Friday 31st July, Transfer Rumours And Gossip

Volablog · Jul 31, 2026 · 2 min read · 👁 30
Friday 31st July, Transfer Rumours And Gossip
Chelsea striker Liam Delap is attracting interest from three Premier League clubs, while Manchester City are edging closer to signing highly rated Lille youngster Ayyoub Bouaddi.

According to reports, Everton, Leeds United and Nottingham Forest are all monitoring the 23-year-old Delap, with Chelsea valuing the England forward at around £40 million.

Manchester City are also in advanced negotiations with Lille over a deal for 18-year-old Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi. The teenage sensation has also been linked with Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and Bayern Munich.

Meanwhile, Brentford are on the verge of completing the signing of Lens midfielder Mamadou Sangare. The 24-year-old Mali international has reportedly left Lens' pre-season tour in Italy to finalise the move.

Elsewhere, Fulham have agreed a £43 million deal with Real Madrid to sign Spanish duo Gonzalo Garcia and Cesar Palacios.

Manchester City are also considering Marseille and Argentina goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli as a potential replacement for James Trafford if the English shot-stopper leaves the club.

At Manchester United, the Red Devils are preparing a move for Newcastle United defender Lewis Hall, while Racing Santander youngster Jorge Salinas has emerged as an alternative target.

Coventry City are close to securing the permanent signing of goalkeeper Carl Rushworth from Brighton & Hove Albion after his successful loan spell last season.

In Germany, Hull City have held positive talks with Augsburg midfielder Mert Komur over a possible transfer.

Manchester United have also opened discussions over a move for San Lorenzo goalkeeper Orlando Gill, according to the Paraguay international's agent.

Finally, 19-year-old defender Genesis Antwi is expected to join Strasbourg, Chelsea's sister club, on loan as he continues his development.
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