Transfer Buzz: West Ham Keen on Ajax Star Mohammed Kudus, Chelsea Eyes Jeremy Doku after Michael Olise Miss, and Man City Lands £1M Sensation

Transfer Buzz: West Ham Keen on Ajax Star Mohammed Kudus, Chelsea Eyes Jeremy Doku after Michael Olise Miss, and Man City Lands £1M Sensation.

Transfer Updates: Olise Stays at Palace, Chelsea’s New Pursuits, Man City’s Young Signing

As the transfer window approaches its closing stages, the dynamics of Premier League deals continue to surprise.

Crystal Palace winger Michael Olise’s potential move to Chelsea took an unexpected turn. Initially believed to be on the brink of joining Chelsea, the French international signed a new contract with Palace, committing to stay at Selhurst Park for the next four years.

This sudden change in Olise’s status has left Chelsea with a gap in their transfer plans. As a response, the club is swiftly rekindling their pursuit of new targets. Among these is Nottingham Forest’s Brennan Johnson, a player who has now come under Chelsea’s radar.

The transfer landscape also involves other intriguing stories:

• West Ham’s interest in Ajax’s promising talent, Mohammed Kudus, has intensified. The club’s technical director, Tim Steidten, embarked on a trip to Amsterdam to engage in talks with Ajax officials about the potential transfer.
• The future of Manchester City’s Joao Cancelo remains uncertain. While Barcelona is keen on securing his defensive prowess for their rebuild under coach Xavi, several Saudi Pro League teams have also shown interest in the player.
• Chelsea is exploring options to bolster their roster. In addition to considering Rennes’ emerging star, Jeremy Doku, they are closely monitoring Nottingham Forest’s Brennan Johnson. Chelsea’s pursuit of Michael Olise may not have panned out, but their ambition for reinforcements remains strong. Lyon’s Bradley Barcola has also emerged on their wish-list following an active summer transfer window.
• Nottingham Forest is making significant moves too. A £30 million offer has been extended to Monaco for midfielder Youssouf Fofana. Additionally, they are keeping a watchful eye on Chelsea trio Callum Hudson-Odoi, Trevoh Chalobah, and Ian Maatsen.
• Manchester City is investing in future talent by acquiring 14-year-old Tyrese Noubissie from Leicester for a notable £1 million. This move underscores City’s commitment to building for sustained success. Noubissie had garnered attention from Manchester United, Arsenal, and Chelsea as well.

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Palace’s decision to retain Olise has necessitated Chelsea to reevaluate their transfer strategies. The pursuit of targets like Brennan Johnson exemplifies their determination to adapt swiftly.

In other transfer news:

• Liverpool is making progress in securing Stuttgart midfielder Wataru Endo.
• Arsenal might need to re-enter the market due to the long-term injury of their new signing, Jurrien Timber.
• Troy Deeney, the former Watford striker, has taken on a new role as a player-coach at League Two club Forest Green Rovers.
• David de Gea, a free agent, remains without a club this season after a potential move to Bayern Munich was halted by head coach Thomas Tuchel.
• Tottenham’s Davinson Sanchez could be on the move to Monaco, with Fulham’s Tosin Adarabioyo no longer available as an option.
• French international and World Cup winner Benjamin Pavard is at a crossroads, contemplating a move to either Manchester United or Inter Milan before September 1.

As the transfer saga unfolds, Mail Sport provides you with the latest updates on this Friday morning.