Chelsea are interested in making a surprise swoop for Serge Gnabry
Chelsea are interested in making a surprise swoop for Serge Gnabry

Transfer rumours and football gossip: Serge Gnabry, Frenkie de Jong, Raphinha


The latest rumours and gossip from Tuesday's back pages, including a possible surprise swoop for the Bayern Munich winger.

After offloading Hakim Ziyech and potentially losing out on Raphinha, Chelsea are shifting their interest former Arsenal winger Serge Gnabry (Daily Mail). They have also identified Real Betis' holding midfielder Guido Rodriguez as a possible replacement for N'Golo Kante, who is linked to the Gunners (Daily Express).

Wolves are in advanced talks with Burnley over deal for centre-back Nathan Collins, perhaps raising funds by considering an offer for Fabio Silva from Anderlecht (Daily Mail).

Barca are increasingly confident of signing Leeds' Raphinha (The Times), with Frenkie de Jong's exit to Manchester United looking more likely. United's big-wigs are in Barcelona to get it over the line (The Sun).

After being told by manager Simone Inzaghi that he is not in his Inter Milan plans, Alexis Sanchez is reportedly looking to terminate his contract (Daily Star).

Mesut Ozil has reportedly left Fenerbahce after his contract was terminated (The Sun).

Brentford are thought to be on the brink of signing of former Lazio goalkeeper Thomas Strakosha, who is available on a free transfer (Daily Mail).

Ajax have apparently increased their asking price for in demand defender Lisandro Martinez (Daily Mirror).

A gentleman's agreement has reportedly been struck between Declan Rice and West Ham, with the midfielder staying for one more season after repeated interest from Chelsea (The Sun).

Despite spending pre-season with Arsenal, Lucas Torreira is expected to make a permanent move to Italy this summer (Daily Mail).

If Cristiano Ronaldo leaves Manchester United this summer, the club have shortlisted Paulo Dybala as a potential replacement (Daily Express)

According to reports, Aaron Ramsey has rejected an opportunity to sign for Galatasaray (Scottish Sun).

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