Transfer News: Chelsea Signs Centre- back From Watford, Arsenal To Fork Out £150m To Sign Striker.

Chelsea Signs Centre-back From Watford

Chelsea has signed 16-year-old centre-back, Travis Akomeah from Watford. The England-born Ghanian becomes Chelsea’s first signing of the transfer window. According to Fabrizio Romano, the deal has been completed and an agreement reached between both sides.

Travis Akomeah who is already reported to be training with Chelsea his new teammates is tipped to succeed and be one of the best centres back in the coming years. Numerous clubs including Liverpool, Arsenal and Bournemouth had been in the race for his signature, but the race was finally won by Chelsea. Akomeah at 16 has represented the England youth team and produced stellar performances.

The look for a replacement for injured Chilwell is still on as the trust in Marcus Alonso is low. There’s talk of bringing Emerson Palmieri back from Lyon after they lost the race to sign Everton’s want-away Lucas Digne, who is seemingly looking to join Aston Villa. Sergio Dest is also an option, but the blues will have to do more to pry him out of the Camp Nou.

Arsenal To Fork Out £150m To Sign Striker.

Arsenal will have to fork out a massive £150m to sign Fiorentina star striker Dusan Vlahovic according to Sky Sports.

Vlahovic has become a top target of Many big clubs across Europe after his meteoric rise at Fiorentina, scoring a record-tying 33 Serie A goals in 2021. Arsenal will reportedly have to give Dusan Vlahovic a £300,000-per-week wage if they want to sign the in-demand striker this month -[Daily Mail]

The Gunners are desperate to add the talisman to their ranks in the current window and could be ready to break the bank to do so.

Marseille target Arsenal outcast Kolasinac

Marseille has identified Arsenal full-back Sead Kolasinac as a transfer target – according to L’Equipe. The French club has held talks with the 28-year-old over a potential free transfer for the summer – when his current contract expires.

 

Arsenal has shown no sign of handing Kolasinac an extension and Marseille is eager to bring him in as a replacement for Jordan Amavi following his loan move to Nice.

Newcastle Make Approach For Reims Ekitike

Newcastle has approached Reims for talented striker Hugo Ekitike, born in 2002. He already scored 8 goals in Ligue1 this season – many clubs are interested but Magpies are on it according to Sky Sports. Reims asking for €30m. No agreement yet between clubs