Chelsea has reportedly rejected approaches from two English clubs for Deivid Washington and will only consider loan offers for the 19-year-old forward. Despite only playing twice for Chelsea since joining the club from Santos last year, Washington is seen as a valuable asset by his current club. While a one-year loan deal has not been ruled out by the Blues, several Portuguese clubs have shown interest in signing him. One potential move to Strasbourg fell through after Chelsea pulled the plug on the deal, even though a medical was scheduled for the Brazilian.
Mohamed Simakan is set to move to Al Nassr for a reported €40 million fee, with the RB Leipzig defender having already completed his medical in Berlin. The 24-year-old is expected to earn €15 million annually at his new Saudi club, signing a five-year deal. Simakan has accumulated 85 appearances in the Bundesliga and has also represented France at the Under-21 level.
AS Roma’s Chris Smalling is in advanced talks to join Al Fayha in the Saudi Pro League, according to reports. The former Manchester United defender could be on the move, with just a few details remaining to be ironed out. Should the deal go through, Roma might intensify their pursuit of free agent Mats Hummels.
Gianluca Di Marzio has reported that Mario Hermoso is close to agreeing on terms with AS Roma, putting the Serie A club ahead of Galatasaray. The former Atletico Madrid defender could sign a three-year contract with Roma after leaving the Spanish capital this summer.
Al Hilal has reached an agreement with Benfica for the transfer of Marcos Leonardo for a reported fee of €40 million. The Brazil U20 international is expected to undergo medical tests in Paris before finalizing the move. With an annual earning of around €5 million, Leonardo has shown promise with eight goals in 17 league appearances for Benfica.
Chelsea and West Ham United made late loan offers for Aston Villa striker Jhon Durán on deadline day, but both attempts were turned down by the club. Villa, who valued the 20-year-old Colombia international at £40 million, had no time to secure a replacement before the transfer window closed. Durán has been linked with a potential exit from Villa this summer, although no deal materialized.
The current transfer market remains active even after the closure of the deadline in Europe’s top five leagues, with clubs looking to secure the services of desired players. Chelsea’s handling of loan offers for Deivid Washington and the potential transfers of Mohamed Simakan, Chris Smalling, Mario Hermoso, Marcos Leonardo, and Jhon Durán demonstrate the ongoing negotiations and movements in the football transfer landscape. As clubs continue to refine their squads and seek reinforcements, the intricate web of deals and potential signings keeps fans on the edge of their seats.