Transfer News: Done Deals, Chelsea Offer Their Player To Madrid, Chelsea In Talks With Ex-Barca Defender

Chelsea Offer Their Player To Madrid

Chelsea have offered Real Madrid the chance to sign striker Timo Werner, according to Marca. Werner has failed to hit the heights which earned him his move to Stamford Bridge from RB Leipzig in 2020, scoring 23 goals in 83 appearances for the club. Germany international Werner, 26, has been linked with a return to Leipzig but it’s claimed reigning European champions Real Madrid have been given the chance to secure his services.

Chelsea In Talks With Ex-Barca Defender

Chelsea are in discussions with Brighton over the signing of former Barcelona left-back Marc Cucurella, according to reports in the Athletic. Man City are also interested in Cucurella, who recently handed in a transfer request in a bid to push through a move to the Premier League champions.

Man Utd target Stuttgart striker Kalajdzic

Manchester United have identified Stuttgart striker Sasa Kalajdzic as a transfer target - as The Daily Mail reports. The Austria international, who stands at an imposing height of 6ft 7ins, is currently available for around £17 million. United are now considering a swoop for Kalajdzic, who recorded 21 goal contributions in 33 Bundesliga games for Stuttgart in 2020-21.

West Ham still in talks for Kostic

Discussions are continuing between West Ham and Eintracht Frankfurt over the signing of Filip Kostic. Two Italian clubs are also thought to be interested in the player. No final decision has been made yet by Kostic, while staying at Frankfurt and leaving as a free agent next summer has not been ruled out either.

Chelsea block Fulham move for Malang Sarr

Chelsea have blocked Fulham's move for Malang Sarr, according to Evening Standard. The Blues will only give a green light to the move after they have themselves signed a defender.

Reims near Balogun loan deal

Reims are close to an agreement with Arsenal to sign striker Folarin Balogun on a season-long loan. Mikel Arteta feels Balogun’s development would be best served by getting regular football away from the club this season. Balogun remains a part of Arsenal’s long-term plans though.

Forest join race to sign VfL Wolfsburg talent Marmoush

Nottingham Forest are interested to sign VfL Wolfsburg's Omar Marmoush according to German outlet Kicker. The winger also features in the wishlist of Arsenal, Brentford, and Tottenham.

Everton in talks to re-sign Gueye

Everton are looking to finalise a permanent deal to bring Idrissa Gueye back to the club, according to The Times. Gueye, 32, left for Paris Saint-Germain in a £30m deal in 2019, but is now surplus to requirements at the Ligue 1 giants. Frank Lampard is targeting midfield reinforcements after Fabian Delph left on a free transfer this summer.

City interested in swap deal for Juventus midfielder

Manchester City are interested in a swap deal with Juventus involving Ilkay Gundogan and Brazilian midfielder Arthur, according to Calciomercato. Gundogan has just one year left in his contract and has been heavily linked with a move to Arsenal as well.

De Tomas eyes Madrid return

Espanyol forward Raul de Tomas is determined to seal a return to Real Madrid this summer, according to AS. The 27-year-old left the Merengue for Benfica in 2019 and is now looking to go back to his boyhood club after enjoying two strong seasons leading the line at Espanyol.

DONE DEALS

Getafe complete signing of Borja Mayoral from Real Madrid

OFFICIAL: Fahey pens new Liverpool deal

Liverpool FC Women captain Niamh Fahey has signed a new contract with the club. The Irish international led the team to the FA Women’s Championship title last season.

OFFICIAL: Bournemouth seal Tavernier deal

Bournemouth have completed the signing of midfielder Marcus Tavernier from Middlesbrough for £12.5m. The 23-year-old has penned a five-year deal with the Cherries.