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The Telegraph reports that Everton and Leeds have joined Southampton in a race to sign 23-year-old PSV Eindhoven winger Cody Gakpo. His team rejected his €25m bid from the Saints earlier this week.
The newspaper reports that Atletico Madrid are ready to make a £20million offer for the 24-year-old Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Lewis, who is in the final year of his contract.
Chelsea are in final talks to sign 20-year-old RB Leipzig defender Josko Gvardiol for £77m by a deadline on Thursday, according to the Mail. However, the newspaper wrote that Bruce intended to loan him back to his club.
Arsenal and Everton have joined a number of clubs interested in the 21-year-old Ukrainian winger Mihailo Mudrik, according to Metro.
Social media roundup
From Raywin Kurzawa to Fulham, the deal has been completed. Full agreement in principle — loan agreement, no purchase option, no permanent transfer. Kurzawa flies to London today. please. 🚨⚪️⚫️ #Fulham FC
There is a problem with Justin Kluivert’s work permit and he is currently on hold. pic.twitter.com/ZbpMMSGOTX
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 30, 2022
The purchase option clause included in the Harry Winks deal between Tottenham and Sampdoria is valued at €25 million and is not mandatory. ⚪️📑 #THFC pic.twitter.com/xMHVHZvG0I
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 31, 2022
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Hector Bellerin: 90min Report Barcelona could sign the 27-year-old Arsenal right-back.
Ravin Kurzawa: Fulham want to sign the 29-year-old PSG defender, according to The Telegraph.
