{"id":1289,"date":"2026-04-09T06:51:58","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T06:51:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/disport.com.ng\/?p=1289"},"modified":"2026-04-09T06:51:58","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T06:51:58","slug":"transfer-rumours-chelsea-in-darwin-nunez-talks-as-e80m-bid-unlocks-deal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/disport.com.ng\/?p=1289","title":{"rendered":"Transfer Rumours: Chelsea in Darwin Nunez talks as \u20ac80m bid unlocks deal"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<div class=\"author\">\n<figure class=\"author-thumb\">\n                                                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-image-size=\"not_specified\" class=\"\" width=\"112\" height=\"112\" alt=\"Tom Weber\" src=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/footballcritic\/tticnnxhimovyjvdrvt8\/w=112,h=112,quality=75,fit=cover,format=auto\"\/>                                                    <\/figure>\n<div class=\"authInfo\">\n<p>                                                    Tom Weber<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Updated:  7 Apr 2026 17:24 BST<\/li>\n<li>6 min read<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<figure class=\"large-img\">\n                                                <picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/f1ff20a4-0b9c-47f2-0cba-ceba2cd42700\/width=1200,height=675,q=75,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 960px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/f1ff20a4-0b9c-47f2-0cba-ceba2cd42700\/width=640,height=360,q=75,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 480px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/f1ff20a4-0b9c-47f2-0cba-ceba2cd42700\/width=375,height=211,q=75,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 320px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-image-size=\"retina\" class=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" alt=\"Darwin Nunez, Al-Hilal, Transfer Rumours, 2025\/26\" src=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/f1ff20a4-0b9c-47f2-0cba-ceba2cd42700\/w=1200,h=675,quality=75,fit=cover,format=auto\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><figcaption><figcaption>\u00a9 IMAGO <\/figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>FootballTransfers runs through the biggest rumours from 8 April, including the latest updates on Darwin Nunez, Eduardo Camavinga and Rodri.<\/p>\n<p><center class=\"p-1 light-grey-bg\">Article continues under the video<\/center> <\/p>\n<h2>  Chelsea in Nunez talks <\/h2>\n<p>Chelsea are in contact with the camp of Al-Hilal striker Darwin Nunez, <i><b>TEAMtalk<\/b><\/i>  claims.<\/p>\n<p>The Uruguay international is expected to leave the Riyadh club this summer after being axed from their Saudi Pro League squad when Karim Benzema was signed in February.<\/p>\n<p>Chelsea are exploring the conditions of a potential deal for the former Liverpool star due to the uncertainty surrounding Liam Delap, who could be sold at the right price this summer.<\/p>\n<h2>  Camavinga to cost \u20ac80m <\/h2>\n<div class=\"col-md-12 p-0 d-flex image-container\">\n<figure class=\"article-image\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/3875c5b4-c0ac-4f59-4822-5e409ceb4600\/width=1200,height=674,q=75,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 960px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/3875c5b4-c0ac-4f59-4822-5e409ceb4600\/width=640,height=359,q=75,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 480px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/3875c5b4-c0ac-4f59-4822-5e409ceb4600\/width=375,height=211,q=75,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 320px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-image-size=\"retina\" class=\"lazyload\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Edward Camavinga\" src=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/3875c5b4-c0ac-4f59-4822-5e409ceb4600\/w=750,h=422,quality=75,fit=cover,format=auto\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><figcaption>\u00a9 IMAGO &#8211; Eduardo Camavinga<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Real Madrid are willing to listen to offers in the region of \u20ac80 million for Eduardo Camavinga, according to <i><b>Sky Sports Switzerland<\/b><\/i>.<\/p>\n<p>The France international would prefer to stay at Real Madrid this summer, but his representatives are aware of the club&#8217;s stance and have begun contacting potential suitors.<\/p>\n<p>Arsenal and Liverpool are currently believed to be the best-placed clubs to sign Camavinga, who has also been linked with other sides in the Premier League.<\/p>\n<h2>  Man City confident over Rodri deal <\/h2>\n<p>Man City are confident that they will be able to convince Rodri to sign a new contract, <b>Fabrizio Romano<\/b> reports.<\/p>\n<p>The Cityzens believe that they have offered the Spain international a very good deal, and they have made it clear that they will not sell him for a cut price this summer, even if he rejects an extension.<\/p>\n<p>Real Madrid are interested in the midfielder, but they will not spend &#8220;crazy&#8221; money on the 29-year-old, so if he&#8217;s hoping to move to the Spanish capital, he would have to wait until his current contract expires in 2027.<\/p>\n<h2>  Liverpool hold Fernandes meeting <\/h2>\n<div class=\"col-md-12 p-0 d-flex image-container\">\n<figure class=\"article-image\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/abc0259d-2ce5-4ad3-d376-be68d2932100\/width=1200,height=674,q=75,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 960px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/abc0259d-2ce5-4ad3-d376-be68d2932100\/width=640,height=359,q=75,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 480px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/abc0259d-2ce5-4ad3-d376-be68d2932100\/width=375,height=211,q=75,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 320px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-image-size=\"retina\" class=\"lazyload\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Matthew Fernandes\" src=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/abc0259d-2ce5-4ad3-d376-be68d2932100\/w=750,h=422,quality=75,fit=cover,format=auto\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><figcaption>\u00a9 IMAGO &#8211; Mateus Fernandes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Liverpool have held a transfer meeting with the representatives of West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes, as per <i><b>CaughtOffside<\/b><\/i>.<\/p>\n<p>The Portugal international, who has also been linked with Man Utd, is expected to leave the Hammers if they get relegated to the Championship this season. However, West Ham will not make life easy for Fernandes&#8217; suitors.<\/p>\n<p>It is claimed that he could command a fee north of \u20ac60m. Liverpool are thought to be ahead of Man Utd in the race to sign the midfielder.<\/p>\n<h2>  Chelsea step up Coulibaly chase <\/h2>\n<p>Chelsea are the strongest suitors of Werder Bremen wonderkid Karim Coulibaly, <i><b>Sky Germany<\/b><\/i>  states.<\/p>\n<p>The 18-year-old is expected to leave the Bundesliga club this summer and fetch a fee of potentially up to \u20ac50m. Chelsea&#8217;s interest is the most &#8220;concrete,&#8221; but he is also being scouted by various other top clubs.<\/p>\n<p>The centre-back, for his part, dreams of a move to PSG. Though a Germany youth international, he is fluent in French and would jump at the chance to move to Paris.<\/p>\n<h2>  More transfer rumours <\/h2>\n<div class=\"col-md-12 p-0 d-flex image-container\">\n<figure class=\"article-image\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/bab41122-97cd-4d23-f57d-4ac1a4d22200\/width=1200,height=674,q=75,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 960px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/bab41122-97cd-4d23-f57d-4ac1a4d22200\/width=640,height=359,q=75,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 480px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/bab41122-97cd-4d23-f57d-4ac1a4d22200\/width=375,height=211,q=75,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 320px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-image-size=\"retina\" class=\"lazyload\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Noble Asllani\" src=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/bab41122-97cd-4d23-f57d-4ac1a4d22200\/w=750,h=422,quality=75,fit=cover,format=auto\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><figcaption>\u00a9 IMAGO &#8211; Fisnik Asllani<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Borussia Dortmund, Chelsea and Tottenham are interested in signing Hoffenheim striker Fisnik Asllani this summer. (<i><a title=\"BILD\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bild.de\/sport\/fussball\/borussia-dortmund-bei-guirassy-abgang-woltemade-szenario-beim-bvb-69d3f3b0d22dbed8741fdb68\" target=\"_blank\"><b>BILD<\/b><\/a><\/i>)<\/p>\n<p>Man Utd, Everton and at least two more Premier League clubs are keeping a close eye on Southampton midfielder Shea Charles. (<i><a title=\"Daily Mail\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/sport\/football\/article-15710571\/Manchester-United-Everton-cluster-clubs-looking-20m-rated-FA-Cup-hero.html\" target=\"_blank\"><b>Daily Mail<\/b><\/a><\/i>)<\/p>\n<p>Enzo Fernandez is prepared to hand in a formal transfer request to push through a move from Chelsea to Real Madrid. (<i><b>The Chiringuito<\/b><\/i>)<\/p>\n<p>Celtic have reopened talks with Hibs over midfielder Miguel Chaiwa. (<i><b>CeltsAreHere<\/b><\/i>)<\/p>\n<p>Borussia Dortmund are interested in signing Strasbourg star Diego Moreira, but Chelsea have a &#8220;favourable&#8221; buy-back clause. (<i><b>Sky Germany<\/b><\/i>)<\/p>\n<p>Wonderkid Can Uzun is considering leaving Eintracht Frankfurt after being dropped and criticised by new head coach Albert Riera. (<i><a title=\"BILD\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bild.de\/sport\/fussball\/eintracht-frankfurt-top-star-denkt-an-bundesliga-abschied-69d4bd9e086bb1c024ff9b4e\" target=\"_blank\"><b>BILD<\/b><\/a><\/i>)<\/p>\n<p>Liverpool and Newcastle are interested in signing Atalanta full-back Marco Palestra, who is currently impressing on loan at Cagliari. (<i><a title=\"TEAMtalk\" href=\"https:\/\/www.teamtalk.com\/liverpool\/marco-pelastra-transfer-news-liverpool-newcastle\" target=\"_blank\"><b>TEAMtalk<\/b><\/a><\/i>)<\/p>\n<p>Liverpool have until the end of May to inform Bayer Leverkusen if they want to exercise their \u20ac80m buy-back clause for Jarell Quansah. (<i><a title=\"Sky Germany\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/Plettigoal\/status\/2041414082876612991\" target=\"_blank\"><b>Sky Germany<\/b><\/a><\/i>)<\/p>\n<h2>Football transfer news headlines today<\/h2>\n<p><b class=\"arrowed\">Transfer Rumours: Chelsea in winger talks as \u20ac200m Michael Olise bid launched<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b class=\"arrowed\">Arsenal Transfer News Today: Camavinga advantage as clear \u20ac80m message sent<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b class=\"arrowed\">Chelsea Transfer News Today: \u20ac50m wonderkid deal accelerates as exit request submitted<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b class=\"arrowed\">Man Utd Transfer News Today: Two signings approved amid Mateus Fernandes meeting<\/b><\/p>\n<h2>  The FootballTransfers app <\/h2>\n<p>Check out FootballTransfers&#8217; new app for all of football&#8217;s big storylines, transfer rumours and exclusive news in one convenient place directly on your mobile device.<\/p>\n<p>The FootballTransfers app is available on Google Play and in the Apple App Store. 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