Friday’s transfer gossip: Chilwell, Osimhen, Guehi, Keita, Kessie, Lukaku
Manchester City are interested in a signature Chelsea and England left-back Ben Chilwell, 26, in the summer. (caught offside)
Chelsea have identified Naples and Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen, 24, as the top striker target for this summer’s transfer window. (90 minutes)
Inter Milan want to renew Chelsea Striker Romelu Lukaku’s full-season loan deal over the summer and a meeting with the Blues over the future of the 29-year-old Belgium international are both expected to take place in March. (Gazzetta dello Sport, via Metro)
Los Angeles F.C don’t think they can convince Gabon striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, 33, to go on a short-term loan Chelsea. (Mail)
Tottenham are interested in crystal palace and England defender Marc Guehi, 22, who is looking to sign two new centre-backs for next season. (Mail)
RB Leipzig may attempt to re-sign midfielder Naby Keita, 27, in the summer after an offer was turned down on deadline day Liverpool for the Guinea international. (Image – subscription required)
Barcelona and Ivory Coast midfielder Franck Kessie, 26, turned down a move Tottenham in the January transfer window. (Sports – in Spanish)
Inter Milan are ready for further talks Chelsea on a permanent deal for Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku. The 29-year-old is currently on loan at Serie A. (Gazzetta dello Sport – in Italian)
ajax intensify their landing attempts Liverpool’s Sporting director Julian Ward as he steps down from his role at Anfield at the end of the season. (Telegraph – subscription required)
LeedsUnited consider moving for Feyenoord Manager Arne Slot as the new manager. (Times – subscription required)
Barcelona wants to extend the contract of club captain and ex-Spain midfielder Sergio Busquets, 34. (Mundo Deportivo – in Spanish)
Liverpool keep a close eye on them Birmingham city and England youth international George Hall. everton And leeds are also interested in the 18-year-old midfielder. (Football Insider)
Barcelona will pursue a deal for Bayern Munich and France right-back Benjamin Pavard, 26, in the summer. (Mundo Deportivo – in Spanish)
real Madrid Coach Carlo Ancelotti could replace Tite as Brazil’s head coach. (GeGlobo, via DefensaCentral – in Spanish)
Former Leicester City Team-mates, defender Danny Simpson, 36, and ex-England midfielder Danny Drinkwater, 32, are among a group of unemployed footballers organizing kick-arounds to keep fit. (Telegraph – subscription required)
Portugal striker Joao Felix, 23, says he is not sure he will stay Chelsea when his lending business ends Atlético Madrid expires at the end of the season as the Blues have no option to buy him in the deal. (AS – in Spanish)
