Headline: Al-Hilal Seeks Ollie Watkins, Chelsea Eye Alex Scott, Sunderland Pursues Jack Grealish
Al-Hilal has reportedly finalized an agreement with Aston Villa to acquire England forward Ollie Watkins for approximately £50 million. The deal, confirmed by well-known football journalist Fabrizio Romano, highlights Al-Hilal’s determination to strengthen their squad.
In other transfer news, Chelsea is reportedly targeting Alex Scott from Bournemouth. The 23-year-old English midfielder is seen as a potential replacement for Enzo Fernandez, the Argentine player who may be on his way to Manchester City.
Meanwhile, Aston Villa’s pursuit of Rafael Leao is advancing as Galatasaray appears ready to pay around £38 million for the 27-year-old Portuguese winger, according to Italian media sources.
Sunderland has expressed interest in bringing in England winger Jack Grealish, 30, from Manchester City on a loan arrangement.
Chelsea is also nearing a £36 million deal for Italian defender Honest Ahanor, 18, from Atalanta, as they aim to bolster their defense.
In the transfer market, Manchester United remains interested in Alejandro Balde, the 22-year-old Barcelona and Spain defender, to improve their left-back options.
Newcastle has not abandoned their plan to sign Lille and Belgium winger Matias Fernandez-Pardo, 21, but they aim to stay compliant with Premier League and UEFA spending regulations.
Bayer Leverkusen’s French striker Martin Terrier, 29, is reportedly on Lille’s radar as a potential replacement for Fernandez-Pardo, should he leave.
Fiorentina recently declined an initial offer of £6 million from Nottingham Forest for their Brazilian right-back Dodo, 27.
Marseille is optimistic about retaining Brazilian forward Igor Paixao, 26, despite interest from Arsenal and Sunderland.
Aston Villa has inquired about West Ham’s French defender Jean-Clair Todibo, 26, as part of their search for defensive reinforcements.
Bayer Leverkusen’s Argentina midfielder Exequiel Palacios, 27, is also close to wrapping up a £23.5 million transfer to Ipswich Town.
Lastly, Everton is working on a transfer deal for 22-year-old Guinea-Bissau forward Franculino from Midtjylland while being open to selling Republic of Ireland defender Jake O’Brien, 25.
Al-Hilal close in on a £50m deal for Ollie Watkins, Chelsea line up Bournemouth‘s Alex Scott, and Sunderland make an offer for Manchester City‘s Jack Grealish.
Al-Hilal have agreed a deal of about £50m with Aston Villa to sign England forward Ollie Watkins, 30. (Fabrizio Romano)
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Chelsea have lined up Bournemouth’s English midfielder Alex Scott, 23, as a replacement for Argentina’s Enzo Fernandez, 25, who might be on the move to Manchester City. (Sun)
Aston Villa target Rafael Leao is close to agreeing a move from AC Milan, with Galatasaray set to pay about £38m for the 27-year-old Portugal winger. (Corriere dello Sport – in Italian)
Sunderland have made Manchester City an offer to sign England winger Jack Grealish, 30, on loan. (Athletic – subscription required)
Chelsea are also closing in on a £36m deal to sign Italy defender Honest Ahanor, 18, from Atalanta. (Sky Sport Italy – in Italian)
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Barcelona and Spain defender Alejandro Balde, 22, remains on Manchester United‘s shortlist to reinforce their left-back position. (Fichajes – in Spanish)
Newcastle have not yet walked away from a deal to sign Lille and Belgium winger Matias Fernandez-Pardo, 21, but will not do anything that causes problems in meeting Premier League and Uefa spending rules. (Mail – subscription required)
Bayer Leverkusen‘s French striker Martin Terrier, 29, is being lined up by his former club Lille as a replacement for Fernandez-Pardo. (L’Equipe – in French)
Fiorentina have turned down Nottingham Forest‘s initial bid of £6m for their Brazilian right-back Dodo, 27. (Sky Sport Italy – in Italian)
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Marseille are confident of keeping Brazilian forward Igor Paixao, 26, despite interest from Arsenal and Sunderland. (Teamtalk)
Aston Villa have asked about West Ham and France defender Jean-Clair Todibo, 26, as they search for a centre-back. (Mail)
Bayer Leverkusen and Argentina midfielder Exequiel Palacios, 27, is close to completing a £23.5m move to Ipswich Town. (Sky Sports)
Everton are lining up a deal to sign Guinea-Bissau forward Franculino, 22, from Midtjylland and are also prepared to sanction the sale of Republic of Ireland defender Jake O’Brien, 25. (Teamtalk)
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