Nunez favours move to Napoli - Wednesday's gossip
Darwin Nunez favours a move to Napoli, Nottingham Forest turn down Newcastle bid for Anthony Elanga, Chelsea hope to wrap up Jamie Gittens deal swiftly. Liverpool and Uruguay striker Darwin Nunez, 25, has made Napoli his preferred destination if he leaves Anfield this summer. (Football Italia), externalNottingham Forest have rejected a bid from Newcastle worth about £45m for 23-year-old Sweden winger Anthony Elanga, who is valued at £60m. (Sky Sports), externalChelsea are hopeful of swiftly wrapping up a deal for Borussia Dortmund's English forward Jamie Gittens, with Bayern Munich also keen on the 20-year-old. (The Athletic - subscription required), externalFenerbahce are interested in Manchester United's 25-year-old England winger Jadon Sancho, who is valued at £25m. (Talksport), externalSunderland have asked Sassuolo about the availability of 26-year-old French winger Armand Lauriente. (ESPN), external Everton and Manchester United are interested in Leicester's 28-year-old Nigeria midfielder Wilfred Ndidi, who has a £9m relegation release clause in his contract. (Talksport), externalNottingham Forest and Marseille are interested in Ajax's 35-year-old England midfielder Jordan Henderson, who has a clause in his contract that would allow him to move on a free transfer. (Mail), externalLeeds are yet to receive an offer for 25-year-old French goalkeeper Illan Meslier despite reports he is due to have a medical with Fenerbahce. (Sky Sports), externalChelsea's Spanish goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga, 30, is expected to finalise his move to Arsenal in a £5m deal this week. (Sky Sports), externalAthletic Bilbao's 22-year-old Spain forward Nico Williams, who has a £50m release clause in his contract, has told the club he intends to sign for Barcelona. (Athletic - subscription required), externalEverton, Brentford, West Ham and Fulham are considering a move for Ipswich's 21-year-old England Under-21s winger Omari Hutchinson. (Mail), externalCrystal Palace may still be prevented from playing in Europe next season despite John Textor selling his 43% stake in an attempt to comply with Uefa's multi-club ownership rules. (Times - subscription required), externalBurnley are preparing a £12m bid for Lazio's 21-year-old France Under-21s forward Loum Tchaouna. (Football Italia), external
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