Transfer News: Chelsea set to pay £38m to sign Joao Felix; Frenkie De Jong set to stay at Barcelona

Chelsea 'closing in' on deal for Joao Felix

Chelsea is 'closing in' on a deal for Atletico Madrid forward Joao Felix, reports Fabrizio Romano. The talks are now said to be at a very advanced stage, with the Blues set to pay a fee in the region of £34million to £38m to acquire the services of the Portuguese forward, plus add-ons. The signing of Felix is expected to push Conor Gallagher's move to Atletico over the line.

Transfer News: Chelsea set to pay £38m to sign Joao Felix; Frenkie De Jong set to stay at Barcelona

Man Utd suffer De Jong blow

Frenkie de Jong looks set to stay at Barcelona this summer, reports Sky Sports Germany. The Netherlands international has been heavily linked with a move away from the Camp Nou in recent weeks, amid rumours that he could even be attempting to have his contract terminated by the club. However, Barca intend to retain the services of De Jong and are not interested in entertaining offers for the midfielder. Hansi Flick is said to be 'counting' on the ex-Ajax star in both the short and long-term.

Newcastle set to make Marc Guehi decision

Newcastle are reportedly considering walking away from negotiations with Crystal Palace for Marc Guehi. The Magpies saw their fourth bid for the England international rejected earlier this week, with the Eagles ruling that the £60million plus £5m in add-ons insufficient. According to the Daily Mail, Newcastle are now pondering over whether to submit a fifth offer to match Palace's asking price of £65m or turn their attention to alternative targets. Eddie Howe has made it no secret that he is keen to sign a centre-back before the transfer window closes.

Man Utd star wants Serie A switch

Scott McTominay has reportedly told Napoli manager Antonio Conte that he wants to move to the Serie A side this summer. The Manchester United midfielder has been heavily linked with a move away from Old Trafford this summer, with Fulham seeing several bids for the Scotland international. Napoli are also keen to sign McTominay and Italian newspaper La Repubblica report that the player is hoping that an agreement can be reached for him to head to Italy. The Red Devils' academy graduate played just six minutes of his side's win over Fulham on Friday night.

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