TRANSFER GOSSIP: Chelsea plot ‘biggest surprise’ of transfer window after secret meeting, while Ansu Fati is ‘ready to listen to offers’ amid Tottenham interest and West Ham explore move for PSG’s Hugo Ekitike
TRANSFER GOSSIP: Chelsea plotting ‘biggest surprise’ of transfer window after secret meeting, while Ansu Fati ‘ready to listen to offers’ amid interest from Tottenham and West Ham explore move for PSG’s Hugo Ekitike
- Chelsea are in the market for another big attacking signing ahead of the deadline
- Blues and Tottenham are among the teams interested in Barcelona’s Ansu Fati
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The ticking of the clock is getting louder as clubs aim to complete their late business before the transfer window closes.
Premier League sides are working relentlessly to see if they can push through deals, with Chelsea still expected to be active in the last few days.
The Blues approached Arsenal for Emile Smith Rowe but were beaten back and are reported to have held a secret meeting ahead of another exciting attacking addition.
Elsewhere, West Ham are interested in PSG striker Hugo Ekitike and are ‘talking’ to the French giants to see if a deal can be struck.
Mail Sport takes a look at the latest transfer gossip on Wednesday morning.
Todd Boehly and Co plan to make another offensive addition this summer
West Ham are in talks with PSG about the possible signing of Hugo Ekitike
Nottingham Forest are closing in on a transfer for Nicolas Dominguez from Bologna and Remo Freuler could go the other way. (Calciomercato)
Arsenal have beaten back an initial approach from Chelsea for Emile Smith Rowe. Mauricio Pochettino is looking to add a striker to his ranks ahead of Friday’s transfer deadline and Smith Rowe is one of the names the Blues have inquired about. (Mailsport)
Tottenham have offered Bayern Munich the chance to sign Eric Dier before the summer transfer window closes. (Sky Sports Germany)
West Ham are in talks with French giant PSG over the possible signing of their young striker Hugo Ekitike. (Air sports)
Championship side Middlesbrough are among those interested in hiring Liverpool centre-back Nat Phillips. (The Athletics)
Manchester City are ready to renege on a deal to sign Matheus Nunes from Wolves. Nunes have refused to train and were subsequently left out of their squad for last night’s clash with Blackpool, but Wolves want more than £60million and it is clear City will not want to pay more than £55million. (Mailsport)
Joao Felix will move to Saudi Arabia if a transfer to Barcelona falls through in the coming days, despite Liverpool being linked with him if Mo Salah leaves. (Relev)
Ansu Fati would be ready to leave Barcelona if a suitable offer comes along
Barcelona youngster Ansu Fati is now willing to listen to offers, with options for Chelsea, Tottenham and Borussia Dortmund. (Mundo Deportivo)
Chelsea have held a secret meeting about a key late striker and are looking to add a versatile striker to their ranks before the period closes. They’re planning “the biggest storefront surprise in the last days.” (Football London, Fabrizio Romano)
Fulham have agreed a deal with Sevilla for striker Lucas Ocampos, but are awaiting the 29-year-old’s approval. Marco Silva has been looking for attacking reinforcements all summer after losing top scorer Aleksandar Mitrovic to Al-Hilal earlier this month. (Mailsport)
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