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Friday's Transfer Talk Update: Romeo Lavia, Cole Palmer, Michael Olise

sportsmole.co.uk, 18 August 2023, 06:45
The transfer window is open! Clubs around the UK and Europe are getting business done as they look to give themselves the best possible chance at success in the new season.

Friday morning's headlines:

Tottenham Hotspur, Burnley keen on Ernest Nuamah deal?

Tottenham Hotspur, Burnley and Everton are reportedly amongst a host of teams looking to sign Ernest Nuamah from Danish club Nordsjaelland this summer. Read more.

Nottingham Forest eye Chelsea trio?

Nottingham Forest are reportedly looking to sign Chelsea trio Callum Hudson-Odoi, Trevor Chalobah and Ian Maatsen in this summer's transfer window. Read more.

Nottingham Forest 'make bid for Monaco's Youssouf Fofana'

Nottingham Forest are reportedly interested in Monaco midfielder Youssouf Fofana, with a £29.8m deal believed to be in the works. Read more.

Thomas Tuchel decides against David De Gea deal?

Bayern Munich are reportedly no longer aiming to sign free agent David De Gea, with head coach Thomas Tuchel deciding against a move for the former Manchester United man. Read more.

Transfer rumours: Konstantinos Mavropanos to West Ham United, Eric Bailly to Fulham, Bono to Al-Hilal

Sports Mole rounds up some of the latest transfer rumours, including Konstantinos Mavropanos to West Ham United, Eric Bailly to Fulham and Bono to Al-Hilal. Read more.

Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain 'remain interested in Barcelona's Gavi'

Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly still interested in Gavi, and would jump at the opportunity to sign the Barcelona midfielder if it arose. Read more.

Arsenal 'looking to extend Martin Odegaard's contract'

Arsenal are looking to tie down Martin Odegaard to a new contract soon, making it one of their main priorities this year, according to a report. Read more.

Barcelona 'willing to sell Marcos Alonso this summer'

Barcelona are willing to listen to suitable offers for Spanish defender Marcos Alonso, according to a report. Read more.

Arsenal to rekindle interest in RB Leipzig's Mohamed Simakan?

Arsenal reportedly consider rekindling their interest in RB Leipzig defender Mohamed Simakan as a replacement for ACL victim Jurrien Timber. Read more.

Atletico Madrid to block Joao Felix's move to Barcelona?

Atletico Madrid are not prepared to let Joao Felix join Barcelona this summer despite the recent speculation, according to a report. Read more.

Liverpool to move for Johan Bakayoko if Mohamed Salah leaves?

Liverpool reportedly identify PSV Eindhoven's Johan Bakayoko as a potential successor to Mohamed Salah, who is wanted by clubs in Saudi Arabia. Read more.

Southampton's Romeo Lavia 'completes Chelsea medical'

Chelsea-bound midfielder Romeo Lavia reportedly passes his medical with the Blues ahead of his £58m transfer from Southampton. Read more.

Liverpool 'hold talks over Sofyan Amrabat move'

Liverpool allegedly hold discussions over a potential move for Fiorentina's Sofyan Amrabat, who has been heavily linked with Manchester United this summer. Read more.

Chelsea 'turn attention to Nottingham Forest forward Brennan Johnson'

Chelsea allegedly turn their attention to trying to sign Nottingham Forest forward Brennan Johnson on the back of being rejected by Crystal Palace playmaker Michael Olise. Read more.

Manchester United 'willing to terminate Eric Bailly's contract'

Manchester United are willing to terminate Eric Bailly's contract this summer in order to help the Ivorian find a new club, according to a report. Read more.

Michael Olise rejects Chelsea to sign new Crystal Palace contract

Michael Olise signs a new four-year contract at Crystal Palace, rejecting a transfer to Chelsea in the process. Read more.

Mikel Arteta plays down Kieran Tierney, Gabriel Magalhaes exit talk

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta plays down speculation that defensive duo Kieran Tierney and Gabriel Magalhaes could leave the club this summer. Read more.

Ryan Gravenberch 'would prefer move to Manchester United over Liverpool'

Ryan Gravenberch would allegedly prefer to sign for Manchester United over Liverpool if he leaves Bayern Munich this summer. Read more.

Mikel Arteta comments on Jurrien Timber injury, Oleksandr Zinchenko fitness

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta suggests that his side are open to more signings after Jurrien Timber was ruled out for months with an ACL injury. Read more.

Real Madrid 'to try to edge out Al-Nassr in chase for Manchester City's Aymeric Laporte'

Real Madrid are reportedly contemplating whether to try to edge out Al-Nassr in the race to sign Manchester City defender Aymeric Laporte. Read more.

Chelsea 'ready to oversee six exits before deadline'

Chelsea are reportedly prepared to oversee the exits of six players before the end of the summer transfer window. Read more.

Transfer rumours: Acuna to Villa, Willian to Al Shabab, Origi to Al Fateh

Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news, including Marcos Acuna to Aston Villa, Willian to Al Shabab and Divock Origi to Al Fateh. Read more.

Celtic sign Swedish defender Gustaf Lagerbielke on five-year deal

Celtic complete the signing of Swedish defender Gustaf Lagerbielke from Elfsborg on a five-year deal. Read more.

Pep Guardiola discusses Cole Palmer Manchester City future after UEFA Super Cup win

Pep Guardiola admits that he is unsure whether Cole Palmer will stay at Manchester City beyond the summer transfer window. Read more.

LIVE! Transfer news and rumours: Olise signs new Palace deal, Liverpool hold Amrabat talks

Sports Mole provides live coverage of all of the latest transfer news, done deals and rumours from Thursday, August 17. Read more.

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