TRANSFER GOSSIP: Chelsea hold talks to sign Arsenal star Folarin Balogun, Fiorentina say they have not had a bid from Man United for Sofyan Amrabat and Everton edge closer to a new striker

It’s been a very busy week in the transfer market, with Chelsea making headlines for finally ending their pursuit of Moises Caicedo, securing the Ecuadorian for a British record transfer fee and also signing a deal for Romeo Lavia yesterday.

In rather dramatic circumstances, both deals saw Mauricio Pochettino’s side snatch Caicedo and Lavia from Liverpool, who were keenly interested in signing both players.

The signings will bring Blues spending under new owner Todd Boehly to just under £1bn, with former Brighton star Caicedo signing for an eye-watering £115m after joining the club for just £4.5m last year. Seagulls came.

Despite missing out on the pair, Jurgen Klopp’s side jumped straight back into the market, confirming the signing of Stuttgart midfielder Wataru Endo yesterday. Elsewhere, West Ham are eyeing a move for Ajax’s superstar Mohamed Kudus, while Tottenham are “plotting a late flight for Jeremy Doku”.

This is where Mail Sport collects all the latest transfer information this Saturday morning.

Liverpool are on the verge of matching Man United in the race for Fiorentina’s Sofyan Amrabat (pictured), but Erik ten Hag’s side reportedly have not made an official bid for the Moroccan midfielder

Everton are stepping up efforts to sign striker Che Adams (pictured) from Southampton

Chelsea held talks with Arsenal on Friday about a transfer of Folarin Balogun. The £50 million-rated attacker is also wanted by Monaco and Fulham, who are on the verge of losing Aleksandar Mitrovic to Al-Hilal. (Email Sports)

Fiorentina have yet to receive an official offer from Manchester United for their star midfielder Sofyan Amrabat, according to the club’s director Daniele Prade. (The mirror)

Rennes is in the race to sign Tanguy Ndombele from Tottenham Hotspur, who still has a two-year contract. Tottenham Hotspur are open to selling him, but reports suggest the Ligue 1 side will find it difficult to match his wages. (Sky Sports)

Everton are in talks to sign Southampton striker Che Adams for a fee of around £12m. They are also interested in Saints midfielder Kamaldeen Sulemana, but that deal appears to be stalled as Sean Dyche’s side reportedly find it difficult to agree on the move. (BBC Sports)

Tottenham defender Japhet Tanganga is considering loan offers from Luton and Inter Milan and favors a move to the Serie A side despite the Hatters making progress to finalize the deal. (The Daily Express)

Tyler Adams has passed his medical at Bournemouth and is on the verge of a £20 million move from Leeds after a move to Chelsea fell through last week. (Email Sports)

Arsenal are hoping to hijack Man United’s move to Bayern Munich defender Benjamin Pavard, with the Red Devils agreeing personal terms with the France international. (The mirror)

Barcelona are open to sending Ansu Fati on loan this season so he can make minutes.SPORT). Reports also suggest he was offered to Paris Saint-Germain (The sun).

Ansu Fati has decided to leave Barcelona after falling down the club’s pecking order

Barcelona were about to make a loan offer with an option to buy Man City defender Joao Cancelo

Forgotten Manchester United defender Eric Bailly is in talks to join Fulham after being deemed surplus to requirements by Eric ten Hag. (Email Sports).

Chelsea have made an £11.8 million bid for New England Revolution goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic, who is set to challenge new signing Robert Sanchez for the number 1 jersey. (Evening Standard)

Barcelona are in the process of signing a deal to sign Manchester City fullback Joao Cancelo. The LaLiga giants are planning to make a loan offer to Pep Guardiola’s side with an option to buy. (Email Sports)

Wilfried Gnonto has submitted a written transfer request to Leeds amid the player’s ongoing turmoil at the club after he was denied a move from Elland Road. (Sky Sports)