Transfer news LIVE! Olise to Chelsea OFF, new £50m striker target; Liverpool book medical; Arsenal latest
Michael Olise will not sign for Chelsea after agreeing a surprise new contract with Crystal Palace, amid the Eagles complaints about the Blues who have now turned their attention to Brennan Johnson. It’s been a mad few days at Stamford Bridge and Chelsea appear to have lost this battle, ahead of Romeo Lavia and Deivid Washington joining. Meanwhile, Lewis Hall is set for a £28million move to Newcastle.
Arsenal are set to push to sign a new defender after Jurrien Timber’s season-threatening injury while Ansu Fati has been touted as a target. Aymeric Laporte is a long-term favourite at the back. Tottenham are eyeing Evan Ferguson and Gift Orban in their hunt for a striker.
Over at Liverpool, Wataru Endo is set to join with a medical today to solve Jurgen Klopp’s midfield crisis. Cheick Doucoure of Crystal Palace is also on their radar too. Sofyan Amrabat is reportedly nearing a move to Manchester United. Follow all the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip live below!
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Hodgson: Chelsea’s interest in Olise concerned me
Roy Hodgson has admitted he was worried about Chelsea’s interest in Michael Olise, but hailed a “red letter day” for Crystal Palace after the winger signed a new contract.
Chelsea had activated Olise’s £35million release clause and were expected to agree personal terms with him, only for Steve Parish to take to Instagram to reveal the 21-year-old had agreed a new four-year deal to stay at Selhurst Park.
Palace were frustrated with Chelsea’s attempts to sign Olise, believing his release clause was not straightforward and that the Blues had not met the required conditions.
“It’s the best possible news we could have,” the Palace boss said.
“I had been concerned. It’s always concerning when a club of Chelsea’s stature take interest in a player, and people will suggest that a move to them might be the best bet.
“I had always hoped that wouldn’t be the case and that Michael would realise that at such a young age his future here is very bright, and we can help him move very quickly on to another level.
West Ham close in on Mohammed Kudus
Sky Sports are reporting face-to-face talks this afternoon between Ajax and West Ham technical director Tim Steidten over Mohammed Kudus.
The midfielder is rated in the region of £40m by his club and does want the move.
Arsenal and Chelsea both considered a move for Kudus earlier in the window.
Stuttgart boss speaks out on Wataru Endo exit
Stuttgart coach Sebastian Hoeness says he’ll find it tough to replace Wataru Endo as the midfielder nears a move to Liverpool.
The Japan international is undergoing a medical on Merseyside ahead of a £15million transfer.
He said: “From the club’s point of view, we speak of an economically good package. From a sporting point of view, of course, I’m not thrilled. Wataru is an important player both athletically and personally.”
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Chelsea hold talks to sign Brennan Johnson
Talks have already been held between Chelsea and Nottingham Forest over a move for Brennan Johnson, writes Standard Sport’s Nizaar Kinsella.
The Welsh striker is valued at £50m by his club but the Blues want to knock that down by around £10m amid interest from Brentford and Tottenham.
Trevoh Chalobah will reject moving to the City Ground in a swap deal after recent interest from Forest, though.
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Liverpool miss out on defender
Liverpool are about to miss out on another target…
Goncalo Inacio has agreed a new contract at Sporting CP to tie the defender down for the long term.
However, Fabrizio Romano states that a new £51m release clause will be included in the deal – which may keep Liverpool interested in future windows.
New interest in Spurs man
Monaco have emerged as contenders to sign Davinson Sanchez.
The Colombian defender is up for sale as Tottenham look to trim their squad back before investing in a new striker.
L’Equipe say Monaco and Strasbourg are monitoring the situation after Galatasaray’s £8m bid was rejected.
Full details on Michael Olise decision
Michael Olise’s proposed transfer to Chelsea is off after Steve Parish announced that the winger had signed a new contract at Crystal Palace in a stunning development on Thursday.
Taking to Instagram, Eagles chairman Parish wrote: “I’m absolutely delighted to announce Michael Olise has decided to commit his future to Crystal Palace Football Club and this afternoon signed a new four-year deal with the club.”
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How much will Wataru Endo cost?
As the social media channel Anfield Edition has pointed out, we don’t quite have clarity on the transfer fee being paid by Liverpool in this deal.
Michael Olise stays!
Crystal Palace have just announced a new contract for Michael Olise!
Huge decision from the young winger to snub Chelsea’s advances.
Chelsea target Brennan Johnson
What’s that you say, another young player wanted by Chelsea for a huge fee? Don’t mind if I do..!
Brennan Johnson is the Blues’ next target as they seek attacking reinforcements, according to The Guardian.
Nottingham Forest wanted £50m off Brentford when they launched a bid earlier in the summer and that price may have a few more zeroes attached if Chelsea come calling.
The interest comes amid doubts that Michael Olise’s arrival from Crystal Palace may not go through following the Eagles’ complaints over Chelsea conduct.
