Bayer Leverkusen have made a formal approach to PSV for American midfielder Malik Tillman, with Kicker confirming that personal terms are already agreed. Talks are ongoing, and Leverkusen appear ready to trigger his release clause.
Nottingham Forest have rejected a £45 million offer from Newcastle United for Anthony Elanga, reports David Ornstein. Forest reportedly have no intention of selling the Swedish winger.
Furthermore, West Ham’s Mohammed Kudus is targeting a move to a top European side, with the Hammers seeking a hefty transfer fee. Chelsea are also closing in on a deal for Borussia Dortmund talent Jamie Gittens, according to Ornstein.
Barcelona are close to finishing the details of a transfer of Swedish teen Roony Bardghji from FC Copenhagen for €2 million plus add-ons (Fabrizio Romano), and Al Hilal are working on signing Theo Hernandez from AC Milan.
Manchester United have reportedly come with a bid of £60 million+ for Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo, hoping to get his services before pre-season. In other Premier League news, Crystal Palace signed goalkeeper Walter Benitez on a free transfer from PSV.
Leeds United confirmed the €22m signing of Udinese defender Jaka Bijol, while Wrexham star Paul Mullin has joined Wigan on loan. Liverpool’s Nat Phillips has moved to West Brom on a permanent deal.
In other places, Ansu Fati is about to get a medical at Monaco for a loan move, and Napoli are having discussions with Liverpool to get Darwin Núñez, but they are waiting for the clubs to agree to the deal.