Transfer News: Al-Ittihad Targets Fernandes, Tottenham Eyes El Khannouss
Al-Ittihad is pursuing Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes, while Tottenham is set to compete with Crystal Palace for Bilal El Khannouss, and Napoli aims for a swift deal for Rasmus Hojlund.
Al-Ittihad has expressed interest in signing Bruno Fernandes , the 30-year-old midfielder from Manchester United , and has already initiated discussions with his representatives.
Tottenham is preparing to disrupt Crystal Palace 's efforts to acquire Bilal El Khannouss , a Morocco midfielder from Leicester , following their unsuccessful bid for England forward Eberechi Eze .
Napoli is looking to finalize a deal for Rasmus Hojlund , a 22-year-old striker from Manchester United , by Monday, as they seek a quick replacement for the injured Belgium forward Romelu Lukaku .
Atalanta is set to compete with West Ham and Nottingham Forest to sign Soungoutou Magassa , a 21-year-old midfielder from Monaco .
West Ham is also interested in acquiring Lorenzo Pellegrini , a 29-year-old midfielder from Roma , who has recently been stripped of his captaincy.
Borussia Dortmund is nearing a deal to sign two players from Chelsea , with 21-year-old forward Carney Chukwuemeka agreeing to a permanent transfer worth €25 million (£21.7 million), while 20-year-old Argentine defender Aaron Anselmino is set to join on loan.
Roma is interested in securing a loan deal for Kostas Tsimikas , a 29-year-old full-back from Liverpool .
Real Betis continues to pursue a deal for Antony , a 25-year-old winger from Manchester United .
Brentford is contemplating a move for Bobby Thomas , a 24-year-old defender from Coventry , contingent upon the sale of Republic of Ireland defender Nathan Collins .
Como has rejected an improved offer of €45 million (£39 million) from Tottenham for 20-year-old midfielder Nico Paz .
In the Championship, Derby has reached an agreement with Sturm Graz to sign 21-year-old right-back Max Johnston .