Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest transfer news in the Premier League on Wednesday, July 29.
Wednesday morning's Premier League transfer talk news roundup:
Inter Milan confirm desire to keep Manchester United forward Alexis Sanchez
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Inter Milan chief executive Giuseppe Marotta has confirmed that the club are interested in keeping Manchester United loanee Alexis Sanchez on a permanent basis.
The 31-year-old joined Inter on a temporary deal last summer and initially struggled to make his mark in Milan, missing a large chunk of the campaign through injury.
However, the coronavirus stoppage gave him time to return to fitness and he has since rediscovered his best form, scoring three goals and contributing seven assists in his last eight games.
Sanchez is currently due to return to United after the end of the Serie A campaign, with United unwilling to let him stay for the remainder of Inter's Europa League involvement.
The Italian outfit are now keen to keep him beyond that, although Marotta admitted that the Chilean's mammoth wages - thought to be worth up to £560,000 per week - are proving to be a major stumbling block in negotiations.
"It's not easy, he has a contract with United for another two years. A heavy contract and therefore it must be evaluated," Marotta is quoted as saying by the Daily Mail.
"He's a great player and a great guy. We would be happy to have him today, tomorrow and the day after. We are sorry because he is a great guy."
Inter have been paying around £150,000 of Sanchez's weekly wages during his loan spell but would need the attacker to take a pay cut, while they are also keen to reduce United's demands of an £18m transfer fee.
Timo Werner, Antonio Rudiger 'convince Kai Havertz to join Chelsea'
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Kai Havertz's Germany teammates Timo Werner and Antonio Rudiger have reportedly convinced the Bayer Leverkusen midfielder to join Chelsea this summer.
The Blues have been given the green light to press ahead with plans to sign the 21-year-old after securing Champions League qualification on the final day of the season.
Chelsea have already brought in Werner and Hakim Ziyech this summer, and a third deal to sign Havertz is thought to be nearing its conclusion after the German international expressed his desire to leave Leverkusen last week.
football.london reports that his compatriots Werner and Rudiger have been encouraging him to move to Stamford Bridge, selling him on the club's vision under manager Frank Lampard.
Havertz is now keen to push through a deal by as early as next week, although the two clubs must first agree a fee for the attacking midfielder.
Chelsea are also understood to be looking at a new goalkeeper, left-back and centre-back as they plan a big-spending summer despite the financial impact of coronavirus.
More transfer news from Premier League:
Manchester United 'cool interest in Jack Grealish to focus on Jadon Sancho deal'
Manchester United reportedly cool their interest in Jack Grealish after being quoted £80m for the Aston Villa captain and will now focus on signing Jadon Sancho. Read more.
Ben Chilwell 'to tell Leicester City he wants Chelsea move'
Leicester City left-back Ben Chilwell is reportedly planning to hand in a transfer request this week in an effort to force through a summer move to Chelsea. Read more.
Leeds United keen on Tottenham Hotspur's Juan Foyth?
Leeds United identify Tottenham Hotspur defender Juan Foyth as a potential summer signing, according to a report. Read more.
Arsenal suffer blow in Dayot Upamecano pursuit?
Arsenal-linked Dayot Upamecano agrees a contract extension with RB Leipzig which includes a £53m release clause, according to a report. Read more.
Tottenham Hotspur 'draw up five-man transfer wish list'
Tottenham Hotspur manager Jose Mourinho reportedly identifies five potential transfer targets ahead of the summer window. Read more.
Four Serie A clubs want Manchester United's Chris Smalling?
Roma, Juventus, Napoli and Inter Milan are reportedly all keen on Manchester United centre-back Chris Smalling ahead of the summer transfer window. Read more.
Chelsea to offer Manchester United's Dean Henderson £170k-a-week deal?
Chelsea will offer Dean Henderson a weekly salary of £170k per week to make the switch from Manchester United to Stamford Bridge, according to a report. Read more.
Arsenal 'have almost finalised deal to re-sign Dani Ceballos from Real Madrid'
Real Madrid midfielder Dani Ceballos looks set to spend a second season on loan with Arsenal, according to a report. Read more.
Atletico Madrid president rules out Chelsea move for Jan Oblak
Jan Oblak will remain an Atletico Madrid player for as long as he is under contract, club president Enrique Cerezo tells rumoured suitors Chelsea. Read more.
Raul Jimenez price 'set at £72.5m amid Manchester United, Arsenal interest'
Rumoured Manchester United and Arsenal target Raul Jimenez will be allowed to leave Wolverhampton Wanderers if his £72.5m valuation is met, according to a report. Read more.
Manchester City winger Luke Bolton joins Dundee United on loan
The Manchester City winger was used more as a full-back by Luton during a loan spell last season. Read more.
Report: Arsenal reluctant to trigger Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang extension
A report claims that Arsenal are stalling on triggering Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's one-year contract extension as they are concerned about the financial implications. Read more.
Borussia Dortmund set Manchester United 13-day deadline for Jason Sancho deal?
A report claims that Manchester United have until August 10 to get a deal for Borussia Dortmund attacker Jadon Sancho over the line. Read more.
Norwich continue summer rebuild with two new signings
The Canaries finished bottom of the Premier League. Read more.
Tottenham Hotspur complete signing of Wigan teenager Alfie Devine
The exciting 15-year-old, who is an England youth international, has been brought to the Premier League club. Read more.
Chelsea winger Willian has offers from two Premier League clubs
Agent Kia Joorabchian says that Chelsea winger Willian has received contract offers from two other Premier League clubs. Read more.
Bayern Munich join race for Norwich City defender Max Aarons?
Bayern Munich are reportedly contemplating an approach for Norwich City defender Max Aarons, who could be sold during the summer transfer window. Read more.
Manchester United 'tell Jack Grealish he will not start every week'
Manchester United reportedly inform Aston Villa playmaker Jack Grealish that he will only be used on a rotational basis should he move to Old Trafford. Read more.
Tottenham Hotspur closing in on Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg signing?
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly edging closer to securing a deal for Southampton midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg. Read more.
Sports Mole looks at how Chelsea could line up next season if they sign Jan Oblak from Atletico Madrid this summer. Read more.
Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer reportedly identifies four players that he wishes to sign before the start of next season. Read more.
Arsenal 'tell Sokratis Papastathopoulos he is free to leave'
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta reportedly tells defender Sokratis Papastathopoulos that he is free to leave the Emirates Stadium this summer. Read more.
Manchester United 'refusing to meet Jadon Sancho asking price'
Manchester United reportedly have no intention of meeting Borussia Dortmund's £110m asking price for Jadon Sancho. Read more.
Chelsea 'add Nick Pope to goalkeeper shortlist'
Chelsea are reportedly considering whether to reignite their previous interest in Burnley goalkeeper Nick Pope. Read more.
Manchester United target Jack Grealish 'worried about being priced out of move'
Aston Villa playmaker Jack Grealish is reportedly worried about being priced out of a summer move to either Manchester United or Manchester City. Read more.
