AS Roma have expressed interest in Chelsea winger Alejandro Garnacho, but a move currently appears improbable according to Fabrizio Romano. Chelsea are open to offers for the 21-year-old Argentina international following a debut season that did not meet expectations, while Roma are seeking to strengthen their attack ahead of their Champions League campaign. However, Chelsea are prioritizing permanent transfers, while Roma initially proposed a loan deal.
Arsenal have identified RB Leipzig defender Lutsharel Geertruida as a potential reinforcement for the right side of their defence, as reported by CaughtOffside. Geertruida recently returned to Leipzig after a season-long loan at Sunderland, where he did not earn a permanent contract. He is also considered surplus to requirements at the Bundesliga club, having previously attracted interest from Liverpool earlier in the year, who remain potentially in the mix.
Chelsea are intensifying their pursuit of Porto goalkeeper Diogo Costa, with reports from TSF indicating the Blues are prepared to meet his €60 million release clause. Costa’s performances, particularly at the World Cup, have increased his value and attracted attention from other unnamed clubs, but he remains Chelsea’s top goalkeeping target.
Further transfer activity sees Besiktas nearing the completion of a deal to sign Leandro Trossard from Arsenal for a reported €20 million, as Gokmen Ozcan understands. The move is intended to free up space on the left wing for Arsenal to pursue other options, and personal terms between Trossard and Besiktas are nearing agreement. Manchester United have withdrawn their offer for Atalanta midfielder Ederson after concerns arose during medical examinations regarding a meniscus issue, Fabrizio Romano reports. The Red Devils had agreed a €45 million package but deemed the risk too high given Ederson’s contract situation.
Other reported developments include Marcus Rashford being offered to Roma and Napoli, though Tottenham are currently the most interested party. Arsenal are allegedly planning a €90 million bid for Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes, while Fenerbahce are reportedly poised to pay €55 million for Marseille forward Mason Greenwood. Barcelona have reportedly agreed a €29 million deal for Borussia Dortmund winger Karim Adeyemi.
