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Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca is excited about the addition of Joao Felix to the team, describing him as a player who will make a valuable contribution.
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Liverpool made their first summer signing yesterday, bringing on board Giorgi Mamardashvili, although he won't be joining the team until next year. The Reds are also still trying to secure Federico Chiesa to strengthen their squad under Arne Slot. However, Chelsea is currently dominating the transfer market with numerous deals and rumors swirling around both players coming in and going out.
Enzo Maresca's team is looking to sell Raheem Sterling and Ben Chilwell, along with other players. Yesterday, they were rumored to be interested in signing Brentford striker Ivan Toney. There is also a possibility of a swap deal involving Jadon Sancho, as Manchester United is interested in Sterling. Their main transfer target, Manuel Ugarte, is close to joining the team.
Furthermore, Arsenal made a signing by acquiring Mikel Merino, Manchester City offloaded Joao Cancelo, and Tottenham Hotspur loaned out Manor Solomon to Leeds. The transfer deadline day is quickly approaching, leading to a flurry of activity in the football world. More transactions are expected on Wednesday as teams continue to make moves before the deadline.
Keep up with the newest transfer rumors and information in today's real-time blog:
Meet Mikel Merino: Arsenal's Promising Player
One of the most notable transfers that happened yesterday was Mikel Merino officially joining Arsenal. This move has been talked about for a while, with Mikel Arteta showing interest in bringing him to the team. This addition will strengthen Arsenal's midfield options. Let's explore why Merino, a Spanish international, could be a great addition to the squad.
Harry Latham-Coyle posted a blog on August 28, 2024 at 09:55.
Wolves Change Goalie Focus After Missing Ramsdale
Wolves decided not to pursue the signing of Aaron Ramsdale due to concerns about the high cost of the deal. However, they have quickly shifted their focus to other potential targets.
They are now looking to sign Sam Johnstone for a permanent deal worth £10m, as reported by the Telegraph. This could indicate that Jose Sa may leave before the transfer deadline.
The Molineux team is considering selling Daniel Podence to Olympicas for £7m, and they recently had a bid of £20m for Luca Koleosho turned down by Burnley.
Karl Matchett wrote a blog on August 28, 2024 at 9:45.
A blog that is nearly finished
Bilal El Khannouss is going through a medical examination today before finalizing his £19 million move from Genk to Leicester.
The player from Morocco was on the team that won the bronze at the Olympics in Paris this summer. He also received the Young Player of the Year award in Belgium last season.
Karl Matchett wrote a blog post on August 28, 2024 at 9:35.
Liverpool Pursues £12.6m Chiesa
Liverpool is now making a strong effort to sign Federico Chiesa, according to David Ornstein of the Athletic. The winger is expected to join the club for a fee of €15m (£12.6m).
It is still uncertain if there have been discussions held separately, but since he is currently not included in the Juventus team and not part of Thiago Motta's strategies, it seems like there is a straightforward way to finalize the agreement.
The 26-year-old is set to sign a four-year contract.
Karl Matchett posted on August 28, 2024, at 09:25.
Update On Ivan Toney As Chelsea Pursues Transfer
Now, let's talk about the most recent update on Ivan Toney. According to Sky Sports, Chelsea has officially made a proposal for him, mentioning his low salary and impressive goal-scoring abilities as qualities they are interested in for a striker position.
Nevertheless, both sources have reported that Chelsea is unable to offer Toney the same salary he has been offered in the Saudi Pro League. Toney has a lucrative offer of £400,000 waiting for him there.
It's evident that there is still some negotiation needed for the transfer fee, as Toney only has one year remaining on his contract but Brentford were holding out for £60 million.
Karl Matchett wrote a blog on August 28, 2024 at 9:14am.
Get Live Updates On The Latest Transfer News
Good morning everyone! It's time for another day of Premier League transfer updates and gossip. We can expect to see new connections and talk swirling around, as well as keeping an eye on any deals that may finally be coming to a close after being in progress for quite some time.
Ivan Toney, Raheem Sterling, Jadon Sancho, Federico Chiesa...any of them might be joining different teams today.
Karl Matchett wrote a blog on August 28, 2024 at 08:52.
