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Transfer Talk: Chelsea consider Jackson-Isak swap deal

The summer transfer window is open in England and other countries are expected to follow suit soon, and there are plenty of rumors circulating. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest news on rumors, arrivals, departures and, of course, done deals!

TOP STORY: Blues mull Jackson-Isak swap deal

Chelsea discussed the idea of ​​including Nicholas Jackson as part of deal to sign Newcastle United striker Alexander Isakaccording to The Sun.

The Blues have already inquired about the availability of Isak, 24, whose value exceeds £100 million, an amount which makes a transfer unlikely unless a player also makes the move. Despite struggling times in his first season at Stamford Bridge, Jackson scored 17 goals in all competitions and is now seen as an important player for the club’s future. Even so, the 23-year-old could be used in a deal if the opportunity to bring Isak to Stamford Bridge arises.

Newcastle are unwilling to let such a key player go, despite their problems with profit and sustainability rules, and it seems manager Eddie Howe would prefer to let Isak’s strike partner go. Callum Wilson go this summer instead.

In other Chelsea-related news, Fabrice Romano says that discussions between the London club and Leicester City regarding Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall are in class. Chelsea are pushing for at least one player to be included in the deal, while the 25-year-old has given the green light to a potential transfer and is now waiting.

There is also a report from The Athletic that Chelsea are in advanced talks to sign the Atlanta United left-back. Caleb Wiley. It was added that the 19-year-old – who is on the United States’ pre-Olympic roster – would likely head to the Blues’ sister club Strasbourg if a transfer takes place.

GOSSIP ON PAPER

– Paris Saint-Germain would be ready to offer 250 million euros for Lamine YamalBut FC Barcelona are still not ready to accept the idea of ​​letting the winger leave, as reported by Mundo Deportivo. The 16-year-old has a release clause worth €1,000 million.

– Versatile midfielder for Bayern Munich Joshua Kimmich is keen to join Manchester City as he wants to team up with Pep Guardiola again, claims The Sun, with the 29-year-old’s decision unaffected by the fact the manager could leave the Etihad in a year’s time. It also comes despite interest from Real Madrid, Barcelona and Liverpool.

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia wants to join Paris Saint-Germain, but Naples does not want to let the 23-year-old winger leave, especially since he has a contract that runs until 2027, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport. The same media reported That of Victor Osimhen situation, which is quite the opposite since Naples is ready for the 25-year-old striker to leave but has not yet received any offers.

– Star of Wellington Phoenix Well old The 21-year-old midfielder could join Ligue 1 sleeping giants Saint-Etienne, according to the New Zealand Herald. The 21-year-old midfielder shone for Giancarlo Italiano’s side, who finished second in the A-League Men last season, and will become one of the first signings of a new era at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard. The Greens were taken over by Kilmer Sports Ventures – the company that owns Toronto FC (MLS), the Toronto Raptors (NBA) and the Toronto Maple Leafs (NHL) – in early June, and installed former Arsenal and AC Milan general manager Ivan Gazidis as club chairman.

– Manchester United have started discussions regarding Bayern Munich central defender Matthijs de Ligt On the player side, Sky Sports Deutschland reports. The Red Devils have been gathering information on the 24-year-old in recent days, as he could leave Bayern if there is a suitable offer, while De Ligt is open to a move to Old Trafford and wants to speak to Bayern after the Euros.

– Mary Earps left Manchester United following the expiration of her contract and the goalkeeper is now expected to join Paris Saint-Germain, according to Sky Sports. The French club had already expressed interest in the 31-year-old during the winter window.