African All Stars Transfer News and Rumours: Watford closing in on Kalu deal

Watford closing in on Kalu deal

Watford are close to completing a four-and-a-half-year deal for Bordeaux winger Samuel Kalu.

According to Watford Observer, the Super Eagles star is expected in England for his medical after both clubs agreed on a £2.5million transfer fee.

Kalu who has contributed a goal and an assist in 11 Ligue 1 games this season, is set to be the latest Nigerian in Claudio Ranieri’s team after William Troost-Ekong, Oghenekaro Etebo, Emmanuel Dennis and they have goalkeeper Maduka Okoye on loan at Sparta Rotterdam.

Bordalas set to reunite with Wakaso at Valencia

Valencia boss Jose Bordalas is working to reunite with Ghana midfielder Mubarak Wakaso at the club in this transfer window, according to Sports World Ghana.

Wakaso worked under the Spanish coach at Elche and they are said to have started negotiations over his return to La Liga.

Meanwhile, the 31-year-old signed a four-year deal with Chinese Super League club Shenzhen in April 2021.

PSG in talks with Kessie

Paris Saint-Germain are in talks with AC Milan midfielder Franck Kessie in order to help convince Kylian Mbappe to remain at the club, reports ESPN.

The French giants are looking to boost their midfield with the addition of Kessie who will be a free agent when his contract at the San Siro Stadium expires in June.

Manchester United’s Paul Pogba is also another option PSG are in contact with.

Arsenal to offload Aubameyang before signing replacement

Arsenal want to offload Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to Barcelona before snapping up Fiorentina striker Dusan Vlahovic as his replacement, reports Daily Star.

The Gabon captain has fallen out of favour in Mikel Arteta's team and the North London club are looking to sell him to the Spanish giants this month.

Meanwhile, Newcastle United are reportedly interested in a loan deal for the 32-year-old which could see them pay the bulk of his £300,000-a-week salary.

Salah refuses to budge on Liverpool contract demands

Mohamed Salah is refusing to budge on his demands of £400,000-a-week for a new Liverpool contract, according to the Mirror.

His current deal will run out in 2023 and the Reds are still locked in talks with Salah to keep him at the club on a new four-year deal.

Although he is away at Afcon, the two-time African Footballer of the Year still leads the Premier League scoring chart with 16 goals in 20 appearances.

Leicester City eye permanent deal for Lookman

Leicester City are considering a permanent deal for Ademola Lookman before his loan deal expires at the end of the season, reports Leicester Mercury.

The 24-year-old arrived from RB Leipzig in August on a season-long loan and he has boosted Leicester City's attack with his performances.

Lookman has contributed five goals and an assist in 19 appearances for the Foxes so far.

Burnley in talks to sign Fofana

Burnley have opened negotiations with Ligue 1 club Lens over the signing of Ivory Coast's Seko Fofana, according to Daily Mail.

The Clarets are hoping to beat league rivals Leeds United and Newcastle United to the deal with Lens set to accept a bid within the region of £14 million.

Fofana has scored five goals in 20 Ligue 1 matches this season and he still has over two years left on his contract.

Leeds waiting to move for Aina

Leeds United are waiting to submit an offer for Torino full-back Ola Aina, according to Calciomercato.

Torino are closing in on Lazio's Mohamed Fares who is on loan at Genoa, a deal which could see Leeds move to bring the Aina back to England.

The former Chelsea defender joined Torino in 2018 and he has played 16 Serie A matches this campaign.