Chelsea intensify pursuit of £60m-rated Crystal Palace defender Lacroix
Chelsea have stepped up their bid to sign Crystal Palace defender Maxence Lacroix following his return from the FIFA World Cup. The France international is valued at £60m.
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Manchester United enquire about Crystal Palace forward Ismaïla Sarr
Manchester United have approached Crystal Palace to enquire about forward Ismaïla Sarr as they seek attacking reinforcements. The Senegal international is not the club’s priority target.
Al Qadsiah demand €10m for Puertas as Werder Bremen face competition
Al Qadsiah have placed a €10 million valuation on Cameron Puertas, complicating Werder Bremen’s attempts to sign the midfielder permanently amid interest from rival clubs.
Juventus place €50m valuation on Kalulu as Manchester United circle
Juventus have set a €50 million asking price for defender Pierre Kalulu as Manchester United reportedly show interest, with the Italian club forced to sell after missing out on Champions League qualification.
Hull City see €15m bid for Kévin Danois rejected by Auxerre
Hull City have had a €15 million bid for midfielder Kévin Danois turned down by AJ Auxerre, with the French club demanding double that amount for the 22-year-old France youth international.
Liverpool appoint Alejandro Rosalen as goalkeeping coach from Napoli
Liverpool have appointed former Napoli goalkeeping coach Alejandro Rosalen as part of their backroom staff, replacing Xavi Valero following the Spaniard’s departure from the Serie A club.
João Gomes joins Aston Villa in £38m deal from Wolves
Aston Villa have completed the signing of Brazil midfielder João Gomes from Wolves for £38m, while Manchester United monitor left-back options and confirm the capture of teenage winger Tynan Thompson.
Juventus hunt Vicario and Atubolu as Martinez deal stalls
Juventus are considering Tottenham’s Guglielmo Vicario and Freiburg’s Noah Atubolu after talks with Aston Villa over Emiliano Martinez stalled over a €12 million valuation.
Stuttgart reject Hull City loan approach for Josha Vagnoman
VfB Stuttgart have turned down an enquiry from Premier League newcomers Hull City for right-back Josha Vagnoman. The German club are unwilling to approve a temporary departure.
Stuttgart Reject Second Bournemouth Approach for Jamie Leweling
VfB Stuttgart have turned down another enquiry from Bournemouth for Germany winger Jamie Leweling, with the player unwilling to make the switch to the Premier League.