Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Chelsea to reignite Rafael Leao interest next year

Mauro Icardi could be heading to LA Galaxy next after being deemed surplus to requirements at PSG.<a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/mauro-icardi-linked-with-move-to-inter-miami-cf-n/" target="_self">AS</a> report the striker could move to MLS but would need to terminate his contract with the Ligue 1 side first and become a free agent.

Icardi linked with LA Galaxy move

Aston Villa made a late move to try and bring in midfielder Geoffrey Kondogbia from Atletico on deadline day, according to <a href="https://www.marca.com/futbol/atletico/2022/09/05/63159e2b22601d15658b45b2.html" target="_self">Marca</a>. The Premier League side reached out in the final hours of the transfer window but could not reach an agreement with Diego Simeone's side.

Aston Villa made late Kondogbia move

Betis have not given up hope of luring Hector Bellerin back to the club.The right-back joined Barcelona late in the summer transfer window on a one-year contract and <a href="https://www.estadiodeportivo.com/futbol/betis/movimiento-mercado-del-barca-que-permite-sonar-con-regreso-proximo-hector-bellerin-20220905-404228.html" target="_blank">Estadio Deportivo</a> reports that Betis could snap him up again when that deal expires.

Betis want Bellerin back from Barcelona

Roma will make a move for striker&nbsp;Ola Solbakken&nbsp;in the January transfer window, La <a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/" target="_blank">Gazzetta dello Sport</a> reports.The 23-year-old winger can leave Bodo/Glimt in January after his contract expires and the Serie A side are eager to snap him up.

Roma target Solbakken

Real Madrid tried and failed to offload Marco Asensio during the summer transfer window.The Spain international was the subject of many offers, according to <a href="https://www.elnacional.cat/ca/esports/marco-asensio-ja-es-un-problema-4-clubs-van-retirar-l-oferta-i-un-va-rebutjar-negociar-amb-florenti_878736_102.html" target="_blank">El Nacional</a>, with Arsenal, Newcastle and Atletico Madrid all trying to sign him.However, he opted against joining those clubs and he was offered to Manchester United, but Erik ten Hag did not fancy adding him to the squad.

Asensio offered to Man Utd after rejecting Arsenal

Inter hope to fight off interest from Paris Saint-Germain by convincing Milan Skriniar to sign a new contract.PSG attempted to sign the defender in the summer window but backed out over Inter's demands despite his contract expiring at the end of the season.<a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/inter-parte-la-missione-rinnovo-per-skriniar-marotta-in-ansia-pe-53239" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a> reports the Serie A side hope to persuade him to snub the French champions next year and commit to staying at San Siro.

Inter to open Skriniar contract talks

Miralem Pjanic could still leave Barcelona in the near future despite the transfer window closing.<a href="https://www.marca.com/futbol/barcelona/2022/09/05/6316196dca47416b388b459a.html" target="_blank">Marca</a> claims that a move to United Arab Emirates side Al-Nassr&nbsp;is on the cards for the midfielder.

Pjanic open to UAE move

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia came close to joining Juventus instead of Napoli.Gennaro Di Nardo, one of the intermediaries involved in his move to the Stadio San Paolo side, said in Radio Kiss Kiss: "Juve had spotted him, he was at an advanced stage, but I would say that it was better for the boy to come to Napoli."

Kvaratskhelia almost joined Juventus

Rafael Leao is demanding a significant pay increase at AC Milan.<a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/milan-riparte-la-trattativa-per-il-rinnovo-di-leao-ecco-quanto-c-75926" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a> reports the Serie A side are in talks over a new contract amid interest from Chelsea.Leao currently earns €1.5 million at Milan, but is demanding €7.5m in the latest round of talks.

Leao demands €7.5m salary in AC Milan talks

Chelsea are working on a deal to rope in Dinamo Moscow midfielder Arsen Zakharyan in January according to <a href="https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/chelsea-fc-transfer-news-january-midfield-b1023086.html?utm_medium=Social&amp;utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1662360755" target="_self">Evening </a><a href="https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/chelsea-fc-transfer-news-january-midfield-b1023086.html?utm_medium=Social&amp;utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1662360755" target="_self">Standard</a>.The Blues had shown interest in signing the 19-year-old Russia international in the summer but a deal did not materialise. The player also confirmed that he was keen on joining the Premier League side.

Chelsea keen on signing Russia midfielder

West Ham United right-back Harrison Ashby may reject a new contract offer from the club reports <a href="https://www.westhamzone.com/news/west-ham-united-defender-harrison-ashby-could-reject-new-deal/" target="_self">West Ham Zone</a>. The youngster was approached by Leeds United and Newcastle United in the summer but the Hammers refused to let him leave. The player's contract with the club expires in 2023 and it is possible now that the 20-year-old defender may leave the club next summer for free.

West Ham full-back may not extend stay

PSG forward Mauro Icardi is closing in on joining Turkish giants Galatasaray, reports <a href="https://www.fanatik.com.tr/galatasarayda-mauro-icardi-imzaya-geliyor-2299638" target="_self">Fanatik</a>.The Argentine is yet to feature in any match for PSG this season and was also left out of the club's Champions League squad which will play against Juventus this week.While the transfer window closed in other parts of Europe on September 1, it is still open in Turkey which means that the player will have no problem in moving to Galatasaray.

Icardi close to joining Galatasaray

After Reece James, the next Chelsea player to sign a contract extension with the club will be Mason Mount, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1566780255616000002" target="_self">Fabrizio </a><a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1566780255616000002" target="_self">Romano</a>. The English midfielder is currently waiting for the club to send a new final offer after which he will sign the dotted lines.

Mason Mount set to extend his stay at Chelsea

Diego Costa is all set to join Wolves on a one-year deal and will undergo medical on Tuesday, reports <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1566727900254113793" target="_self">Fabrizio </a><a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1566727900254113793" target="_self">Romano</a>.Former Spain international forward will be returning to the Premier League after a gap of five years.

Costa to undergo Wolves medical on Tuesday

Chelsea full-back Reece James has signed a <a href="https://www.chelseafc.com/en/news/article/new-long-term-deal-for-james?utm_source=tw&amp;utm_medium=orgsoc&amp;utm_campaign=none" target="_self">new six-year contract</a> that ties him to the club until 2027. The 23-year-old defender has appeared in 128 matches for the club so far and has established himself as a pivotal part of Thomas Tuchel's side since progressing through the club's youth system.

James sign long-term deal with Chelsea

Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink has decided to quit as Burton Albion FC manager, the club <a href="https://www.burtonalbionfc.co.uk/news/2022/september/0509-JFH" target="_self">confirmed</a> on Monday.After ending his association with the club, the Dutch manager said, "I have taken the club as far as I can with the limited resources available and it is time for someone else to come in and inject some new energy. I would like to thank the fans, and everyone associated with the club, including the Chairman, and to wish them all the best in the future.”

Hasselbaink resigns as Burton Albion manager

Chelsea will once again go after Ajax midfielder Edson Alvarez after failing to land the player on the deadline day, according to <a href="https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/chelsea-fc-transfer-news-january-midfield-b1023086.html?utm_medium=Social&amp;utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1662360755" target="_self">Evening Standard</a>.The Blues made a £40million bid for the player on the deadline day but the Dutch champions were in no mood to let the player leave. The player, though, had informed Ajax that he wanted to move to England.

Chelsea to renew interest in Alvarez in January

PSG had shown interest in signing Marcus Rashford from Manchester United in the summer transfer window although they never submitted any official bid, according to Fabrizio Romano via <a href="https://www.caughtoffside.com/2022/09/05/man-united-transfer-news-marcus-rashford-psg-interest/" target="_self">Caughtoffside</a>.The England international's current contract with the Red Devils expires in 2023 but the club have an option to extend his stay by another year.

PSG were interested in Man Utd's Rashford

FC Barcelona are in advanced talks with Gavi over a possible contract extension which will keep the player at Camp Nou on a long-term basis, according to Fabrizio Romano via <a href="https://www.caughtoffside.com/2022/09/05/barcelona-confident-over-liverpool-transfer-target-gavi/" target="_self">Caughtoffside</a>.Gavi's present contract with the Spanish giants expires in 2023 and he has reportedly drawn interest from Bayern Munich but Barcelona are confident of retaining their young midfielder.

Barcelona optimistic of retaining Gavi

Brighton &amp; Hove Albion is ready to negotiate over a possible transfer of their midfielder Moises Caicedo and could consider selling him to Liverpool in January according to <a href="https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1664659/Liverpool-transfer-news-Brighton-Jurgen-Klopp-January-Premier-League" target="_self">Express</a>.The Reds were among several clubs who were interested to sign the Ecuadorian in the summer but Brighton, at that time, refused to let go of the player. But reportedly, the Premier League club is now ready to hear offers for the player and Liverpool will be their first priority.

Brighton to prioritize Liverpool's offer for midfielder in January

Juventus are all set to make a move for Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino in January according to journalist <a href="https://twitter.com/Ekremkonur/status/1566652576527011840" target="_self">Ekrem Konur</a>.Firmino's existing contract with Liverpool expires in the summer of 2023 and if he does not sign an extension by December 2022, the Brazilian will be free to negotiate with other clubs from January and looks like the Serie A giants are the frontrunners in securing the player's signature. <picture><source srcset="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/blt1387ce2230aeca1b/tw.jpg?format=webp" type="image/webp"><source srcset="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/blt1387ce2230aeca1b/tw.jpg?format=jpg" type="image/jpeg"><img src="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/blt1387ce2230aeca1b/tw.jpg?format=jpg" alt="Firmino Juventus " data-source="" data-copyright="Twitter" data-portal-copyright="Twitter" perform:prop="uuid:blt1387ce2230aeca1b;width:1080;height:1683"></picture>

Juventus may approach Firmino in January

Huddersfield Town are interested in signing young Liverpool defender James Norris, as reported by the <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19701562/liverpool-norris-huddersfield-deadline-day-transfer-deal/" target="_blank">Sun</a>.The Terriers tried to land the left-back on deadline day, only for his parent club to block the move.

Huddersfield chase Liverpool youngster

Ruben Neves has insisted that he is fully focussed on performing for Wolves after a summer move away from the club did not come to fruition. "Almost everything was ready for me to go, but this is football and you can see I am completely focused on being here," he told the <a href="https://www.shropshirestar.com/sport/football/wolverhampton-wanderers-fc/2022/09/04/ruben-neves-focused-on-wolves-task-after-summer-move-fell-through/" target="_blank">Star &amp; Express</a>.

Neves focussed on Wolves following failed transfer

Chelsea will reignite their interest in signing AC Milan forward Rafael Leao next year, according to transfer insider <a href="https://twitter.com/DeanJonesSoccer?s=20&amp;t=3RtT121pyB-UbnPKPIU4kQ" target="_blank">GiveMeSport</a>. The Rossoneri reportedly rejected a late €100m bid from the Premier League side this summer. <picture><source srcset="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/blt99fd74b75e8a82fa/Rafael_Leao_Milan_Inter_Serie_A_03092022(1).jpg?format=webp" type="image/webp"><source srcset="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/blt99fd74b75e8a82fa/Rafael_Leao_Milan_Inter_Serie_A_03092022(1).jpg?format=jpg" type="image/jpeg"><img src="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/blt99fd74b75e8a82fa/Rafael_Leao_Milan_Inter_Serie_A_03092022(1).jpg?format=jpg" alt="Rafael Leao Milan Inter Serie A 03092022" data-source="Getty" data-copyright="Getty" data-portal-copyright="Getty" perform:prop="uuid:blt99fd74b75e8a82fa;width:1920;height:1080"></picture>

Chelsea remain interested in Rafael Leao

Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl has revealed that he does not expect the club to sign any free agents in the coming weeks. Saints had been linked with a move for Ross Barkley, before he sealed a switch to Nice. "Not really, but you never know what happens," he said, when asked if they were looking at out of contract players. "Hopefully we have no injuries or something like that."

Hasenhuttl rules out further signings

Crystal Palace are continuing to track Bristol City's Antoine Semenyo, according to the <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19700664/crystal-palace-conor-gallagher-chelsea-transfer-news/" target="_blank">Sun</a>. Palace have been monitoring the forward for some time and want to see him return to full fitness before making their move.

Palace tracking Semenyo

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