The summer transfer window is racing toward the September 1 deadline, and there’s a lot of gossip swirling around who’s moving in. Transfer Talk brings you the latest news on rumors, comings and goings, and of course, completed deals!
Important story: Chelsea and Arsenal are fighting for Zaha
Crystal Palace Suite Wilfried Zaha He’s back on Chelsea and Arsenal’s radar as the September 1 transfer deadline approaches this week.
Zaha, 29, has been in good shape so far this season with three goals in three games. The Ivory Coast international has only a year left on his contract, so he could be available for well under the £80m Palace wanted for his services in 2019 when he was on the cusp of joining Arsenal.
Daily Express He says Arsenal are eyeing a belated deal to replace him Nicholas Baby (who moved to Nice on loan) with Wolverhampton Pedro Netto or Villarreal Yereme Bino Also on their shortlist.
Watchman He insists that Chelsea are at the front of the queue, however, as they seek to bolster their attack after potential exits Hakim Ziyech (to Ajax) and Callum Hudson-Odoi (To Bayer Leverkusen, on loan).
Barcelona striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang It remains the Blues’ number one priority, so Zaha’s move could go downhill.
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09.14 GMT: Peterborough center back Ronnie Edwards It is the subject of Chelsea’s interest, according to football inside.
Edwards, aged 19, is highly rated and the England Under-19 international has already seen Spurs and Crystal Palace explore him before. Palace reportedly turned down a £4m bid earlier this summer, with his contract expiring in 2025.
08.44 GMT: ICYMI- Roma have signed an Italian striker Andrea Belotti The Serie A club announced on Sunday a free transfer deal.
The 28-year-old joins AS Roma on a one-year contract with the option to extend for another two years. Belotti leaves Turin after seven seasons, having made 251 appearances and scored 113 goals in all competitions.
“Roma’s recent progress and ambition has been clear for all to see and both elements have had a huge impact on me,” Belotti said in a statement.
Jose Mourinho’s side are fourth in the table with seven points after three games and host newly promoted Monza on Tuesday.
08.00 GMT: Manchester United prepares to sign Ajax winger Anthony After agreeing a fee with the Amsterdam club, sources told ESPN.
The deal is initially valued at €95m with additional €5m additions, making the signing of the winger United the second most expensive deal ever (behind him). Paul Pogba) once the conversion is complete. The transaction is subject to a medical and UK visa process.
Anthony is set to sign a five-year contract with another public option.
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Stewart Robson is not convinced that Ajax’s Anthony is a smart target for Manchester United.
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– With Manchester United close to completing a deal worth 95 million euros to buy AnthonyAjax Amsterdam target Chelsea winger Hakim Ziyech To replace the Brazilian, according to daily Mail. Ziyech left Amsterdam to join Chelsea in 2020, but has since struggled to secure a place in Thomas Tuchel’s squad. Considering 26 minutes off the bench in the 3-0 loss against Leeds United is all the time Ziyech has been given this season, it is likely that Ajax will not have to spend the nearly €44m they earned two years ago.
Juventus have not yet been able to reach an agreement with Paris Saint-Germain regarding Leandro Paredes Get to know Aston Villa cars Douglas Louise As a backup option, reports Sky Sports Italia. There could also be a trio leaving midfield in Turin, with Arthur Wanted by clubs in the English Premier League, the First Division, and the Portuguese League, Niccolo Rovilla She is due to join Monza on loan and many requests are coming in for loan Niccolo Fagioli.
Stade Rennes hopes to sign midfielder Lens Seiko Fofana Before the transfer deadline, reports to liberate. Lens insists he has no desire to leave Fofana and that it would require a massive show for them to consider the move, while the midfielder admitted he has options.
– Fabrizio Romano I mentioned that Lyon is an attacking midfielder Lucas Paquita He completed his medical treatment before transferring 60 million euros to West Ham United. David Moyes’ team is now awaiting the results while the Brazilians’ lawyers examine the contract, and Hammers are hoping to seal the deal 100 percent on Monday.
– While they are in the process of finishing a move for the Schalke defender Malik ThiawAnd the Calcircato I mentioned that Milan are also looking to sign the Wolfsburg midfielder Aster Frank on loan. A meeting is scheduled for Monday to determine whether the Bundesliga team will be open to loan the 19-year-old, with Atalanta also pushing to sign him.
Toulouse Suite Nathan Njomo He is set to join Borussia Moenchengladbach in the Bundesliga, according to Sky Sports Deutschland. The 22-year-old is expected to receive medical treatment on Monday before signing a long-term contract and completing the move, which will be worth around €8 million.
