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Tuesday's Transfer Talk Update: Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Ousmane Dembele, Christopher Nkunku

sportsmole.co.uk, 1 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.

Tuesday morning's headlines:

Mateo Kovacic: 'Now is a good time for Josko Gvardiol to join Manchester City'

Manchester City midfielder Mateo Kovacic believes the summer transfer window is a "good time" for Croatian compatriot Josko Gvardiol to move to the Etihad Stadium. Read more.

Brighton goalkeeper Carl Rushworth signs new deal, joins Swansea City on loan

Brighton & Hove Albion announce that goalkeeper Carl Rushworth has signed a new contract with the club and has joined Swansea City on a season-long loan deal. Read more.

West Ham United 'unlikely to make second bid for Harry Maguire'

West Ham United are reportedly unlikely to table an improved offer for Manchester United centre-back Harry Maguire after seeing a opening bid of £20m rejected. Read more.

Al-Hilal 'make £120m bid for Napoli striker Victor Osimhen'

Al-Hilal reportedly submit a €140m (£120m) bid to Napoli for striker Victor Osimhen, and they are prepared to pay the Nigerian £1m per week in wages. Read more.

Rasmus Hojlund 'to undergo Manchester United medical on Tuesday'

Rasmus Hojlund will reportedly travel to Manchester on Tuesday to undergo a medical ahead of completing his proposed move to Manchester United from Atalanta BC. Read more.

Liverpool confirm Fabinho sale to Al-Ittihad

Liverpool confirm that Brazilian midfielder Fabinho has left the club to join Al-Ittihad in a £40m deal. Read more.

Transfer rumours: Matheus Franca to Crystal Palace, Alfredo Morelos to Watford, Harrison Ashby to Swansea

Sports Mole rounds up some of the latest transfer rumours, including Matheus Franca to Crystal Palace, Alfredo Morelos to Watford and Harrison Ashby to Swansea City. Read more.

Jurgen Klopp plays down Liverpool's chances of signing Kylian Mbappe

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says that he does not expect the Premier League giants to sign Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe this summer. Read more.

Tosin Adarabioyo 'agrees personal terms over Fulham exit'

Fulham centre-back Tosin Adarabioyo closes in on a summer departure after agreeing personal terms with Monaco. Read more.

Bayern Munich 'still significantly short of Harry Kane valuation'

Bayern Munich reportedly still have much work ahead if they wish to agree a deal for Tottenham Hotspur forward Harry Kane. Read more.

Chelsea 'confident of agreeing new Levi Colwill contract'

Chelsea are allegedly confident that they will soon agree a new long-term contract with in-demand defender Levi Colwill. Read more.

How does David Raya compare to Aaron Ramsdale?

Sports Mole provides an in-depth comparison of Aaron Ramsdale and David Raya amid reports linking Arsenal with a £40m move for the Brentford number one. Read more.

Chelsea 'end interest in Lyon's Rayan Cherki due to attitude concerns'

Chelsea reportedly end their interest in 19-year-old Lyon attacker Rayan Cherki due to concerns over the teenager's attitude. Read more.

Trevoh Chalobah 'keen to leave Chelsea this summer'

Trevoh Chalobah reportedly decides that he wants to leave Chelsea this summer as the Blues close in on the signing of Monaco's Axel Disasi. Read more.

Liverpool considering hijacking Manchester City bid for Josko Gvardiol?

Liverpool could reportedly still try to hijack Manchester City's £85.9m move for RB Leipzig defender Josko Gvardiol, who is also wanted by Chelsea and Manchester United. Read more.

Aleksandar Mitrovic 'wants to leave Fulham even if Saudi Arabia move falls through'

Fulham striker Aleksandar Mitrovic will reportedly push for a summer exit even if a move to Al-Hilal fails to materialise. Read more.

Nottingham Forest target Matt Turner, Djordje Petrovic as Dean Henderson alternative?

Nottingham Forest are reportedly keeping tabs on Matt Turner and Djordje Petrovic after hitting a stumbling block in negotiations for Dean Henderson. Read more.

Everton 'agree deal to sign Sporting Lisbon's Youssef Chermiti'

Youssef Chermiti is close to joining Everton after the Premier League club agreed terms with Sporting Lisbon for the striker, according to a report. Read more.

Burnley 'leading race for Arsenal's Albert Sambi Lokonga'

Burnley are reportedly in pole position to sign Arsenal midfielder Albert Sambi Lokonga this summer, with the Gunners willing to let the Belgian leave permanently. Read more.

Mauricio Pochettino "open" to further striker signings at Chelsea

Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino insists that he is open to further striker signings, despite the impressive pre-season form of Nicolas Jackson and Christopher Nkunku. Read more.

Sheffield United 'beat Rangers to Auston Trusty signing'

Sheffield United are reportedly favourites to sign Arsenal centre-back Auston Trusty ahead of Rangers, with the Blades set to pay £5m for the American. Read more.

Arsenal 'open talks with David Raya over personal terms'

Arsenal reportedly open talks over personal terms with Brentford goalkeeper David Raya, but Bees boss Thomas Frank wants a £40m fee to sell his number one. Read more.

Nice's move for Wolverhampton Wanderers defender Rayan Ait-Nouri hangs in balance?

Nice are reportedly struggling to finalise a deal for Wolverhampton Wanderers defender Rayan Ait-Nouri, who is said to be one of their priority summer targets. Read more.

Luton Town 'keen on Ipswich Town stopper Christian Walton'

Ipswich Town goalkeeper Christian Walton is reportedly a target for Premier League Luton Town, however the 27-year-old is understood to be settled at Portman Road. Read more.

Chelsea midfielder Andrey Santos 'waiting on Mauricio Pochettino decision'

Chelsea midfielder Andrey Santos is reportedly waiting to see whether he will be given the green light to remain at Stamford Bridge this season. Read more.

Wolverhampton Wanderers 'preparing to make final offer for Bristol City midfielder Alex Scott'

Wolverhampton Wanderers are reportedly preparing to make their final offer for Bristol City midfielder Alex Scott. Read more.

Luton Town 'fail to sign Alex Palmer from West Bromwich Albion'

Alex Palmer is reportedly set to remain at West Bromwich Albion, with Premier League newcomers Luton Town seeing a formal bid for the goalkeeper rejected by the Baggies. Read more.

Al-Ahli 'looking to hijack Manchester United bid for Sofyan Amrabat'

Manchester United allegedly face competition from Saudi Arabian side Al-Ahli in the race to sign Fiorentina midfielder Sofyan Amrabat. Read more.

Chelsea 'confident of winning race for Michael Olise'

Chelsea reportedly remain confident that they can win the race for Crystal Palace midfielder Michael Olise, despite interest from Champions League-competing clubs. Read more.

Sheffield United, Marseille agree deal for Iliman Ndiaye?

Marseille are reportedly set to announce the signing of Sheffield United attacker Iliman Ndiaye, with the player travelling to France ahead of finalising the move. Read more.

Mauricio Pochettino hints at loan move for Lesley Ugochukwu

Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino hints that Lesley Ugochukwu will be sent out on loan next season ahead of the 19-year-old's imminent arrival from Rennes. Read more.

Arsenal weighing up shock swoop for Khvicha Kvaratskhelia?

Arsenal reportedly consider a shock move for Napoli attacker Khvicha Kvaratskhelia but may have to break their transfer record again to land the 22-year-old. Read more.

Ousmane Dembele 'gives green light to five-year Paris Saint-Germain deal'

Barcelona attacker Ousmane Dembele reportedly agrees a five-year deal with Paris Saint-Germain, who are now set to trigger his €50m (£42.8m) release clause. Read more.

Transfer rumours: Turner to Forest, Ndiaye to Marseille, Olise contract

Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer rumours, including Matt Turner to Nottingham Forest, Iliman Ndiaye to Marseille and a new Crystal Palace deal for Michael Olise. Read more.

LIVE! Transfer news and rumours: Fabinho leaves Liverpool, Bayern short of Kane valuation

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