Chelsea agree £45m deal to sign Cole Palmer...CONTINUE READING THE FULL ARTICLE>>>
Chelsea have reached an agreement with Manchester City for the signing of Cole Palmer, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.
The 21-year-old has given the green light on a £45million switch to Stamford Bridge, with negotiations moving rapidly on Wednesday afternoon.
Palmer will undergo a medical with the Blues in due course as he seeks out regular game time away from the Etihad Stadium.
Arsenal eye late move for Alexander Bah
A new Arsenal target is emerging with just two days remaining in the transfer window. The Gunners were expected to be quiet in terms of potential incomings before the deadline, with the main focus on trimming Mikel Arteta’s large squad after getting the bulk of their business done early in the summer.
But links to former Manchester City defender Eric Garcia, now at Barcelona, continue, while they are also now being linked with Alexander Bah.
Danish publication Tipsbladet claims that Arsenal are in the race for the Benfica defender, who could be available for between £26m-£30m as the Gunners apparently seek additional full-back cover following the serious knee injury sustained by new signing Jurrien Timber on his Premier League debut that could see him miss the entire season.
City not replacing Palmer
Manchester City will not try to replace Cole Palmer if – as expected – his move to Chelsea goes through. The MEN reports that the £55m arrival of Jeremy Doku, ostensibly to replace Riyad Mahrez, will mean no late scramble for a replacement.
They will also let James McAtee leave on loan once Matheus Nunes has been signed. Palmer is poised to leave for Chelsea, who are going to return with an improved bid after their initial offer of £35m was rejected yesterday. They may go as high as £45m….READFULL
