Transfer News: Done Deals, Badiashile set for Chelsea medical, Leeds close to first signing

Badiashile set for Chelsea medical

Monaco defender Benoit Badiashile is in London to undergo a medical with Chelsea ahead of completing his move to Stamford Bridge, according to Football.London.

Badiashile has agreed personal terms with the Blues and is due to sign a six-and-a-half deal with Graham Potter’s side.

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Leeds close to first signing

Leeds United are close to completing a deal for Red Bull Salzburg defender Max Wober.

The 24-year-old, who can play centre-back and left-back, is expected to cost around £10million – the same fee Salzburg paid Sevilla for him.

Wober is well known to manager Jesse Marsch from his time in charge of Salzburg and would be the fourth player to join from the Red Bull stable, following Brenden Aaronson and Rasmus Kristensen from Salzburg and Tyler Adams from RB Leipzig.

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Bidding war set to begin for Mac Allister

Arsenal and Chelsea have made enquiries for Alexis Mac Allister.

La Gazzetta dello Sport name the two clubs alongside Manchester United, Atletico Madrid and Juventus as keen on the Brighton midfielder.

But a fee exceeding the £60m the Seagulls got for Marc Cucurella will be required to sign Mac Allister after his World Cup heroics.

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Forest keen to sell Dennis

Nottingham Forest are keen to offload Emmanuel Dennis just six months after signing for the club, according to The Telegraph.

The Nigerian striker was hot property last summer after Watford were relegated to the Championship, with Everton amongst those interested. Forest fended off their rivals for his signature, paying £15million for his services.

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Guardiola attempts transfer steal for Rafael Leao

Manchester City are considering offering Jack Grealish to AC Milan in a sensational swap deal for Rafael Leão.

It’s unclear if Milan would be open to the swap as they have concerns over Grealish’s age and £300,000-a-week salary.

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Done Deals

Former Celtic, Chesterfield, Notts County and Harrogate Town man signs for new club

The 24-year-old had his contract at Chesterfield ‘mutually terminated’ in October and he departed as a free agent.

The left-sided player was let go after making just six appearances, including five starts, in the first few months of the season.

Saxon Earley Sign

Argyle have moved swiftly to add a second player to the ranks just two days into the New Year.

After the early acquisition of Ben Waine comes the addition of Saxon Earley. Saxon is a 20-year-old left-sided wing-back, who is signing on a permanent deal, from Norwich City, for an undisclosed fee.