Chelsea still in Kudus discussions with Aja
Dialogue remains open between Chelsea and Ajax over the potential signing of attacking midfielder Mohammed Kudus, according to Sky Sports. Manchester United also see Kudus as a strong option if a deal for Rasmus Hojlund fails to complete.
Ajax sporting director Sven Mislintat, the former head of recruitment at Arsenal, says he’s not expecting an offer for Kudus any time soon but has warned the asking price will go up the later in the window it gets.
Arsenal not in the race to sign Lavia
Arsenal are not in the race to sign Southampton midfielder Romeo Lavia, according to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano. Writing on Twitter, Romano said: “Arsenal are not active in Romeo Lavia race now as Thomas Partey has good chances to stay. “#AFC Saudi clubs approached Gunners days ago, Juventus called in June but never close to €40/45m package requested by Arsenal. Huge bid or Thomas stays. Arteta, happy with him.”
Freddie Potts: Wycombe Wanderers sign West Ham United midfielder on loan
Wycombe Wanderers have signed West Ham midfielder Freddie Potts in a season-long loan deal. The 19-year-old has yet to play in the Premier League, but made two Europa Conference League appearances for the Hammers last season. Potts is the ninth signing by the Chairboys since they finished ninth in League One last season.
