in the Championship.
And Griffin Yow has had difficulty finding a way out of Westerlo, but a return to the U.S. might be in the cards.
BALLGM tracks all of the American player movements in the USMNT Transfer Notebook, a recurring feature covering the latest developments for those in the U.S. national team pool.
The European transfer window is largely set to close on Sept. 1, which means it’s business time for both clubs and players looking to potentially improve their circumstances. While much appears to be settled for players in the U.S. men’s national team pool, there are still some uncertainties.
Yunus Musah was reportedly set to head to Atalanta, but a new development might force him to stay with the Rossoneri. Norwich’s Josh Sargent might be the most in-form striker in England right now, but his rising price tag means he might remain in the Championship.
And Griffin Yow has had difficulty finding a way out of Westerlo, but a return to the U.S. might be in the cards.
BALLGM tracks all of the American player movements in the USMNT Transfer Notebook a recurring feature covering the latest developments for those in the U.S. national team pool.
After reports of a complex transfer involving four teams, Musah appeared to be close to a reported $29.2 million move Atalanta. Then a training ground injury changed everything.
A collision between Mexico international Santi Gimenez and central midfielder Ardon Jashari resulted in an injury for Jashari. The Swiss international was determined to have a compound fracture in his right fibula. Milan had high hopes for the 23-year-old, for which Milan parted with a hefty sum of $43.1 million to Club Brugge.
Now with Jashari set to miss at least eight weeks, manager Max Allegri might be compelled to keep Musah, according to Sky Italia. The midfielder didn’t play in Milan’s opener, but he could factor a lot more following this development.
Yow’s desire to leave Westerlo has been clear, but he’s had difficulty finding suitors in Europe to secure a move. While his aim is to remain abroad, his contract is expiring next summer and it could spark interest from MLS.
According to Tom Bogert, one team to monitor is St. Louis CITY SC. The club has not met expectations following its inspired inaugural campaign, firing both two head coaches and its sporting director in the past two seasons. The club is expected to go after Yow next season if he doesn’t find a suitor abroad before then.
Josh Sargent’s strong run of form to start the season – scoring four goals in four games – has led to Norwich raising his price tag. The move has essentially locked in what they wanted: keeping their star striker.
Local outlet Pink Un expects Josh Sargent will stay with the club during this transfer window unless it is blown away by an offer it can’t refuse.
U.S. youth international Rokas Pukstas might not generate a lot of headlines, but make no mistake, MLS clubs are watching the Hadjuk Split star.Transfermarkt reports an unnamed MLS club bid $7 million on the striker.
And while Split accepted the deal, he ultimately turned it down – preferring to stay in Europe. Yet, several outlets are reporting that interest on the continent is building for the 21-year-old, who hails from Stillwater, Oklahoma.
TRANSFER TALK
+ Stuttgart are pushing to sign Cole Campbell from Borussia Dortmund, according to Sky Sports. Campbell is reportedly eager for the move. Dortmund, though, would prefer a loan, but are open to a sell-on clause or a buyback option.
COMPLETED DEALS
+ Midfielder Gio Reyna has completed his long expected move away from Dortmund, joining Gladbach.
+ Paxten Aaronson surprised USMNT fans with a blockbuster move to the Colorado Rapids. He made his debut over the weekend.
+ Tim Weah made the move to Marseille, on loan from Juventus.Clearly a sentimental return to French soccer, one that allows him to continue to retrace his father’s massive footsteps. Nostalgia aside, this is an interesting move for Weah, as he joins a team that is well-stocked with attacking talent.
+ Matt Turner returned to the New England Revolution, on loan from Lyon. On the field, the only thing that mattered this summer was finding a place to get playing time – and with New England, he’ll surely get his minutes.
+ Unlike Sargent, Malik Tillman is heading back to the Bundesliga, having completed a $47 million move to Bayer Leverkusen to serve as the club’s Florian Wirtz replacement.
+ Patrck Agyemang finalized his big move to Derby County, but will be on the shelf for the first few weeks of his time in England after undergoing hernia surgery.
+ Midfielder Johnny Cardoso has signed a multi-year deal with Atletico Madrid, joining on a permanent transfer from Real Betis.
+ Caleb Wiley has completed a loan move to Watford, as he returns to the club after spending the second half of last season with them in the Championship.
+ U.S. Youth international Julian Eyestone has signed a new contract with Brentford in the English Premier League and has been promoted to the senior team for the 2025-26 season. He is expected to be a part of the U20 FIFA World Cup this fall with the USYNT.
+ Forward Damion Downs has completed a $9.5M transfer from FC Koln to Southampton in the English Championship.
+ Noahkai Banks, the 18-year-old American defender, has signed a contract extension with Bundesliga side Augsburg, keeping him at the club until 2028.
+ Defender George Campbell has joined West Bromwich Albion on a permanent transfer from CF Montreal.
+ San Diego FC has signed U.S. youth international Pedro Soma from Cornella in Spain.
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