Transfer rumors, news: Wrexham keen on free-agent Vardy
Former Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy is on the radar of Wrexham as he is a free agent, while Manchester United‘s teenage striker Chido Obi is pushing to leave the club on loan to join a Dutch club. Join us for the latest transfer news and rumors from around the globe.
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Trending rumors
– Wrexham have made an approach to sign former Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy, according to TalkSPORT. The 39-year-old is a free agent after leaving Cremonese and has attracted interest from several clubs, including Sheffield Wednesday, West Ham United and Brazilian giants São Paulo. Vardy is not expected to make a decision on his future immediately, with the striker able to sign for a new club after the transfer deadline.
– Manchester United striker Chido Obi is pushing to leave the club on loan, with Feyenoord among his potential suitors, the Daily Mirror has revealed. The 18-year-old could still complete a move after the Premier League deadline, with the Dutch and Danish transfer windows remaining open until Wednesday. United want Obi to join a club where he can play regularly and continue his development after making eight first-team appearances last term.
– Two Saudi Pro League clubs remain keen on signing Aston Villa winger Leon Bailey, as per The Athletic. Al Ittihad and Al Diriyah are both exploring the parameters of a future deal, as SPL sides have until Sept. 6 to register new players. Villa are keen to move Bailey on, who spent last season on loan at Roma, where he made only seven appearances in Serie A. His current contract expires in June 2027.
– Liverpool made a late attempt to sign Chelsea right-back Malo Gusto on loan, Fabrice Hawkins reports. The Reds were only prepared to consider a loan without a mandatory option to make the move permanent at the end of the season – which the London club flatly refused. Liverpool were ultimately unable to finance a permanent deal for the 23-year-old.
– Chelsea made a late swoop for Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott on Deadline Day, says the Daily Mirror. However, the Cherries had no intention of sanctioning his exit and are ruling out a move until January at the earliest.
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ESPN sources
– Folarin Balogun’s €40 million move from Monaco to Everton collapsed after the USMNT forward pulled the plug on the deal after the transfer deadline. Balogun, 25, had travelled to Merseyside on deadline day to complete the move after the two clubs had agreed a deal for the former Middlesbrough and Arsenal player. Read
– Everton failed in a late bid for Manchester United striker Joshua Zirkzee on deadline day. The approach was made as Everton’s move for USMNT striker Balogun collapsed in the final hours of the window. Sources have told ESPN that the offer for Zirkzee was for a season-long loan with an option to make the move permanent.
– Chelsea’s proposed €55 million deal for midfielder Lamine Camara collapsed after Monaco pulled out of the deal at the last minute. The Blues had a full agreement to sign the 22-year-old after having a €45 million offer rejected earlier on transfer deadline day. However, sources say Monaco reneged on the transfer after renegotiating Folarin Balogun’s move to Everton, which had appeared to be off earlier in the day. Read
– Manchester United enquired about the availability of Manchester City left back Rayan Aït-Nouri on deadline day. The defender was offered to United in the last week of the window and a follow-up enquiry was made to City on Tuesday, but United were informed that any loan deal would have to include an obligation to make the move permanent at the end of the season. Read
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Other rumors
– Roma head coach Gian Piero Gasperini vetoed midfielder Manu Koné‘s proposed transfer to Chelsea on deadline day. It remains to be seen whether the Blues will rekindle their interest in the player down the line. (Santi Aouna)
– Manchester United are hoping to sign three defenders in the summer of 2027. As such, the likes of Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw, Lisandro Martínez and Matthijs de Ligt are “on trial” this season. (Sun)
– Watford remain in talks with former West Ham United striker Michail Antonio over a potential move as a free agent. (Sky Sports)
– Real Betis winger Abde Ezzalzouli is a January target for Newcastle United, Roma and Napoli, and could be available for around €50 million. (Ekrem Konur)
– Blackburn Rovers and Cardiff City remain interested in signing Auckland FC’s Sam Cosgrove and could swoop for the striker in January. (Ekrem Konur)
– Croatian midfielder and free agent Marcelo Brozović has been approached by Al Ittihad, Trabzonspor and Fiorentina. (Nicolo Schira)
– Sunderland made a late approach for Leeds United’s Noah Okafor on deadline day, but were quickly rebuffed by their Premier League rivals. (Rudy Galetti)
– Striker Fábio Silva has rejected several transfer offers from Turkey, opting instead to remain at Borussia Dortmund. (Rudy Galetti)
– RB Leipzig midfielder Arthur Vermeeren could still leave RB Leipzig, with several markets remaining open. (Sky Germany)
– Everton were interested in signing Monaco full-back Jordan Teze, but the Ligue 1 club blocked the transfer. (Nice-Matin)