Transfer News: Done Deal, Chelsea in talks with Barcelona to sign Auba, City target Atletico’s Lodi

Chelsea in talks with Barcelona to sign Auba

The Daily Mail reports that coach Thomas Tuchel wants to sign Barcelona striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. Journalist Sami Mokbel reports that talks between Chelsea and Barcelona will continue for the next 48 hours.

The German tactician knows Aubameyang from his tenure at Bundesliga side Borussia Dortmund.

City target Atletico’s Lodi

Manchester City’s hunt for a new left-back appears to be drawing them to Atletico Madrid’s Renan Lodi, reports the Telegraph.

The club has a shortlist to solve its current problem at left-back following Oleksandr Zinchenko’s move to Arsenal.

Man Utd intensify goalkeeper search

Manchester United have raised their goalkeeper budget this summer as Erik ten Hag eyes a candidate to challenge David de Gea for the No 1 shirt.

The Athletic report United, previously unwilling to go over £1m in their goalie search, are now open to splashing up to £7m on a new stopper this month.

And Ten Hag has identified Leeds United’s Illan Meslier as a genuine option to succeed De Gea for the long-term, although he’s off the market.

Red Devils target Stuttgart star

Manchester United are being linked with a move for Stuttgart striker Sasa Kalajdzic.

The Austrian international is the latest forward to be linked with a move to Old Trafford.

Kalajdzic, 25, is into the final year of his contract with the Bundesliga side.

Sergio Gomez to stay with City first team

The left-sided defender, whose arrival has not yet been announced, had looked to be set for a loan move out.

But Pep Guardiola confirmed today that Gomez will remain at City this season.

Done Deal

Remo Freuler signs new contract

Remo Freuler signs the contract until June 2025 with Nottingham Forest, deal completed.