Football rumours: Chelsea plotting bid for goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher
What the papers say
Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher is attracting the interest of Chelsea. The Sun reports they are planning a bid for the 25-year-old Republic of Ireland international in the summer. Kelleher has impressed during an extended run in the Liverpool team following an injury to Alisson Becker.
Ruben Amorim will not be handed a huge transfer budget at Manchester United, according to The Daily Telegraph. He has been told to make the most of the potential talent in the squad after taking over from Erik ten Hag.
West Ham and Fulham are both keen on a summer move for England Under-21 midfielder James McAtee, reports The Guardian. The 22-year-old has played just one minute for Manchester City in the Premier League this season.
Inter Milan are weighing up a move for Liverpool winger Federico Chiesa. The Daily Mirror reports they are looking at a loan deal for the 27-year-old Italy international, who only joined the Merseyside club in the summer.
Social media round-up
🚨🇩🇰 Manchester United and Christian Eriksen are still expected to part ways at the end of the season.
No negotiations taking place over new deal, while Rúben Amorim’s opinion will also be considered — but Eriksen’s expected to leave. pic.twitter.com/HJALrKh3Fl
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) November 18, 2024
🚨 Arsenal and Tottenham are both interested in signing £70m-rated midfielder Hugo Larsson from Eintracht.
(Source: @CFBayern) pic.twitter.com/5MvqJuVI6A
— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) November 18, 2024
Players to watch
Christian Pulisic: Manchester United, Liverpool and West Ham are keen on AC Milan’s USA winger, 26, according to Italian outlet Calciomercato.
Raphinha: Arsenal are preparing an offer close to £75million for the Brazilian winger but Barcelona want at least £83m for the 27-year-old, reports Fichajes in Spain.