5 big transfers that could happen before the summer window closes

The summer of 2019 has been so eventful that after all the international tournaments and pre-season friendlies, we now have the summer transfer window to eagerly engage ourselves in.

Make no mistake, it has been busy all summer - Antoine Griezmann signed for FC Barcelona, Eden Hazard joined Real Madrid, Aaron Wan-Bissaka swapped Crystal Palace for Manchester United and much more.

However, we're now in the final saloon with many purported transfers still to go through. In fact, the Premier League transfer window is set to close about next week but there are a whole host of players touted to make a move. So you can expect a madcap last few days.

That of Serie A, La Liga and Bundesliga too are in for a ride as deadline fast approaches near.

So, what are the transfer you need to keep an eye on? We have it sorted for you, enlisting the 5 major moves that may still happen in the coming days:

#5 Wilfried Zaha to Everton

The Ivorian winger was bound to be a subject of transfer speculation after a fantastic 2018/19 campaign that saw him score and assist 10 times each for Crystal Palace in the Premier League.

Bigwigs such as Manchester United, Arsenal, Chelsea, Everton and Napoli were all linked with Zaha this summer, but he appears increasingly likely to set sail with the Toffees instead.

The Merseyside club have already had two bids for him rejected by the Eagles allegedly, which also included Cenk Tosun and James McCarthy in a players-plus-£55 million deal, although Everton have rejected the reports.

The 26-year old has repeatedly expressed interest in joining a top-six side instead, but with only a week left before the Premier League transfer window shuts, he's yet to receive any concrete offer.

In this scenario, Everton represents his best option. But the Toffees have already made a £36 million outlay for Juventus star Moise Kean, so a third bite at the cherry appears unlikely too.

Murky waters ahead for Zaha.

#4 Harry Maguire to Manchester United

The Foxes have set a hefty price tag for Maguire

Leicester City's resolve to eke out a higher bid from Manchester United for Harry Maguire is perhaps the only factor that's stalling the move. Else, everything looks fine and dandy.

The Red Devils have had a mammoth £70 million bid turned down, as the Foxes are pushing to raise the figures up to £85 million. And if reports are to be believed, United has taken another stab at landing Maguire by tabling an £80 million offer earlier today.

Whether this breaks the ice or not remains to be seen, but a move looks imminent as reports emerged that the English international was dropped from Leicester's matchday squad for the friendly against Atalanta.

Maguire signed a contract extension with the club last year only for Leicester City to suggest he'd be sold if a reasonable offer is received this summer. The alleged £80 million bid by United appears more than just that.

Only a matter of time now...

#3 Romelu Lukaku to Juventus/Inter Milan

Juventus or Inter Milan - where to, Lukaku?

There's so much going on in here that we don't know which way to slice. The Belgian hitman is linked with both Juventus and Inter Milan, but it's anyone's guess where he will end up.

Firstly, the Nerazzurris have been more strongly linked with Lukaku despite the £80 million asking price appearing to be over the odds for the club. Regardless, certain reports suggest Manchester United are 'still in talks' with Inter Milan.

On the other hand, the Bianconeris are looking to pounce on this with Paulo Dybala going the opposite direction.

Either way, it's unlikely to witness Lukaku in the red of Manchester United next season. He was dropped from Ole Gunner Solskjaer's squad for the pre-season friendlies and hasn't kicked a ball all summer.

What's worth looking forward to is how this intertwined transfer saga comes to a conclusion.

#2 Paulo Dybala to Manchester United

Dybala is almost sure to join Manchester United

You might have probably guessed this. The Argentine is heavily linked with the Red Devils, and as aforesaid, it's a part of the swap deal involving Romelu Lukaku, who will join Juventus in return.

Dybala only landed in Turin earlier today, as reports have shown. Fatigue from traveling for close to 24 hours have caused talks between him and manager Maurizio Sarri to be delayed, but that's only temporarily. The two are expected to resume talks in due course.

Another factor that can make or break this much-publicized transfer is Dybala's exorbitant wage demand of £350,000 per week. Although Manchester United have kept mum on this issue, it's no doubt a huge figure, bordering that of Alexis Sanchez.

But with Juventus desperate to land Lukaku and the Belgian apparently content with the terms, it all boils down to Dybala, who is touted to make a decision after talks with Sarri.

#1 Gareth Bale to..... somewhere!

Does anyone know what's happening with Bale?

What's odd here is we still don't know where Gareth Bale's going, but what isn't is the fact that he's definitely on his way out.

The Welshman's relationship with manager Zinedine Zidane has been on the rocks ever since the French returned for a second stint at Real Madrid. He has dropped Bale from matchday squads regularly and even played him sparingly during this pre-season.

All's not well between him and Zizou. Heck, nothing is. That leaves the 30-year old with no choice but to head through the exit door, with the former even sensationally revealing that the club is currently negotiating his departure.

The million-dollar question is - WHERE? There were reports last week that Los Blancos rejected a bid from Chinese side Jiangsu Suning, who albeit offered to pay him £1 million a week for three years.

Since then, the club hasn't received any offer from any club, with no concrete reports linking him with any other side either.

As things stand, Bale's situation remains on the horns of a dilemma with no breakthrough in plain sight.