Headline: Aston Villa Pursues Mateta and Jackson, Manchester United Eyes Young Defender
Aston Villa has made a bid for Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta, 29, who represents France. However, the offer does not meet the London club’s valuation.
In addition, Villa is close to finalizing a €70 million (£59.8 million) deal to acquire Chelsea’s Nicolas Jackson, 25, a Senegalese striker.
Manchester United is exploring the possibility of reaching out to VfB Stuttgart regarding a potential transfer for 20-year-old German defender Finn Jeltsch.
Meanwhile, Manchester City plans to submit a formal offer for Chelsea’s Argentine midfielder Enzo Fernandez, 25, ahead of the transfer window closing.
Tottenham could disrupt Napoli’s efforts to sign Marseille’s Amine Gouiri, a 26-year-old winger from Algeria.
Newcastle intends to make a final bid of €60 million (£51 million) for Lille’s Belgium forward Matias Fernandez-Pardo, 21.
In other news, Leeds United and Crystal Palace have both expressed interest in signing Jake O’Brien, a 25-year-old defender from Everton.
Nottingham Forest is currently in negotiations with Corinthians to sign 20-year-old Brazilian midfielder Andre.
Finally, Hull City has reached an agreement with Union Berlin for the transfer of 21-year-old forward Ilyas Ansah, with the total deal amounting to over €20 million (£17.1 million).
Aston Villa make a move for Jean-Philippe Mateta and Nicolas Jackson, Manchester United eye a promising defender, and Manchester City aren’t ready to give up on signing Enzo Fernandez.
Aston Villa have made an offer for Crystal Palace and France striker Jean-Philippe Mateta, 29, though it falls well below the London club’s valuation. (The Athletic – subscription required)
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Villa are also on the verge of agreeing a €70m (£59.8m) deal to sign Chelsea and Senegal striker Nicolas Jackson, 25. (Foot Mercato – in French)
Manchester United are considering making contact with VfB Stuttgart over a potential move for 20-year-old German defender Finn Jeltsch. (Caught Offside)
Manchester City will submit a formal offer to Chelsea for Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez, 25, before the end of the transfer window. (Fabrizio Romano)
Tottenham could hijack Napoli‘s pursuit of Marseille and Algeria winger Amine Gouiri, 26. (Corriere dello Sport – in Italian)
Newcastle will submit a final offer worth €60m (£51m) for Lille and Belgium forward Matias Fernandez-Pardo, 21. (Sacha Tavolieri)
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Leeds United and Crystal Palace have registered an interest in Everton and Ireland defender Jake O’Brien, 25. (Football insider)
Nottingham Forest are in talks with Corinthians over a move for 20-year-old Brazil midfielder Andre. (Daily Mail – subscription only)
Hull City have agreed a deal with Union Berlin to sign 21-year-old Ilyas Ansah. The deal for the German forward will total over €20m (£17.1m). (Fabrizio Romano)
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