Football gossip: Sterling, Coman, Guehi, Toney, Sancho, Kelleher
Arsenal are considering late moves for both Raheem Sterling and Kingsley Coman, Newcastle are set to give up on Crystal Palace defence Marc Guehi, while Liverpool reject an approach for goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher.
Arsenal are weighing up moves for Chelsea’s 29-year-old English forward Raheem Sterling or Bayern Munich’s French winger Kingsley Coman, 28, having been approached about both in the final two days of the transfer window. (Independent), external
Newcastle are set to walk away from their long-running pursuit of England defender Marc Guehi, 24, after growing tired of negotiating with Crystal Palace. (Sky Sports), external
England and Brentford striker Ivan Toney, 28, is facing the prospect of being left in limbo with time running out on a mega transfer. (Mirror), external
Saudi Arabian side Al-Ahli are optimistic of signing Napoli’s Victor Osimhen, 25, dealing a blow to Chelsea’s hopes of signing the Nigeria striker. (Talksport), external
Liverpool have rejected a cash plus player offer from Nottingham Forest for their 25-year-old Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher. (Athletic – subscription required), external
Chelsea are edging closer to a deal for England winger Jadon Sancho, 24, but have informed Manchester United of two conditions needed for them to take him off their hands. (Teamtalk), external
Ipswich are considering a move for 26-year-old French striker Odsonne Edouard of Crystal Palace after a loan deal for Chelsea and Albania forward Armando Broja, 22, fell through. (Standard), external
Fulham will not sign Newcastle’s 30-year-old Paraguay midfielder Miguel Almiron. (Mail), external
West Ham’s French defender Kurt Zouma, 29, has completed his medical and is close to finalising an initial loan move to Saudi Pro League side Al-Orouba. (Sky Sports), external