Transfer News: Wolves, Tottenham, Chelsea, and More
Wolves are determined to retain Jorgen Strand Larsen, while Tottenham and Chelsea are in a competitive race for Xavi Simons. Aston Villa is poised to re-sign Marco Asensio, and Rasmus Hojlund may be making a return to Italy.
Wolves are prepared to reject Newcastle's third bid of £60 million for Jorgen Strand Larsen, insisting that the 25-year-old Norwegian striker will not be sold during this transfer window. (Telegraph - subscription required, external)
Tottenham is nearing an agreement with RB Leipzig for the Netherlands attacking midfielder Xavi Simons, 22, in a deal worth approximately £60 million, as they aim to prevent Chelsea from hijacking the transfer. (Telegraph - subscription required, external)
After finalizing a fee for Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho, 21, Chelsea is also looking to make a £60 million bid for Simons. (Metro, external)
Tottenham has reached out to Manchester City regarding a potential move for Netherlands defender Nathan Ake, 30. (Givemesport, external)
Aston Villa is close to securing a permanent deal for forward Marco Asensio from Paris St-Germain , following a successful loan spell at Villa Park last season. (L'Equipe - in French, external)
In response to the injury of Romelu Lukaku, Italian champions Napoli are set to sign Manchester United's 22-year-old forward Rasmus Hojlund on loan, with a verbal agreement already in place for the Danish international. (Gianluca DiMarzio, external)
Manchester United's 26-year-old Dutch left-back Tyrell Malacia is expected to join Elche on a season-long loan after opting for the La Liga side over Lille . (Voetbal International - in Dutch, external)
Newly promoted Serie A team Cremonese is interested in signing 38-year-old Jamie Vardy, the former England striker who has been without a club since departing Leicester City at the end of last season. (Times - subscription required, external)
Vardy's former teammate at Leicester , France international N'Golo Kante, is on the verge of returning to Europe after being offered to AS Monaco and Paris FC by Saudi Pro League champions Al-Ittihad . (L'Equipe - in French, external)
Crystal Palace is preparing for the potential departure of captain Marc Guehi, 25, to Liverpool before the transfer deadline, with a price tag of £45 million for the England defender. (Express, external)
Burnley is keen on acquiring Benfica's Florentino Luis, 26, although Marseille and Roma have also expressed interest in the Portuguese defensive midfielder this summer. (Sky Sports, external)
Rangers have initiated talks with Everton regarding a loan deal for 21-year-old Portuguese striker Youssef Chermiti. (Sky Sports, external)
Paris FC's 19-year-old French defender Dimitri Colau is set to undergo a medical at West Ham on Saturday before finalizing a four-year contract with the club. (Footmercato - in French, external)