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Chelsea have agreed a deal to signal Sporting CP wing-back Geovany Quenda, whereas Bayern Munich have renewed their curiosity in signing Athletic Membership winger Nico Williams. Be a part of us for the most recent switch information, rumors and gossip from across the globe. Be a part of us for the most recent switch information, rumors and gossip from across the globe.

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TRENDING RUMORS

Chelsea have agreed a deal to signal Sporting CP wing-back Geovany Quenda from below the noses of Man United, in line with Fabrizio Romano. Quenda, 17, had appeared set to maneuver to Previous Trafford for round €60m to rejoin his former boss Ruben Amorim. However, after conducting a secret medical at Chelsea, the Portugal U21 worldwide will be a part of the membership in 2026 on a seven yr contract for round €50m, and can keep at Sporting on mortgage subsequent season.

Bayern Munich have renewed their curiosity in signing Athletic Membership winger Nico Williams, says Bild. Williams, 22, is taken into account one of many high younger gamers in Europe and has had Barcelona, Arsenal, Manchester Metropolis and others on his path for a while. Nonetheless, Bayern are eager to signal the Spain worldwide forward of their rivals and can pay his €58m launch clause to get it executed.

– AC Milan have determined in opposition to attempting to signal João Félix on a everlasting switch this summer time, leaving the Chelsea ahead in limbo, Calciomercato reviews. The 25-year-old is but to attain in Serie A since becoming a member of Milan on mortgage in January, and all of the indications level to the participant returning to West London on the finish of the season. The Italian membership do have the choice to signal Félix for round €41m-€45m this summer time. Nonetheless, turmoil off the pitch appears to be like to have halted their switch exercise in the interim.

– Liverpool have lined up younger Wolfsburg defender Konstantinos Koulierakis as a potential various to Nico Schlotterbeck, reviews BILD. With the Reds reportedly planning on recruiting a center-back this summer time, a number of high-profile names have been thrown into the combination of late. Koulierakis, 21, bucks that development, having loved a breakout marketing campaign within the Bundesliga this season. In response to BILD, the Greece worldwide may very well be out there for as little as €15m — a considerably decrease price than what Liverpool would doubtless should pay for Borussia Dortmund’s Schlotterbeck.

– A number of MLS golf equipment are curious about signing Timo Werner after Tottenham Hotspur determined to not train their buy choice, TeamTalk reviews. The Germany worldwide is ready to return to dad or mum membership RB Leipzig this summer time, the place his future stays up within the air. The New York Crimson Bulls are particularly eager on signing Werner, whose contract expires in the summertime of 2026. As per TeamTalk, the 29-year-old could be curious about shifting to MLS later this yr, as he bids to rejuvenate his profession following a disappointing mortgage spell in North London.

EXPERT TAKE

ESPN author Tor-Kristian Karlsen explores why golf equipment is likely to be eager on Sporting’s 17-year-old winger Geovany Quenda.

Because the begin of the season, Quenda’s profession has taken off. Not solely did he make his first-team debut — he scored on that event, which made him Sporting’s youngest-ever aim scorer at senior degree (beating Cristiano Ronaldo within the course of) — he was additionally referred to as as much as the senior Portugal aspect final yr.

Fielded as an orthodox proper winger in Portugal’s U17 aspect on the European Championship in June, the left-footed teenager made the Group of the Event. However, at Sporting, former boss Ruben Amorim entrusted him with added defensive tasks at proper wing-back — a transfer that few would’ve envisaged months in the past — and he rose to the problem, placing in a string of constructive performances at each ends of the pitch.

Quenda brings enthusiasm, a excessive work-rate and conviction in attacking 1v1s. And, at 17, he has a excessive developmental ceiling. There’s nonetheless work to be executed on his decision-making and finish product, and the thought of utilizing him as a wing-back within the Premier League seems untimely. However Quenda’s change of tempo, 1v1 expertise and technical skill make him an exhilarating prospect.

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– Actual Madrid are eyeing a summer time transfer for 24-year-old Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernández, who could be open to becoming a member of the Spanish giants. (TEAMTalk)

– In the event that they have been to do a deal, Chelsea would need a swap for 25-year-old midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni in return. (FourFourTwo)

– Arsenal are chasing a deal to signal Newcastle’s 27-year-old midfielder Bruno Guimarães this summer time. (The Solar)

William Saliba has no intention of leaving Arsenal regardless of Actual Madrid being able to pay a world-record price for the 23-year-old defender. (Fabrizio Romano)

– Actual Madrid are additionally curious about signing Bournemouth’s 19-year-old centre-back Dean Huijsen. (AS)

– Liverpool and Manchester Metropolis are holding an in depth eye on former Chelsea defender Ola Aina, who has impressed for Nottingham Forest. (TBR)

– Nottingham Forest midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White, 25, is being tracked by Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester United. (CaughtOffside)

– Liverpool and Arsenal have scouted 17-year-old Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi after his spectacular shows this season. (TBR)

– Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong is able to signal a long-term contract now he has absolutely recovered from an ankle harm. (Cadena SER)

– Everton are eyeing a summer time transfer for Newcastle midfielder Sean Longstaff. (TalkSPORT)

– Empoli centre-back Luca Marianucci is ready to hitch Napoli for round €10m after reaching a verbal settlement with the Serie A giants. (Fabrizio Romano)