The summer transfer window is open! Transfer Talk brings you all the latest on rumours, comings and goings and, of course, done deals!
TOP STORY: Chelsea to battle Al Ahli for Toney
Chelsea set to step up interest in Brentford striker Ivan Toneyaccording to the Standard.
The Blues are said to be keen to sign the 28-year-old before the transfer window closes on Friday, although they will be unable to meet the £16m-a-year wage offer put to him by Saudi Pro League club Al Ahli. The Bees are believed to be open to moving on from Toney if they receive an offer in the region of £40m.
Signing a striker for manager Enzo Maresca's side remains a priority for the Stamford Bridge board this summer, and they are also interested in the Napoli forward. Victor OsimhenGianluca Di Marzio says Chelsea are expected to make their first official bid for the 25-year-old Nigeria international in the coming days amid the expectation of competition from Paris Saint-Germain. As with Toney, Al Ahli are also said to be in the race for Osimhen, having already made a €70m offer to Napoli.
Chelsea claimed their first win of the Premier League season with a 6-2 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux on Sunday.
PAPER GOSSIP
– Bayern Munich and Al Ahli have reached an agreement for the winger Kingsley ComanAccording to Sky Sports Deutschland's Florian Plettenberg, the 28-year-old's move will depend on whether he is willing to move to the Saudi Pro League, after it was reported that the Bundesliga club were willing to part ways with him.
– Liverpool looking to offer a winger to Juventus Federico Iglesia a four-year contract until the summer of 2028, Athletic reports. Talks are believed to have continued between the Reds and the Bianconeri After the Premier League club made an initial approach, it appears negotiations over personal terms with the 26-year-old's representatives are also underway.
– Manchester United and Newcastle United are considering a late move for the Everton striker Dominic Calvert-LewinThe 27-year-old entered the final 12 months of his contract this summer, and after the Toffees previously ruled out interest in him, the latest reports indicate that both clubs could be keen to return and test the waters again. He has also previously been linked with Chelsea.
– Talks between AS Monaco and the former Liverpool centre-back Joel Matip According to Foot Mercato, the Ligue 1 club have reportedly attempted to sign the 33-year-old as a free agent, but are said to believe his wage demands were too high for them to meet. Matip has been a free agent since his contract expired at Anfield in July.
– Bayer Leverkusen and Paris Saint-Germain have reached an agreement on a loan deal for the defender. Northern MukieleAccording to Fabrizio Romano, the 26-year-old will undergo a medical with the Bundesliga side, who have agreed to cover his full salary until the end of the season. There is reportedly no stay clause included as part of the deal.
