CLUBS are scrambling to get last minute deals over the line, with less than 48 hours of the transfer window left.
We’ve the very latest on Jules Kounde’s potential move to Chelsea, with reports suggesting that any deal is now OFF.
Leeds are looking to wrap up the transfer of Daniel James from Manchester United.
Meanwhile, PSG are waiting to see if Real Madrid come back with another bid for superstar Kylian Mbappe.
The French giants are determined to keep hold of the World Cup winner, but he can leave for nothing next summer if he doesn’t sign a new deal.
And SunSport have revealed Aston Villa are eyeing a swoop for Liverpool’s young star Curtis Jones.
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FROM SUNSPORT’S ANDY DILLON
Chelsea are ready to let another academy star leave – with Tino Anjorin poised to join Lokomotiv Moscow in an £18m move.
But they are not letting go entirely, with the Blues asking for a £25 million buy back clause to be inserted into the deal.
Dorset-born Anjorin, 19, only signed a new five year contract in June but is believed to be undergoing a medical in London this afternoon to rubber stamp his transfer.
He has played a handful of Premier League, Champions League and cup games but wants more regular game time.
GUNNER MAKE CUTS
Arsenal are trying to offload seven senior players before the transfer window closes tomorrow.
They hope that Willian, Hector Bellerin, Ainsley Maitland-Niles, Sead Kolasinac, Eddie Nketiah, Reiss Nelson and Alex Runarsson will all be off the books by midnight tomorrow.
The Gunners have already sold Joe Willock to Newcastle for £25m, released David Luiz and loaned out Lucas Torreira, Matteo Guendouzi and William Saliba.
But all of the potential 12 departures will not offset the £128million summer signings of Ben White, Martin Odegaard, Aaron Ramsdale, Albert Sambi Lokonga and Nuno Tavares.
DAN THE MAN
Daniel James is in advanced talks with Leeds over a permanent transfer.
Fabrizio Romano claims personal terms are also close after Man Utd agreed to do business with their fierce rivals.
James is surplus to requirements following the arrivals of Jadon Sancho and Cristiano Ronaldo.
DONE DEAL
Bayern Munich have announced the signing of RB Leipzig captain Marcel Sabitzer.
The Austrian midfielder has moved for around £13.5million.
And the move sees him reunited with former boss Julien Nagelsmann, as well as ex-teammate Dayot Upamecano.
MAITLAND-NILES UPDATE
Arsenal ace Ainsley Maitland-Niles has dropped a transfer hint on his future amid speculation of a move to Everton.
Maitland-Niles has been linked with a transfer to Goodison Park and took to social media where he appeared keen to depart from the Emirates.
The midfielder, who spent last season on loan to West Brom, hinted that he doesn’t feel “wanted” by the north Londoners.
Maitland-Niles posted in a story on his Instagram account: “All I wanna do is go where I’m wanted and where I’m gonna play”
DALOT UPDATE
Manchester United ace Diogo Dalot will definitely stay at Manchester United.
That is according to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, who reports that there is a “100%” chance Dalot is staying.
The same applies to Amad Diallo, who was linked with a loan transfer to Feyenoord.
However, Diallo’s move fell through due to an injury and thus the Eredivisie giants turned their focus on Arsenal’s Reiss Nelson
LINGARD UPDATE
Manchester United are open to selling Jesse Lingard before Tuesday’s transfer deadline.
That is according to Manchester Evening News, who report that United are looking to trim their squad size after re-signing Cristiano Ronaldo.
Lingard has entered the last year of his contract but the Red Devils have not received a concrete proposal for the £25million-rated winger.
And it is highly unlikely the Manchester giants would receive a bid close to their valuation before the transfer window slams shut.
West Ham have been trying to bring Lingard back but have switched their focus to CSKA Moscow star Nikola Vlasic
NELSON DEAL
Arsenal ace Reiss Nelson is heading to Feyenoord ahead of Tuesday’s transfer deadline.
That is according to Football London, who report that a deal has been reached between the Eredivisie side and the Gunners.
Nelson, who has fallen down the pecking order in north London, is moving to the Dutch team on a season-long loan.
Feyenoord decided to move for the winger after missing out on Manchester United player Amad Diallo
BRUN-TALLY HONEST
Lyon star Bruno Guimaraes confirmed that Arsenal were interested in signing him during the summer transfer window.
Guimaraes told Globo Esporte: “There were talks with my manager.
“But nothing official, they asked… well, there was no official proposal.
“My goal, and I made it clear to Juninho, is to win a title here.
“Lyon fans are lacking in titles, they haven’t won something for a long time”
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CHECK MAIT
Everton are interested in signing Arsenal ace Ainsley Maitland-Niles ahead of Tuesday’s deadline day.
According to the Daily Mail, the Toffees have made an approach to acquire Maitland-Niles on loan.
The 24-year-old has found himself largely sidelined by Gunners manager Mikel Arteta, and was loaned out to West Brom during the second half of last season.
The academy graduate prefers to play as a midfielder but the Merseysiders could use him as a right-back, having been looking to sign one throughout the summer transfer window
TRIPPIER BOOST
Arsenal have been handed a transfer boost in their pursuit of Atletico Madrid star Kieran Trippier.
This comes after Lille star Zeki Celik’s agent said that Atletico are keeping tabs on his client.
He told Haber Global: “It is true that Atletico are interested in Zeki Celik, there is the proposal.
“We are evaluating it.”
Manchester United also ended their pursuit of Trippier as boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is satisfied with Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Diogo Dalot covering that position this season
TIS THE SEASON
Aston Villa are ready to make a bid for Liverpool youngster Curtis Jones ahead of tomorrow’s transfer deadline day, reports SunSport’s Alan Nixon.
Jones missed out on a place on the bench for Liverpool against Chelsea during the weekend.
The midfielder would still see his future on Merseyside but Villa are set to try their luck with an enquiry.
The Villans could go in at around £15million and that would put the Reds on the spot and give them a decision to make.
HAPPY DIAS
Manchester City star Ruben Dias has signed a contract extension to keep him at the Etihad until 2027.
Dias took to social media after putting pen to paper and issued the following statement: “Delighted to extend my stay after a great first year in Manchester.
“Thank you to everyone who has made me feel so at home.
“Now we look forward. The work has only just begun”
DOUBLE DIP
Crystal Palace are trying to agree a price for Arsenal ace Eddie Nketiah and are willing to splash £12million, reports SunSport’s Alan Nixon.
But Palace have also made a £15m offer for Celtic star Odsonne Edouard as they put pressure on both to commit and join them.
Gunners legend and Eagles boss Patrick Vieira decided to go for Nketiah despite his lack of experience and now hopes to end a chase that began on his arrival at Selhurst Park.
The young centre-forward can leave and the north Londoners initially wanted around £20m but they may drop the fee — with Palace currently leading the hunt despite Brighton considering a move.
Edouard is also liked by Vieira but the cost of signing him is high and will not be coming down
DIALL-OFF
Feyenoord are keeping tabs on Arsenal ace Reiss Nelson after their loan bid for Amad Diallo fell through.
The Eredivisie giants shifted their attention to Nelson, whom they also wish to sign on loan, after Diallo suffered an injury.
Feyenoord technical director Frank Arnesen told AD: “He got injured, it’s cancelled.
“Too bad, everything was done. I’ve talked a lot with the people at Manchester United, but it’s more sensible to let him recover at that club”
HAALAND LATEST
Borussia Dortmund insist Erling Haaland is not for sale after reports throughout the summer suggested a raft of clubs have been keeping tabs.
Haaland has been targeted by the likes of Manchester United, Manchester City, Chelsea, Real Madrid and Barcelona.
Dortmund sporting director Michael Zorc told Kicker: “We are a football club, not a bank! Our position is very clear and did not change.
“I assume that we will now be confronted with wild rumours for another two days.
“Our position is clear, I don’t need to play the parrot all the time.”
However, it seems definite that United are going to cool their interest in Haaland now that they re-signed Cristiano Ronaldo
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Borussia Dortmund are keeping tabs on Chelsea star Callum Hudson-Odoi.
Dortmund are set to launch an offer for Hudson-Odoi, whom they wish to sign on loan, soon.
According to Sky Germany, the Bundesliga giants are desperate to land a new winger after selling Jadon Sancho to Manchester United.
However, BVB have found themselves in a difficult race against time and, to make matters worse, Blues boss Thomas Tuchel is not keen on selling the England international
ARTETA FUTURE
Arsenal owner Stan Kroenke will give Mikel Arteta more time as Arsenal boss despite the club’s disastrous start in the Premier League.
That is according to Goal, who report that Kroenke is still placing his faith on Arteta.
However, the Gunners’ owner is thought to have a limit and will likely dismiss the Spaniard if results don’t improve
The north Londoners have lost their first three fixtures in the Prem having conceded nine goals without scoring once
BISSOUMA FUTURE
Brighton star Yves Bissouma has suggested that he won’t be leaving the Amex Stadium this summer.
Bissouma has been linked with a move away as various clubs have been keeping tabs, such as Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United.
However, the midfielder took to Twitter after the Seagulls’ 2-0 defeat to Everton on Saturday and said, ‘the best is yet to come’.
Bissouma tweeted: “I find it hard to digest this defeat by what we wanted to win our third game in a row for a great club with incredible fans but unfortunately as we say in football nothing is planned in advance but the best is yet to come focus for next one Brighton & Hove Albion FC”
IT’S RON
Cristiano Ronaldo has completed his medical ahead of a blockbuster return to Manchester United.
Personal terms have been agreed between United and Ronaldo, who will put pen to paper on a two-year deal.
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner returns to the Red Devils after his departure 12 years ago.
The Portugal international joins Raphael Varane and Jadon Sancho following a brilliant summer transfer window for the Manchester giants
AUBAMEYANG REMINDER
Juventus are not looking to sign Arsenal star Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang during the summer transfer window.
That is according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, who claims Aubameyang is not on Juve’s radar.
Reports suggested the striker was tipped to replace replace Cristiano Ronaldo, who’s rejoining Manchester United.
Romano adds that the Bianconeri are also not interested in Barcelona’s Sergio Aguero or Real Madrid’s Eden Hazard
GOING FOR THE KYL
Real Madrid have warned Paris Saint-Germain to accept their latest bid for Kylian Mbappe or risk losing him for free next year.
That is according to Le Parisien, who claim Real have made a final offer of £154million for Mbappe.
And Los Blancos have warned PSG that if their latest bid is rejected, they will quit talks and wait to sign the star striker on a pre-contract agreement in January.
The France international has repeatedly turned down a contract extension with the Parisians
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Rise and shine on this Bank Holiday Monday – there’s plenty of transfer drama still to go in this crazy window.
Clubs are scrambling to get last minute deals over the line before the deadline on Tuesday evening, with Chelsea still reportedly in for Jules Kounde.
But reports suggest that the Blues will have to cough up another £25m if they want to land their man from Sevilla.
Eddie Nketiah also looks set to leave troubled Arsenal, with Crystal Palace hoping to swoop.
AC Milan have also confirmed the capture of Tiemoue Bakayoko from Chelsea, while Tammy Abraham netted a stunning strike for Roma.
And reports suggest that Declan Rice to Chelsea is not off the table for next summer.
The England man has been superb for the Hammers so far this campaign, following on from his exploits at Euro 2020.
And the Blues are reportedly ready to swoop for their man after the season ends in May.
KOUNDE REMINDER
Chelsea will reportedly be forced to cough up an extra £25million for Sevilla star Jules Kounde.
That is according to Sky Sports, who claim the Andalusians were set to accept the Blues’s £43m offer for Kounde.
But the Spanish giants are now pressing for the £68m fee in the defender’s release clause.
The west Londoners, though, were handed a boost following the £25m transfer of Kurt Zouma to West Ham
DIALL TONE
Amad Diallo’s Feyenoord loan is in danger of collapsing.
Fabrizio Romano claims the young winger could stay at Man United this month after picking up an injury in training.
Feyenoord are now ready to pull the plug and find another signing ahead of deadline day.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
