The summer transfer window is open! Transfer Talk brings you all the latest on rumours, comings and goings and, of course, done deals!
MAIN NEWS: Zubimendi rejects signing for Liverpool
The Real Sociedad midfielder and rumoured Arsenal target Martin Zubimendi has rejected an approach from Liverpool, according to Relevo.
The report reveals that while Liverpool were willing to match Zubimendi's €60m release clause, a move is unlikely to materialise after the Spain international failed to reach an agreement with the Premier League giants.
Liverpool have been keen to expand their options in midfield, with new manager Arne Slot having tried Wataru Endo, Ryan Gravenberch and Dominik Szoboszlai as defensive midfielders during pre-season. However, Zubimendi was reportedly the Reds' preferred choice to take on that role.
After losing Robin Le Normand to Atletico Madrid at the start of the window, The Royal The club did not want any more key players to leave and, for now, their wish appears to have been granted. However, Arsenal have also been heavily linked with a possible move for Zubimendi, and the LALIGA side will no doubt have to fend off any interest in their talisman until the final day of trading.
PAPER GOSSIP
– Chelsea have made progress towards a deal with the Napoli striker Victor Osimhenaccording to TeamTalk. The Nigerian international is reported to remain Chelsea's top target for the remainder of the transfer window, with talks ongoing between Napoli and the Blues. Chelsea are likely to include two players in the deal, either Kepa Arrizabalaga, Trevoh Chalobah either Cesare Casadei Joining Forward Romelu Lukaku in the possible change.
– Aston Villa, Crystal Palace and Fulham are all looking to move on from Chelsea defender Chalobah, Football Insider suggests. Chelsea have identified the 25-year-old as a player who could leave Stamford Bridge before the end of the transfer window, with Chalobah not training with the first team as the Blues look to offload him.
– AFC Bournemouth have identified the Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah as a possible replacement for Dominic Solanke, reveals Fabrizio Romano. Following Solanke’s move to Spurs, Bournemouth are desperate to boost their attacking options to replace the 26-year-old. Talks are reported to have been taking place after Marseille’s move for Nketiah fell through. Arsenal are understood to be open to parting ways with the 25-year-old, who is reportedly keen to secure regular first-team football.
– Newcastle United have made a third approach for the Crystal Palace defender Marc GuéhiAccording to Sky Sports' Keith Downie, the England international is valued at £65m, with Newcastle's offer believed to be in the region of £50m. However, the Magpies are looking to get Palace to agree a deal as the transfer window enters its final weeks.
– Charlotte FC are trying to reach an agreement for the Newcastle United midfielder Miguel Almironaccording to Fabrizio Romano. However, it is reported that reaching an agreement will not be easy and time is not on their side as there are only two days left in the MLS transfer window.
