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Wednesday's Transfer Talk Update: Levi Colwill, Harry Kane, Lesley Ugochukwu

sportsmole.co.uk, 2 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.

Wednesday morning's headlines:

Adrien Truffert 'rejects Nottingham Forest to sign new deal at Rennes'

Adrien Truffert is reportedly set to sign a new two-year extension to his contract at Rennes, rejecting an advance made by Nottingham Forest. Read more.

Ajax 'hijack West Ham United's deal to sign Manchester City teen Carlos Borges'

Dutch giants Ajax hijack West Ham United's deal to sign Manchester City youngster Carlos Borges, according to a report. Read more.

Roy Hodgson admits Crystal Palace have a "fight" on to keep Michael Olise

Roy Hodgson admits that Crystal Palace may struggle to keep Michael Olise at Selhurst Park this summer, after reports linking the winger with Chelsea and Manchester City. Read more.

West Ham United 'end interest in James Ward-Prowse'

West Ham United reportedly end their interest in Southampton midfielder James Ward-Prowse. Read more.

Everton 'interested in Southampton duo Che Adams, Kamaldeen Sulemana'

Everton are reportedly keeping tabs on Southampton's attacking duo Che Adams and Kamaldeen Sulemana, amid news Demarai Gray could depart the club. Read more.

Manchester City 'hope to finalise Josko Gvardiol deal before Community Shield with Arsenal'

Manchester City are reportedly hoping to wrap up a deal for RB Leipzig defender Josko Gvardiol before they take on Arsenal in the Community Shield on Sunday. Read more.

Barcelona 'identify Joao Felix as Ousmane Dembele replacement'

Barcelona will reportedly reignite their interest in Atletico Madrid attacker Joao Felix if Ousmane Dembele joins Paris Saint-Germain this summer. Read more.

Al-Nassr sign Sadio Mane from Bayern Munich on four-year deal

Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr complete the signing of Senegalese forward Sadio Mane from Bayern Munich on a four-year deal. Read more.

Manchester City youngster Finley Burns joins Stevenage on season-long loan deal

League One side Stevenage complete the signing of Manchester City youngster Finley Burns on a season-long loan deal. Read more.

Mauricio Pochettino: 'Lesley Ugochukwu has chance to stay at Chelsea'

Head coach Mauricio Pochettino says that new signing Lesley Ugochukwu has a chance to force his way into his Chelsea plans for the new season. Read more.

Manchester United 'will make Mason Greenwood call before start of new season'

Manchester United will make a final decision on Mason Greenwood's future before the start of their 2023-24 Premier League campaign, according to a report. Read more.

Tottenham Hotspur to make double bid for Clement Lenglet, Franck Kessie?

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly toying with the idea of trying to sign each of Clement Lenglet and Franck Kessie from Barcelona. Read more.

Erik ten Hag reiterates that he wants to keep Harry Maguire at Old Trafford

Manchester United head coach Erik ten Hag reiterates his desire to keep Harry Maguire at the club during this summer's transfer window. Read more.

Chelsea confirm signing of Rennes midfielder Lesley Ugochukwu

Chelsea confirm that they have completed the signing of Rennes midfielder Lesley Ugochukwu on a long-term contract. Read more.

Paris Saint-Germain 'expecting Chelsea offer for Kylian Mbappe'

Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly expecting Chelsea to make an offer for France international Kylian Mbappe. Read more.

Manchester City 'intensify pursuit of Rennes winger Jeremy Doku'

Manchester City reportedly intensify talks to sign Rennes winger Jeremy Doku following the sale of Riyad Mahrez to Al-Ahli. Read more.

West Ham United 'reject £17.1m bid from Inter Milan for Gianluca Scamacca'

West Ham United reportedly turn down an offer of €20m (£17.1m) plus add-ons from Inter Milan for striker Gianluca Scamacca. Read more.

Manchester United 'add Jean-Clair Todibo, Jarrad Branthwaite to centre-back shortlist'

Manchester United reportedly add Nice's Jean-Clair Todibo and Everton's Jarrad Branthwaite to their summer shortlist of centre-back targets. Read more.

Transfer rumours: West Ham United want French duo, Ainsley Maitland-Niles has PL offers, Villa keen on Man United stopper

Sports Mole rounds up some of the latest transfer rumours, including West Ham United chasing French duo, Ainsley Maitland-Niles attracting Premier League bids and Aston Villa wanting Manchester United goalkeeper Matej Kovar. Read more.

Ousmane Dembele 'rejects latest Barcelona contract offer amid Paris Saint-Germain links'

Ousmane Dembele reportedly rejects Barcelona's latest contract offer amid interest from Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain. Read more.

PSG 'trigger Ousmane Dembele release clause, have five days to negotiate with Barcelona'

Paris Saint-Germain reportedly have five days to negotiate a deal with Barcelona for Ousmane Dembele after triggering the release clause in the winger's contract. Read more.

Tottenham Hotspur 'keeping tabs on Gent striker Gift Orban'

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly keeping tabs on Gent striker Gift Orban as Bayern Munich continue their pursuit of Harry Kane. Read more.

Axel Disasi 'arrives in England for Chelsea medical'

Monaco centre-back Axel Disasi reportedly arrives in England to undergo his medical with Chelsea, who have agreed a £38.6m deal for his signature. Read more.

Harry Kane 'rules out Tottenham Hotspur exit after start of season'

Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane is reportedly prepared to stay at the club if Bayern Munich do not agree a deal with Daniel Levy before the start of the season. Read more.

Chelsea 'agree long-term contract with Levi Colwill'

Chelsea are reportedly on the brink of finalising a new long-term contract with defender Levi Colwill. Read more.

Chelsea, Juventus 'negotiating Romelu Lukaku, Dusan Vlahovic swap deal'

Chelsea and Juventus are reportedly in the process of negotiating a swap deal involving Romelu Lukaku and Dusan Vlahovic. Read more.

Queens Park Rangers snap up free agent Jack Colback on two-year deal

Queens Park Rangers sign free agent Jack Colback on an initial two-year deal following his release by Nottingham Forest. Read more.

Arsenal 'pursuing move for Eintracht Frankfurt midfielder Djibril Sow'

Arsenal are allegedly ready to pursue a deal for Eintracht Frankfurt midfielder Djibril Sow over the coming weeks. Read more.

Transfer rumours: Scamacca to Inter, Goncalves to Villa, Guaita future

Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer rumours, including Gianluca Scamacca to Inter Milan, Pedro Goncalves to Aston Villa and Vicente Guaita's future. Read more.

LIVE! Transfer news and rumours: Chelsea sign Ugochukwu, Man City want Doku

Sports Mole provides live coverage of all of the latest transfer news, done deals and rumours from Tuesday, August 1. Read more.

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