Transfer Talk: Chelsea eye Raphinha, Torres double deal

The summer time switch window in Europe enters its closing week, however there’s loads of gossip nonetheless swirling round. Transfer Talk brings you all the newest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, after all, carried out offers!

TOP STORY: Chelsea monitoring Barca duo

Chelsea are contemplating an strategy for Barcelona stars Raphinha and Ferran Torres, in keeping with the Daily Mail.

Blues boss Mauricio Pochettino stays looking out for potential choices that might strengthen his assault earlier than the switch deadline on Friday and seems set to open talks with the reigning LaLiga champions over a deal for the duo.

Torres, 23, has scored in consecutive video games to open Barca’s season, however each his appearances have come from the bench with Poland worldwide Robert Lewandowski most popular forward of him. Raphinha did not characteristic in Barca’s 4-3 victory over Villarreal on Sunday, and the Stamford Bridge hierarchy are mentioned to be engaged in talks over whether or not to make a transfer for the previous Leeds United flyer.

Recent studies have indicated that Barcelona would wish to dump a participant if they’re to amass Atletico Madrid’s João Félix, whereas they’re additionally seeking to full a switch for Manchester City full-back João Cancelo.

Chelsea are additionally busy by way of outgoings amid ongoing discussions with Bayern Munich over a deal for 24-year-old defender Trevoh Chalobah. Sky Sports Deutschland’s Florian Plettenberg studies that supervisor Thomas Tuchel — who used to teach Chalobah at Chelsea — is eager to land the 24-year-old, although there’s some disagreement amongst members on the Bundesliga champions’ switch committee.

Chalobah is but to make an look within the Premier League this season and has beforehand been linked with a transfer to Internazionale.

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PAPER GOSSIP

– Al Ittihad are contemplating a transfer for Liverpool defender Joe Gomez, reveals Fabrizio Romano. The Saudi Pro League aspect are reported to have positioned him on the prime of their wishlist of their seek for a centre-back, however the Reds are reluctant to maneuver on the 26-year-old with simply days remaining earlier than the switch window closes.

– Talks between Juventus and winger Federico Chiesa are set to be held over a brand new contract, says Calciomercato. The Bianconeri are hopeful that an settlement will be capable to be reached that sees the 25-year-old signal new phrases on the membership, however they are going to think about transferring him on subsequent summer time if progress is not made throughout negotiations.

– Liverpool stay all in favour of Bayern Munich’s Ryan Gravenberch, studies Sport Bild. The Reds are believed to be looking out for a possible reinforcement in midfield earlier than the switch window closes on Friday and are nonetheless a attainable vacation spot for the 21-year-old Netherlands worldwide. The Bundesliga champions would reportedly be open to gives of a everlasting transfer or a mortgage.

– Burnley are one of many golf equipment all in favour of touchdown AC Milan striker Divock Origi, in keeping with Foot Mercato. The Rossoneri are reported to be working arduous to maneuver the 28-year-old on, after he scored simply two targets in 27 appearances within the Serie A final season. Origi, who joined from Liverpool final summer time, now may return to the Premier League, with the Clarets difficult Torino, Udinese and Bologna for his signature.

– Ajax Amsterdam are set to finish their curiosity in Atlanta United attacking midfielder Thiago Almada, studies Cesar Luis Merlo. The Eredivisie aspect have been beforehand linked with curiosity within the 22-year-old, however as they close to completion of a deal for Metz’s Georges Mikautadze, they will not be following up with an strategy for the MLS star.