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Blues 'plotting' move for Spurs-linked Premier League centre-back in summer
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F37%2Fenzo-maresca_1.jpg "Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca on September 14, 2024.")
Chelsea are reportedly determined to sign Crystal Palace centre-back Marc Guehi in the summer transfer window and beat Tottenham Hotspur to his signature.
Guehi was the subject of a failed bid from Spurs in the January window thought to be in the region of £70m, and they are expected to demand a similar fee at the end of the season.
The England international has also previously attracted interest from Newcastle United, and with 18 months left on his Palace contract, it would be surprising if suitors did not return for his signature in the summer.
Given Chelsea were forced to recall Trevor Chalobah from his loan deal at Selhurst Park, signing a centre-back would make sense, while Spurs must address their defensive issues if they are to compete for silverware in the coming seasons.
Slot 'firmly' interested in Alexander-Arnold replacement amidst contract impasse
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F02%2Ftrent-alexander-arnold.jpg "Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold celebrates scoring on January 11, 2025")
Liverpool have reportedly identified Bayer Leverkusen star Jeremie Frimpong as a replacement for Trent Alexander-Arnold should he leave the club in the summer but are said to be in competition with Manchester City for his signature.
The Reds were held to a 2-2 draw by Aston Villa in the Premier League on Wednesday evening, though they still lead the way in the top flight.
However, question marks remain about the futures of several star players, including Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Alexander-Arnold, who are all out of contract at the end of the season.
As for Manchester City, they were dumped out of the Champions League on Wednesday, succumbing to a 3-1 defeat against Real Madrid, losing 6-3 on aggregate against the Spanish giants.
I Predict a Signing: Leeds to battle Everton, Leicester for PL defender?
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F38%2Fkyle-walker-peters.jpg "Southampton defender Kyle Walker-Peters during the Premier League match on September 14, 2024")
Leeds United are reportedly interested in Southampton defender Kyle Walker-Peters ahead of the summer transfer window.
The full-back was the centre of a great deal of speculation during the winter trading point, when the likes of Leicester City and Everton were linked to the player.
There was also supposedly an £8m bid from Turkish giants Galatasaray for the services of Walker-Peters, who ultimately remained on the South coast.
Despite his best efforts, the two-time England international has been unable to prevent the Saints from experiencing a rotten time on their return to the top flight.
Spurs receive front-of-the-queue update in summer pursuit of Dibling?
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F39%2Ftyler-dibling.jpg "Southampton's Tyler Dibling pictured on September 21, 2024")
Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly received a major boost in their pursuit of Southampton attacker Tyler Dibling.
The 19-year-old has attracted interest from around Europe so far during the 2024-25 campaign, with Spurs said to be actively plotting a move for the player over the summer.
Dibling burst onto the Premier League scene in September, when he gave Manchester United and Portugal full-back Diogo Dalot a difficult afternoon at St Mary's.
Since then, the former Chelsea academy player has netted twice in the top flight for the struggling Saints, as well as a brace in the FA Cup success over Swansea City in January.
Juggernaut joins the race: Inter to beat three PL clubs to 31-goal striker?
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F39%2Fyuri-alberto.jpg "Yuri Alberto of Corinthians on July 16, 2024")
Inter Milan have reportedly entered the race to sign Corinthians attacker Yuri Alberto.
The 23-year-old has supposedly attracted interest from Premier League clubs in recent times, including West Ham United, Nottingham Forest and Southampton.
Alberto enjoyed a sensational campaign for the South American giants during 2024, scoring a sensational 31 goals across 57 competitive matches.
The attacker has made a modest start to the 2025 schedule, bagging three goals from nine matches, all arriving in Group A of the Paulista A1.
Foxes or Eagles? Premier League duo 'take several trips' to watch striker
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F08%2Ffranculino.jpg "Midtjylland striker Franculino on August 28, 2024")
Leicester City and Crystal Palace are reportedly interested in FC Midtjylland striker Franculino ahead of the summer transfer window.
The 20-year-old has made a steady start to the Danish Superliga campaign, scoring five goals and providing two assists across 14 top-flight appearances.
Franculino has also enjoyed a positive run of form on the continental stage for the Wolves, finding the net on four occasions across the Champions League and Europa League.
Since making the switch from the youth side of Benfica during the summer of 2023, the attacker has featured 58 times for Midtjylland, bagging 27 goals.
Ancelotti connection: Real Madrid 'interested in signing' £75m-rated centre-back
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F39%2Fcarlo-ancelotti.jpg "Real Madrid CF head coach Carlo Ancelotti on September 24, 2024")
Real Madrid are reportedly giving serious consideration to making a move for Everton's Jarrad Branthwaite during this summer's transfer window.
Branthwaite was given his Everton debut by Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti in 2020, and it is understood that the Italian is a huge admirer of the England international.
The 22-year-old was heavily linked with a move to Manchester United last year, but the Red Devils were unwilling to meet Everton's asking price, which is believed to have been in the region of £75m.
Branthwaite has again been in strong form for the Toffees this season, making 21 appearances in all competitions, and he has been exceptional in Everton's recent run of four wins from their last five matches in England's top flight.
Liverpool planning La Liga shopping spree?
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F05%2Ftake-kubo.jpg "Real Sociedad's Take Kubo in action on January 16, 2025")
Liverpool are reportedly interested in signing three La Liga stars ahead of the summer transfer window.
The Reds have struggled to make an impression in the transfer market since Richard Hughes took over the reins as the club's sporting director.
As a result, Hughes has come under scrutiny from some sections of Liverpool's supporter base, especially after he failed to secure the signature of Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi last summer.
Hughes has only negotiated two new additions during his tenure, signing Federico Chiesa from Juventus last summer while agreeing a deal for Valencia goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili to join the club ahead of next season.
Arsenal, Chelsea eyeing Bundesliga star as Isak alternative?
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Arsenal and Chelsea have reportedly identified Eintracht Frankfurt forward Hugo Ekitike as an alternative target to Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak.
The Sweden international is attracting significant interest after racking up 17 goals in 23 Premier League appearances this season.
Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and Barcelona are among the clubs that have been linked with a potential move for Newcastle's star striker.
However, pulling off a summer deal could prove difficult with Newcastle expected to demand over £100m for a player who is under contract until the summer of 2028.
Villa identify former Chelsea target as ideal Duran replacement?
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F43%2Fsamuel-omorodion.jpg "Samuel Omorodion of Porto celebrates scoring against Manchester United in the Europa League, on October 3, 2024")
Aston Villa are reportedly interested in securing a summer deal for Porto forward Samu Aghehowa.
Last year, Chelsea made a sustained effort to try to sign the youngster from Atletico Madrid before running into issues over the deal.
Rather than retain the services of the 20-year-old, Atletico sold Aghehowa to Porto in a complex arrangement that initially saw him leave for €15m with the Portuguese outfit securing 50% of his sports rights.
Although Porto face paying more money as the years pass by, it has proven to be an inspired piece of business with Omorodion having contributed 18 goals from his 26 appearances in Primeira Liga and the Europa League.
'I wake up with a smile': Antony reveals Betis happiness after Man United woes
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Antony has suggested that he is far happier with life on loan at Real Betis than he was at Manchester United prior to his exit.
Having failed to win over new United head coach Ruben Amorim, the winger was allowed to move to the La Liga outfit during the winter transfer window.
The former £84m man is bidding to kick-start his career after contributing just 12 goals and five assists in his 96 appearances for United.
In sharp contrast, the Brazil international has been a revelation for Manuel Pellegrini's side, already chipping in with three strikes and one assist in just four matches.
Spurs outcast wanted by one of six former clubs in summer?
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F40%2Fsergio-reguilon.jpg "Tottenham Hotspur's Sergio Reguilon pictured on September 18, 2024")
Tottenham Hotspur defender Sergio Reguilon is allegedly the subject of interest from one of his former clubs.
The left-back has endured a largely frustrating stint at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium since joining from Real Madrid in 2020.
As well as just 72 appearances having been made in all competitions, Reguilon has spent three loan stints away from the North Londoners.
Although the Spain international has made three outings under Ange Postecoglou since the turn of the year, it has been purely down to the size of the club's injury list.
Liverpool 'lining up' summer move for Barcelona star, asking price set
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F04%2Ffrenkie-de-jong.jpg "Barcelona's Frenkie de Jong celebrates scoring against Valencia on January 26, 2025")
Liverpool have reportedly identified Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong as a potential summer transfer target.
Arne Slot is currently enjoying an outstanding first campaign at Anfield, Liverpool sitting seven points clear at the top of the Premier League table.
That advantage can be extended to 10 points with victory over Aston Villa on Wednesday night, while the treble remains a possibility given their places in the Champions League last 16 and EFL Cup final.
However, with there already being the possibility of three departures on free transfers during the next transfer window, Slot and the club's recruitment team will already be assessing their options in the market.
'Favourite customer' to return? Chelsea 'learn asking price' for Brighton's Mitoma
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F06%2Fkaoru-mitoma-brighton-chelsea_1.jpg "Kaoru Mitoma celebrates his goal against Chelsea on February 8, 2025")
Chelsea have reportedly learned what it will take to sign Brighton & Hove Albion playmaker Kaoru Mitoma during the summer transfer window.
The Blues have been on the receiving end of back-to-back defeats to Brighton over the past two weeks, first losing in the FA Cup fourth round before succumbing to a demoralising defeat in the Premier League on Friday.
Mitoma proved to be an influential figure during each of those contests, getting on the scoresheet in both games including a goal-of-the-season contender in the second of the Amex Stadium clashes.
Four goals and one assist have now been contributed from his last six appearances in all competitions, with the Japan international shaking off distractions off the pitch when a lucrative move to Saudi Arabia was in the offing.
'Personal terms agreed' - Man United 'in pole position' to land Sporting superstar
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F46%2Fgeovany-quenda-viktor-gyokeres.jpg "Sporting Lisbon's Geovany Quenda and Viktor Gyokeres on September 22, 2024")
Manchester United have reportedly agreed personal terms with Sporting Lisbon's Geovany Quenda, as the Red Devils look to make the teenager their first signing of this summer's transfer window.
Quenda, 17, has been in excellent form for Sporting during the 2024-25 campaign, scoring twice and registering seven assists in 38 appearances in all competitions, including one assist in nine outings in the Champions League.
The Portuguese was given his first-team breakthrough by now Man United head coach Ruben Amorim at Sporting, and it is understood that the manager is desperate for a reunion in Manchester this summer.
It had recently been claimed that a £50m deal for Quenda had already been agreed - that has been denied by journalist Ben Jacobs, but it is understood that personal terms have been agreed, with the two clubs currently looking to settle on a transfer fee.
How much? Man United 'learn' Delap cost as striker 'emerges' as top target
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F01%2Fliam-delap.jpg "Ipswich Town's Liam Delap on January 5, 2025")
Manchester United could reportedly sign Ipswich Town striker Liam Delap for a fee in the region of £40m this summer.
The Red Devils have made bringing in a new forward a priority during this summer's transfer window, and the club have been strongly linked with Viktor Gyokeres, with the Swede potentially available from Sporting Lisbon this summer for a fee in the region of £55m.
However, a recent report claimed that Man United had cooled their interest in Gyokeres and were instead targeting Delap, with the Englishman in excellent form for the Tractor Boys during the 2024-25 campaign.
The 22-year-old has scored 10 goals and registered two assists in 24 Premier League appearances this season, and he is believed to be on the radar of a number of major English clubs, including Chelsea.
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