Chelsea’s O’Reilly approach rebuffed
Man City have warned Chelsea off a move for talented youngster Nico O’Reilly.
The Blues were hoping to sign the 19-year-old midfielder today in a move echoing Cole Palmer’s transfer 18 months ago.
But City were not prepared to risk letting another gem slip through their hands.
And Chelsea backed off after being told to pay a strong fee while also including a clause for City to re-sign O’Reilly at a later date.
Done deal – Kelly to Juventus
Juventus have completed the loan signing of Newcastle’s Lloyd Kelly.
The defender’s move will become permanent this summer for a fee up to £16.5million.
Kelly only joined Newcastle on a free transfer from Bournemouth last year.
But Toon have decided to cash in while also freeing themselves of his £100,000-a-week salary.
Chelsea’s Amougou won’t be loaned
Chelsea have agreed a deal to sign St Etienne’s Mathis Amougou.
And the 19-year-old midfielder will NOT be loaned out to Strasbourg.
He will instead go straight into Chelsea’s senior squad as support for Enzo Fernandez, Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia.
Chelsea are paying around £13million for Amougou, who has signed a long-term contract.
Dennis heading to Rovers
Blackburn Rovers are close to signing Emmanuel Dennis.
The winger has been frozen out at Nottingham Forest.
And he is now on his way to Ewood Park for a medical.
Rovers are sixth in the Championship and hope Dennis can get them over the line to the playoffs.
Breaking – Villa to loan Disasi
Axel Disasi is heading to Aston Villa after Chelsea caved in and accepted a loan bid from their top four rivals.
The Blues had previously blocked their French centre-back from the deal as they view Villa as direct competitors in the race for Champions League football.
Chelsea were hoping to send Disasi to Spurs, but their London rivals have now moved for Burnley’s Maxime Esteve.
And Disasi, who agreed personal terms with Villa last week, will now be allowed to link up with Unai Emery for the remainder of the season.
Brighton’s Watson bid rejected
Sunderland have rejected a £13million bid for Tommy Watson.
The Seagulls were eager to wrap up a late move for the striker, who has two goals in 11 games this season.
But Sunderland have turned down Brighton’s offer.
And it also means a loan for Simon Adingra to the north east won’t be happening either.
