TRANSFER GOSSIP: Chelsea’s ‘bid to sign Moises Caicedo stalls, with Brighton wanting Levi Colwill included in the deal’, while ‘Barcelona distance themselves from a move for Kylian Mbappe’
Pre-season is in full flow and things are only getting busier in the transfer market as clubs desperately seek to improve their squads.
More eye-catching deals went through on Monday, with Wilfried Zaha finalising his switch to Galatasaray, and former Manchester United midfielder Marcel Sabitzer joining Borussia Dortmund from Bayern Munich.
Kylian Mbappe is also mulling over his future after Al-Hilal tabled a world-record transfer fee of £259m for the PSG forward.
And with over a month of the transfer window still to go, we may be only just getting started.
Below, Mail Sport takes a look at all the latest news and gossip on Tuesday.
Wilfried Zaha completed his move to Turkish side Galatasaray on Monday
Marcel Sabitzer has left Bayern Munich to join their Bundesliga rivals Borussia Dortmund
Chelsea’s move for Moises Caicedo has stalled, with Brighton demanding that Levi Colwill is included as part of the deal. Colwill spent last season on loan at the Amex Stadium, but Chelsea want to keep him after his impressive breakthrough campaign. (The Guardian)
Barcelona have distanced themselves from a move for Kylian Mbappe. The Catalan giants were named as one of the clubs reportedly interested in signing the forward, but it is understood they have not made an approach to PSG. (Marca)
Inter Milan have offered Aston Villa €15m (£12.9m) for goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez. The fee is considered insufficient by Villa, but Inter are hopeful of reaching an agreement as they look to replace Andre Onana following his move to Manchester United. (TyC Sports Argentina)
Folarin Balogun has trained away from his Arsenal team-mates in California, with Inter Milan preparing a £35m bid for the striker. Balogun impressed on loan at French side Stade Reims last term, but looks set to leave Arsenal this summer. (Mail Sport)
Spartak Moscow want to sign Tottenham defender Davinson Sanchez in a deal worth £10m. Sanchez has struggled at Spurs since arriving for £42m from Ajax in 2017, and his six-year stay in north London could be coming to an end. (Mail Sport)
West Ham are eyeing a move for former Liverpool forward Divock Origi. The Belgian star had a disappointing season at AC Milan and could be set for a return to the Premier League, in a deal that could potentially see Gianluca Scamacca go back to Italy to join Roma. (Gazzetta dello Sport)
Chelsea continue to be frustrated in their pursuit of Moises Caicedo, with Brighton wanting Levi Colwill included in any deal
Barcelona have denied making an approach to PSG for their forward Kylian Mbappe
Jordan Henderson has said his farewells to his Liverpool team-mates as he closes in on a move to Saudi Arabian side Al-Ettifaq. The Reds captain is set to play under Steven Gerrard and earn £700,000-a-week at his new club. (Mail Sport)
West Ham have held talks with Chelsea for Conor Gallagher, but are yet to submit a formal bid. The Hammers are looking to strengthen their midfield after selling Declan Rice to Arsenal earlier this month. (Mail Sport)
Fulham are in talks to sign defenders Calvin Bassey and Mohammed Salisu. They have agreed an £18m fee with Ajax for Bassey, and are close to reaching a £15m agreement for Southampton’s Salisu, although they are only expected to sign one of the pair. (Sky Sports)
Manchester United are considering a move for £5m-rated Fenerbahce goalkeeper Altay Bayindir. Erik ten Hag wants competition for Andre Onana, with Dean Henderson and Tom Heaton both set to follow David de Gea out the exit door this summer. (Mail Sport)