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Tuesday's Transfer Talk Update: Deivid Washington, Neymar, Benjamin Sesko

sportsmole.co.uk, 18 February 2025, 06:45
All transfer business is done and dusted for this season, but that doesn't stop clubs from preparing ahead for next season.

Tuesday morning's headlines:

Man United transfer news: Red Devils 'to rival' Man City for Serie A star

Manchester United are reportedly set to join their local rivals Manchester City in the race to sign a highly-rated Serie A attacker. Read more.

Tottenham to battle Arsenal, Chelsea for £83m-rated Borussia Dortmund star?

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly preparing to engage in a transfer battle with Arsenal and Chelsea in a bid to sign a Borussia Dortmund attacker. Read more.

Chelsea transfer news: 'Plan drawn up' for pursuit of Serie A attacker

Chelsea allegedly draw up a potential transfer plan for a Serie A attacker ahead of the summer transfer window. Read more.

Takehiro Tomiyasu: Should Arsenal let injury-plagued defender leave for free in 2026?

Arsenal expert Charles Watts would be "very surprised" if the Gunners took up the option to extend Takehiro Tomiyasu's contract by another season. Read more.

Chelsea transfer news: 19-year-old 'to undergo medical' ahead of Neymar loan link-up

Chelsea 19-year-old Deivid Washington is reportedly set to undergo a medical with Santos ahead of a loan move to the Brazilian giants for the second half of the season. Read more.

Chelsea receive Joao Felix transfer answer as Zlatan Ibrahimovic makes permanent AC Milan claim

AC Milan advisor Zlatan Ibrahimovic comments on whether the Rossoneri could make Joao Felix's loan move from Chelsea permanent this summer. Read more.

Leeds United to consider summer move for Premier League centre-back?

Leeds United are reportedly considering a move for Leicester City centre-back Conor Coady ahead of the summer transfer window. Read more.

AC Milan consider 'favourable opportunity' to sign Leicester City star this summer

AC Milan are reportedly considering a move for Leicester City and Italy defender Caleb Okoli ahead of the summer transfer window. Read more.

Atletico Madrid eyeing swoop for long-serving Leicester City man ahead of summer window?

Atletico Madrid are reportedly keen on the signing of Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi during the summer transfer window. Read more.

Man United transfer news: Casemiro confirms exit stance after rare Ruben Amorim opportunity

Manchester United midfielder Casemiro reveals whether he wants to leave the club this summer or stay for the duration of his contract. Read more.

Liverpool confirm late winter transfer as 21-year-old defender seals loan move

Liverpool confirm that 21-year-old left-back James Norris has signed for Shelbourne on loan until the end of the season. Read more.

Arsenal, Liverpool handed huge £83m Barcelona boost in Alexander Isak pursuit?

Barcelona are reportedly not in a financial position to sign Newcastle United star Alexander Isak, boosting the hopes of Arsenal and Liverpool in landing the Swede. Read more.

Tottenham transfer news: Spurs 'send scouts' to watch Bellingham amid Bundesliga interest

Tottenham Hotspur and Crystal Palace are reportedly among the clubs who have sent scouts to watch Sunderland youngster Jobe Bellingham this season. Read more.

Man City transfer news: Bernardo Silva to be offered three escape routes from the Citizens?

Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva is reportedly attracting interest from clubs in Spain, Portugal and Saudi Arabia ahead of the summer transfer window. Read more.

Chelsea transfer news: Two England youth internationals 'closely watched' by Premier League giants

Chelsea are allegedly contemplating whether to try to sign at least one of two England youth internationals currently plying their trade at Middlesbrough. Read more.

Man United transfer news: Joshua Kimmich update provided by Bayern Munich chief amid links

Bayern Munich president Herbert Hainer provides an update on the future of Joshua Kimmich, whose contract is due to expire at the end of the season. Read more.

Arsenal transfer news: Barcelona to be edged out with £83m striker bid?

Arsenal are allegedly prepared to make an approach worth £83m to secure a deal for one of European football's most highly-regarded forwards in the summer. Read more.

Written by

Andy Brent

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