Multiple clubs are pursuing established players and emerging talent across European football leagues in the current transfer period.
Arsenal forward Gabriel Martinelli has drawn interest from Turkish side Galatasaray, who have tabled a €45m offer (£38.4m) for the 25-year-old Brazilian. Meanwhile, Arsenal have signaled openness to parting with Spain midfielder Martin Zubimendi for a minimum of £77m, with Chelsea positioned as a leading candidate for the 27-year-old’s signature.
Defensive additions are being pursued by multiple clubs. Aston Villa have initiated discussions with West Ham regarding right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka, the 28-year-old from the Democratic Republic of Congo valued at £25m. Newcastle are actively negotiating with Benfica to acquire Bosnia and Herzegovina right-back Amar Dedic, 23, with an estimated valuation of approximately £25m. Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba, the 22-year-old from Cameroon, is under consideration by Newcastle as the club seeks replacements in midfield.
Several other moves are progressing across different divisions. Ipswich are preparing to finalize a deal for 20-year-old right-back and midfielder Abdoul Ouattara from Strasbourg. Newcastle midfielder Joe Willock, 26, has expressed willingness to join Turkish club Besiktas, potentially for €20m (£17m). Aston Villa have submitted a loan proposal with purchase option to Bayern Munich for Portugal midfielder Joao Palhinha, 31, though the German club prefers a permanent arrangement. Hull City maintain optimism about securing Augsburg midfielder Mert Komur, despite seeing an initial £10.2m offer rejected for the 21-year-old German, and are progressing toward a permanent deal to re-sign striker Joe Gelhardt, 24, from Leeds following two seasons on loan.
Lower-tier clubs are also active in the market, with Derby negotiating for West Brom midfielder Alex Mowatt, 31, and pursuing Chile international Ben Brereton Diaz from Southampton, while Birmingham pursue Bristol City’s Max Bird and multiple clubs circle Hull’s Cody Drameh.
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