CRISTIANO RONALDO'S agent Jorge Mendes has reportedly returned to Chelsea to try and get the Blues to sign his star man.
Ronaldo wants away from Manchester United this summer and would be willing to join the Blues, but manager Thomas Tuchel is still reluctant to have the Portuguese forward in his squad.
Meanwhile, Liverpool have "verbally agreed" a sensational deal with Borussia Dortmund talisman Jude Bellingham according to reports.
It has been claimed that Jurgen Klopp is a huge admirer of the England international.
However, the Reds could have to wait until January with Dortmund reportedly demanding a high fee of around £100 million this summer.
Meanwhile, West Ham are closing in on a stunning deal that will see Brazilian midfield maestro Lucas Paqueta make the switch from Lyon to East London as his agent arrives in the capital.
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Broja one of Europe’s best
Armando Broja will not leave Stamford Bridge this week despite interest from a number of Premier League clubs.
Everton, Newcastle, West Ham and Southampton have all been linked with a move for the Albanian international ahead of Thursday’s transfer deadline.
However, Chelsea’s new ownership regard the player extremely highly with the Athletic stating that they believe him to be ‘one of Europe’s best young strikers.’
As a result, Broja can expect game time with the Blues in the coming months – although that will not slow down the club’s search for a new centre-forward.
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No Neto deal for Gunners
Arsenal had hoped to seal a deal for Wolves’ Pedro Neto ahead of Thursday’s transfer deadline but that is now ‘highly improbable’.
That’s this morning’s take from The Athletic, who believes Wanderers have no intention of selling one of their prize assets.
It is believed that it would take an offer in excess of £50m to even bring the Molineux club to the negotiating table.
That is seen as unrealistic for the Gunners, who are now prepared to look elsewhere.
Neto has started all four Premier League games this season, but has yet to register a goal or an assist.
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Wolves prepare second Kalajdzic offer
Wolverhampton Wanderers will this week make a second bid for Stuttgart striker Sasa Kalajdzic.
The Molineux outfit saw their opening €15m proposal rejected by the Bundesliga club earlier this month.
However, Wolves' start to the season has again highlighted their shortage of firepower in attack with just two goals scored so far.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Stuttgart are prepared to sell their six foot seven forward but are holding out for at least a €20m fee.
Kalajdzic is understood to be open to the idea of the Premier League with personal terms not expected to be an issue.
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'Second thoughts' on Auba deal
The Athletic are this morning reporting that Chelsea are having 'second thoughts' over a move for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
The Blues have been in discussions with Barcelona for a month over the former Arsenal forward, but talks may now be nearing an end.
An offer of £15m was made by the Premier League club, but it remains some way off from the LaLiga giants' valuation of the 33-year-old.
And contrary to reports earlier in August, Chelsea are yet to agree terms with Aubameyang, meaning the transfer is looking increasingly unlikely.
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Wes: The med's in America
Chelsea have sent Wesley Fofana to the United States to undergo a stringent medical ahead of his £75m switch to Stamford Bridge.
The Leicester centre-back flew out to America on Sunday, having missed the weekend game against the Blues with the transfer between the two imminent.
The young Frenchman has already agreed personal terms on a six-year deal with the Londoners, but the club want 'additional peace of mind' according to The Athletic.
Fofana suffered a serious broken leg and injured ankle ligaments in a pre-season friendly last August that ruled him out for seven months.
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Fulham closing in on Kurzawa
Newly-promoted Fulham are nearing a deal for Paris Saint-Germain's Layvin Kurzawa.
The left-back is understood to have agreed personal terms with the Cottagers with the two clubs now thrashing out the details
Originally, the move was expected to be a season-loan but is now thought to be a permanent switch.
Marco Silva has gone on record in saying that he hopes to bring in at least four players before the close of the transfer window on Thursday evening.
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Antony agent’s telling true stories
Ajax star Antony is expected to complete his long-awaited move to Manchester United TODAY.
It was confirmed late last night that the two clubs had agreed a deal that could eventually be worth up to £84m for the winger.
And in a sneak preview of the transfer being wrapped up, the player’s agent posted a new story on Instagram.
Junior Pedrosa simply said ‘Here we go!’, echoing the catchphrase of transfers expert Fabrizio Romano when a new deal is set to be announced.
Romano himself gave the switch the green light by replying to Utd Plug on Twitter with a tick once they had reposted Pedrosa’s comment.
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Hudson-Odoi to go it a-loan
Bayer Leverkusen have this morning agreed a loan deal with Chelsea for Callum Hudson-Odoi, according to Sky Sports News.
The 21-year-old winger will move to the BayArena for the season after the two clubs settled on terms regarding the temporary move.
The switch had been in danger of falling through over the weekend when the Blues rejected the Bundesliga club's demand for an option to buy to be structured into the contract.
Hudson-Odoi has yet to feature for Chelsea this season despite being named on the bench for the last three Premier League games.
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Manchester United and Ajax have finally agreed a fee for Brazilian winger Antony.
The Red Devils are set to sign the 22-year-old in a deal worth £84million, according to The Athletic.
Antony's agent himself confirmed the news, writing "Here we go" on Instagram in United colours.
Sky Sports claim he is now due for a United medical within the next 36 hours.
Elsewhere on the medical front, Wesley Fofana completed his own with the Blues yesterday ahead of a £75million move from Leicester.
The 21-year-old Frenchman is set to pen a six-year deal at Stamford Bridge.
Sticking with Chelsea, it's claimed the club are weighing up a late bid for Crystal Palace talisman Wilfried Zaha.
But the Evening Standard say moves for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Anthony Gordon remain the priority, before any potential swoop for Zaha.
And finally, Wolves boss Bruno Lage revealed Willy Boly refused to turn up for yesterday's game against Newcastle, despite Lage wanting him as part of his matchday squad.
The defender is trying to force through a move away from Molineux.
Lage admitted: “He has a proposal in his hands and he wants to go, that is my feeling when I talk to him.
"I told him I need a top player like you on the bench and afterwards he makes his decision. He was in the squad list and he didn’t come. He wants to force something I think.”
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Chelsea 'offered chance to sign Ronaldo'
Super-agent Jorge Mendes is claimed to have offered Cristiano Ronaldo to Chelsea.
The 37-year-old is still looking to leave Manchester United before the transfer window closes.
Reports today from Metro say Mendes has offered the Blues the chance to sign the Portuguese ace.
Chelsea owner Todd Boehly was keen on a move for Ronaldo earlier this summer, while boss Thomas Tuchel wasn't as eager on the idea.
But the German remains desperate to bring in a striker before deadline day.
While Ronaldo still wants out from Old Trafford.
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Call a cab for Caleb
Burnley are reportedly preparing a late bid for Aston Villa starlet Caleb Chukwuemeka.
The 20-year-old striker is the brother of Carney, 18, who recently joined Chelsea for £20million.
He has made three appearances for Villa since joining for £300,000 from Northampton last summer.
But the Mail claim boss Steven Gerrard is ready to cut his losses after just one year by sanctioning an exit before deadline day.
And the Clarets are now said to be readying an offer for the forward.
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Antony poised for Man Utd medical
Antony is set to undergo his medical with Manchester United in the next 48 hours.
The Red Devils have agreed a deal worth £84million to sign him from Ajax, according to The Athletic.
And the next step is for the 22-year-old to have his medical, which Sky Sports say will take place within the next 2 days.
United and Ajax made a breakthrough in negotiations over a deal for the winger over the weekend, and finally agreed on a transfer fee.
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Pereira poised for move
Everton and Leicester are reportedly keen on ex-West Brom ace Matheus Pereira.
The 25-year-old is keen on a return to England from Saudi side Al Hilal.
The Toffees have made an official approach for his services, according to the Mirror.
While the Foxes are also claimed to have made an approach to sign the Brazilian playmaker.
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Real Madrid want Asensio answer
Real Madrid will reportedly ask Marco Asensio early this week for a firm answer on his future plans.
The 26-year-old is seeking an exit from the Bernabeu, but is running out of time to do so before Thursday's deadline.
And the Mirror claim Arsenal and Manchester United are prepared to firm up their interest in the Spain international.
Gunners boss Mikel Arteta has admitted his side are looking at making more additions before the window slams shut.
Nicolas Pepe's departure for Nice means there is now room for the Spaniard to bring in another attacker.
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Winks on his way out
Serie A side Sampdoria have reached an agreement with Tottenham over a deal for Harry Winks.
The 26-year-old is not part of Antonio Conte's plans at Spurs.
And he is set to join the Italian side on loan, according to Fabrizio Romano.
Sampdoria technical director Carlo Osti said, via Romano: "We have reached an agreement to sign Harry Winks from Tottenham, so we’re gonna sign contracts soon."
Winks has not played a minute of football for Spurs this season.
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Saints in striker search
Southampton boss Ralph Hasenhuttl is "confident" that his side can sign a new striker before deadline day on Thursday.
The Saints have made six signings in total this summer.
But they are still on the lookout for a new frontman.
Speaking after his side were beaten 1-0 by Manchester United, Hasenhuttl was quizzed on whether he will sign a striker.
And he replied: "I’m confident. We know what we are looking at."
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Gakpo reveals Man Utd interest
PSV winger Cody Gakpo has confirmed that Manchester United are after him.
He has revealed that a move to Old Trafford is a "serious option" following rumours of a £34million switch.
The 23-year-old told ESPN: "There are also other options, United are a serious option."
Erik ten Hag's side are also on the verge of signing Ajax ace Antony for a mammoth £84m.
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Willy a no show
Wolves boss Bruno Lage has revealed Willy Boly refused to turn up for today's 1-1 draw with Newcastle.
The defender was in Lage's matchday squad, despite wanting a move away from Molineux.
And Boly has now taken matters into his own hands.
Lage said: “He has a proposal in his hands and he wants to go, that is my feeling when I talk to him.
"I told him I need a top player like you on the bench and afterwards he makes his decision. He was in the squad list and he didn’t come.
"He wants to force something I think."
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Silva lining for PSG
PSG reportedly remain keen on signing Manchester City star Bernardo Silva with just days remaining in the transfer window.
The midfielder, 28, has been a key target for Barcelona for much of the summer.
But it was PSG who had a £59million bid rejected for Silva by City this week, according to Sky Sports.
Despite the setback, PSG still hope to complete a deal, though they believe it could be too late with the window closing on Thursday, the Daily Mail claim.
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Paq it in
West Ham boss David Moyes has confirmed Lucas Paqueta has undergone a medical with the Hammers.
The 24-year-old is set to join the Londoners from Lyon in a deal worth around £51million.
And Moyes is looking forward to working with the "exciting" playmaker.
The Scotsman said today: "He’s had a medical and we’re hoping it comes off. He’s another exciting player for us."
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Toon still targeting transfers
Newcastle are reportedly still on the hunt for two new signings before the transfer window slams shut.
Toon brought in Alexander Isak for a club record £58million in the week.
But Eddie Howe is still on the hunt for more reinforcements before Thursday's deadline.
A midfielder is still on the agenda, according to iNews.
And in an ideal world they would also like another versatile attacker, although that is currently considered unlikely.
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Sergio leaves Spurs
Atletico Madrid are set to sign Sergio Reguilon on loan from Tottenham.
Diego Simeone's side will replace Renan Lodi, who has joined Nottingham Forest, with the Spanish left-back.
Reguilon will join the LaLiga side on a season-long deal, according to Fabrizio Romano.
The 25-year-old will reportedly fly to the Spanish capital tomorrow for a medical.
The move is a straight loan, with no option to buy included in the deal.
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Mourinho adds new striker
Roma have confirmed the signing of Andrea Belotti on a free transfer.
The Italian international has joined Jose Mourinho's side after seven years with Torino.
The likes of Arsenal, West ham, Everton and Newcastle had all been keen on signing the 28-year-old.
Belotti scored 113 goals in 251 games for Torino in total, and won the Euros with Italy last summer.
He is set to compete with Tammy Abraham for the striker spot at the Stadio Olimpico.
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Antony deal not bothering Gakpo
PSV winger Cody Gakpo has insisted Antony's move to Manchester United has "no influence" on himself.
Gakpo has been linked with a switch to Old Trafford this summer.
But the Red Devils are now closing in on the signing of Antony from Ajax, who plays in the same position as Gakpo.
But the 23-year-old told ESPN, via Fabrizio Romano: “Antony to Man Utd? Nice for him… but for me and my future, I think that has no influence.”
“It’s like a puzzle so in the next days I will see which puzzle fits best — for me, it’d be certainly not bad to stay at PSV. We’ll see.”
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Blues eyeing late Zaha bid
Chelsea are considering making a late swoop for Crystal Palace star Wilfried Zaha, according to the Independent.
The winger has just one year left on this Palace contract.
Blues boss Thomas Tuchel is keen to add another attacker to his ranks before the end of the transfer window.
A move for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has stalled, with Zaha now also emerging as a target.
Chelsea were previously quoted £80m for the 29-year-old.
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