The latest BBC gossip digest has handed us a fresh batch of transfer chatter, and the market’s buzzing at both ends of the Premier League.
Chelsea’s scouting report apparently includes a name that just left Tottenham – former Mali midfielder Yves Bissouma, 30 – as a potential replacement for Enzo Fernandez, 25, who headed to Manchester City for a reported £125m, according to the Sun. At the same time, the Guardian says Manchester City and Chelsea have both been circling England midfielder Adam Wharton, 22, with Crystal Palace reportedly turning down every bid that came their way before the deadline.
In the wing department, CaughtOffside notes that Spain winger Alex Baena, 25, is attracting interest from Aston Villa, Manchester City and Newcastle United, while Atletico Madrid are said to have no intention of parting with him. Over in the forward line, Teamtalk claims Wolves could have offloaded Portugal Under‑21s forward Mateus Mane, 18, before the window shut, with Liverpool and Manchester United both listed as admirers of the teenager.
Arsenal are reportedly weighing a £68m bid for Barcelona and Brazil winger Raphinha, 29, as noted by Fichajes – the Spanish outlet – while Talksport says Tottenham are contemplating paying up Richarlison’s contract to free the out‑of‑favour 29‑year‑old Brazil forward on a free transfer.
Everton’s interest in Argentine striker Taty Castellanos, 27, allegedly materialised in a verbal £40m offer plus £5m in add‑ons to West Ham on deadline day, but Teamtalk reports the Hammers were unable to sanction the exit in time. Meanwhile, Football Insider says Newcastle United’s manager Matthias Jaissle has been keen to retain English attacking midfielder Jacob Murphy, 31, prompting the club to reject two approaches from Nottingham Forest.
All told, the rumour mill is working overtime, with clubs from the top tier to the fringes circling a mix of proven internationals and promising youngsters as the transfer window draws to a close.
- Chelsea were offered former Mali midfielder Yves Bissouma, 30, who left Tottenham in the summer, as a replacement for Argentina's Enzo Fernandez, 25, who joined Manchester City for £125m. — Sun
- Manchester City and Chelsea are believed to be among those who showed an interest in signing England midfielder Adam Wharton, 22, before the transfer deadline, with Crystal Palace rejecting all bids. — Guardian
- Aston Villa, Manchester City and Newcastle United are showing interest in Spain winger Alex Baena but Atletico Madrid have no plans to sell the 25-year-old. — CaughtOffside
- Wolves could have sold Portugal Under-21s forward Mateus Mane before the transfer window closed, with Liverpool and Manchester United both admirers of the 18-year-old. — Teamtalk
- Arsenal are considering a £68m offer for Barcelona and Brazil winger Raphinha, 29, in January. — Fichajes - in Spanish
- Tottenham are considering paying up Richarlison's contract to allow the out-of-favour 29-year-old Brazil forward to leave the club on a free transfer. — Talksport
- Everton made a verbal offer of £40m plus £5m in add-ons to West Ham for Argentine striker Taty Castellanos on transfer deadline day but the move came too late for the Hammers to sanction the 27-year-old's exit. — Teamtalk
- Newcastle United manager Matthias Jaissle's desire to keep English attacking midfielder Jacob Murphy meant the Tyneside club rejected two offers for the 31-year-old from Nottingham Forest. — Football Insider