22nd September | Latest transfer rumors – Arsenal to renew Partey pursuit

Emerson of interest to Juve.

Juventus are exploring the possibility of signing Chelsea’s Emerson Palmieri on a short-term loan deal with an option to buy. The Serie A champions view the 26-year old left-back as an eventual replacement for Mattia De Sciglio, who could leave the Allianz Stadium this summer. [Di Marzio]

Man United drop out of Calvert-Lewin chase.

Manchester United have been forced out of their pursuit of Everton’s Dominic Calvert-Lewin. It was the Toffees’ hefty asking price of €87 million (£80m) for their striker that drove the Red Devils away.

Man United approached Everton over the transfer of Calvert-Lewin with the intention of signing a back-up frontman to Anthony Martial. [The Sun]

PSG looking at Khedira.

Paris Saint-Germain are showing interest in Juventus’ Sami Khedira. The defensive midfielder is on the French giants’ wishlist, though they are yet to make any official approach for him. Khedira, who has just one year remaining on his contract, appears to have fallen down the pecking order under Andrea Pirlo at Juve. [Sky Germany]

Chelsea set to announce Mendy transfer.

Chelsea will soon make the signature of Edouard Mendy official. The Blues have closed a deal worth €30 million (£28m) for the Rennes goalkeeper, who has agreed to a five-year contract. The 28-year old Senegalese will undergo medicals on Tuesday. [Mohamed Bouhafsi]

Arsenal handed Partey hope.

Reports in Spain suggest Arsenal’s Lucas Torreira is a subject of serious interest for Atletico Madrid. And the fact that Atletico will have to sell players before making additions to their squad has boosted Arsenal’s hopes of signing long-term target Thomas Partey.

The Gunners are hoping to negotiate an exchange deal for Partey and Torreira with Los Rojiblancos. [Caught Offside]

Leeds plotting James swoop.

Leeds United are monitoring the transfer situation of Daniel James, who could become surplus to requirements at Manchester United. The Yorkshire club will act on their interest in the 22-year old winger if United are successful in bringing in new wide players.

The newly-promoted Premier League side are planning a loan move for James with an option to make it permanent next summer. [Daily Star]