All the Latest Transfer Rumors on Wednesday 1st October from Europe’s Top 5 leagues
Fiorentina preparing for life after Chiesa.
Fiorentina have started looking at potential replacements for Federico Chiesa, sensing that the player could depart from the club in the final week of the transfer window.
Jose Callejon, who is currently an free agent, is on the Serie A side’s while Bournemouth’s Joshua King and River Plate’s Martinez Quarta are also other options. [Gianluca Di Marzio]
Everton initiate talks for Godfrey.
Everton have made contact with Norwich City to inquire about the availability of Ben Godfrey. The Toffees want a loan move for the 22-year-old defender. However, Norwich are demanding a full transfer of their player who they value in the excess of €20 million.
Injuries to a couple of key center-backs has forced Carlo Ancelotti to dip in the market to bolster that position. [BBC Sport]
Jovic wants Man United switch.
Real Madrid are looking to send Luka Jovic out on loan this summer, and AS Roma, Inter Milan, and Manchester United are the interested parties. Jovic’s preferred destination is Old Trafford and those at United have been made aware of his desire.
Talks are on between the two clubs and a decision is expected soon. The Red Devils are trying to negotiate a loan deal with a buy option included, something Los Blancos are hesitant to do. [Daily Star]
Marseille working on signing Guendouzi.
Marseille are in talks with Arsenal regarding a loan move for Matteo Guendouzi. The deal is ‘complicated’ as, while Arsenal do part ways with him, they want to offload him on a permanent basis. [Telefoot]
Man City have eyes on Tagliafico.
Manchester City are weighing up a move for Ajax’s Nicolas Tagliafico as they look to add another full-back to their ranks. The 28-year old, who is valued at around €22 million by the Dutch outfit, is also open to joining the Etihad.
The Sky Blues, however, will make any approach for him after cashing in on Aleksander Zinchenko. [Manchester Evening News]
Rudiger sent warning by Chelsea.
Chelsea have informed Antonio Rudiger that they will allowed to go out on loan only if he signs a one-year contract extension. The arrival of Thiago Silva this summer has seen the German center-back fell down in the pecking order at Stamford Bridge. He has also been informed by Frank Lampard that he is no longer needed. [Mirror]
