Transfer News: Done Deals, Tuchel Calls Chelsea Transfer Target, Man Utd Target Stuttgart Striker

Tuchel Calls Chelsea Transfer Target

Thomas Tuchel wants to land Josko Gvardiol in Chelsea and the German manager has even called him up to speed up the transfer, according to Sport1. After missing out on Jules Kounde to Barcelona, the Blues want to land a defender as quickly as possible.

Man Utd Target Stuttgart Striker

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.

Newcastle make improved £50m Maddison bid

Newcastle have made a second bid worth in the region of £50m for Leicester midfielder James Maddison. Newcastle, who had a bid of £40m for the player rejected over the weekend, are awaiting a response from Leicester.

Napoli discussing Kepa loan deal with Chelsea

Napoli are in talks with Chelsea over the loan signing of goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga. The West London club have indicated they will pay three-quarters of his salary, according to Sky in Italy. Discussions are centring around a number of bonuses that Chelsea are asking for as part of the deal. Napoli are currently reluctant to pay them and intermediaries involved in the deal are working to find a solution.

Juventus plot Paqueta move

Juventus are eyeing to sign Lucas Paqueta from Lyon, according to CalcioMercatoWeb. The Old Lady is prepared to offer €20 million plus Adrien Rabiot to get him onboard.

DONE DEALS

OFFICIAL: Liverpool's Morton joins Blackburn on loan

Liverpool youngster Tyler Morton has joined Championship side Blackburn Rovers on a season-long loan deal. The 19-year-old academy product made nine senior appearances for Jurgen Klopp's side last season, including his first Premier League start in a 2-2 draw with Tottenham in December.

OFFICIAL: Alexis terminates Inter contract

Alexis Sanchez has terminated his contract with Inter Milan. The Serie A side have reached an agreement with Alexis over a severance pay on his deal originally due to expire next summer, and he will now be able to join a new club as free agent - with Marseille among those interested.

OFFICIAL: Arsenal youngster makes Crawley move

Arsenal youngster Mazeed Ogungbo has joined League Two side Crawley Town on a season-long loan. The 19-year-old will be reunited with Kevin Betsy, former coach of Arsenal's U23s, at Crawley's Broadfield Stadium.