Tottenham have made an enquiry to AC Milan regarding the potential signing of 27-year-old United States winger Christian Pulisic, as the north London club continues to strengthen its attacking options ahead of the transfer deadline.
Who is being targeted across the Premier League?
Multiple English clubs are pursuing continental talent. Liverpool and Everton have both registered interest in Stuttgart winger Jamie Leweling, the 25-year-old German international. According to reports from the transfer market, Liverpool have joined the race after Roma's proposal was rejected by Stuttgart. Roma's offer was reportedly worth more than €40 million in total, including a €5 million loan fee, yet the Bundesliga side turned down the approach. Roma are expected to continue pushing for Leweling despite this setback.
Newcastle United are exploring a deal to sign Lille forward Matias Fernandez-Pardo, the 21-year-old Belgium international, though negotiations remain in early stages with nothing advanced at present. Everton are working on securing a second loan arrangement for Manchester City and England winger Jack Grealish, as the Merseyside club seeks to bolster its squad depth.
Newcastle United, Aston Villa and Chelsea have all expressed interest in signing 20-year-old Cameroon striker Christian Kofane from Bayer Leverkusen, with the young forward attracting attention from multiple top-flight sides.
What is happening with Dean Henderson and Nottingham Forest?
Crystal Palace are determined to retain England goalkeeper Dean Henderson, 29, after receiving a bid from Nottingham Forest. Crystal Palace have indicated they have no intention of sanctioning Henderson's departure, viewing him as not for sale and their first-choice goalkeeper. The club considers Henderson their captain, a status that strengthens their resolve against selling him. Nottingham Forest have made an official bid for Henderson and he remains their priority target for the number one position.
Henderson has already featured in Crystal Palace's starting XI after recovering from an ankle issue, including the Premier League opener against Everton. The 29-year-old previously spent the 2022-23 season on loan at Nottingham Forest before joining Crystal Palace permanently in 2023 on a five-year deal from Manchester United for an initial £15 million plus £5 million in add-ons.
Which other goalkeepers are attracting attention?
Liverpool are monitoring Genk goalkeeper Lucca Brughmans, the 18-year-old Belgium youth international, though any deal completed this summer would not result in an immediate move for the young prospect.
What midfield moves are being discussed?
Crystal Palace and Fulham are in talks regarding a move for Eintracht Frankfurt midfielder Hugo Larsson, the 22-year-old Sweden international, with a fee of approximately £25 million potentially sufficient to secure his services. Crystal Palace have also revived discussions with Marseille over a potential transfer for 25-year-old Netherlands midfielder Quinten Timber.
What about striker movements at Juventus?
Juventus are still considering signing Manchester United striker Joshua Zirkzee, the 25-year-old Netherlands forward. However, any move for Zirkzee will depend on whether Jonathan David departs the Serie A side for Atletico Madrid, as the Italian club weighs its attacking options for the remainder of the transfer window.
Key Facts
- Tottenham have enquired about AC Milan's Christian Pulisic as they seek to bolster their attacking department
- Liverpool have joined the race for Stuttgart's Jamie Leweling after Roma's €40 million-plus proposal was rejected
- Crystal Palace are standing firm on retaining Dean Henderson despite Nottingham Forest's official bid, with the goalkeeper considered their captain and first-choice option
- Newcastle are exploring an early-stage deal for Lille's Matias Fernandez-Pardo, though negotiations remain preliminary
- Juventus's pursuit of Joshua Zirkzee hinges on whether Jonathan David leaves for Atletico Madrid
