TBS Transfer Roundup: A Date for Havertz

The Business Standard looks at the hottest and the most reliable transfer rumours around the footballing world along with the biggest club confirmed transfers.

Headline Story

Chelsea are ready to make a move for Germany star Kai Havertz. The Blues will reportedly formalise their interest after the DFB Pokal final on Saturday.

Out of favour Antoine

Barcelona's Antoine Griezzman has been the subject of interest from a number of top European clubs. PSG, Manchester United and City are all interested in the world cup winner. (Sport, Mundo Deportivo)

Moving across the channel

PSG Goalkeeper Alphonse Areola could be moving to the Premier League. Chelsea and Newcastle United are interested in the Real Madrid loanee. (Le10Sport)

Bailly back to Spain

Manchester United will let defender Eric Bailly go out on loan. Valencia are reportedly leading the race to sign the Ivorian. (The Sun)

Milik replacement

Napoli are increasingly confident of signing Lille star Victor Osimhen. The Nigerian international is close to agreeing on personal terms with the Serie A side. (Gianluca Di Marzio)

Making way for Martinez

Barcelona have now turned their focus on Lautaro Martinez after completing the signing of Miralem Pjanic from Juventus. The Catalan side has to wait for the expiration of the Argentine's €111m release clause. (Mundo Deportivo)

Snubbing Juve for Everton

Everton have reportedly completed the signing of former Marseille left-back Niels Nkounkou. The Merseyside club had to fend off interest from Juventus for the France U-19 international.

Back to Merseyside

Chelsea defender Kurt Zouma is being touted for a move back to Everton. The blue side of Merseyside are looking to bring their 2018-19 season loanee on a permanent basis. (Le10Sport)

Serbian Ronaldo

Partizan Belgrade's 17-year-old superstar Filip Stevanovic is being subject to a European bidding war. PSG, Man Utd, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Man City, AC Milan are all interested in the winger. (Goal.com)

Moving to the Capital

Schalke star Weston McKennie is being by scouted by fellow german side Hertha Berlin. The American midfielder would likely cost around €25m. (Sport1)

Turkish star for Napoli

Napoli have made a move to sign Roma attacker Cengiz Under. The Turkish international will reportedly cost around €35m while Napoli are tabling a bid of €31m. (Il Messaggero)

Permanent Soucek

West Ham are closing in on a permanent deal for Tomas Soucek. The Sparta Prague loanee will cost the Hammers around €15m. (The Sun)

Klopp's new midfielder

Liverpool are close to signing Bayern Munich wantaway midfielder Thiago Alcantara. Negotiations are at an advanced stage with the Merseyside club not willing to play Bayern's €35m asking price at once.

Kepa loan

Chelsea boss Frank Lampard will send Goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga out on loan next season. Sevilla are frontrunners to sign the Spaniard. (The Sun)

Plan B 

Manchester City and Chelsea are looking to sign Everton star Lucas Digne if they fail to land Leicester City left-back Ben Chilwell. (ESPN)

Reunion for Moyes

West Ham boss David Moyes is still keen to sign Chelsea midfielder Ross Barkley. The former Manchester United boss is a long term admirer of the Englishman who played for him at the Everton. (The Mirror)

Sancho 2.0

Borussia Dortmund have reportedly completed the signing of Birmingham star Jude Bellingham. The Gelsenkirchen club will pay an initial €20m for the England U-17 international. (Bild)