Transfer Roundup: Doku, Paqueta, Phillips, Solanke, Mbappe, En-Nesyri, Greenwood, and More

By Daniel Edu

The football transfer scene is buzzing with potential moves and developments:

– **Jeremy Doku**: Manchester City and Belgian talent Jeremy Doku are reportedly finalizing personal terms after Rennes accepted City’s 60 million euro bid.

– **Lucas Paqueta**: A potential £85 million move from West Ham to Manchester City for Brazilian midfielder Lucas Paqueta was disrupted due to ongoing investigations into potential betting rule violations.

– **Kalvin Phillips**: Bayern Munich and Liverpool are reportedly interested in the 27-year-old English midfielder from Manchester City, Kalvin Phillips.

– **Carlos Baleba**: Lille’s Cameroonian midfielder Carlos Baleba’s £25 million transfer to Brighton is close to completion.

– **Dominic Solanke**: West Ham has submitted a £35 million bid for English striker Dominic Solanke from Bournemouth.

– **Kylian Mbappe**: After talks with PSG’s Qatari ownership, Kylian Mbappe has given indications of considering extending his contract with the club.

– **Youssef En-Nesyri**: Sevilla’s Moroccan striker Youssef En-Nesyri has attracted interest from West Ham United.

– **Gabriel**: Despite interest from Saudi Arabia’s Al-Ittihad, Brazilian center defender Gabriel is expected to stay with Arsenal.

– **Callum Hudson-Odoi**: Everton and Nottingham Forest are competing for Chelsea’s English winger Callum Hudson-Odoi.

– **Folarin Balogun**: Arsenal’s American striker Folarin Balogun is still under negotiation with Chelsea.

– **Gift Orban**: Fulham is competing with Tottenham for the signature of Nigerian striker Gift Orban from Gent.

– **Hugo Lloris**: Negotiations between Lazio and Tottenham for French goalkeeper Hugo Lloris have been revived.

– **Ernest Nuamah**: Ghanaian forward Ernest Nuamah from FC Nordsjaelland has drawn interest from West Ham, Burnley, Brighton, and Tottenham.

– **Nuno Tavares**: Aston Villa is reportedly interested in Arsenal’s Portuguese left-back Nuno Tavares.

– **Evan Ferguson**: Arsenal is considering 18-year-old Irish striker Evan Ferguson, but Tottenham is hesitant due to Brighton’s high asking price.

– **Kyle Walker and Bernardo Silva**: Manchester City’s English right-back Kyle Walker and Portuguese midfielder Bernardo Silva are reportedly close to signing new contracts.

– **Ryan Gravenberch**: Liverpool is monitoring talks between manager Thomas Tuchel and Bayern Munich’s Dutch midfielder Ryan Gravenberch.

– **Manchester United**: Manchester United is looking to add a midfielder and goalkeeper before the transfer deadline.

– **Mason Greenwood**: English striker Mason Greenwood is reportedly exploring opportunities in Turkey and Italy following Manchester United’s decision to part ways after a scandal.

These potential moves and developments highlight the dynamic nature of the football transfer market.