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Chelsea have held transfer talks with RB Leipzig about Netherlands star Xavi Simons, 22, and those discussions also touched on the future of 27-year-old France forward Christopher Nkunku, according to Talksport.
Manchester City are weighing up a blockbuster swoop for Real Madrid forward Rodrygo. The 24-year-old Brazil international is reportedly valued at £87 million, according to Fabrizio Romano. Pep Guardiola is believed to be a long-term admirer of the winger’s versatility and flair.
Meanwhile, Nottingham Forest are closing in on a deal for Manchester City’s 22-year-old midfielder James McAtee. The Athletic reports that negotiations are in the final stages, with Steve Cooper keen to bolster his midfield options.
Monaco are monitoring Kieran Trippier as the 34-year-old England defender edges closer to a Newcastle exit (Sky Sports).
West Ham are ready to test Southampton’s resolve with a bid for Portuguese Under-21 talent Mateus Fernandes, valued at £30 million (Guardian).
Alexander Isak will only consider a Newcastle renewal if Liverpool definitively rule out a summer move (Givemesport).
Serie A heavyweights, including Inter Milan, Roma, Juventus, Napoli, and AC Milan, are circling Rasmus Hojlund, with Manchester United open to offers between £30m–£40m (The i).
Everton’s loan for Jack Grealish from City reportedly includes a £50m buy option next summer (The Athletic).
Chelsea have made a £43m bid for Liverpool’s Ibrahima Konaté (Defensa Central).
Brentford lead Newcastle in the chase for Stade Rennais forward Arnaud Kalimuendo (L’Équipe).
Bilal El Khannouss of Leicester is on Newcastle’s radar, though Leeds are also interested (Telegraph).
Everton are eyeing Leicester winger Abdul Fatawu after missing out on Southampton’s Tyler Dibling (Sky Sports).
England striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin has parted ways with his agent and is exploring moves to Manchester United, Newcastle, or Leeds (Talksport).
Wolfsburg are tracking Sunderland’s Trai Hume (Sky Sports).
Chelsea may turn to Bayer Leverkusen’s Piero Hincapié following Levi Colwill’s serious knee injury (CaughtOffside).
Veteran midfielder Ilkay Gündogan is keen to remain at City despite Galatasaray’s interest (Football Insider).
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