What the papers say
Chelsea are reportedly targeting RB Leipzig’s Christopher Nkunku to boost their midfield options. Blues boss Thomas Tuchel coached the 23-year-old, who can also play as a winger, at Paris St Germain. The Express cites Foot Mercato as reporting the European champions are interested in Nkunku, but face stiff competition from Manchester City and Real Madrid.
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Inter’s Serie A rivals Juventus are among the sides reportedly interested in Aurelien Tchouameni. The Mail quotes Calciomercato as saying Juve, Liverpool and Chelsea are monitoring the 21-year-old midfielder, with all three informed of his £34million price tag by his club Monaco.
The Gunners are said to want to pick up striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin as a replacement for Alexandre Lacazette, who is in the final year of his contract and has not been offered a new deal. But the Sun reports Everton will fight hard to keep Calvert-Lewin, 24, following his establishment as Harry Kane’s England back-up in the last year.
Social media round-up
Edinson Cavani 'open' to quitting Man Utd in January amid transfer interest https://t.co/uA2iASCqUupic.twitter.com/3vBNkcjbCp— The Sun Football ⚽ (@TheSunFootball) October 5, 2021
Man Utd keep sending scouts to track Benfica striker – but Man City have transfer edgehttps://t.co/jFP95JfhwMpic.twitter.com/ql2Cr8ofMl— Daily Star Sport (@DailyStar_Sport) October 4, 2021
Players to watch
Nico Gonzalez: Manchester City are keenly observing the Barcelona midfielder, 19, according to Spanish outlet Fichajes.
Timo Werner: Transport Market Web reports Atletico Madrid are the latest club to enter the race to sign Chelsea’s 25-year-old Germany forward.
