Football transfer rumours: Chilwell to United? Nelsson to the Hammers? | Football

West Ham are still looking for a central defender, with Victor Nelson a potential target. The Danish international, who plays club football for Galatasaray, is also wanted by Seville, Lille And BolognaIt is believed a deal could be agreed for a fee in the region of £12million, but the Hammers are currently reliant on sales to generate revenue.

Chelsea are desperate to clean house as they have pulled off one of the most bizarre pieces of business in Premier League history, leaving them with a bloated and confused squad, not to mention an exorbitant cost. An unwanted player is Ben Chilwellwho trains away from the first team. Chelsea reportedly offered him Manchester United because they need a left-back in the absence of Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia.

United still need to get rid of some fringe players and Christian Eriksen is at the top of the list. Anderlecht are interested in the Danish international who appears surplus to requirements at Old Trafford.

It could be a busy week at Craven Cottage. Amid rumors about Sander Berge and Scott McTominay, Fulham have agreed a £12.7m deal with Lyon for Rayan CherkiBut the 21-year-old has turned down the opportunity to join west London. The forward, who played for France at the Olympics, has other plans in mind and could pack his bags to start a new life at Lazio.

Another very hardworking recruiting team is Ipswich They are close to bringing in Armando Broja on loan, which would translate into a £30m transfer if the Tractor Boys stay put. Next on Kieran McKenna’s list is Sunderland Jack Clarke and they have started to make overtures towards the winger who has shown a lot of promise in the Championship.

Newcastle have contacted Bayer Leverkusen in an attempt to sign Edmond Tapsoba. The Magpies are eager to bring in a centre-back and have failed to reach an agreement with Crystal Palace for Marc Guehi, so have shifted their sights to the Bundesliga winner.

The search for suitable centre-backs is the backdrop to the rest of the window. Brentford conclude an agreement to sign Sepp van den Berg Since Liverpool. The Bees would pay £25m plus potentially £5m in add-ons for the Dutchman, who spent last season on loan at Mainz, although Bayer Leverkusen They are also snooping around.

Brighton line up some hokey-cokey left backs. Argentinian Valentin Blanco is sought on loan by Sevillewith no possibility of making it permanent, while Fenerbahce Ferdi Kadıoğlu is about to trade Istanbul for the Seagulls.

Leeds need to strengthen their attacking options and are close to completing a deal for Almeria Largie RamazaniThe winger started his career at Manchester United and looks set to return to England with a fierce rival. Speaking of Championship wingers, Norwich Aaron Rowe Norfolk exchange for Marseille after the two clubs agreed on a one-season loan with an obligation to buy.