Transfer news, rumors: Man City in talks to sign Sergio Gomez, Cucurella close to joining Chelsea, more
Tue, Aug 2, 2022
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What's better than a cup of coffee and the latest transfer news? Join in as AP Sports provides the latest updates from around the world and what they mean to your favorite teams. are still looking to sign another striker and has emerged as one of the main targets. is getting closer to joining , while is one step away from joining . Let's get to latest:
In the six-yard box
The biggest transfer stories of the day. These are the deals that are happening, or at least on the verge of getting done.
Fulham to announce Bernd Leno
underwent his medical with on Tuesday morning ahead of his move from , according to Fabrizio Romano. He will sign a contract until June 2025 with an option for a further season included in the agreement. After the deal is completed, the player will sign his contract and Arsenal will receive £8 million from Fulham.'
Entering the penalty area
These moves may not be imminent, but there's a lot of transfer in all the smoke these players and teams might be blowing.
Sevilla are close to getting Telles on loan
Seville are pushing to sign Alex Telles from after talks were held over the weekend, according to Tati Mantovani. The Spanish side are keen to sign the Portuguese player on loan until the end of the season and the deal is progressing well. There are only a few details left to iron out between the two clubs before a deal is reached.'
Chelsea continue to work on Cucurella
After Monday's when it was reported that Chelsea were hijacking the deal for Marc Cucurella, the English club has now reached an agreement with the player's camp on personal terms, according to Fabrizio Romano, while there's still some work to do between the two clubs who are yet to bridge the gap over the price and structure of a transfer fee, and whether a Chelsea player will be included in the deal. The next few days will be critical.
Build-up play
These moves might be speculative but they're ones to keep an eye on.
Manchester City are in talks for Gomez
are working to sign 's left-back Sergio Gomez, as reported by David Ornstein. After refusing to meet Brighton's price for Marc Cucurella, the English club has now showed interest in the Spanish international player. It's still early but this is a deal that can get closer in the coming days.'
Juventus keen to sign Raspadori'
Juventus are working to sign a new striker and the name of Giacomo Raspadori is the one to watch out in the coming days, per Di Marzio. After selling to West Ham, Sassuolo might decide to sell another top talent to Juventus, who are looking for a back-up striker that can also play as a winger. The first target of Massimiliano Allegri was Alvaro Morata, but talks between Atletico de Madrid and Juventus have stalled in recent days, while links to Chelsea's have also failed to materialize so far.
Keeper punts
Your daily quick hitters.
- Folarin Balogun will be unveiled today as new Reims player.
- Diogo Jota has extended his contract with Liverpool until 2027.
- AS Monaco are in negotiations with Chelsea for Malang Sarr.
