The Blues are in talks to sign a promising Dutchman, while they could lose a highly-rated midfielder to a Bundesliga outfit. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumours, and gossip from around the globe.
Chelsea negotiating a deal for Simons
Chelsea have already signed Jamie Gittens and Joao Pedro to strengthen Enzo Maresca's attack, but the world champions are keen on adding more firepower to their ranks.
According to Fabrizio Romano, the Blues are “advancing in talks” with Xavi Simons over personal terms. The Dutch prodigy is willing to move to Stamford Bridge. RB Leipzig are open to listening to offers for the Netherlands international, valuing him at £60million. Whispers Rating: 3.5/5
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RB Leipzig want to sign Chukwuemeka
Leipzig may take advantage of their discussions with Chelsea for Simons, as they are exploring the possibility of securing the services of Carney Chukwuemeka.
As per Sky Sport Germany reporter Florian Plettenberg, the German giants are “pushing to sign” the English midfielder, who is not viewed as part of Maresca's plans. He spent the second half of last season on loan at Borussia Dortmund, impressing many with his physicality. Whispers Rating: 3/5
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Dortmund enter race for Buonanotte
Dortmund have also shown interest in signing Chukwuemeka from Chelsea, but Romano says the pursuit is “complicated” for the Bundesliga side.
Accordingly, it is reported that Dortmund have joined Olympique Lyon in the race for Brighton & Hove Albion creative midfielder Facundo Buonanotte. Both clubs are in talks to sign the 20-year-old Argentine, who enjoyed an encouraging loan spell at Leicester City last term. Whispers Rating: 3/5
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Newcastle to bid for Wissa
After losing Bryan Mbeumo to Manchester United and Christian Nørgaard to Arsenal, Brentford now face an uphill task of keeping hold of Yoane Wissa, their reliable goalscorer. Early this week, the 28-year-old returned to the UK from the club's pre-season training camp for talks with the hierarchy over his future.
Journalist Ben Jacobs reveals Newcastle United are set to make a formal offer in excess of £30million for the striker. Tottenham Hotspur are also monitoring the situation. Brentford still want to keep Wissa and have previously demanded more than £50million to consider the DR Congo international's exit. Whispers Rating: 3.5/5
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Isak makes astronomical demands
On the one hand, Newcastle are trying to sign a new striker, and on the other hand, the Magpies are having to deal with strong interest from clubs in Saudi Arabia in Alexander Isak. Liverpool also tried to sign the Swede before securing Hugo Ekitike's signature.
A report in Talksport suggests Newcastle want to extend the 25-year-old's contract to ward off potential suitors. Isak is thought to be demanding £300,000-a-week to sign a new contract. However, a deal of that magnitude would smash the club’s pay structure. Whispers Rating: 2.5/5
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