Chelsea have received a €27 million package from Italian side Como for defender Trevoh Chalobah, but the London club insists on €35 million. The 26‑year‑old England centre‑back remains a key figure in Chelsea's defensive rebuild, and the bid highlights Serie A clubs' appetite for Premier League talent.

Everton sit top of the race for Chelsea striker Liam Delap, negotiating personal terms with the 23‑year‑old. A successful deal would give the Toffees a proven goal scorer as they chase a top‑four finish, while Chelsea look to cash in on a player who struggled for minutes.

Inter Milan risk losing England midfielder Curtis Jones after Liverpool placed a £34.5 million valuation on the 25‑year‑old. The Serie A side balked at exceeding €25 million, meaning the Reds could secure the creative midfielder before his contract expires next summer.

Real Madrid, Paris Saint‑Germain and Liverpool also chase RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande, while Manchester United’s midfield plans suffer after Uruguay’s Manuel Ugarte left the field injured in the World Cup. The transfer market remains frenetic as clubs balance squad needs against steep price tags.