Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso appears to have made it very clear that the club will sell defenders this summer, with Axel Disasi, Benoit Badiashile, and Trevoh Chalobah reported to be up for sale. The Spanish tactician only recently took over as Blues boss, but he’s inherited a struggling squad full of deadwood that could do The post Xabi Alonso sends clear message as Chelsea trio reported to be up for sale appeared first on CaughtOffside.

Bruno Guimaraes will reportedly not be linking up with the Newcastle United squad for pre-season today amid links with Arsenal. The Gunners are widely reported to be closing in on Guimaraes, according to BBC Sport and others, and it seems like he has no plans to turn up for Newcastle again. The Brazil international has The post Arsenal transfer target Bruno Guimaraes won’t join Newcastle squad as expected today appeared first on CaughtOffside.

Chelsea are understood to be preparing an improved bid of around £70m for the transfer of Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott. Numerous sources with ties to the agents industry have confirmed to CaughtOffside that Scott remains a top target for Chelsea this summer. The Blues notably saw a £64m bid for Scott rejected by Bournemouth, who The post Sources: Chelsea to launch improved bid for Alex Scott but still short of Bournemouth’s valuation appeared first on CaughtOffside.

Manchester United have reportedly discussed Igor Thiago internally this summer, but a deal for the Brentford striker would not be straightforward. For now, things are at a very early stage, according to Ben Jacobs on The United Stand, but it seems the Red Devils are admirers of Thiago after his superb form last season. DOWNLOAD The post 25-goal star “discussed” by Man United but another transfer might have to go through first appeared first on CaughtOffside.

Chelsea striker Liam Delap is reportedly a priority target for new Nottingham Forest manager Oliver Glasner, who has instructed the club to make a bid. Delap looks likely to be available this summer after a disappointing first season at Stamford Bridge last term, with the Blues prepared to offload him for around £40m. That’s according The post Manager instructs club to pursue signing of £40m-rated Chelsea star appeared first on CaughtOffside.