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Football transfer rumours: Todibo nears Man Utd move; Chelsea learn Balogun asking price

2023-08-23 16:26
Wednesday's football transfer rumours, with updates on Jean-Clair Todibo, Folarin Balogun, Andre, Ryan Gravenberch, Sofyan Amrabat & more.
Football transfer rumours: Todibo nears Man Utd move; Chelsea learn Balogun asking price

90min rounds up the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip circulating around the world...

Nice centre-back Jean-Clair Todibo is closing in on a move to Manchester United despite fears the move could stall after Harry Maguire's proposed switch to West Ham United collapsed. (L'Equipe)

Liverpool have seen a €30m (£25.5m) bid for Fluminense midfielder Andre rejected and the Reds are not expected to go any higher. (ESPN)

Bayern Munich have enquired about signing Southampton centre-back Armel Bella-Kotchap, who is also attracting interest from Borussia Dortmund. (Florian Plettenberg)

Leaving Bayern could be midfielder Ryan Gravenberch. The Dutchman is wanted by both Man Utd and Liverpool but Turkish side Galatasaray have offered a €10m (£8.5m) loan fee and a €20m (£17m) option for a permanent deal. (Burhan Can Terzi)

Fiorentina have warned midfielder Sofyan Amrabat that he has until Friday to make a final decision on his future at the club amid interest from Man Utd, Liverpool and Atletico Madrid. (Corriere dello Sport)

Barcelona plan to compete with Real Madrid and Manchester City for the €100m signing of Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Florian Wirtz next summer. (SPORT)

2024 could also see Real Madrid finally pull the trigger on a move for Bayern Munich left-back Alphonso Davies, who is valued at around €50m (£42.5m). (Fichajes)

Tottenham will consider offers for Eric Dier amid interest from Fulham, who are preparing to lose Tosin Adarabioyo before the window closes. (Mail)

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Folarin Balogun is open to leaving Arsenal for Chelsea but the Blues will have to pay £50m if they are to sign the 22-year-old striker. (Evening Standard)

Bernardo Silva has committed his future to Manchester City by signing a new three-year contract. (Fabrizio Romano)

Chelsea are now seen as favourites to sign Real Valladolid right-back Ivan Fresneda on loan, with Barcelona divided over whether to pursue the 18-year-old instead of Man City's Joao Cancelo. (Sport)

Negotiations between Paris Saint-Germain and Lyon over young winger Bradley Barcola, also a target for Chelsea, have stalled, with PSG accusing Lyon of raising their asking price too often. (Loic Tanzi)

Fulham have switched their focus to Juventus striker Moise Kean, who is valued at over €30m (£25,5m) by the Serie A side. (Nicola Balice)

Man City could reignite their £80m move for West Ham United midfielder Lucas Paqueta in January once the investigation into alleged gambling breaches involving the Brazilian is concluded. (Sky Sports)

Kelechi Iheanacho has emerged as Crystal Palace's top striker target following Leicester's relegation to the Championship. (Leicestershire Live)

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