The transfer window is open, and Transfer Talk has the latest rumours making the rounds. Follow along with our daily blog throughout the summer.
Chelsea to thwart City’s Jorginho hopes?
Chelsea could scupper Manchester City’s plans to sign Napoli midfielder Jorginho, says the Manchester Evening News.
City have yet to agree a deal for the Italy international, who “is known to have his heart set on joining the Blues after agreeing personal terms with them weeks ago.”
A gulf remains between the clubs over the player’s valuation, with City believing he should cost £35 million but Napoli rating him at nearer £50m.
The Evening News says “that could lead to a wrangle between Jorginho’s agent and the Serie A club” — and it has brought about reports that Chelsea “are trying to hijack the deal.”
Meanwhile, the Telegraph says Leicester playmaker Riyad Mahrez will wrap up a £60m switch to City in the next few days.
City “are close to thrashing out the final details, with a deal likely to be signed off before the weekend.”
Everton join chase for Eagles star Zaha
Tottenham, Chelsea, Manchester City, Arsenal and Liverpool have all been linked with Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha — and now Everton are in the frame, according to the Mirror.
It reports that boss Marco Silva “is desperate to land Zaha” but faces a struggle to convince him to leave London for the North of England after his unhappy spell at Manchester United.
Silva is looking to revamp his attack and sees Ivory Coast international Zaha, who sparkled as Palace staved off relegation, as an ideal fit.
But the Mirror adds that the Eagles “are battling to keep their prized asset on a new £125,000-a-week deal, and are reluctant to sell him.”
Meanwhile, Sky Sports says Fenerbahce are interested in Everton winger Yannick Bolasie and could soon table an offer.
Hammers set to add more new faces
With the deal to sign Jack Wilshere done, is that the end of West Ham’s summer business?
Not at all, says the London Evening Standard, which reports that they “are poised to sign Ukraine winger Andriy Yarmolenko from Borussia Dortmund for £17.5m.”
Yarmolenko, who moved to Dortmund from Dynamo Kiev last year, could be joined by Corinthians central defender Fabian Balbuena, with the Standard reporting that West Ham have agreed a fee of around £3m.
And the Mirror says the Londoners “are edging closer” to signing Felipe Anderson from Lazio.
Talks are at an advanced stage as the clubs attempt to agree a fee for the midfielder — also linked with Manchester United and Chelsea — which would likely break the West Ham record.
Tap-ins
– Joe Hart was among a handful of big names back at Manchester City for their first day of preseason training Monday. The 31-year-old has 12 months remaining on his contract and sources have told ESPN FC that he is seeking a permanent move away before the start of the season.
– Turkish club Galatasaray could sign Everton winger Henry Onyekuru on loan, with talks over a move ongoing, sources have told ESPN FC.
– Fernando Torres has confirmed on Twitter that his playing future has been decided, with both MLS and the A-League eagerly awaiting Tuesday morning’s announcement.
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