Friday 16 December 2016

Transfer Rater: Ademola Lookman to Everton, Diego Laxalt to Chelsea


Things change in the blink of an eye in football. The Football Whispers Index takes the latest transfer rumours and gives them a score out of five; the higher the score, the more realistic and reliable the whisper.
Here are today's top five emerging whispers. And keep an eye on Transfer Talk for all the latest rumours...
Ademola Lookman to Everton
The Independent claim Everton are to pip Arsenal and Liverpool to the signature of Charlton Athletic attacker Ademola Lookman. Steve Walsh, the director of football at Everton, has identified Lookman as the man to replace the injured Yannick Bolasie. The report goes on to say Everton will offer £8 million upfront with a further £3m in potential add-ons and they feel a deal structured like this will convince Charlton to part ways with the player in January as opposed to the summer.
Diego Laxalt to Chelsea
The agent of Genoa's Diego Laxalt agent claims Chelsea want to sign the player in the summer. The versatile left-sided midfielder, who can also play as a left wing-back, signed for Inter Milan in 2013 but failed to make an appearance for the club. He spent time on loan at Bologna, Empoli and Genoa before moving to the latter on a permanent basis in the summer of 2016. Arsenal had previously shown an interest but the Antonio Conte factor may play a part in the player's decision making.
Jordan Rhodes to Leeds United
The Sun suggest Middlesbrough striker Jordan Rhodes is available in January. The striker, who joined Boro less than a year ago, has fallen behind Alvaro Negredo in the pecking order at the Riverside. It's been reported that a whole host of Championship clubs including Sheffield Wednesday, Aston Villa and QPR, all want the striker's services. But it's recent links to Leeds United, who need attacking reinforcements, that may be the most appealing destination.
Frank Acheampong to Liverpool
According to the Sun, Liverpool have sent scouts to watch Anderlecht midfield Frank Acheampong over recent weeks. The 23-year-old attacking midfielder, who is able to play anywhere behind the striker, has caught the eye of Premier League clubs in the past due to his form with Sunderland and Newcastle being linked. The £6 million rated Ghanaian will be going to the African Cup of Nations in January meaning it's unlikely he's viewed as a replacement to the departing Sadio Mane.
Gael Clichy to Napoli

Mundo Deportivo report Gael Clichy is a target for Serie A sides Napoli, Inter Milan and Roma. The Manchester City left-back is out of contract in the summer and no extension is on the table, as of yet anyway. City boss Pep Guardiola has been linked with a number of full-backs as he looks to shake up the defence and Clichy is seemingly to be the first casualty. Napoli, who regularly challenge for the Serie A crown, would be an attractive proposition for the former Arsenal man.
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