Chelsea have made contact with former Liverpool midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum, who is a free agent, while Liverpool could battle them for Monaco’s Lamine Camara in January. Join us for the latest transfer news and rumors from around the globe.
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Trending rumors
– Chelsea have made contact with former Liverpool midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum, Footmercato has revealed. The Netherlands international has been a free agent since leaving Saudi side Al Ettifaq, meaning the Blues can sign him at any time. Wijnaldum is viewed as a backup option to Monaco’s Lamine Camara, whose proposed €55 million move to Chelsea collapsed at the final hurdle on deadline day. With the transfer window not reopening until January, the 35-year-old Wijnaldum — who is also wanted by several Saudi clubs — could now be their best short-term midfield option.
– Chelsea will face competition from Liverpool if they revive their interest in Camara, says TalkSPORT. The Reds recently contacted Camara’s representatives to express an interest in signing him next summer, if a move to Stamford Bridge doesn’t materialize in January. The 22-year-old is viewed as a long-term replacement for Alexis Mac Allister, who was linked with Manchester City this summer.
– Arsenal are considering a January move for AFC Bournemouth forward Junior Kroupi, according to The Independent. The 20-year-old Frenchman was on the Gunners’ radar throughout the summer, but Arsenal opted against pursuing a deal before the transfer window closed. Kroupi is highly regarded at the Emirates, and the club could revisit their interest when the window reopens in January as they look to add further attacking options. Atlético Madrid’s Julián Álvarez is also a player of interest, and his relationship with the Spanish club may have deteriorated further by the time the window reopens.
– Newcastle United will continue their pursuit of Bayer Leverkusen striker Christian Kofane in January, says Football Insider. The 20-year-old was also wanted by Aston Villa, but neither club were able to complete a deal before the deadline. Kofane is viewed as a player with huge upside and fits Newcastle’s new recruitment strategy of targeting high-potential players. The Cameroon international scored seven goals and provided six assists last season and has already netted twice this campaign.
– Richarlison has agreed personal terms to join Trabzonspor, according to Fabrizio Romano. The Tottenham Hotspur forward has reportedly agreed a salary worth three times his current earnings at the Premier League club. Trabzonspor have already seen bids of £15 million and £20 million rejected by Tottenham, but a new proposal is expected soon as the Turkish club make the Brazilian their priority target.
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ESPN sources
– Matías Galarza is joining Inter Miami CF from Argentinian side River Plate. The Paraguay midfielder signed a contract with Inter Miami on Wednesday night, officially securing Galarza’s move to South Florida on the final day of the MLS transfer window. Read
– Folarin Balogun’s €40 million move from Monaco to Everton collapsed after the USMNT forward pulled the plug on the deal after the transfer deadline. Balogun, 25, had travelled to Merseyside on deadline day to complete the move after the two clubs had agreed a deal for the former Middlesbrough and Arsenal player. Read
– Manchester United enquired about the availability of Manchester City left back Rayan Aït-Nouri on deadline day. The defender was offered to United in the last week of the window and a follow-up enquiry was made to City on Tuesday, but United were informed that any loan deal would have to include an obligation to make the move permanent at the end of the season. Read
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Other rumors
– Arsenal assistant coach Gabriel Heinze reached out to Internazionale forward Lautaro Martínez over a potential move to North London before the window closed, but the Italian club refused to consider a deal. (Daily Mail)
– Manchester United decided against signing a left back in the final few days of the transfer window because they were unable to identify a suitable profile. (Daily Express)
– Everton turned down a £65 million offer for Chelsea for midfielder James Garner in the final hours of the summer transfer window. The Toffees turned down the bid as they wouldn’t have been able to sign a replacement in time. (TalkSPORT)
– Midfielder Nicolas Raskin looks set to remain at Rangers after the Scottish club rejected a €12 million offer from Beşiktaş. The Turkish club are running out of time to secure a deal. (Footmercato)
– Former Manchester United forward Anthony Martial is currently without a club and looking for a route back into the Premier League. (TeamTalk)
– Blackburn are among several Championship clubs showing interest in Republic of Ireland midfielder Will Smallbone, who is currently a free agent. (TalkSPORT)
– Alessio Romagnoli is set to join Al Saad today, with Lazio pocketing a €3 million compensation fee in return. (Nicolo Schira)
– Defender Federico Gatti is set to stay at Juventus until January at the earliest, after his proposed move to Porto collapsed. (Nicolo Schira)
– Djurgården’s 24-year-old striker Kristian Strømland Lien is admired by Borussia Mönchengladbach and Freiburg, who have recently scouted him in Sweden. (Ekrem Konur)
– NEOM goalkeeper Marclin Bułka remains a target for Marseille, Juventus and several Premier League clubs. (Ekrem Konur)
