Transfer news LIVE: Chelsea ‘chase No 9’, Coutinho AGREES Qatar deal, Kudus to West Ham, Man City linked with Eze
CHELSEA are still in the market for a No 9 this summer, according to manager Mauricio Pochettino.
But the Argentine wants a forward player who can do a job in any position across the front three, with Christopher Nkunku out until December at the earliest.
Meanwhile, Philippe Countinho has agreed to QUIT Aston Villa after agreeing personal terms with Qatari club Al-Duhail.
However, transfer guru Fabrizio Romano has reported that the Villans are yet to accept the deal as they are holding out for a higher transfer fee.
Elsewhere, West Ham are closing in on the signing of Mohammed Kudus with an announcement expected today.
And Manchester City are interested in a move for Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze.
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