Chelsea cool interest in Williams
Chelsea have been linked with a move for 21-year-old Athletic Club Bilbao winger Nico Williams in recent weeks. According to a report from Fichajes , Chelsea have now decided to abandon their pursuit of Nico Williams. The 21- year-old Spanish international who is thought to be on the radar of Liverpool and Barcelona as well.
Man Utd initiate contact over deal for De Ligt
Manchester United have reportedly initiated discussions with Matthijs de Ligt’s camp, as they are still to hold talks with Bayern Munich. According to Florian Plettenberg, Manchester United have been in contact with the representatives of Matthijs de Ligt over a potential move to Old Trafford. The 24-year-old defender is keen to leave Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich, although the two clubs have yet to start a dialogue over a transfer.
Huge bid for wonderkid knocked back
Leeds have dismissed a £40m opening gambit from Brentford for starlet Archie Gray, according to the Yorkshire Post . Both Chelsea and Tottenham have been closely monitoring the youngster, but it appears Gray very nearly ended up in a different part of London. Gray is reported to have travelled down for a medical, but negotations hit a snag as both teams were unable to get the finer details over the line.
Chelsea and Leicester close to second deal
Leicester are closing in on deal to sign 19-year-old Chelsea academy midfielder Michael Golding. The Foxes will pay a fee with no sell-on or buy-back clauses included in the deal, per The Athletic . It comes after Leicester agreed to sell Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall to the Blues for £30million. The two agreements are said to be separate with Golding one of Chelsea's highest-rated youngsters.