TRANSFER GOSSIP: Chelsea plot ‘biggest surprise’ of transfer window after secret meeting, while Ansu Fati is ‘ready to listen to offers’ amid Tottenham interest and West Ham explore move for PSG’s Hugo Ekitike
- Chelsea are in the market for one more major attacking signing before deadline
- Blues and Tottenham are among the teams interested in Barcelona’s Ansu Fati
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The tick of the clock is growing ever louder as clubs aim to complete their late business before the transfer window closes.
Premier League sides are working relentlessly to see if they can push through deals, with Chelsea still expected to be active in the final couple of days.
The Blues approached Arsenal for Emile Smith Rowe but were knocked back and according to reports, they’ve held a secret meeting ahead of one more exciting attacking addition.
Elsewhere, West Ham are keen on PSG striker Hugo Ekitike and ‘are in talks’ with the French giants to see if a deal can be done.
Mail Sport takes a look at all the latest transfer gossip on Wednesday morning.
Todd Boehly and Co are plotting a move for one more attacking addition this summer
West Ham have engaged in talks with PSG over the potential signing of Hugo Ekitike
Nottingham Forest are closing in on a move for Bologna’s Nicolas Dominguez and Remo Freuler could be going in the other direction. (Calciomercato)
Arsenal have knocked back an initial approach from Chelsea for Emile Smith Rowe. Mauricio Pochettino wants to add an attacker to his ranks before Friday’s transfer deadline and Smith Rowe is among the names the Blues have enquired about. (Mail Sport)
Tottenham have offered Bayern Munich the chance to sign Eric Dier before the summer transfer window closes. (Sky Sports Germany)
West Ham are engaged in talks with French giants PSG over the potential signing of their young striker Hugo Ekitike. (Sky Sports)
Championship side Middlesbrough are among those interested in bringing in Liverpool centre-back Nat Phillips on loan. (The Athletic)
Manchester City are willing to walk away from a deal to sign Matheus Nunes from Wolves. Nunes has refused to train and was subsequently left out of their squad to face Blackpool last night but Wolves want over £60m and it is understood City do not want to pay above £55m. (Mail Sport)
Joao Felix will move to Saudi Arabia if a transfer to Barcelona does not materialise in the coming days despite Liverpool being linked with him if Mo Salah leaves. (Relevo)
Ansu Fati is understood to be ready to leave Barcelona if a suitable offer arrives
Barcelona youngster Ansu Fati is now willing to listen to offers, with Chelsea, Tottenham and Borussia Dortmund options for him. (Mundo Deportivo)
Chelsea have held a secret meeting about a major late attacking signing and want to add a versatile forward to their ranks before the window closes. They are plotting ‘the biggest surprise of the window in the final days’. (Football London, Fabrizio Romano)
Fulham have agreed a deal with Sevilla for forward Lucas Ocampos but are waiting on the 29-year-old’s approval. Marco Silva has been on the hunt for offensive reinforcements throughout this summer, having lost last season’s top scorer Aleksandar Mitrovic to Al-Hilal earlier this month. (Mail Sport)
