The summer transfer window is closing in on deadline day, and the rumours are coming thick and fast. Here’s your full run-through of today’s stories.
Ademola Lookman attracting Premier League interest
Ademola Lookman’s standoff with Atalanta has now opened the door for clubs in England to make their move.
With Inter Milan no longer in the running after their failed bid earlier this summer, several Premier League sides are circling. Arsenal are monitoring the situation closely, Chelsea are considering Lookman as a fallback option if their Garnacho pursuit fails, while both Manchester City and Tottenham are keeping tabs depending on how their own winger plans develop.
Atalanta remain open to selling but are standing firm on their £45m valuation, meaning a big bid from England could be the next chapter in this increasingly dramatic transfer story.
Wolves bid for Uche…Milan preparing hijack
Christantus Uche is the subject of a £18m bid from Wolves, who are desperate to strengthen up front before the window closes. Getafe are under financial pressure, with La Liga’s registration rules blocking several new signings until sales are made.
Wolves had moved ahead in negotiations, even agreeing personal terms with the 22-year-old Nigerian. But AC Milan have entered the race late. Sporting director Geoffrey Moncada was spotted at Getafe’s clash with Sevilla, and reports confirm Milan are weighing up a counter-offer.
Verona push for Cyriel Dessers
Another Nigerian striker attracting interest is Cyriel Dessers. Hellas Verona are considering a late swoop after AEK Athens failed with a £3.8m bid earlier this summer. Rangers value the 30-year-old closer to £4.5m
Verona are exploring a loan with obligation to buy, with reports suggesting a package worth around £3.5m. Dessers was the Scottish Premiership’s top scorer last season, and his prolific form continues to make him a target across Europe.
Garnacho edging closer to Chelsea
Chelsea are expected to sign Alejandro Garnacho before the window shuts. The Manchester United winger has approved the move and is keen to leave Old Trafford, but the clubs remain apart on valuation.
United want £50m for the Argentina international, who scored 11 goals in 58 games last season. Chelsea will need to offload at least two forwards before they can complete the deal, but the expectation is Garnacho will be a Blue before Monday’s deadline.
Alejandro Garnacho is reportedly ‘convinced’ he will be a Chelsea player by the end of the transfer window ???pic.twitter.com/SrXFDs3XDV
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Manchester United target Senne Lammens
Manchester United are working on a deal to sign goalkeeper Senne Lammens from Royal Antwerp. Negotiations are advanced, with a fee of around £21m expected.
The 20-year-old has already agreed terms with United and could be unveiled before the weekend clash with Burnley. Ruben Amorim wants extra competition for Andre Onana, who will miss time later this year while at AFCON.
Spurs make big Savinho play
Tottenham remain determined to sign Manchester City winger Savinho, with a £60m bid planned. The 21-year-old is keen on the move, and Spurs are pushing hard to get it over the line.
At the same time, Spurs saw a £60m bid rejected for Como midfielder Nico Paz, who wants to remain at the Italian club until Real Madrid trigger their clause to bring him back.
City monitoring Marc Guéhi
Manchester City are considering entering the race for Crystal Palace defender Marc Guéhi. The 25-year-old has just a year left on his contract and is already wanted by Liverpool, Spurs and Barcelona.
City could act if they lose Manuel Akanji or Nathan Ake, both of whom are attracting interest from Galatasaray and Everton. Palace are expected to demand around £35m for Guéhi.
Milan weigh up Adrien Rabiot deal
AC Milan are also exploring a move for Adrien Rabiot after his falling out at Marseille, where he has been placed on the transfer list. The 30-year-old France international has been linked with Inter and Juventus, but Milan boss Max Allegri is keen on a reunion.
Yunus Musah could be the man to make way if a deal goes through, with Atalanta also interested in the USMNT midfielder.
Bayern Munich close in on Nicolas Jackson
Bayern Munich have reached a verbal agreement with Nicolas Jackson, with personal terms now settled. The Chelsea striker has been given the green light to join, though Bayern and Chelsea are still negotiating the structure —-a loan with obligation to buy is on the table.
Chelsea would prefer an outright sale, holding out for £60m. Jackson, 24, only joined the Blues last summer but looks set for a swift departure.
Nicolas Jackson has agreed terms with Bayern Munich ?
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Now it’s down to Bayern and Chelsea to agree on a fee…and both sides want the deal done ???pic.twitter.com/cI9MLhV013
Newcastle brace for fresh Liverpool bid for Isak
Finally, the Alexander Isak saga continues. Newcastle are preparing for Liverpool to return with another bid after their £110m approach was rejected earlier this month.
Isak has made it clear he wants the move, even posting on Instagram that “the relationship can’t continue.” He’s been left out of Newcastle’s squad all season, and if the Reds return late in the window, this could be one of the biggest moves of the summer.
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