Premier League transfer round-up as Chelsea lead striker race and Tottenham target £50m raid

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A round-up of the latest Premier League transfer gossip from Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United as Tottenham Hotspur push for £50m deal for a priority target.

HITC transfer gossip

AFC Bournemouth have no plans to sell striker Dominic Solanke amid interest from Arsenal and Newcastle United in a January transfer, HITC Football understands. The 26-year-old has been in superb form so far this season, scoring 12 goals in 19 Premier League appearances.

Sevilla are hopeful of concluding a loan transfer for Manchester United midfielder Hannibal Mejbri until the summer, HITC Football understands. The 20-year-old had attracted interest from at least four English teams, including Everton. But he is closing on signing with Sevilla.

Sources have confirmed to HITC Football that Manchester City now view Joshua Kimmich of Bayern Munich as one of their top midfield targets for the summer transfer window. The 28-year-old may also be open to discussing a transfer away from the Bundesliga club this year.

Despite interest from the Saudi Pro League, Chelsea are in pole position to sign SSC Napoli striker Victor Osimhen this summer, HITC Football understands. Sources in Saudi Arabia feel the 25-year-old will switch teams during the off-season. But Chelsea currently lead the race.

Manchester City transfer gossip

Real Madrid are assessing the potential of a transfer for Manchester City star Erling Haaland, per AS. He is Los Blancos’ Plan B for in case Kylian Mbappe does not move to Spain when his Paris Saint-Germain contract ends. Haaland also has a release clause worth €100m (£86m).

Manchester United transfer gossip

Manchester United forward Anthony Martial has rejected approaches for a January transfer to Marseille, Fenerbahce and the Saudi Pro League, per The Athletic. He intends to stay put at Old Trafford until the summer, at which point the 28-year-old will become a free agent.

Tottenham Hotspur transfer gossip

Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher remains Tottenham Hotspur’s top target as Spurs ramp up their transfer drive, reports the Independent. The north Londoners are plotting a raid on west London for once Radu Dragusin joins from Genoa. But Gallagher may cost up to £50m.