Premier League Transfer Roundup: Key Targets and Deals
Everton, Leeds United and Nottingham Forest are keeping a close eye on Chelsea striker Liam Delap. The 23‑year‑old England forward is valued by the Blues at up to £40 million as interest from rival Premier League sides grows.
Manchester City are reportedly in advanced talks to sign Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi. The 18‑year‑old Morocco international is attracting attention from Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and Bayern Munich, but City appear to be leading the race.
Brentford are on the brink of completing a deal for Lens midfielder Mamadou Sangare. The 24‑year‑old Mali international has already left the French club’s pre‑season tour in Italy, signalling the move is imminent.
Fulham have agreed a double swoop for Real Madrid youngsters Gonzalo García and César Palacios. The Athletic reports the London club will pay a combined £43 million for the Spain Under‑21 forward and the 21‑year‑old midfielder.
Manchester City are considering Marseille goalkeeper Gerónimo Rulli as a potential replacement for James Trafford. ESPN notes the Argentina international has emerged as City’s preferred option should Trafford depart.
Manchester United are preparing a bid for Newcastle United defender Lewis Hall. Teamtalk says the Red Devils are readying a transfer offer for the England international, while they have also identified Racing Santander’s Jorge Salinas as an alternative.
Coventry City are close to securing the permanent signing of Brighton goalkeeper Carl Rushworth. Sky Sports highlights the 25‑year‑old’s impressive loan spell with the Sky Blues last season.
Hull City have held positive discussions with Augsburg midfielder Mert Kömür. Florian Plettenberg reports that talks with the 21‑year‑old German have progressed well.
The agent of Paraguay international goalkeeper Orlando Gill has confirmed that Manchester United have held talks over a possible move for the San Lorenzo shot‑stopper.
Chelsea defender Genesis Antwi is expected to join sister club Strasbourg on loan. Football Insider notes the 19‑year‑old Swedish defender will continue his development in Ligue 1.
Manchester United are also exploring attacking options in Serie A. Nicolo Schira reports an enquiry for Juventus winger Francisco Conceição, with Tuttosport suggesting Juventus would demand at least €50 million for the Portugal international. United are additionally monitoring AC Milan’s Rafael Leão as an alternative.
Arsenal and Liverpool are assessing a move for Sporting CP left‑back Maxi Araújo. The Sun says the Uruguay international’s representatives have approached both clubs, although Sporting are expected to demand at least £51.5 million for the 26‑year‑old.
Real Madrid are planning to send Franco Mastantuono out on loan next season. Diario AS indicates Roma and Fiorentina are leading the race for the 18‑year‑old winger, while Fulham have shifted focus to completing the signings of Gonzalo García and César Palacios.
AC Milan have approached Arsenal regarding a potential move for Ethan Nwaneri. Matteo Moretto reports the Italian giants have enquired about the 19‑year‑old attacking midfielder, who is also on Everton’s radar.
Borussia Mönchengladbach midfielder Gio Reyna could be heading to France. The Athletic states Strasbourg are in talks with the representatives of the United States international following his impressive World Cup campaign.
Arsenal have grown increasingly confident of signing Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimarães. ESPN notes the departure of Eddie Howe has strengthened the Gunners’ belief that a deal worth more than £70 million can be completed, while the same outlet reports Real Madrid have agreed to sell Gonzalo García to Fulham and are close to finalising César Palacios’ move to Craven Cottage.
