Thursday’s transfer gossip column: Norwich chase Wolves target, Leeds lose Summerville to Chelsea, Sunderland sign Noukeu

 

Rumours Chelsea want Crysencio Summerville

Reports suggest Crysencio Summerville has held ‘firm’ talks with Chelsea over a potential move. However, the Leeds United winger featured as the Whites played Lincoln behind closed doors on Wednesday.

 

Norwich City rival Wolves for left-back

The Canaries are in the market for a left-back this summer. After reports emerged that Famalicao rejected a £5 million bid for Wolves target Francisco Moura on Wednesday, fresh reports on Thursday suggest Norwich could be the ‘English club’ who were knocked back.

 

Leeds replace Firpo with Anselmo MacNulty

Spanish-born Irish international Anselmo Garcia MacNulty has been linked with a move to Leeds United, which could see him replace Junior Firpo at left-back. The 21-year-old played 31 times in the Eredivisie last season.

 

Sunderland take Noukeu on pre-season tour

The Black Cats are in Spain preparing for pre-season friendlies against Nottingham Forest and Eldense. According to reports, they’ve taken ex-Stoke City goalkeeper Blondy Nna Noukeu with them.

 

Cardiff battle Portsmouth for Man City man

Man City youngster Alex Robertson made 23 appearances while on loan at Portsmouth last season. Pompey are keen to bring him back to Fratton Park, but they now face competition from Cardiff City.

 

Derby County bid for goalkeeper rejected

Derby County want to add at least one senior goalkeeper to their ranks this summer. Fresh reports suggest that the Rams made a low opening offer for Sweden international Jacob Widell-Zetterstrom, which was swiftly rejected.

 

Sinclair Armstrong confirms Bristol City choice

News broke yesterday that Stoke City joined the race to sign Sinclair Armstrong, but Planet Sport shared that the QPR striker preferred a move to Bristol. His move is now expected to go through within 24 hours.

 

Hull City battle Oxford United for midfielder

According to reports, Hull City have been offered the opportunity to sign midfielder Timi Max Elsnik, valued at around £1.2 million. The Slovenia international played four times at Euro 2024 and has also been linked with a move to Oxford United.

 

Bolton, Derby and Wednesday eye Dembele

Blackpool forward Karamoko Dembele, who had a hand in 21 goals in 39 matches last season, has captured the attention of Bolton Wanderers, Derby County and Sheffield Wednesday, among others.

 

Derby County make loan move for Elkan Baggott

Derby County are said to be exploring a loan move for Elkan Baggott. Ipswich Town seem unwilling to let the 21-year-old Indonesia international leave but did sanction a loan move to Bristol Rovers last season.

 

Feyenoord want Stoke’s Jun-Ho Bae

Jun-Ho Bae, who joined Stoke City from Daejeon Hana last summer, is attracting interest from Eredivisie giants Feyenoord. The 20-year-old recently received his first South Korea call-up and scored in a 7-0 win against Singapore.

 

Posh stand firm over Harrison Burrows

Sheffield United are hopeful they can lure Harrison Burrows to Bramall Lane this summer. However, Darragh MacAnthony rarely lets a player leave on the cheap, and Burrows is expected to play for Posh this weekend.

 

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