What the papers say
The Evening Standard says Chelsea have given midfielder Callum Hudson-Odoi the green light to leave the club in the summer – but only on loan. The 21-year-old is said to be a major target for Newcastle, while Borussia Dortmund, Leicester and Southampton are also eager to offer a temporary switch.
Atletico Madrid have reportedly offered Manchester United a path to offload Cristiano Ronaldo. According to The Times, the Spanish club would be willing to exchange the 37-year-old striker for either Antoine Griezmann and Alvaro Morata in a potential swap deal.
The Guardian says the Red Devils are also looking at making a move for Real Madrid’s Casemiro, following speculation their attempt to buy Juventus’ Adrien Rabiot has failed.
Social media round-up
Dele Alli wanted by Besiktas with Greek side ‘really pushing’ for shock transfer https://t.co/XNHJE4CM5g— The Sun Football ⚽ (@TheSunFootball) August 16, 2022
Hakim Ziyech 'eyed up for shock Prem switch' as long as Chelsea aren't 'greedy' with their asking price https://t.co/Jv8W216ABK— The Sun Football ⚽ (@TheSunFootball) August 16, 2022
Players to watch
Cesare Casadei: Sky Sports says Chelsea have agreed a £12.6million deal for the Inter Milan midfielder.
Tanguy Ndombele: The Tottenham midfielder will not be making a move to Napoli, according to Italian outlet Corriere dello Sport.
