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Chelsea have officially secured the signature of Ajax’s Dutch defender, Jorrel Hato, on a seven-year deal, according to transfer insider Fabrizio Romano.
Jorrel Hato completed his medical earlier today and is now expected to be unveiled by the club in the coming hours.
Chelsea are also closing in on RB Leipzig midfielder Xavi Simons, who has reportedly set his sights on Stamford Bridge.
The 22-year-old playmaker was left out of Leipzig’s squad to face Atalanta in a pre-season friendly, a move seen as confirmation of his intent to join the West London giants.
Burnley Close to Landing Chelsea Striker Armando Broja
Burnley are in advanced transfer talks with Chelsea to bring striker Armando Broja to Turf Moor in a permanent deal worth around £20 million.
A five-year contract is on the table, but the 23-year-old Albanian international is yet to give the final nod.
Broja, who rose through Chelsea’s academy ranks since 2009, has had multiple loan spells at Southampton, Vitesse, Fulham, and Everton.
After a promising start to life with the Blues, his progress was stalled by a serious knee injury in late 2022. Burnley are optimistic the deal will be wrapped up by early next week.
Mbeumo Set for United Debut Amid Sesko Saga
Manchester United fans will finally get a glimpse of new signing Bryan Mbeumo when the Red Devils face Everton in Atlanta this Sunday.
United boss Ruben Amorim confirmed: “He is going to play… I’m really excited to see him play and what he can give to our team.”
Mbeumo, along with Matheus Cunha, was part of United’s £130m summer splash. However, their pursuit of Benjamin Sesko remains uncertain.
Reports from Slovenia suggest the RB Leipzig striker has chosen to join Newcastle, but United sources insist negotiations are ongoing.
Despite financial concerns earlier this year, United’s spending has been fueled by clever accounting, including Marcus Rashford’s fully covered wages during his loan to Barcelona and staggered payment plans for recent arrivals.
Meanwhile, first-choice goalkeeper Andre Onana continues his recovery from a hamstring injury and is targeting a return in the final friendly against Fiorentina.
Isak Saga Takes Another Twist Amid Liverpool Interest
The future of Alexander Isak at Newcastle United is now in the balance after the Magpies rejected a £110 million bid from Liverpool.
Isak, currently nursing a thigh issue, was spotted training alone at former club Real Sociedad, a situation that caught manager Eddie Howe off guard.
Howe admitted: “I know where he is through the media… The situation is far from ideal. It is quite complex.”
The 25-year-old Swede is expected back in Newcastle on Saturday to resume training. The club remains firm on their £150m valuation, and for now, Isak remains a Magpie.
West Ham Wrap Up Deal for Callum Wilson
Callum Wilson is heading to West Ham United, agreeing to a 12-month contract after being released by Newcastle. The 33-year-old striker will link up with Graham Potter’s side for the upcoming season.
Wilson, once a regular England international, found game time limited last season due to a string of injuries.
He scored 49 goals in 130 appearances for Newcastle and had reportedly attracted attention from MLS clubs and several Premier League teams before opting for the Hammers.
West Ham have already brought in Jean-Clair Todibo, El Hadji Malick Diouf, Kyle Walker-Peters, and Daniel Cummings this summer, and remain interested in Aston Villa’s Jacob Ramsey.
Emeka Anachunam Joins Zulte Waregem on Loan
Promising Nigerian forward Emeka Anachunam has joined Zulte Waregem on a season-long loan from Inspire Sports Academy.
The 18-year-old earned the deal after a string of impressive pre-season performances, including four goals against PSV 1820 and a strike versus AEK Athens.
Zulte have the option to make the move permanent next summer. The Belgian club’s faith in Anachunam signals another exciting chapter for young Nigerian talent making waves in Europe.
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