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After looking a tad silly in the Community Shield loss to Arsenal, with not having a midfield being one problem for Enzo Maresca and the further blow of Rodri’s departure getting closer, Manchester City really need some new blood. A surprise name linked to them is Alexis Mac Allister of Liverpool, who may receive a bid in the coming days as City aim to ready themselves for the Premier League season.
Ibrahim Mbaye has been linked with every club around, so it should come as no shock that Manchester United have held talks over signing the Paris Saint-Germain winger, who was left out of the matchday squad for the French Super Cup on Sunday.
There will be a bit of movement in and out of the defence at Leeds, with Nico Elvedi joining fromBorussia Mönchengladbach, while Sebastiaan Bornauw heads to Hamburg on loan. Another player departing Elland Road is the goalkeeper Lucas Perri who has agreed to sign for Torino on an initial loan with the option to stay un Italy permanently.
West Ham had earmarked Troy Parrott as a potential striking option but AZ Alkmaar are not too keen on selling the Republic of Ireland international for less than £21m. Nuno Espírito Santo is having to look elsewhere and Joel Piroe of Leeds has crept up the shortlist. The Hammers looked blunt in front of goal on Sunday against Burnley so may be required to pay up. Leeds would like the forward to go permanently but could accept a loan if push comes to shove.
Coventry are targeting goals: with Taiwo Awoniyi signed up, they are set to complete a move for Fenerbahçe striker Sidiki Cherif for £20.5m. The talented teenager started his career with Angers before heading to Turkey on loan. He only signed permanently this summer but Fener are happy to make a quick profit. Frank Lampard may return to former club Chelsea to bolster his defensive ranks by acquiring Josh Acheampong, with the Sky Blues contemplating a temporary or permanent move for the full-back.
Chelsea need to clear a few fringe players from the books over the next fortnight. Another person potentially not of use to Xabi Alonso is the centre-back Tosin Adarabioyo, who is wanted by Marseille. Benfica have also made an enquiry.
Ethan Nwaneri’s absence from the Arsenal squad in Cardiff on Sunday was duly noted. Milan are favourites to give the midfielder a new home. The 19-year-old did not pull up any trees during a loan spell with Marseille but his creative talents may be better suited abroad, it would seem. One man heading out of Milan is Christopher Nkunku. He is not wanted at the San Siro, which could open the door for Newcastle to snap him up. The Premier League side could face competition from Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig.
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An opening offer from Fulham for Atalanta’s Raoul Bellanova has been rejected. Supposedly €20m was the figure in question for the right-back, who also has interest from elsewhere.
