Liverpool, Manchester United, Real Madrid and Juventus were the talk of the transfer rumour mill this Wednesday as the summer window draws closer.
The futures of Ajax captain Matthijs de Ligt, Chelsea’s Eden Hazard and PSG’s Kylian Mbappe topped of the agenda while Paul Pogba‘s future continues to appear to be away from Old Trafford.
Arsenal, Tottenham, Barcelona and Bayern Munich are also shopping for new talent while Leicester City are just trying to keep hold of sought-after stars like James Maddison and Harry Maguire. Review all the day’s transfer news:
Bye bye Buffon
Gianluigi Buffon is to leave Paris St Germain following the expiration of his contract.
After 17 seasons with Juventus, the 41-year-old goalkeeper joined PSG on a free transfer last summer, making 25 appearances in all competitions and helping the club retain the domestic title.
On their website PSG hailed Buffon as "the greatest goalkeeper in the history of football".
Buffon said: "Thank you all for everything I have had the opportunity to experience in Paris.
"Thank you for the emotions that we have shared together. Twelve months ago, I arrived at Paris St Germain filled with enthusiasm, welcomed by the incredible warmth of the fans. It was really moving.
"Thank you, once again, from the bottom of my heart. I leave happy to have enjoyed this experience which has undoubtedly helped me to grow.
"Today my adventure outside Italy comes to an end. I would like to thank the chairman Nasser Al-Khelaifi, the whole club and my team-mates. I wish you all the best, convinced that together you will write the pages of a wonderful story.
"Ernest Hemingway wrote that there are only two places in the world where people can live happily: at home and in Paris.
"Today onwards, this will also apply to me: Paris, in some way, will always remain my home. Allez Paris! Thank you and good luck with everything!"
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