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Saturday's Transfer Talk Update: Sofyan Amrabat, Mason Greenwood, Folarin Balogun

sportsmole.co.uk, 26 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.

Saturday morning's headlines:

Monaco 'reach full agreement for Folarin Balogun deal'

Monaco are reportedly close to announcing the signing of Arsenal's Folarin Balogun, with the two clubs agreeing a fee for the 22-year-old ahead of a medical this weekend. Read more.

Brennan Johnson 'tells friends he wants Tottenham Hotspur move'

Brennan Johnson is reportedly favouring a move to Tottenham Hotspur over Chelsea and West Ham United, with the Welshman informing friends of his preferred destination. Read more.

Manchester United facing competition from Napoli for Sofyan Amrabat?

Napoli are reportedly considering a move for Fiorentina's Sofyan Amrabat, meaning Manchester United could face competition in their quest for the midfielder's services. Read more.

Sheffield United 'in talks over Mama Balde move'

Sheffield United are reportedly in discussions with Troyes over the signing of Mama Balde, with the Ligue 1 club demanding over £5.1m for the forward. Read more.

Transfer rumours: Burnley fail with Johan Bakayoko bid, West Ham United keen on Ibrahim Sangare, Fulham want Yukinara Sugawara

Sports Mole rounds up some of the latest transfer rumours, including Burnley failing with Johan Bakayoko bid, West Ham United wanting Ibrahim Sangare and Fulham chasing Yukinari Sugawara. Read more.

Barcelona 'will not be committed to Joao Cancelo deal next summer'

Barcelona are not committed to signing Manchester City defender Joao Cancelo permanently next summer, according to a report. Read more.

Roma chiefs 'heading to London for Romelu Lukaku talks with Chelsea'

Roma president Dan Friedkin and director Tiago Pinto travel to London to hold Romelu Lukaku talks with Chelsea, according to a report. Read more.

Chelsea eyeing move for Portimonense defender Filipe Relvas?

Chelsea are reportedly showing an interest in 23-year-old Portimonense defender Filipe Relvas. Read more.

Romeo Lavia to wait "a few weeks" before Chelsea debut

Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino reveals that summer addition Romeo Lavia will have to wait "a few weeks" to make hi debut. Read more.

Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur 'learn asking price for Ivan Toney'

Brentford reportedly set their asking price for striker Ivan Toney, who is being linked with a move to Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur. Read more.

Erik ten Hag has no midfield concerns at Manchester United

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag plays down suggestions that there is a midfield issue at the club this season. Read more.

Manchester United 'lining up bid for Santos forward Marcos Leonardo'

Manchester United line up an offer for Santos forward Marcos Leonardo, according to a report. Read more.

Barcelona announce new long-term contract for Marc-Andre ter Stegen

Barcelona confirm that number one goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen has signed a new contract until June 2028. Read more.

Ryan Bertrand 'emerges as left-back target for Manchester United'

Manchester United consider signing Ryan Bertrand on a free transfer to ease their left-back crisis, according to a report. Read more.

Chelsea midfielder Andrey Santos joins Nottingham Forest on loan

Chelsea midfielder Andrey Santos makes the season-long loan transfer to fellow Premier League side Nottingham Forest. Read more.

Nuno Tavares agents 'arrive in London for Arsenal exit talks'

The agents of Arsenal left-back Nuno Tavares reportedly fly to London in order to accelerate the 23-year-old's exit from North London. Read more.

Manchester United 'reach agreement in principle with Odysseas Vlachodimos'

Benfica goalkeeper Odysseas Vlachodimos reportedly gives the green light to a five-year contract at Manchester United, who could sign the 29-year-old for just £12.9m. Read more.

Manchester City 'preparing second offer for Wolves midfielder Matheus Nunes'

Manchester City reportedly prepare to table a new bid for Wolverhampton Wanderers' Matheus Nunes after failing with an initial offer of £47m. Read more.

Chelsea 'ready to entertain Romelu Lukaku loan bids'

Chelsea owners Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital are reportedly prepared to entertain loan offers for Romelu Lukaku. Read more.

Jurgen Klopp: 'Mohamed Salah is 100% committed to Liverpool'

Jurgen Klopp insists that Mohamed Salah remains "100%" committed to Liverpool amid claims that Al-Ittihad will go all out to sign the Egyptian attacker. Read more.

Monaco 'on verge of reaching agreement for Arsenal's Folarin Balogun'

Monaco are reportedly on the brink of reaching an agreement for Arsenal forward Folarin Balogun, who starred in Ligue 1 last season. Read more.

Arsenal defender Kieran Tierney 'closing on Real Sociedad loan'

Arsenal reportedly agree a deal with Real Sociedad for defender Kieran Tierney to make the loan switch to the Spanish side. Read more.

Transfer rumours: Hazard to Palace, Dier to Fulham, Johnson to Southampton

Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer rumours, including Eden Hazard to Crystal Palace, Eric Dier to Fulham and Ben Johnson to Southampton. Read more.

LIVE! Transfer news and rumours: Klopp rules out Salah exit, Forest sign Santos

Sports Mole provides live coverage of all of the latest transfer news, done deals and rumours from Friday, August 25. Read more.

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