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Chelsea is looking to re-acquire defender Marc Guehi during the summer transfer window, while Martin Zubimendi, who previously rejected Liverpool’s advances, could soon be making his Premier League debut. Additionally, Luis Boa Morte, a former Fulham winger, may be considering a managerial role in England.
The London club is focused on outmaneuvering other Premier League teams to secure the services of Crystal Palace’s highly-rated England international Marc Guehi, who carries a price tag of £70 million. Guehi, now 24, made the move to Palace from Chelsea in 2021. (Mirror), external
In other transfer news, both Liverpool and Manchester City are reportedly in the race for Jeremie Frimpong from Bayer Leverkusen. The Dutch right-sided player has a ‘gentlemen’s agreement’ with his club to consider offers starting at €40 million (£33.1 million). At just 24 years of age, Frimpong is a former Manchester City academy player who transitioned to Celtic in 2019. (Teamtalk), external
Arsenal are also hopeful about landing Martin Zubimendi, a 26-year-old midfielder for Real Sociedad and Spain, who opted to remain with his club last summer instead of transferring to Liverpool. (Teamtalk), external
Meanwhile, Liverpool’s Caoimhin Kelleher, a 26-year-old goalkeeper, is still a prime target for Chelsea, who are willing to invest up to £40 million for Liverpool’s second-choice keeper. (Football Insider), external
On the youth front, Barcelona’s 17-year-old winger Lamine Yamal has downplayed rumors surrounding a move to Paris Saint-Germain, insisting that he is happy at Barcelona. (Mundo Deportivo – in Spanish), external
Additionally, Liverpool’s Colombia forward Luis Diaz, 28, is expressing a desire for a new contract even though he has two years remaining on his current deal. (TBR Football), external
Leicester City and Crystal Palace are also keenly observing Franculino Dju, a 20-year-old forward from Midtjylland and Guinea-Bissau, who has gained attention following his development at Benfica’s academy. (Bold – in Danish), external
Finally, Luis Boa Morte, the former winger for Fulham, Arsenal, and West Ham, currently coaching the Guinea-Bissau national team, has shown interest in the managerial position at Blackburn Rovers, which is currently vacant. (Sun), external
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