Premier League Transfer Updates: Key Moves and Interest
Everton, Leeds United and Nottingham Forest are keeping a close eye on Chelsea striker Liam Delap. According to The i, the Blues value the 23‑year‑old England forward at up to £40 million as rival Premier League sides show growing interest.
Manchester City are reportedly in advanced talks to sign Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi. Talksport says the 18‑year‑old Morocco international is the subject of negotiations, with Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and Bayern Munich also monitoring the situation.
Brentford appear set to complete the capture of Lens midfielder Mamadou Sangare. L’Equipe reports the 24‑year‑old Mali international has already left the French club’s pre‑season tour in Italy ahead of the move.
Fulham have agreed a double deal for Real Madrid youngsters Gonzalo García and César Palacios. The Athletic claims the Premier League side will pay a combined £43 million for the Spain Under‑21 forward and the 21‑year‑old midfielder.
Manchester City are looking at Marseille goalkeeper Gerónimo Rulli as a possible 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 Racing Santander teenager Jorge Salinas has been flagged as an alternative.
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Coventry City are close to securing the permanent signing of goalkeeper Carl Rushworth from Brighton. Sky Sports reports the 25‑year‑old impressed during his loan spell with the Sky Blues last season.
Hull City have held positive discussions with Augsburg midfielder Mert Kömür. Florian Plettenberg indicates talks with the 21‑year‑old German have progressed well.
Manchester United continue their search for a new goalkeeper. The agent of San Lorenzo shot‑stopper Orlando Gill has confirmed the club have held talks over a possible move for the Paraguay international.
Chelsea defender Genesis Antwi is expected to join sister club Strasbourg on loan. Football Insider says 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 claiming the Italian club would demand at least €50 million for the Portugal international. United are additionally monitoring AC Milan winger Rafael Leão as an alternative.
Arsenal and Liverpool are assessing a move for Sporting CP left‑back Maxi Araújo. The Sun notes 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 plan to send Franco Mastantuono out on loan next season. Diario AS says 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 over a potential move for Ethan Nwaneri. Matteo Moretto reports the Italian giants have enquired about the 19‑year‑old attacking midfielder, who is also attracting interest from Everton.
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’s representatives following his impressive World Cup campaign.
Arsenal have grown increasingly confident of signing Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimarães. ESPN reports 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 notes Real Madrid have agreed to sell Gonzalo García to Fulham and are close to finalising César Palacios’ move to Craven Cottage.
