CHELSEA are still in the market for a No 9 this summer, according to manager Mauricio Pochettino.
But the Argentine wants a forward player who can do a job in any position across the front three, with Christopher Nkunku out until December at the earliest.
Meanwhile, Philippe Countinho has agreed to QUIT Aston Villa after agreeing personal terms with Qatari club Al-Duhail.
However, transfer guru Fabrizio Romano has reported that the Villans are yet to accept the deal as they are holding out for a higher transfer fee.
Elsewhere, West Ham are closing in on the signing of Mohammed Kudus with an announcement expected today.
And Manchester City are interested in a move for Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze.
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- By Anthony Chapman
Lukaku's next move
Romelu Lukaku could finally seal his transfer away from Chelsea today.
The £100million striker has made it clear he did not want to play under new Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino.
Lukaku turned down several offers from Saudi Arabia, unlike several of his former Chelsea teammates.
And the ex-Man United ace now claims he will indeed be heading back to Italy.
However, this time it will be on a loan deal with capital club Roma.
Lukaku told reporters in Belgium on Saturday: “Tomorrow I will fly to Rome to sign.”
- By Anthony Chapman
Cucurella to United?
Manchester United are reportedly lining Marc Cucurella in a sensational loan deal from Chelsea.
The Red Devils are desperate to land a left-back before deadline day.
Tyrell Malacia missed pre-season with a setback carried over from the previous campaign.
And United were left dumbstruck when star man Luke Shaw was ruled out for several months with a muscle problem.
Fabrizio Romano claims the Red Devils are now ringing around clubs trying to find out what players are available.
And one of those is Chelsea's Cucurella, who only moved to Stamford Bridge last summer from Brighton.
- By Kostas Lianos
Carlos Baleba latest
Brighton have agreed a £23million deal with Lille to land Carlos Baleba as the Seagulls look to replace Moises Caicedo, writes SunSport’s Jack Rosser.
Manager Roberto De Zerbi has been pushing for new faces following the Premier League record £115m sale of Caicedo to Chelsea and now looks to be getting his man.
Talks have progressed over recent days and agreeing personal terms with the 19-year-old ace is not thought to be an issue.
Asked about any new additions following Brighton’s 3-1 loss to West Ham, De Zerbi said: “It’s not my business, I want to think only of my job.
“My job is to be a coach, give organisation and ideas. We have to understand that we have the target, fix the target and then we can speak about everything.”
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- By Kostas Lianos
Coutinho on the move
Aston Villa ace Philippe Coutinho has reached an agreement to move to Al-Duhail.
According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Coutinho has agreed personal terms with the Qatari giants.
But there is still "no final green light" from Villa and Coutinho remains part of Unai Emery's team.
Negotiations continue between the two sides but Al-Duhail have a "serious intention" to complete the deal for the playmaker.
- By Kostas Lianos
Everton considering Ings
Everton's desperate search for a striker will turn to West Ham’s Danny Ings if they cannot agree a deal to sign Southampton’s Che Adams, writes SunSport's Dan King.
The cash-strapped Toffees are haggling with Saints over the payment structure of a £12m fee for Adams.
If the issue cannot be resolved, Everton boss Sean Dyche would be keen on being reunited with former Burnley striker Ings.
But West Ham would almost certainly want to be able to bring in another striker themselves in order to be prepared to let Ings leave.
The Hammers have sold big-money flop Gianluca Scamacca back to Italy after just one season, leaving the England international and first-choice Michail Antonio as their only senior centre-forwards.
- By Kostas Lianos
Wolves target Elvedi
Wolves are weighing up a move for long-term target Nico Elvedi in the final week of the summer transfer window, writes SunSport's Dan King.
But the Premiere League side may need to sell Matheus Nunes in order to finance the deal.
Manchester City’s initial bid of £47million was rejected by Molineux chiefs, who value the Portugal international at around £65m.
Elvedi has less than one year left on his contract at Borussia Monchengladbach and has so far declined to sign a new deal.
The centre-back would cost about £8m but Wolves, who are concerned about complying with Financial Fair Play regulations, may not be able to afford that without selling Nunes.
- By Kostas Lianos
Set the Tone
Three Premier League clubs are planning an £80million bid for Brentford star Ivan Toney.
Toney is currently serving an eight-month ban from football due to 232 betting breaches.
The striker will not be able to play again until January 16, but it has not prevented interest from top clubs.
According to The Mail, Manchester United, Chelsea and Tottenham are all keen on signing the England international in January.
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Carlos Baleba agreement
Brighton have agreed a £23million deal with Lille to sign midfielder Carlos Baleba as the Seagulls look to replace Moises Caicedo, writes SunSport's Jack Rosser.
Roberto De Zerbi has been pushing for new faces following the £115m sale of Caicedo to Chelsea and now looks to be getting his man.
Talks have progressed over recent days and agreeing personal terms with the 19-year-old is not thought to be an issue.
Asked about any new additions following Brighton's 3-1 defeat to West Ham, De Zerbi said: "It's not my business, I want to think only of my job.
"My job is to be a coach, give organisation and ideas. We have to understand that we have the target, fix the target and then we can speak about everything."
- By Kostas Lianos
Moises Caicedo replacement
Brighton haveagreed a deal with Lille for Carlos Baleba as they look to replace Moises Caicedo.
The Seagulls lost Caicedo after he moved to Chelsea in a British record £115million deal.
According to transfer insider Fabrizio Romano, Roberto De Zerbi's side is close to landing Baleba.
Romano claims Brighton have agreed a £26million deal to sign the midfielder.
The report adds that personal terms have been agreed upon and that a medical has been booked for the Cameroonian.
- By Kostas Lianos
Alexis Sanchez's new team
Former Arsenal and Manchester United star Alexis Sanchez has completed a stunning return to former club Inter Milan.
Sanchez had been a free agent after leaving Marseille and is now back in the Serie A.
According to transfer insider Fabrizio Romano, the versatile forward is no longer on the market.
That's because he's signed a short-term deal with Inter until the end of the season.
- By Kostas Lianos
Jurrien Timber replacement
Arsenal are weighing up a move for Barcelona ace Eric Garcia as they see him as a potential replacement for Jurrien Timber, who is set to miss the majority of the season due to an ACL injury.
According to Mundo Deportivo, the Gunners have selected Garcia as the ideal replacement.
The same report claims the North Londoners’ boss Mikel Arteta is looking for a centre-back who can act as a pivot.
Arteta worked with the Spain international during their time at Manchester City.
The Spanish head coach hopes that relationship would make a switch to North London an easy transition for the 22-year-old.
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Kylian Mbappe rejection
Paris Saint-Germain star Kylian Mbappe is adamant he won't pen a new deal with the French champions.
According to Marca, Mbappe rejected PSG’s latest contract offer, and it comes after he refused to activate his player clause that would have seen him stay at Parc des Princes until 2025.
The centre-forward still plans to leave the Parisians as a free agent next summer to join Real Madrid.
The Ligue 1 giants are undergoing a major makeover under new manager Luis Enrique as Neymar and Lionel Messi have left.
- By Kostas Lianos
Man City targets
Manchester City have added two Premier League stars to their transfer wishlist after pulling out of a move for West Ham star Lucas Paqueta following his alleged breach of betting rules.
According to the Daily Mail, City are considering a swoop for Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze, who has been on their radar for six months and they were "impressed" by his "control of games".
Palace are expected to demand up to £70m to consider selling Eze but they could be more susceptible to a deal as Michael Olise signed a new contract to stay at Selhurst Park.
City have also been linked with a move for Wolves ace Matheus Nunes.
According to The Athletic, the Citizens are "exploring a deal" to sign Nunes before transfer deadline day on September 1.
- By Kostas Lianos
Mohammed Kudus close
Ajax star Mohammed Kudus is expected to complete his move to West Ham today.
According to Sky Sports, Kudus is flying to London to finalise his £38million move to the Hammers.
This comes after the versatile forward admitted he probably played his last match for the Dutch giants on Thursday when he scored a hat-trick in a 4-1 win at Ludogorets.
West Ham boss David Moyes refused to address the rumours, but suggested they are true as he admitted he watched the Ghana international in the Europa League play-off qualifier.
- By Kostas Lianos
Coutinho on the move
Aston Villa ace Philippe Coutinho has reached an agreement to join Al-Duhail.
According to transfer insider Fabrizio Romano, Coutinho has agreed personal terms with the Qatari giants.
But there is still "no final green light" from Villa and Coutinho remains part of Unai Emery's side.
Negotiations continue between the two sides but Al-Duhail have a "serious intention" to complete the deal.
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- By Alex Smith
Bayern keen on Chalobah
Bayern Munich are reportedly interested in Trevoh Chalobah.
The Chelsea centre-back is currently sidelined with injury but Bayern are interested as it would allow them to sell Benjamin Pavard.
Pavard has been linked with Man Utd but Inter Milan currently looks his most likely destination.
- By Alex Smith
Hayden wanted by Luton
Issac Hayden is being weighed up by Premier League new boys Luton, claim the Mail.
The midfielder has been deemed surplus to requirement at Newcastle and would be allowed to leave as he is currently training with their Under-21 side.
Hayden spent last campaign with Norwich on loan.
- By Alex Smith
Brighton's Caicedo replacement
Brighton have reached an agreement with Lille for midfielder Carlos Baleba, according to reports.
The 19-year-old broke into the French side's team last term and has made just 22 senior appearances.
But Brighton have seen enough to sign the wonderkid for around £25m.
- By Alex Smith
Everton near Beto deal
Everton are closing in on the signing of Udinese striker Beto.
The Toffees have reportedly secured a deal worth more than his £25m release clause.
Personal terms have also been agreed with a medical set for tomorrow.
Beto, 25, netted ten Serie A goals last term.
- By Alex Smith
OFFICIAL: Veiga joins Al-Ahli
Celta Vigo star Gabri Veiga has joined Saudi outfit Al-Ahli.
The 21-year-old midfielder was tipped to become one of the world's best players and was linked with a host of top sides around Europe.
But he has controversially chosen to move to the Middle East and has been slammed by Toni Kroos.
The Real Madrid star called him "embarrassing".
- By Alex Smith
Tavares wanted by Villa
Arsenal star Nuno Tavares saw a move to Nottingham Forest collapse and he could now join to Aston Villa.
The left-back will reportedly see Unai Emery's men make a bid in for him this week with the player's agent in England to work on a move.
Tavares spent last season on loan with Marseille and Turkish club Galatasaray are another side thought to be keen on him.
Arsenal are open to selling the 23-year-old.
- By Alex Smith
Mbappe to stay at PSG?
Kylian Mbappe may stay at PSG this summer with his contract not renewed.
PSG were reportedly expecting an offer from Real Madrid that never came.
Mbappe has informed PSG that he plans to stay at the Parisians then leave for nothing next summer while being contractually obliged to receive a huge bonus despite his departure.
This has annoyed PSG and they want rid now but cannot find a buyer despite Saudi Arabian interest.
Mbappe could reportedly get his way and join Real Madrid in a year's time for free.
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BREAKING: Henderson to leave United
Dean Henderson has reportedly been given permission to undergo a medical at Crystal Palace despite being named in the Manchester United squad.
The goalkeeper has been tipped with an exit from Old Trafford this summer after spending last season out on loan at Nottingham Forest.
SunSport revealed that Henderson was closing in on a move to Crystal Palace and he is now set for a medical at the South London club.
He is on the Man Utd bench versus Forest today and he will travel for his medical after the final whistle.
- By Alex Smith
Ekitike offered to Prem sides
PSG striker Hugo Ekitike has been offered to Brentford on loan, according to reports.
The 21-year-old is also being tracked by West Ham and Everton.
Ekitike earned a £30m move to PSG from Reims last summer, which started with a loan move to the the champions.
But he has struggled for minutes and PSG are now willing to let him go in his search for more experience.
- By Alex Smith
Carragher on Salah interest
Jamie Carragher has said it will take a bid worth over £100m for Liverpool to sell Mo Salah.
Carragher said last night on Sky Sports: "He won't be sold for £100m but if it gets close to £150m or over £150m, then Liverpool might be tempted.
"When you talk about £100m, they shouldn't even discuss it. But £150m for a player of his age (31), you'd have to consider it."
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