Chelsea set to sign new goalkeeper and Sergio Ramos closes in on move to Turkey

The transfer rumour mill remains in full swing with daily stories of players coming and going.

With just days remaining, we bring you the best transfer gossip and the likelihood of those transfer stories materialising.

Chelsea have reached a verbal agreement with New England Revolution for goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic, reports Fabrizio Romano. The Blues have been in the market for another goalkeeper, following the departure of both Kepa Arrizabalaga and Edouard Mendy. The tweet reveals that Chelsea and New England have agreed on a €16 million deal, with a medical booked for Wednesday, as the deal enters its final stages.

Everton are close to completing a deal for Southampton forward Che Adams, according to Football Insider. The report states that the Toffees have agreed upon a £15m deal with the Saints, with a medical set to take place as Everton offer the Scotland international the chance to play Premier League football again, following Southampton’s relegation from the top-flight last season.

Besiktas are set to beat rivals Galatasaray to the signature of Sergio Ramos, per Foot Mercato. The 37-year-old Spanish defender is currently a free agent, following his release from PSG earlier in the summer, and while there were strong reports that the veteran would move to the Saudi Pro League, a move did not materialise, which has left the door ajar for Besiktas to strike a deal.

Sergio Ramos is reportedly set for a move to Besiktas. Getty

Monaco are considering a deal for Leicester City forward Patson Daka, report Football Insider. It is understood that after Arsenal priced the French outfit out of a move for Folarin Balogun, Monaco have identified Daka as a potential target. The Zambia international is reportedly keen to depart the Foxes, following their relegation from the Premier League last season, where he managed just four goals in all competitions.

Barcelona are looking to secure Clement Lenglet’s departure as the transfer window enters its final week, with interest present in Italy, per Sport. The report reveals that after a proposed sale to Al Nassr fell through, the Catalan club have been left desperate to find a new club for the defender, who is deemed surplus to requirements at the Spanish champions. While Tottenham, Juventus and AC Milan are thought to be interested, there has been no concrete approach.

Al Ittihad are showing interest in Manchester United defender Raphael Varane, reports Rudy Galetti. The tweet suggests that the situation evolving, although with the France international under contract at Old Trafford until 2025, United are under no pressure to sell. Without a suitable replacement, it is unlikely that Erik ten Hag will be looking to part ways with the former Real Madrid defender, with limited time left in the transfer window.

Al Ittihad are interested in Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhães, although the Gunners are not entertaining any offers, reports Fabrizio Romano. The tweet indicates that Arsenal have not even put a price-tag on the 25-year-old who is expected to stay at the Emirates Stadium.

All major deals completed in 2023/24 summer transfer window

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Transmission: 8-speed dual-clutch automatic

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The flights

Emirates offer flights to Buenos Aires from Dubai, via Rio De Janeiro from around Dh6,300. emirates.com

Seeing the games

Tangol sell experiences across South America and generally have good access to tickets for most of the big teams in Buenos Aires: Boca Juniors, River Plate, and Independiente. Prices from Dh550 and include pick up and drop off from your hotel in the city. tangol.com

Staying there

Tangol will pick up tourists from any hotel in Buenos Aires, but after the intensity of the game, the Faena makes for tranquil, upmarket accommodation. Doubles from Dh1,110. faena.com

Classification of skills

A worker is categorised as skilled by the MOHRE based on nine levels given in the International Standard Classification of Occupations (ISCO) issued by the International Labour Organisation.

A skilled worker would be someone at a professional level (levels 1 – 5) which includes managers, professionals, technicians and associate professionals, clerical support workers, and service and sales workers.

The worker must also have an attested educational certificate higher than secondary or an equivalent certification, and earn a monthly salary of at least Dh4,000.

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The specs

Engine: 4-litre twin-turbo V8

Transmission: nine-speed

Power: 542bhp

Torque: 700Nm

Price: Dh848,000

On sale: now

Chelsea set to sign new goalkeeper and Sergio Ramos closes in on move to Turkey

In the latest transfer gossip round-up, Al Ittihad are interested in Varane and Everton are on the brink of signing Southampton striker Adams

All major deals completed in 2023/24 summer transfer window

The specs

if you go

Classification of skills

MATCH INFO

The specs