Latest transfer news and rumors: Chelsea could move for Vlahovic

Latest transfer news and rumors: Chelsea could move for Vlahovic

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The transfer window doesn't officially open until next month, but the rumor mill is already in high gear. Check in every day for the latest transfer buzz around the soccer world.

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Dumping Delap for Dusan

Chelsea are interested in Dusan Vlahovic, who still hasn't signed a new contract at Juventus. The Serbian striker's current terms expire in June.

The Blues believe Vlahovic could be an ideal replacement for last summer's signing Liam Delap, who may depart after struggling to make a meaningful impact in west London. Newcastle United are also keen on Vlahovic. (Ekrem Konur)

May 22

Anderson approach: Manchester City have reached a verbal agreement on a five-year contract with Elliot Anderson. Nottingham Forest now need to accept a bid for the midfielder. (Nicolo Schira)

Skipping Stones: Bayern Munich appreciate John Stones' talents, but rumors that they'll try to sign the outgoing Manchester City defender on a free transfer are inaccurate. (Florian Plettenberg)

Going the extra Mile: Paris Saint-Germain aren't convinced by Matvei Safonov and Lucas Chevalier, so they could sign Roma goalkeeper Mile Svilar. He could cost around €50 million. (Ekrem Konur)

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Viery good: Twenty-one-year-old Gremio defender Viery is attracting interest from Newcastle United, Benfica, Bologna, Brighton & Hove Albion, and Lille. He's valued at around €20 million. (Sports Boom)

Jumping for Jamie: Bournemouth are prepared to offer €50 million for Stuttgart winger Jamie Leweling this summer, but Everton appear the most determined to push through a deal. Roma are also interested. (Fussballdaten)

Buenos Aires attraction: Boca Juniors defensive midfielder Milton Delgado is on the radars of Bournemouth, Crystal Palace, Everton, and Inter Milan. Boca are yet to receive a formal bid for the 20-year-old. (Sports Boom)

May 21

Colwill clamor: Chelsea might need to sell several players after failing to quality for the Champions League. Barcelona and Real Madrid are preparing bids in the region of €60 million to €65 million for Levi Colwill. (SportsBoom)

Double dip: Manchester United are confident that they can recruit Newcastle United's Sandro Tonali and Atalanta's Ederson to strengthen their midfield this summer. (Gianluca Di Marzio)

Uniquely MLS case for Casemiro: Inter Miami are closing in on a deal to sign Casemiro despite the LA Galaxy having priority to hold negotiations with him. Miami will likely need to pay for the Galaxy's "discovery rights" for the outgoing Manchester United midfielder. (The Athletic)

Harness the Reijndeer: Arsenal are considering a surprise move for Tijjani Reijnders, who's struggled to establish himself as a starter at Manchester City. Aston Villa, Juventus, and Newcastle United are also interested. (TEAMtalk)

Sommer's summer successor: Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Jan Oblak is one of Inter Milan's top targets to replace Yann Sommer. Inter can move faster than Fenerbahce in negotiations because of the Turkish club's election process. (Ekrem Konur)

Pav pursuit: Benfica are open to starting negotiations at €60 million for in-demand striker Vangelis Pavlidis. AC Milan, Aston Villa, Besiktas, Chelsea, Fenerbahce, Roma, and Tottenham Hotspur are all interested. (Ekrem Konur)

May 20

Salah could stay in European football: Outgoing Liverpool legend Mohamed Salah is negotiating with Fenerbahce. They could pay Salah an annual salary of at least €12 million to encourage him to move to Turkey. (Caught Offside)

Madrid fishing Rodri: Rodri is keen to play for Real Madrid one day, and Pep Guardiola's anticipated exit from Manchester City could hasten his departure. Real Madrid believe the 29-year-old would bring balance and control to the midfield. (Marca)

Bisseck-to-Bavaria barrier: Bayern Munich are interested in Inter Milan defender Yann Bisseck. However, negotiating a transfer could be difficult because the German is under contract through 2029. (Ekrem Konur)

Seeking a Marc spark: Atletico Madrid are prioritizing a move for Chelsea left-back Marc Cucurella, but they understand striking a deal won't be easy. Los Colchoneros expect Jose Gimenez and Clement Lenglet to leave this summer. (Ekrem Konur)

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Magpies stick with Nick: Newcastle United are encouraged by Nick Woltemade's performances in training and potential to play behind the main striker, so they'll keep him for a second season. (The Telegraph)

Saints marching nowhere: Southampton will find it harder to keep hold of Leo Scienza after their expulsion from the playoffs condemned them to another season in the Championship. Clubs in England, Italy, and Brazil are interested. (Sports Boom)

Luts of interest: RB Leipzig's Lutsharel Geertruida's successful loan spell with Sunderland could result in a €30-million transfer to Aston Villa, Crystal Palace, Everton, Leeds United, Liverpool, or Tottenham Hotspur. (Sports Boom)

May 19

Brittle Hammers: West Ham United will need to raise over £100 million if they're relegated. Chelsea, Liverpool, and Manchester United are interested in Jarrod Bowen. (The Guardian)

Woop-woop, that's the sound of da Tzolis: Greek forward Christos Tzolis has rebuilt his career through spells with Fortuna Dusseldorf and Club Brugge. He could be on the verge of a big transfer. Scouts from Arsenal, Chelsea, and Manchester United watched him over the weekend. (TEAMtalk)

Gleison glancing elsewhere: Juventus are unlikely to qualify for the Champions League, so defender Gleison Bremer will consider interest from Liverpool and Manchester United. (Gazzetta dello Sport)

Tosin in a bonus: Chelsea are planning to make an approach for Crystal Palace's Maxence Lacroix. His asking price is at least €60 million, but the Blues hope to tempt the Eagles to sell by offering Tosin Adarabioyo and a chunk of cash. (Sports Boom)

TT's fee: American midfielder Tanner Tessmann is on the radar of clubs in England and Italy. Lyon are open to bids starting at €20 million for the former FC Dallas standout. (The Athletic)

Valued veteran: Inter Milan are prepared to hand Henrikh Mkhitaryan a one-year contract extension, but the 37-year-old midfielder is yet to make a decision on his future. (Gianluca Di Marzio)

May 18

Player-plus-cash plan: Manchester United are willing to use a player such as Marcus Rashford, Joshua Zirkzee, or Manuel Ugarte as a makeweight in a deal to sign AC Milan's Rafael Leao. (Caught Offside)

The allure of Lisbon: Talks between Joao Palhinha and Sporting CP are progressing. Roberto De Zerbi wants to keep him at Tottenham Hotspur, but that decision could be out of his hands because he's only on loan from Bayern Munich. (A Bola)

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Fox hunting: Abdul Fatawu, one of the few standout players from League One-bound Leicester City's miserable season, is attracting interest from Aston Villa, Bournemouth, Everton, and Fulham. (Sports Boom)

Mio on the move: Mio Backhaus is on the summer shopping lists of Freiburg and Newcastle United. Werder Bremen would prefer to keep him but need to raise funds, so the goalkeeper could be available for under €20 million. (Florian Plettenberg)

May 17

Nusa news: RB Leipzig's Antonio Nusa is drawing serious interest from Arsenal, Newcastle United, and Tottenham Hotspur. Inter Milan and Napoli are also in the mix. Nusa could cost at least €50 million. (Fussballdaten)

Magpies swoop for Bowen: Newcastle United are ready to move for Jarrod Bowen if West Ham United are relegated. Liverpool and Everton are keeping tabs on the situation. (Football Insider)

Raise the Roefs: Chelsea and Liverpool have doubts over their respective No. 1s, Robert Sanchez and Alisson, so they're both looking at Sunderland goalkeeper Robin Roefs. He's valued at around £50 million. (The Sun)

Ander management: Aston Villa will need to break their transfer record and overcome serious competition to sign Ander Barrenetxea from Real Sociedad. The versatile 24-year-old attacker has a €75-million release clause. (TEAMtalk)

TY, Ty: Tyrell Malacia is leaving Manchester United when his contract expires this summer. The Dutch left-back joined the club from Feyenoord for an initial €15-million fee in 2022. (Manchester United)

Saliba believers: Freiburg are very interested in Anderlecht midfielder Nathan Saliba ahead of the summer transfer window. English and Italian clubs are also eyeing the 22-year-old Canadian. (Fabrizio Romano)

May 16

PSG plot big bid: Paris Saint-Germain are putting together a huge offer for Atletico Madrid's Julian Alvarez that will exceed €100 million. Arsenal and Barcelona remain in the race for the forward, but might not be able to compete with PSG's financial clout. (Ekrem Konur)

Yan leaves them yearning: Yan Diomande is increasingly likely to remain at RB Leipzig for another season despite interest from Bayern Munich, Liverpool, Paris Saint-Germain, and Real Madrid. The 19-year-old winger could instead move at the end of next season. (TEAMtalk)

Big ships at Porto: FC Porto's Victor Froholdt is drawing interest from Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester United, and Newcastle United. The midfielder has an €85-million release clause. (Ekrem Konur)

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Hot on Scott: Chelsea are stepping up their interest in 22-year-old Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott, but the Blues could face competition from Champions League-bound Manchester United. (Ekrem Konur)

Djed could head out: The vultures will circle if Tottenham Hotspur are relegated to the Championship. Full-back Djed Spence is one player who could move on. Juventus have already registered their interest. (Caught Offside)

German duo in for Dutchman: AZ Alkmaar's technically gifted midfielder Sven Mijnans is on the radars of Bayer Leverkusen and Borussia Dortmund. Transfer negotiations will start at around €20 million. (Fussballdaten)

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