What the papers say
West Ham are keen on Newcastle right-back Kieran Trippier, according to the Telegraph, as new Hammers manager Julen Lopetegui continues to reshape his squad ahead of his first season in charge.
Staying with the Magpies, the Daily Mail reports that Chelsea’s Albania international striker Armando Broja, 22, could be on Newcastle’s hit list.
Meanwhile, Manchester United have been busy looking at ways to tempt Norway midfielder Sander Berge away from Burnley with the Old Trafford giants placing a £100,000 weekly salary on the table in a bid to persuade the 26-year-old, according to the Sun.
🔵🩺 Chelsea are already planning for Samu Omorodion medical tests as he’s set to join the club.
Gallagher and Omorodion documents being prepared between Chelsea & Atléti, story confirmed. ⤵️✅ https://t.co/eOPIa1DEwt
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 7, 2024
🚨⚫️🔵 Marc Pubill to Atalanta, here we go soon! Deal in place between clubs for €20m package add-ons included.
Almería have accepted as there’s sell-on clause also included.
Contract being sorted and then time for medical.
Exclusive story, confirmed. ✅ pic.twitter.com/R8ncJSVa92
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 7, 2024
Players to watch
Trevoh Chalobah: West Ham are continuing their busy summer business with interest in the 26-year-old Chelsea defender, Sky Sports reports, as the Hammers also court free agent centre-back Mats Hummels.
Maxence Lacroix: The 24-year-old French defender is being weighed up as an option for centre-back at Crystal Palace, with the Telegraph reporting that Trevoh Chalobah also appears on Palace’s wanted list.
Leo Castledine: A move to Glasgow may be on the cards for the 19-year-old Chelsea academy midfielder with Rangers kicking off talks with the Blues for a loan deal.
