Juventus increase offer for Bayer Leverkusen teenager Alajbegović
Juventus have tabled a revised bid for Karim Alajbegović after abandoning their €30m ceiling, though Chelsea remain favourites for the Bayer Leverkusen youngster.
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Crystal Palace target Brest’s Raphaël Le Guen as Lacroix nears Chelsea move
Crystal Palace are targeting Stade Brestois 29 defender Raphaël Le Guen as a replacement for Maxence Lacroix, who is expected to complete a move to Chelsea.
Como refuse to give up on Chalobah after Chelsea reject €25m offer
Serie A side Como remain determined to sign Trevoh Chalobah despite Chelsea rejecting their latest €25m bid, as the Italian club prepares for Champions League football.
Arsenal enquire about Yan Diomande after losing Rogers race to Chelsea
Arsenal have enquired about RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande after losing out to Chelsea in the race for Morgan Rogers. The Premier League champions are exploring a deal despite the Ivory Coast international being in advanced talks with Paris Saint-Germain.
Al-Hilal threaten Roma’s Summerville move as Juventus striker hunt stalls
Roma are expected to miss out on Crysencio Summerville with Al-Hilal poised to hijack the deal, while Juventus struggle to secure Randal Kolo Muani from PSG.
Chelsea and Manchester City lead Premier League’s £500m-plus spending spree
Chelsea have splashed £117m on Morgan Rogers despite recording a £355m loss, while Manchester City invested £116m in Elliot Anderson as Premier League clubs opened their chequebooks.
Morgan Rogers completes £117m Chelsea move from Aston Villa
Chelsea have completed the signing of England forward Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa for a club-record £117m fee. The 23-year-old has signed a seven-year contract and becomes Xabi Alonso’s fourth summer signing.
Garnacho passes Aston Villa medical to end Serie A transfer hopes
Alejandro Garnacho is set to join Aston Villa on loan with a conditional obligation to buy after completing his medical. The move ends Italian interest from Roma, Napoli and Milan.
Chelsea and Palace in Talks Over €70m Lacroix Deal
Chelsea co-owner Behdad Eghbali and Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish discussed the French defender’s future during the World Cup final in New York.
Chelsea interest pushes Alajbegović price to €35m as Leverkusen raise demands
Bayer Leverkusen have reportedly increased their asking price for Kerim Alajbegović to €35 million after Chelsea joined Serie A clubs in pursuing the Bosnia and Herzegovina teenager.