Transfer Gossip – Tottenham Lead Akanji Chase, Chelsea Eye Fermin Lopez

Joel JJ By Joel JJ • 31st August 2025


Transfer Gossip – Tottenham Lead Akanji Chase, Chelsea Eye Fermin Lopez

Tottenham Hotspur are leading the race to sign Manchester City defender Manuel Akanji, 30, as they look to beat AC Milan and Crystal Palace to his signature. (Gazetta Dello Sport)

Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick says he believes 22-year-old attacking midfielder Fermin Lopez, who has two Spain caps, will not leave the club this transfer window despite interest from Chelsea. (ESPN)

However, Chelsea are ready to make a big-money offer for Lopez, who is valued at €90m (£78m) by Barcelona. (Mundo Deportivo)

West Ham have entered the race to sign Fabio Vieira from Arsenal, but Stuttgart and other major Bundesliga clubs are also keen on the 25-year-old Portuguese midfielder. (Sky Sports Germany)

Manchester United and Morocco defender Noussair Mazraoui, 27, is being targeted by Serie A side Juventus. (Gazetta Dello Sport - in Italian)

RB Leipzig are eyeing Liverpool and England U21 midfielder Harvey Elliott, 22, as a replacement for Xavi Simons, though the German club remain reluctant to meet Liverpool’s asking price. (ESPN)

Liverpool could turn to Aston Villa and England midfielder Morgan Rogers, 23, if Elliott leaves. (Football Insider)

Brazil winger Rodrygo, 24, will stay at Real Madrid this transfer window despite interest from clubs including Liverpool and Arsenal. (Marca)

Leeds United remain interested in Leicester City and Morocco attacking midfielder Bilal El Khannouss, 23, after their move for Brighton’s Facundo Buonanotte collapsed. (The Athletic)

Chelsea are ready to trigger the release clause of Braga forward Roger Fernandes, 19, before the summer transfer window closes. (A Bola)

Aston Villa are set to complete a £21.25m deal for Osasuna and Cameroon centre-back Enzo Boyomo, 23, with manager Unai Emery keen to strengthen his defence. (The Telegraph)

Two Premier League clubs are interested in signing Sevilla and Belgium forward Dodi Lukebakio, 27, with the Spanish club prepared to receive offers before deadline day. (Fabrizio Romano)

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