Chelsea
have shown further interest in Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak.
New Blues boss Enzo Maresca is keen to add a proven Premier League
goalscorer to his ranks and Isak fits the bill.
Newcastle need to sell a player to comply with Profitability and
Sustainability Regulations (PSR) before July 1 and would be looking for over
£100m to consider selling their star striker.
Newcastle do not want to sell any of their star players this window but are
aware of the delicate situation and could incur a points deduction if they
don't sell.
Chelsea's first enquiry landed earlier this week and Sky Sports News
understands there has been further contact between the clubs on Friday.
Isak scored 25 goals last season for Newcastle despite missing two parts of
the season with a recurring groin injury.
Meanwhile, Newcastle's Yankuba Minteh was close to a £35m move to Everton
earlier this week but the deal fell through.
Chelsea and Leicester in talks over
Dewsbury-Hall
Chelsea will step up negotiations with Leicester this weekend for Kiernan
Dewsbury-Hall.
Chelsea made their approach on Thursday but are yet to make a formal offer.
Sky Sports News understands some of the discussions are around the potential
for a player to move in the opposite direction to Leicester.
Leicester are among the clubs under pressure to sell one or more players
before Sunday to comply with PSR.
Brighton have also been very interested in Dewsbury-Hall and Leicester, in
turn, have an interest in signing Brighton midfielder Jakub Moder.
Hutchinson set for Ipswich return
Omari Hutchinson is heading back to Ipswich from Chelsea for a club-record
fee.
Ipswich will pay more than £20m with a sell-on clause.
The 20-year-old spent last season on loan at Portman Road, scoring 11 goals
and providing six assists in 50 games.
Aston Villa sign Maatsen from Chelsea
Aston Villa have completed the signing of left-back Ian Maatsen from
Chelsea.
The 22-year-old has signed a six-year deal and moves to Villa Park for a fee
of £37.5m.
Maatsen had a £35m release clause which expired earlier this month, allowing
Chelsea to negotiate the higher price they agreed with Villa.
Borussia Dortmund were keen on signing the defender on a permanent deal
after his successful loan spell with them last season. They made offers but
fell short of the original release clause.
Ziyech joins Galatasaray on permanent deal
Chelsea winger Hakim Ziyech has completed a permanent transfer to
Galatasaray.
The 31-year-old joined the Super Lig side on a season-long loan last August
and scored six league goals in 18 league appearances, producing three
assists.
Ziyech leaves Chelsea after four years at Stamford Bridge, where he won the
Champions League, UEFA Super Cup and Club World Cup.
He scored 14 goals and provided 13 assists in 107 appearances after joining
in a £33.3m deal from Ajax.
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